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INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Check Before You Invest : Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd

BSE: 540956 NSE: ISIN: INE341Z01025
  |   Sector:  Retail   |   Industry:  Retailing

Snapshot

Q.1 Which industry/sub-sector does Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd belong to?
Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd belongs to the Retail sector, operating specifically within the Retailing segment.
Q.2 Is Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd a good quality company?
Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd is a good quality company, based on a consistently good multi-year financial track record.

This assessment is based on company’s performance on Revenue growth, ROCE, Equity and Assets, key margin ratios, cash conversion cycle, and debt to cash flow from operations and how it compares with its long term averages.

Q.3 Is Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd undervalued or overvalued?
Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd appears Somewhat Undervalued, as its key valuation ratios are lower than their past averages.

Based on the industry it operates in, the relevant valuation ratios include one of the following, P/E, P/BV, P/Sales, EV/EBITDA or a combination of two or more.

Valuation Ratios Current 5-year
Historic Median
Price to Earnings 22.05 26.40
Price to Book 2.61 4.33
Price to Sales 0.64 0.76
EV to EBITDA 13.87 16.36
Q.4 Is Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd a good buy now?
Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd is not a good buy now, based on weak price trend analysis suggesting prices may fall. However, you need to check its quality and valuation before making a decision

Performance Analysis

We have analysed the performance of the company on the following:

  • How has it performed on generating Profits?

    By checking its Revenue growth, Gross, Operating and Net Margins compared to its last 5-year median.

  • How efficiently has it utilized Capital?

    By checking its ROCE, ROA, ROE and its Cash Conversion Cycle.

  • How is it managing its Debt?

    By checking its Debt to Equity and Cash Flow from Operations.

A: What are the trends in revenue and profit margins?

Q.1 Revenue growth of Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd?
Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd revenue growth is 7% for FY-2025, which is below its 5-year CAGR of 21.38%, indicating slower growth.

Q.2 Gross Profit margin of Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd?
Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd Gross profit margin which is the profit after deduction of direct costs, is 3.9% for FY-2025, which is above its 5-year median of 3.1%, indicating increasing margins.

Q.3 Operating Profit Margin of Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd?
Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd Operating Profit Margin which is the profit after deduction of all operating costs, is 4.47% for FY-2025, which is above its 5-year median of 3.64% indicating increasing margins.

Q.4 Net Profit Margin of Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd?
Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd Net Profit Margin is 3.12% for FY-2025, is above its 5-year median of 2.48%, indicating increasing margins.
Current Level 5-year
Historic Median
Gross Profit Margin (%) 3.9 3.1
Operating Profit Margin (%) 4.47 3.64
Net Profit Margin (%) 3.12 2.48

B: Does the business utilize capital efficiently?

Q.5 Return on Asset of Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd?
Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd Return on Asset is 10.8%, which is above its 5-year historical median of 9.57%, indicating improved asset utilization efficiency.

Q.6 Return on capital employed (ROCE) of Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd?
Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd Return on capital employed is 21.8% for FY-2025, which is above its 5-year historical median of 20.15%. The current ROCE is above its estimated weighted average cost of capital (WACC) of 14%, indicating value creation.

Q.7 Return on Equity (ROE) of Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd?
Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd Return on equity is 19% for FY-2025, which is above its 5-year historical median of 16.84%, indicating the business is making better use of its shareholders capital.

Q.8 Cash conversion cycle of Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd?
Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd Cash conversion cycle is 34 days, in line with its 5-year historical median of 34 days, indicating stable working capital management. However, you need to compare this with its peers in the industry.
Current Level 5-year
Historic Median
Asset Turnover (x) 4.03 4.03
ROE (%) 19 16.84
ROCE (%) 21.8 20.15
Cash Conversion Cycle 34 days 34 days

C: How much debt does the business have and is it at a sustainable level?

Q.9 Debt to Equity ratio of Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd?
Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd Debt-to-Equity ratio is 0.10, which is lower the industry average of 0.25, indicating lower debt levels in the industry.

Q.10 Debt to cash flow from operations of Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd?
Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd Debt to cash flow from operations is 1.6, which is at a moderate level.

Ownership & governance

D: Promoter shareholding and pledge status of Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd?

Q.1 Promoter shareholding and pledge status of Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd?
Promoters hold 71.22% of the Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd, with 0.00% of their stake pledged, indicating no pledge risk.

Peer comparison (industry-wise, mcap)

E: How does Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd performance compare with that of its Peers?

Q.1 Revenue growth of Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd vs industry peers?
Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd revenue CAGR is 21.38%, compared to the industry median CAGR of 0.00%, indicating faster growth and gaining its market share.
Profit Metrics
Current Level 5-year
Industry Median
Revenue Growth (%) 7 0
Gross Profit Growth (%) 17.7 19.8
Operating Profit Growth (%) 17.7 16.2
Net Profit Growth (%) 16.7 18.2
Operating Efficiency
Current Level 5-year
Industry Median
Asset Turnover (x) 4.03 1.11
ROE (%) 19 3.58
ROCE (%) 21.8 11.9
Cash Conversion Cycle (days) 33.8 38

Valuation & price assessment

Q.1 Stock return of Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd over the last decade?
Over the last 5 year(s), the stock has delivered a CAGR of 27.74% based on the current price.
9Y 5Y 3Y 1Y
Share Price
CAGR		 - 27.7% 11.4% 3.2%
Q.2 Valuation ratios of Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd vs historical?
The current P/E ratio of 22.05 is lower than its historical median of 26.40, indicating that the stock is trading below its historical average valuation.
Q.3 How do the current valuation ratios compare with 5-year historical median and industry numbers?
Valuation Ratios Current 5-year
Historic Median		 5-year
Industry Median
Price to Earnings 22.05 26.40 37.15
Price to Book 2.61 4.33 2.76
Price to Sales 0.64 0.76 1.31
EV to EBITDA 13.87 16.36 14.00

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