Ortel Communications Ltd.
•₹ 2.1-4.11%
2026-08-17
PROS
- Company is almost debt free
- Company generates healthy free cash flow
- Working capital cycle has improved - days down from -1108 to -1394
CONS
- Net worth is negative - accumulated losses have eroded equity
- Company is loss-making at the operating / net level
- Company has a low return on capital employed of -15.2%
- Company has a low return on equity of 0.0% over last 3 years
- Poor cash conversion - profits are not backed by operating cash flow (CFO/PAT -0.31x)
* The pros and cons are machine generated based on quantitative rules.
Peer comparison
EDIT COLUMNS| S.No. | Name | CMP Rs. | P/E | Mar Cap Rs.Cr. | Div Yld % | NP Qtr Rs.Cr. | Qtr Profit Var % | Sales Qtr Rs.Cr. | Qtr Sales Var % | ROCE % | OPM % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | SUNTV | 480.55 | 12.38 | 18937.74 | 2.60 | 619.07 | 16.98 | 1457.88 | 12.99 | 20.11 | 50.64 |
| 2. | ZEEL | 102.40 | 47.82 | 9835.72 | 1.95 | 74.30 | -48.30 | 1907.30 | 4.52 | 8.50 | 5.22 |
| 3. | NETWORK18 | 28.02 | 0.00 | 4320.68 | 0.00 | -38.36 | -102.58 | 516.26 | 10.34 | -8.61 | 8.76 |
| 4. | DEN | 27.33 | 8.80 | 1304.25 | 0.00 | 34.59 | -35.52 | 242.77 | 0.62 | 5.67 | 4.74 |
| 5. | NDTV | 73.53 | 0.00 | 829.60 | 0.00 | -818.80 | -1064.56 | 1172.30 | 988.99 | -91.45 | -58.02 |
| 6. | TVTODAY | 116.65 | 40.56 | 696.03 | 0.00 | 10.26 | 39.59 | 206.22 | 4.58 | 3.58 | 7.66 |
| 7. | ZEEMEDIA | 9.25 | 0.00 | 606.27 | 0.00 | -12.12 | -37.57 | 190.85 | 4.66 | -35.79 | 8.52 |
| 8. | GTPL | 53.89 | 80.63 | 606.06 | 3.71 | 1.38 | -81.20 | 1015.41 | 12.36 | 6.75 | 10.31 |
| 9. | DISHTV | 2.79 | 0.00 | 513.71 | 0.00 | -2863.00 | -2928.67 | 2658.30 | 707.11 | 0.00 | -40.89 |
| 10. | ENIL | 101.70 | 0.00 | 484.81 | 1.97 | -6.01 | -14.22 | 113.68 | -1.26 | 4.29 | 7.94 |
| 11. | NDLVENTURE | 116.50 | 0.00 | 392.27 | 0.43 | -46.36 | -69.15 | 245.22 | -9.40 | 1.69 | 12.47 |
| 12. | ORTEL | 2.29 | 0.00 | 7.55 | 0.00 | -93.10 | -91.96 | 104.70 | -44.28 | -13.47 | -31.04 |
Detailed Comparison with:
Quarterly Results
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2020 | Jun 2020 | Sep 2020 | Dec 2020 | Mar 2021 | Jun 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 18 | 188 | 163 | 147 | 105 | |
| 30 | 22 | 235 | 235 | 235 | 199 | |
| Operating Profit | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| OPM % | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Other Income | 0 | 1 | -1 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Depreciation | 7 | 6 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 |
| -9 | -2 | -48 | -64 | -83 | -93 | |
| Tax % | -0.00% | -0.00% | -0.00% | -0.00% | -0.00% | -0.00% |
| Net Profit | -9 | -2 | -48 | -64 | -83 | -93 |
| -0 | -0 | -1 | -2 | -3 | -3 | |
| Equity Capital | 33 | 33 | 330 | 330 | 330 | 330 |
| Reserves | -88 | -91 | -955 | -1,019 | -1,102 | -1,195 |
| Promoter Pledge % | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Equity Capital | 33 | 33 | 330 | 330 | 330 | 330 |
| Reserves | -88 | -91 | -955 | -1,019 | -1,102 | -1,195 |
| Promoter Pledge % | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Mar 2020
- 21
- 30
- Operating Profit
- —
- OPM %
- —
- Other Income
- 0
- Interest
- 0
- Depreciation
- 7
- -9
- Tax %
- -0.00%
- Net Profit
- -9
- -0
- Equity Capital
- 33
- Reserves
- -88
- Promoter Pledge %
- 0.00%
- Equity Capital
- 33
- Reserves
- -88
- Promoter Pledge %
- 0.00%
Jun 2020
- 18
- 22
- Operating Profit
- —
- OPM %
- —
- Other Income
- 1
- Interest
- 0
- Depreciation
- 6
- -2
- Tax %
- -0.00%
- Net Profit
- -2
- -0
- Equity Capital
- 33
- Reserves
- -91
- Promoter Pledge %
- 0.00%
- Equity Capital
- 33
- Reserves
- -91
- Promoter Pledge %
- 0.00%
Sep 2020
- 188
- 235
- Operating Profit
- —
- OPM %
- —
- Other Income
- -1
- Interest
- 0
- Depreciation
- 65
- -48
- Tax %
- -0.00%
- Net Profit
- -48
- -1
- Equity Capital
- 330
- Reserves
- -955
- Promoter Pledge %
- 0.00%
- Equity Capital
- 330
- Reserves
- -955
- Promoter Pledge %
- 0.00%
Dec 2020
- 163
- 235
- Operating Profit
- —
- OPM %
- —
- Other Income
- 9
- Interest
- 0
- Depreciation
- 64
- -64
- Tax %
- -0.00%
- Net Profit
- -64
- -2
- Equity Capital
- 330
- Reserves
- -1,019
- Promoter Pledge %
- 0.00%
- Equity Capital
- 330
- Reserves
- -1,019
- Promoter Pledge %
- 0.00%
Mar 2021
- 147
- 235
- Operating Profit
- —
- OPM %
- —
- Other Income
- 5
- Interest
- 0
- Depreciation
- 63
- -83
- Tax %
- -0.00%
- Net Profit
- -83
- -3
- Equity Capital
- 330
- Reserves
- -1,102
- Promoter Pledge %
- 0.00%
- Equity Capital
- 330
- Reserves
- -1,102
- Promoter Pledge %
- 0.00%
Jun 2021
- 105
- 199
- Operating Profit
- —
- OPM %
- —
- Other Income
- 1
- Interest
- 0
- Depreciation
- 62
- -93
- Tax %
- -0.00%
- Net Profit
- -93
- -3
- Equity Capital
- 330
- Reserves
- -1,195
- Promoter Pledge %
- 0.00%
- Equity Capital
- 330
- Reserves
- -1,195
- Promoter Pledge %
- 0.00%
Profit & Loss
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 184 | 111 | 87 | 68 | 603 | |
| 214 | 117 | 98 | 68 | 905 | |
| Operating Profit | 40 | 2 | -9 | 4 | — |
| OPM % | 22 | 2 | -10 | 5 | — |
| Other Income | 70 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 14 |
| Interest | 29 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Depreciation | 27 | 32 | 26 | 26 | 254 |
| -95 | -51 | -35 | -22 | -288 | |
| Tax % | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net Profit | -95 | -51 | -35 | -22 | -288 |
| EPS | 0 | 0 | -11 | -7 | — |
| Dividend Payout % | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Share of Associates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adjusted EPS | -31 | -16 | -11 | -7 | — |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Share of Associates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adjusted EPS | -31 | -16 | -11 | -7 | — |
Mar 2018
- 184
- 214
- Operating Profit
- 40
- OPM %
- 22
- Other Income
- 70
- Interest
- 29
- Depreciation
- 27
- -95
- Tax %
- 0
- Net Profit
- -95
- EPS
- 0
- Dividend Payout %
- 0
- Minority Interest
- 0
- Share of Associates
- 0
- Adjusted EPS
- -31
- Minority Interest
- 0
- Share of Associates
- 0
- Adjusted EPS
- -31
Mar 2019
- 111
- 117
- Operating Profit
- 2
- OPM %
- 2
- Other Income
- 9
- Interest
- 21
- Depreciation
- 32
- -51
- Tax %
- 0
- Net Profit
- -51
- EPS
- 0
- Dividend Payout %
- 0
- Minority Interest
- 0
- Share of Associates
- 0
- Adjusted EPS
- -16
- Minority Interest
- 0
- Share of Associates
- 0
- Adjusted EPS
- -16
Mar 2020
- 87
- 98
- Operating Profit
- -9
- OPM %
- -10
- Other Income
- 2
- Interest
- 0
- Depreciation
- 26
- -35
- Tax %
- 0
- Net Profit
- -35
- EPS
- -11
- Dividend Payout %
- 0
- Minority Interest
- 0
- Share of Associates
- 0
- Adjusted EPS
- -11
- Minority Interest
- 0
- Share of Associates
- 0
- Adjusted EPS
- -11
Mar 2021
- 68
- 68
- Operating Profit
- 4
- OPM %
- 5
- Other Income
- 4
- Interest
- 0
- Depreciation
- 26
- -22
- Tax %
- 0
- Net Profit
- -22
- EPS
- -7
- Dividend Payout %
- 0
- Minority Interest
- 0
- Share of Associates
- 0
- Adjusted EPS
- -7
- Minority Interest
- 0
- Share of Associates
- 0
- Adjusted EPS
- -7
TTM
- 603
- 905
- Operating Profit
- —
- OPM %
- —
- Other Income
- 14
- Interest
- 0
- Depreciation
- 254
- -288
- Tax %
- 0
- Net Profit
- -288
- EPS
- —
- Dividend Payout %
- —
- Minority Interest
- 0
- Share of Associates
- 0
- Adjusted EPS
- —
- Minority Interest
- 0
- Share of Associates
- 0
- Adjusted EPS
- —
COMPOUNDED SALES GROWTH
- 10 Years:
- —
- 5 Years:
- —
- 3 Years:
- -28%
COMPOUNDED PROFIT GROWTH
- 10 Years:
- —
- 5 Years:
- —
- 3 Years:
- —
STOCK PRICE CAGR
- 10 Years:
- -35%
- 5 Years:
- 15%
- 3 Years:
- 26%
- 1 Year:
- 32%
RETURN ON EQUITY
- 10 Years:
- —
- 5 Years:
- —
- 3 Years:
- 0%
- Last Year:
- 0%
Balance Sheet
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIABILITIES | - | - | - | - |
| Equity Capital | 30 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| -10 | -53 | -88 | -110 | |
| 94 | 83 | 83 | 83 | |
| Trade Payables | 35 | 40 | 42 | 48 |
| 322 | 342 | 334 | 312 | |
| Total Liabilities | 471 | 445 | 404 | 366 |
| ASSETS | - | - | - | - |
| 364 | 357 | 331 | 299 | |
| Capital Work in Progress | 30 | 22 | 15 | 13 |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Cash & Bank | 4 | 11 | 4 | 4 |
| 71 | 52 | 52 | 49 | |
| Total Assets | 471 | 445 | 404 | 366 |
| Total Debt | 200 | 230 | 230 | 230 |
| Net Working Capital | -268 | -255 | -265 | -260 |
| Contingent Liabilities | 28 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Book Value per Share | 6.77 | -6.19 | -16.93 | -23.55 |
| Face Value | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| Total Debt | 200 | 230 | 230 | 230 |
| Net Working Capital | -268 | -255 | -265 | -260 |
| Contingent Liabilities | 28 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Book Value per Share | 6.77 | -6.19 | -16.93 | -23.55 |
| Face Value | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
Mar 2018
- Equity Capital
- 30
- -10
- 94
- Trade Payables
- 35
- 322
- Total Liabilities
- 471
- 364
- Capital Work in Progress
- 30
- 2
- 1
- 0
- Cash & Bank
- 4
- 71
- Total Assets
- 471
- Total Debt
- 200
- Net Working Capital
- -268
- Contingent Liabilities
- 28
- Book Value per Share
- 6.77
- Face Value
- 10.00
- Total Debt
- 200
- Net Working Capital
- -268
- Contingent Liabilities
- 28
- Book Value per Share
- 6.77
- Face Value
- 10.00
Mar 2019
- Equity Capital
- 33
- -53
- 83
- Trade Payables
- 40
- 342
- Total Liabilities
- 445
- 357
- Capital Work in Progress
- 22
- 2
- 1
- 0
- Cash & Bank
- 11
- 52
- Total Assets
- 445
- Total Debt
- 230
- Net Working Capital
- -255
- Contingent Liabilities
- 21
- Book Value per Share
- -6.19
- Face Value
- 10.00
- Total Debt
- 230
- Net Working Capital
- -255
- Contingent Liabilities
- 21
- Book Value per Share
- -6.19
- Face Value
- 10.00
Mar 2020
- Equity Capital
- 33
- -88
- 83
- Trade Payables
- 42
- 334
- Total Liabilities
- 404
- 331
- Capital Work in Progress
- 15
- 2
- 0
- 0
- Cash & Bank
- 4
- 52
- Total Assets
- 404
- Total Debt
- 230
- Net Working Capital
- -265
- Contingent Liabilities
- 21
- Book Value per Share
- -16.93
- Face Value
- 10.00
- Total Debt
- 230
- Net Working Capital
- -265
- Contingent Liabilities
- 21
- Book Value per Share
- -16.93
- Face Value
- 10.00
Mar 2021
- Equity Capital
- 33
- -110
- 83
- Trade Payables
- 48
- 312
- Total Liabilities
- 366
- 299
- Capital Work in Progress
- 13
- 2
- 0
- 0
- Cash & Bank
- 4
- 49
- Total Assets
- 366
- Total Debt
- 230
- Net Working Capital
- -260
- Contingent Liabilities
- 21
- Book Value per Share
- -23.55
- Face Value
- 10.00
- Total Debt
- 230
- Net Working Capital
- -260
- Contingent Liabilities
- 21
- Book Value per Share
- -23.55
- Face Value
- 10.00
Cash Flows
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 27 | 3 | 3 | |
| Cash from Investing | -41 | -14 | -4 | -3 |
| Cash from Financing | 3 | -12 | 0 | 0 |
| -0 | 1 | -0 | 0 | |
| Free Cash Flow | 38 | 11 | 3 | 3 |
| OCF / Net Profit | -0.40 | -0.53 | -0.09 | -0.12 |
| Cumulative 5-Year FCF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OCF / Net Profit | -0.40 | -0.53 | -0.09 | -0.12 |
| Cumulative 5-Year FCF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mar 2018
- 38
- Cash from Investing
- -41
- Cash from Financing
- 3
- -0
- Free Cash Flow
- 38
- OCF / Net Profit
- -0.40
- Cumulative 5-Year FCF
- 0
- OCF / Net Profit
- -0.40
- Cumulative 5-Year FCF
- 0
Mar 2019
- 27
- Cash from Investing
- -14
- Cash from Financing
- -12
- 1
- Free Cash Flow
- 11
- OCF / Net Profit
- -0.53
- Cumulative 5-Year FCF
- 0
- OCF / Net Profit
- -0.53
- Cumulative 5-Year FCF
- 0
Mar 2020
- 3
- Cash from Investing
- -4
- Cash from Financing
- 0
- -0
- Free Cash Flow
- 3
- OCF / Net Profit
- -0.09
- Cumulative 5-Year FCF
- 0
- OCF / Net Profit
- -0.09
- Cumulative 5-Year FCF
- 0
Mar 2021
- 3
- Cash from Investing
- -3
- Cash from Financing
- 0
- 0
- Free Cash Flow
- 3
- OCF / Net Profit
- -0.12
- Cumulative 5-Year FCF
- 0
- OCF / Net Profit
- -0.12
- Cumulative 5-Year FCF
- 0
Ratios
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PER SHARE | - | - | - | - |
| EPS (₹) | -31.28 | -15.53 | -10.57 | -6.66 |
| Book Value (₹) | 6.77 | -6.19 | -16.93 | -23.55 |
| Dividend per Share (₹) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Cash EPS (₹) | -22.39 | -5.75 | -2.63 | 1.11 |
| PROFITABILITY | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin % | 21.62% | 1.87% | -9.97% | 5.39% |
| Net Margin % | -51.80% | -46.33% | -39.99% | -32.31% |
| ROE % | -461.74% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| ROCE % | -30.00% | -14.05% | -18.18% | -13.47% |
| -20.24% | -11.19% | -8.22% | -5.71% | |
| EFFICIENCY | - | - | - | - |
| Debtor Days | 47 | 62 | 60 | 81 |
| Inventory Days | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Payable Days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 48 | 64 | 62 | 83 | |
| FINANCIAL HEALTH | - | - | - | - |
| Debt to Equity (x) | 9.68x | -11.25x | -4.12x | -2.96x |
| Interest Coverage (x) | -2.27x | -1.44x | 0.00x | 0.00x |
| 0.17x | 0.16x | 0.13x | 0.14x | |
| GROWTH | - | - | - | - |
| Revenue Growth % | 0.00% | -39.92% | -21.16% | -22.02% |
| Operating Profit Growth % | 0.00% | -94.79% | -519.30% | 142.18% |
| Net Profit Growth % | 0.00% | 46.26% | 31.95% | 37.00% |
| 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | |
| VALUATION | - | - | - | - |
| P/E (x) | 0.00x | 0.00x | 0.00x | 0.00x |
| P/B (x) | 0.00x | 0.00x | 0.00x | 0.00x |
| Dividend Yield % | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 0.00x | 0.00x | 0.00x | 0.00x |
Mar 2018
- EPS (₹)
- -31.28
- Book Value (₹)
- 6.77
- Dividend per Share (₹)
- 0.00
- Cash EPS (₹)
- -22.39
- Operating Margin %
- 21.62%
- Net Margin %
- -51.80%
- ROE %
- -461.74%
- ROCE %
- -30.00%
- -20.24%
- Debtor Days
- 47
- Inventory Days
- 1
- Payable Days
- 0
- 48
- Debt to Equity (x)
- 9.68x
- Interest Coverage (x)
- -2.27x
- 0.17x
- Revenue Growth %
- 0.00%
- Operating Profit Growth %
- 0.00%
- Net Profit Growth %
- 0.00%
- 0.00%
- P/E (x)
- 0.00x
- P/B (x)
- 0.00x
- Dividend Yield %
- 0.00%
- 0.00x
Mar 2019
- EPS (₹)
- -15.53
- Book Value (₹)
- -6.19
- Dividend per Share (₹)
- 0.00
- Cash EPS (₹)
- -5.75
- Operating Margin %
- 1.87%
- Net Margin %
- -46.33%
- ROE %
- 0.00%
- ROCE %
- -14.05%
- -11.19%
- Debtor Days
- 62
- Inventory Days
- 2
- Payable Days
- 0
- 64
- Debt to Equity (x)
- -11.25x
- Interest Coverage (x)
- -1.44x
- 0.16x
- Revenue Growth %
- -39.92%
- Operating Profit Growth %
- -94.79%
- Net Profit Growth %
- 46.26%
- 0.00%
- P/E (x)
- 0.00x
- P/B (x)
- 0.00x
- Dividend Yield %
- 0.00%
- 0.00x
Mar 2020
- EPS (₹)
- -10.57
- Book Value (₹)
- -16.93
- Dividend per Share (₹)
- 0.00
- Cash EPS (₹)
- -2.63
- Operating Margin %
- -9.97%
- Net Margin %
- -39.99%
- ROE %
- 0.00%
- ROCE %
- -18.18%
- -8.22%
- Debtor Days
- 60
- Inventory Days
- 2
- Payable Days
- 0
- 62
- Debt to Equity (x)
- -4.12x
- Interest Coverage (x)
- 0.00x
- 0.13x
- Revenue Growth %
- -21.16%
- Operating Profit Growth %
- -519.30%
- Net Profit Growth %
- 31.95%
- 0.00%
- P/E (x)
- 0.00x
- P/B (x)
- 0.00x
- Dividend Yield %
- 0.00%
- 0.00x
Mar 2021
- EPS (₹)
- -6.66
- Book Value (₹)
- -23.55
- Dividend per Share (₹)
- 0.00
- Cash EPS (₹)
- 1.11
- Operating Margin %
- 5.39%
- Net Margin %
- -32.31%
- ROE %
- 0.00%
- ROCE %
- -13.47%
- -5.71%
- Debtor Days
- 81
- Inventory Days
- 2
- Payable Days
- 0
- 83
- Debt to Equity (x)
- -2.96x
- Interest Coverage (x)
- 0.00x
- 0.14x
- Revenue Growth %
- -22.02%
- Operating Profit Growth %
- 142.18%
- Net Profit Growth %
- 37.00%
- 0.00%
- P/E (x)
- 0.00x
- P/B (x)
- 0.00x
- Dividend Yield %
- 0.00%
- 0.00x
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