Prime Focus
Prime Focus
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Key Insights
Strengths
1- Company is expected to give good quarter
Weaknesses
4- Stock is trading at 11.6 times its book value
- Company has low interest coverage ratio.
- Company has a low return on equity of -14.5% over last 3 years.
- Promoter holding has decreased over last 3 years: -9.22%
Growth Rate
AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear
anthropic claude-opus-4.6 5d agoPrime Focus Ltd trades at a market cap of ₹24,878 Cr with a PE of 168x and a PB of 11.65x, reflecting rich valuations. The company has shown a sharp turnaround with last-year ROE of 17% after a negative 3-year average of -14%, while TTM sales growth stands at 29% and the stock has delivered a 1-year CAGR of 79%.
- Strong TTM revenue growth of 29%, a significant acceleration from the 3-year compounded sales CAGR of 0%, indicating a recent business inflection
- ROE turned sharply positive to 17% in the last year from a 3-year average of -14%, signaling a meaningful profitability turnaround
- Stock price CAGR of 79% over 1 year and 53% over 3 years reflects sustained market re-rating and momentum
- Compounded profit growth of 54% over the 5-year period suggests the company has been scaling earnings at a healthy pace on a longer horizon
- TTM profit growth of 19% demonstrates continued earnings expansion in the most recent period
- 10-year compounded sales CAGR of 13% shows a track record of consistent top-line expansion over a full business cycle
- Company is expected to deliver a good upcoming quarter based on known operational indicators
- PE ratio of 168x is extremely elevated, pricing in significant future growth and leaving little margin of safety
- 3-year average ROE of -14% indicates the company destroyed shareholder value for an extended period before the recent turnaround
- Stock trades at 11.65x book value, a steep premium that implies the market is pricing in substantial intangible or future earnings not yet reflected on the balance sheet
- Promoter holding has declined by 9.22% over the last 3 years, which may signal reduced insider confidence or dilution
- Low interest coverage ratio suggests the company's operating profits may not comfortably service its debt obligations
- Zero dividend yield indicates the company returns no cash to shareholders, relying entirely on capital appreciation
- 5-year ROE averages -2% and 10-year ROE averages -5%, showing that the recent 17% ROE is an outlier against a long history of weak returns on equity
- 3-year compounded sales CAGR of 0% indicates revenue was essentially flat for a prolonged stretch before the recent TTM uptick
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AI News Digest
anthropic claude-opus-4.6 3h ago- Standalone net loss widens sharply Sep 4
Standalone net loss widened to ₹79.46 crore in Q1 FY27 from ₹5.35 crore in Q1 FY26, signaling significant operational challenges despite revenue growth.
- Potential equity dilution ahead Sep 4
Board approved raising up to ₹3,000 crore via QIP, ADR, GDR, preferential issue, rights issue or other modes, which could dilute existing shareholders depending on the instrument mix.
- ₹3,000 cr fundraise plan approved Sep 4
Board approved a comprehensive plan to raise up to ₹3,000 crore through multiple routes including equity and debt securities, reflecting ambitions for capital expansion. Shares rose 1.23% to ₹308.55 on the news.
- Revenue grows 9.48% YoY Sep 4
Net sales rose 9.48% year-on-year to ₹76.2 crore in Q1 FY27, indicating continued business expansion in the media and entertainment space.
- Authorised share capital increased Sep 4
Board approved increasing authorised share capital to ₹100 crore from ₹85 crore, comprising 100 crore equity shares of ₹1 each, providing headroom for future fundraising.
- AGM scheduled for Sep 30 Sep 3
Prime Focus has scheduled its 29th Annual General Meeting for September 30, 2026, to be held via video conferencing or other audio-visual means.
TL;DR: Prime Focus is making an aggressive capital raise move with a ₹3,000 crore fundraise plan approved by the board, and revenue grew 9.48% YoY to ₹76.2 crore in Q1 FY27. However, the standalone net loss ballooning from ₹5.35 crore to ₹79.46 crore is a serious concern and suggests deep operational issues. The fundraise signals strategic intent but also carries dilution risk. Investors should watch how the capital is deployed and whether profitability stabilizes in coming quarters.
Quarterly Results
| Particulars | Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 1,210 | 1,026 | 841 | 873 | 813 | 897 | 909 | 979 | 1,023 | 1,061 | 1,207 | 1,384 | 1,267 |
| Expenses | 1,057 | 1,033 | 815 | 832 | 739 | 686 | 641 | 747 | 779 | 765 | 813 | 896 | 966 |
| Operating Profit | 153 | -7 | 26 | 42 | 75 | 211 | 268 | 232 | 244 | 296 | 394 | 488 | 301 |
| OPM % | 13% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 4.8% | 9% | 24% | 29% | 24% | 24% | 28% | 33% | 35% | 24% |
| Other Income | 59 | 12 | 105 | 81 | 30 | 131 | -84 | -231 | 167 | -31 | -12 | -41 | -28 |
| Interest | 156 | 160 | 117 | 125 | 127 | 128 | 150 | 133 | 114 | 120 | 133 | 148 | 126 |
| Depreciation | 125 | 128 | 132 | 113 | 112 | 139 | 128 | 126 | 133 | 139 | 167 | 218 | 179 |
| PBT | -69 | -284 | -118 | -116 | -135 | 75 | -94 | -257 | 164 | 6 | 83 | 82 | -33 |
| Tax % | 5% | -10% | -33% | -31% | 17% | 33% | 6% | -2% | 33% | 30% | 16% | -44% | 40% |
| Net Profit | -72 | -257 | -79 | -80 | -158 | 50 | -99 | -252 | 110 | 4 | 69 | 118 | -46 |
| EPS in Rs | -2.27 | -7.37 | -1.85 | -2.01 | -3.98 | 1.11 | -2.01 | -7.7 | 2 | 0.05 | 0.91 | 1.06 | -0.53 |
Profit & Loss
| Particulars | Jun 2015 | Mar 2016 9m | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 1,606 | 1,382 | 2,153 | 2,257 | 2,539 | 2,928 | 2,536 | 3,386 | 4,644 | 3,951 | 3,599 | 4,676 | 4,919 |
| Expenses | 1,364 | 1,180 | 1,743 | 1,840 | 2,180 | 2,524 | 1,947 | 2,589 | 3,670 | 3,697 | 2,812 | 3,252 | 3,439 |
| Operating Profit | 241 | 203 | 410 | 416 | 359 | 404 | 590 | 797 | 975 | 253 | 787 | 1,424 | 1,480 |
| OPM % | 15% | 15% | 19% | 18% | 14% | 14% | 23% | 24% | 21% | 6% | 22% | 30% | 30% |
| Other Income | -228 | -38 | 121 | 34 | 123 | 13 | 45 | -89 | 219 | 216 | -154 | 82 | -112 |
| Interest | 73 | 262 | 172 | 212 | 237 | 231 | 251 | 373 | 421 | 558 | 538 | 515 | 527 |
| Depreciation | 221 | 203 | 255 | 277 | 304 | 381 | 422 | 417 | 527 | 498 | 505 | 658 | 703 |
| PBT | -281 | -301 | 105 | -39 | -58 | -196 | -39 | -82 | 246 | -587 | -411 | 334 | 137 |
| Tax % | 12% | 5% | 9% | 15% | -44% | -21% | 46% | 111% | 45% | -17% | 12% | 10% | — |
| Net Profit | -313 | -317 | 96 | -44 | -33 | -154 | -56 | -174 | 194 | -488 | -458 | 301 | 145 |
| EPS in Rs | -9.78 | -9.48 | 2.79 | -1.78 | -0.76 | -4.39 | -1.45 | -5.73 | 4.92 | -13.49 | -12.57 | 2.82 | 1.49 |
| Div. Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | — |
Balance Sheet
| Particulars | Jun 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 78 |
| Reserves | 1,082 | 378 | 510 | 546 | 498 | 362 | 237 | 84 | -5 | 486 | 729 | 2,011 |
| Borrowings | 1,037 | 1,571 | 1,339 | 1,637 | 2,419 | 3,371 | 3,904 | 4,102 | 4,892 | 4,859 | 4,879 | 5,717 |
| Other Liabilities | 1,229 | 1,366 | 1,422 | 1,226 | 899 | 1,205 | 1,159 | 1,422 | 1,826 | 1,744 | 2,838 | 2,818 |
| Total Liabilities | 3,379 | 3,345 | 3,301 | 3,439 | 3,846 | 4,969 | 5,329 | 5,638 | 6,743 | 7,120 | 8,476 | 10,623 |
| Fixed Assets | 2,138 | 2,322 | 2,247 | 2,264 | 2,445 | 2,926 | 2,973 | 2,895 | 3,067 | 2,990 | 3,984 | 4,377 |
| CWIP | 44 | 51 | 20 | 55 | 63 | 47 | 30 | 28 | 152 | 260 | 194 | 164 |
| Investments | 86 | 89 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 131 | 153 | 158 | 236 |
| Other Assets | 1,111 | 883 | 1,030 | 1,116 | 1,334 | 1,992 | 2,327 | 2,715 | 3,393 | 3,718 | 4,140 | 5,846 |
| Total Assets | 3,379 | 3,345 | 3,301 | 3,439 | 3,846 | 4,969 | 5,329 | 5,638 | 6,743 | 7,120 | 8,476 | 10,623 |
Cash Flow
| Particulars | Jun 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating | 213 | 30 | 291 | 201 | 120 | 522 | 328 | 183 | 254 | -32 | 299 | 1,024 |
| Investing | -446 | -98 | -89 | -374 | -269 | -154 | -104 | -80 | -490 | -317 | -356 | -593 |
| Financing | 254 | 123 | -187 | 147 | 159 | -201 | -114 | -232 | 152 | 335 | 133 | 43 |
| Net Cash Flow | 21 | 55 | 15 | -27 | 10 | 166 | 111 | -129 | -84 | -15 | 76 | 474 |
| Free Cash Flow | -90 | -57 | 67 | -102 | -118 | 371 | 231 | 99 | -103 | -337 | -64 | 495 |
| CFO/OP | 100 | 22 | 73 | 52 | 48 | 144 | 61 | 22 | 33 | 3 | 40 | 73 |
Ratios
| Particulars | Jun 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 85 | 50 | 46 | 56 | 59 | 72 | 32 | 49 | 49 | 37 | 42 | 36 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 85 | 50 | 46 | 56 | 59 | 72 | 32 | 49 | 49 | 37 | 42 | 36 |
| Working Capital Days | -69 | -314 | -83 | -97 | -78 | -141 | -268 | -195 | 31 | 45 | -207 | -242 |
| ROCE % | 2% | 2% | 8% | 8% | 7% | 3% | 6% | 11% | 16% | -2% | 8% | 11% |
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Company Information
PFL was founded by Mr. Namit Naresh Malhotra in 1997. It started from Mumbai to being an integrated media and entertainment services powerhouse. [1] It is present in 18 cities (8 in India and 10 internationally) across 5 continents. [2] Prime Focus is engaged in the business of post-production activities including digital intermediate, visual effects, 2D to 3D conversion, and other technical and creative services to the Media and Entertainment industry.[3]
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