SUN TV Network Limited
NSE: SUNTV · TV Broadcasting & Software Production · sector
Key numbers
Last 12 months to Jun 2026, Consolidated. "Sector median" = middle value of 19 companies in TV Broadcasting & Software Production (P/E median leaves out loss-making companies). Tap ? for what a number means.
Things to know
- Cash ₹6,550 cr vs borrowings ₹0 cr (FY26): cash is higher (net cash).
- Operating profit covered interest 178.4x in the last 12 months.
- No promoter shares are pledged.
- Operating cash flow was below net profit in 2 of the last 5 years (FY25, FY22).
- Revenue was higher than a year earlier in 3 of the last 4 quarters.
- Other income was 36% of net profit in the last 12 months.
- Debtor days went from 107 (FY24) to 121 (FY26).
- Dividend paid in 5 of the last 5 financial years.
- Price ₹572.10 on 2026-10-26: -15.1% from the 52-week high, +27.9% from the 52-week low.
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Charts
Quarterly results
| ₹ cr | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 935 | 828 | 941 | 1,290 | 1,300 | 862 | 883 | 1,458 |
| EBITDA | 541 | 444 | 373 | 619 | 784 | 415 | 323 | 735 |
| OPM % | 57.9% | 53.7% | 39.7% | 48.0% | 60.3% | 48.1% | 36.6% | 50.4% |
| Other income | 172 | 140 | 239 | 189 | 140 | 137 | 100 | 177 |
| Net profit | 409 | 363 | 372 | 529 | 355 | 324 | 232 | 619 |
| EPS (₹) | 10.39 | 9.22 | 9.43 | 13.43 | 9.00 | 8.23 | 5.90 | 15.71 |
| Revenue YoY | +39.1% | +4.2% | -6.2% | +13.0% | ||||
| Profit YoY | -13.3% | -10.7% | -37.5% | +17.0% |
Consolidated figures where filed. Latest quarter Jun 2026.
Profit & loss (yearly)
| ₹ cr | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3,585 | 3,772 | 4,282 | 4,015 | 4,335 | 4,502 |
| EBITDA | 2,287 | 2,393 | 2,638 | 2,077 | 2,141 | 2,257 |
| Net profit | 1,642 | 1,706 | 1,926 | 1,704 | 1,441 | 1,530 |
| EPS (₹) | 41.66 | 43.31 | 48.86 | 43.23 | 36.56 | 38.84 |
| Revenue growth | +5.2% | +13.5% | -6.2% | +8.0% | +12.8% | |
| Profit growth | +3.9% | +12.9% | -11.5% | -15.4% | -8.6% | |
| Dividend / share (₹) | 10.00 | 15.00 | 13.75 | 18.00 | 12.50 |
| Compounded growth | 3 years | 5 years | Last 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | +4.7% | +6.4% | +12.8% |
| Net profit | -5.5% | -1.1% | -8.6% |
| EPS | -5.5% | -1.1% | – |
| Share price | – | -8.9% (2y) | +10.5% |
Balance sheet
| ₹ cr | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholders' equity | – | 9,272 | 10,536 | 11,647 | 12,643 |
| Borrowings | – | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cash & equivalents | – | 4,225 | 5,142 | 6,440 | 6,550 |
| Total assets | – | 10,148 | 11,421 | 12,636 | 13,841 |
| Fixed assets | – | 911 | 851 | 853 | 801 |
| Capital work in progress | – | 0 | 7 | 17 | 31 |
| Investments | – | 1,456 | 440 | 2,003 | 1,283 |
| Receivables | – | 1,474 | 1,254 | 1,222 | 1,433 |
| Inventory | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payables | – | 251 | 257 | 270 | 406 |
Year-end figures from the March annual filing.
Cash flow
| ₹ cr | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash from operations | 1,634 | 2,096 | 2,171 | 1,663 | 1,802 |
| Cash from investing | -987 | -1,554 | -1,313 | -1,066 | -1,311 |
| Cash from financing | -603 | -631 | -697 | -618 | -525 |
| Capex | 1,130 | 570 | 511 | 384 | 2,214 |
| Free cash flow | 504 | 1,526 | 1,660 | 1,279 | -413 |
Free cash flow = cash from operations − capex.
Ratios by year
| ₹ cr | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE % | – | 18.4% | 18.3% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| ROCE % | – | 24.6% | 29.8% | 19.2% | 15.7% |
| Debtor days | – | 143 | 107 | 111 | 121 |
| Inventory days | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payable days | – | 132 | 106 | 96 | 133 |
| Cash conversion cycle (days) | – | 11 | 1 | 15 | -12 |
| Working capital days | – | 496 | 511 | 661 | 624 |
Shareholding
| Holder | % (2026-09-30) |
|---|---|
| Promoters | 75.00% |
| FIIs | 5.53% |
| DIIs | 10.81% |
| of which Mutual funds | 10.58% |
| of which Insurance | 0.23% |
| Government | 0.00% |
| Public (non-institutions) | 8.66% |
| Quarter | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 | Sep 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters % | 75.00% | 75.00% | 75.00% | 75.00% | 75.00% | 75.00% | 75.00% | 75.00% |
| Promoter group | % |
|---|---|
| Kalanithi Maran | 75.00% |
| Public holders above 1% | % |
|---|---|
| Quant Mutual Fund - Qsif Equity EX TOP 100 Long-sh | 4.72% |
| Selvam Selvi . | 3.47% |
| Kotak Equity Savings Fund | 2.70% |
| SBI Nifty Smallcap 250 ETF | 1.24% |
96,267 shareholders. Pledged: 0.00% of promoter shares.
Peers in TV Broadcasting & Software Production
| Company | Market cap | P/E | P/B | ROE | ROCE | OPM | Sales 3y | Div yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNTV | ₹22,545 cr | 14.7x | 1.8x | 12.6% | 16.6% | 50.1% | +4.7% | 2.18% |
| ZEEL | ₹6,173 cr | 30.3x | 0.5x | 1.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% | +0.1% | 3.78% |
| HATHWAY | ₹1,591 cr | 23.7x | 0.3x | 1.5% | 2.1% | 13.0% | +5.0% | – |
| DEN | ₹1,174 cr | 7.8x | 0.3x | 4.0% | 5.0% | 5.3% | -4.8% | – |
| TVTODAY | ₹601 cr | 34.9x | 0.7x | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 2.98% |
| GTPL | ₹600 cr | – | 0.5x | -0.2% | 2.8% | 10.1% | +11.8% | 3.75% |
| NDTV | ₹509 cr | – | 4.0x | -357.1% | -96.5% | -51.3% | +11.0% | – |
| ZEEMEDIA | ₹438 cr | – | 2.0x | -0.6% | 5.2% | 12.7% | +1.8% | – |
| DISHTV | ₹365 cr | – | – | – | – | -30.2% | -19.9% | – |
| AQYLON | ₹352 cr | 29.9x | – | – | – | 72.8% | – | – |
Dividends & corporate actions
| Ex-date | Action | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | Dividend | Interim Dividend - Rs 5 Per Share |
| 2026-03-12 | Dividend | Interim Dividend - Rs 1.25 Per Share |
| 2026-02-12 | Dividend | Interim Dividend - Rs 2.50 Per Share |
| 2025-11-20 | Dividend | Interim Dividend - Rs 3.75 Per Share |
| 2025-08-13 | Dividend | Interim Dividend - Rs 5 Per Sh |
| 2025-03-13 | Dividend | Interim Dividend - Rs 2.50 Per Share |
| 2025-02-13 | Dividend | Interim Dividend - Rs 2.5 Per Share |
| 2024-11-26 | Dividend | Interim Dividend - Rs 5 Per Share |
| 2024-08-20 | Dividend | Interim Dividend - Rs 5 Per Share |
| 2024-04-08 | Dividend | Interim Dividend - Rs 3 Per Share |
| 2024-02-23 | Dividend | Interim Dividend - Rs 2.50 Per Sh |
| 2023-11-21 | Dividend | Interim Dividend - Rs 5 Per Share |
| 2023-08-22 | Dividend | Interim Dividend - Rs 6.25 Per Share |
| 2023-03-21 | Dividend | Interim Dividend - Rs 2.50 Per Share |
| 2023-02-13 | Dividend | Interim Dividend - Rs 3.75 Per Share |
| 2022-11-18 | Dividend | Interim Dividend - Rs 3.75 Per Share |
| 2022-08-23 | Dividend | Interim Dividend - Rs 5 Per Share |
| 2022-03-17 | Dividend | Interim Dividend - Rs 5 Per Share |
| 2022-02-17 | Dividend | Interim Dividend - Rs 2.50 Per Share |
| 2021-11-12 | Dividend | Interim Dividend - Rs 2.50 Per Share |
Documents
- Annual report FY26
- Annual report FY25
- Annual report FY24
- Annual report FY23
- Annual report FY22
- Announcements NSE filings
- BRSR FY26
- Latest results (data file) XBRL
- Announcements BSE filings
Links go to the original files on the exchange website.
About the company
- Information and Communication: Broadcasting and Programming activities
- Other Sports Activities: Other Sports Activities
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Industry | TV Broadcasting & Software Production |
| Sub-industry | TV Broadcasting & Software Production |
| Symbol | SUNTV |
| BSE code | 532733 |
| ISIN | INE424H01027 |
| Face value | ₹5.0 |
| Incorporated | 1985-12-18 |
| Website | www.suntv.in |
| Plants (India / abroad) | 0 / 0 |
From the company's filings (BRSR FY26).
Data built 2026-10-22 from NSE company filings (XBRL: Integrated Filing - Financials + financial results), NSE shareholding & pledge data; price = NSE close 2026-10-26.