Ortel Communications Limited

Ortel Communications Limited

ORTEL.NS
Ortel Communications LimitedIN flagNational Stock Exchange of India
1.61
INR
-0.01
- -
53.09MMarket Cap
Ortel Communications Limited
ORTEL.NS
(National Stock Exchange of India)

Recent

price

1.61

P/E

ratio

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div

yld

- -

ROIC.AI

2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
TTM
FRC
55.19
63.52
61.81
66.98
56.57
31.28
23.96
19.26
16.91
Revenue per Share
-6.15
2.3
3.93
0.47
-31.3
-15.7
-10.57
-6.66
-8.73
Basic EPS, GAAP
14.68
13.72
-29.93
-0.15
0.26
5.66
1
0.82
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Dividend per Share
-21.76
-21.74
-13.52
-13.05
-54.72
-66.06
-75.93
-82.58
- -
Book Value per Share
4.26
49.88
43.61
39.4
1.24
-13.09
-20.64
-24.83
- -
Tangible Book Value per Share
23
24
30
30
30
33
33
33
33
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
1,285
1,548
1,877
2,034
1,723
1,021
790
635
558
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
21.33
31.44
32.8
27.1
-63.73
-38.44
-47.42
-43.89
-59.98
Operating Margin (%)
199
189
195
261
297
323
350
331
254
Depreciation Expense
-138
56
119
14
-953
-512
-349
-220
-288
Net Income, GAAP
- -
20.66
20.41
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
-10.73
3.62
6.36
0.7
-55.33
-50.19
-44.13
-34.57
-51.62
Profit Margin (%)
-554
130
-730
-1,367
-2,683
-2,555
-2,647
-2,595
- -
Working Capital
1,255
1,031
1,094
983
1,035
1,423
1,420
1,420
- -
LT Debt
205
1,271
1,395
1,412
206
-204
-553
-772
- -
Total Equity
- -
19.63
19.35
20.68
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Return on Invested Capital (%)
- -
32.77
40.86
30.87
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Return on Capital (%)
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'21
Mar'21
Jun'22
ST Debt
333
878
- -
LT Borrowings
- -
1,416
- -
LT Finance Leases
- -
3
- -
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
33
33
- -
Market Capitalization
40
26
45

Working Capital

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'21
Mar'21
Jun'22
Total Current Assets
425
409
- -
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
53
41
- -
Accounts Receivable, Net
160
154
- -
Inventories
4
3
- -
Total Current Liabilities
3,037
3,004
- -
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
333
878
- -
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
- -
-14.55%
39.68%
Free Cash Flow
- -
345.22%
-18.12%
Net Income, GAAP
- -
-1,393.52%
-37%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
- -
-17.98%
-19.6%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2020
213
229
214
125
790
2021
182
188
163
102
635
2022
105
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- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2020
-3.36
-2.58
-2.08
- -
-10.57
2021
-0.75
-1.47
-1.93
- -
-6.66
2022
-2.82
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2020
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
2021
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
2022
- -
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Business
Ortel Communications Ltd is a leading provider of cable television and high-speed broadband services primarily operating in the Indian states of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. The company offers a range of products and services including digital and analog cable television services, high-definition (HD) services, near video on demand (NVoD), gaming, local content, broadband internet access for home and corporate segments, voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone services, and leasing of fiber infrastructure. It supports broadband access through DOCSIS technology for residential customers and fiber-to-the-premises (FTTX) solutions for corporate clients. Additionally, Ortel provides signal uplinking services and value-added services (VAS) related to cable and broadband technology. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in New Delhi, Ortel Communications Ltd has established itself as one of the top multi-system operators (MSOs) in India. The company has aggressively expanded its broadband segment, notably enhancing download limits for its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) plans, doubling data caps under its 25 Mbps plan and significantly increasing caps under its 50 Mbps plan to remain competitive against major telecom players. Recently, Ortel has focused on strengthening its network by expanding digital cable services, optimizing its fiber infrastructure, and implementing a marketing strategy aimed at growing its broadband customer base. In terms of recent strategic developments, Ortel Communications has consolidated acquisitions and successfully integrated new markets acquired in past years. This includes investment in network expansion for video, data, and telephony services, alongside capital expenditure aimed at developing digital cable and broadband services. The company has implemented new tariff orders mandated by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to improve transparency and fair subscription revenue distribution. While Ortel had an initial public offering (IPO) in 2015, its operational focus in recent years has emphasized scaling broadband services and enhancing service offerings through technological upgrades and marketing initiatives. Ortel operates mainly in the Indian telecommunications and media industry, targeting residential customers for cable TV and broadband services, as well as corporate clients requiring high-speed internet solutions. Its service portfolio is underpinned by a global network for manufacturing and engineering support related to optical and electrical design, which facilitates its product delivery capabilities. The company continues to adapt strategically to regulatory changes, competitive pressures, and technology advancements to grow its market share and service scope across its operating regions. This comprehensive product and service offering combined with recent strategic moves positions Ortel Communications as a significant regional player in India's cable and broadband services with a focused intent on expanding broadband penetration and upgrading service quality through additional data capacity and technology enhancements. The company's ongoing efforts to expand network infrastructure and marketing reach underscore its commitment to maintaining competitiveness in an evolving telecom landscape.