Century Business MediaIPO Review — Financials, Valuation & Peers
A data-only look at the Century Business Media IPO: restated financials, valuation ratios, the RHP peer group and third-party analyst views. ipostation does not rate IPOs — nothing here is a recommendation.
Financials (₹ Cr)
| Period Ended | Revenue | PAT | EBITDA | Net Worth | Total Assets | Borrowings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2023 | 22.74 | 1.08 | 2.07 | 4.07 | 14.97 | 5.78 |
| FY 2024 | 32.27 | 3.68 | 5.58 | 7.76 | 21.24 | 8.1 |
| FY 2025 | 36.91 | 4.7 | 7.18 | 12.47 | 22.37 | 5.5 |
Restated figures from the offer document. Amounts in ₹ crore; EPS in ₹ per share. FY = the 12 months ended 31 March.
KPIs & Valuation
- RoNW
- 37.74%
- RoE
- 46.52%
- RoCE
- 36.65%
- EBITDA Margin
- 19.58%
- PAT Margin
- 12.84%
- NAV / share
- ₹19.33
As of 31 Mar 2025 (latest reported period in the offer document). Market cap is computed on a post-issue basis at the upper price band.
Peer Comparison
| Company | EPS (₹) | NAV (₹) | P/E | RoNW | Statements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century Business Media | 8.61 | — | — | 30.83% | Consolidated |
| Bright Outdoor Media Ltd | 12.26 | — | 29.48x | 12.96% | — |
| Signpost India Ltd | 13.14 | — | 20.55x | 24.13% | — |
| Simca Advertising Limited | 18.88 | — | 12.75x | 57.24% | — |
Peer group as disclosed in the offer document, figures as of 31 Mar 2026. The issuer’s P/E is computed at the upper price band.
Promoters & Shareholding
Promoters: Shashi Kumar Chaudhary and Seema Chaudhary
- Holding (pre-issue)
- 100%
- Holding (post-issue)
- 73.61%
- Dilution
- 26.39%
Analysis in brief
Margin and return profile
The offer document gives a read on the operating engine behind the issue. Century Business Media operates at an EBITDA margin of 19.58% and a net (PAT) margin of 12.84% — the share of revenue retained at the operating and the net level respectively. Capital efficiency reads at a return on capital employed (RoCE) of 36.65% and a return on equity (RoE) of 46.52%. These are offer-document figures for the latest reported period (as of 31 Mar 2025); they describe the business as disclosed, not how the stock will trade.
Objects of the issue
Per the offer document, the company intends to deploy the net proceeds primarily toward payment of security deposit for advertising rights at patna, deoghar and darbhanga airport (₹3.1 crore), alongside general corporate purpose (₹3 crore). In all, 4 objects are disclosed.
Financials
In FY2025, Century Business Media reported revenue of ₹36.91 crore and a net profit of ₹4.7 crore. Revenue grew from ₹22.74 crore in FY2023 to ₹36.91 crore in FY2025 (+62.0%). Net worth stood at ₹12.47 crore at the end of FY2025.
Peer comparison
The offer document names listed peers including Bright Outdoor Media Ltd and Signpost India Ltd, with a median peer P/E of about 20.6×.
Promoters
The promoters of the company are Shashi Kumar Chaudhary and Seema Chaudhary. Promoter holding stands at 100% before the issue and comes down to 73.61% after listing.
Frequently asked questions
- Who are the promoters of Century Business Media and what is their holding?
- The promoters are Shashi Kumar Chaudhary and Seema Chaudhary. Promoter holding is 100% before the issue and 73.61% after listing.
- What are the objects of the Century Business Media IPO?
- The net proceeds go primarily toward payment of security deposit for advertising rights at patna, deoghar and darbhanga airport, among 4 disclosed objects.