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NSE: HATHWAY · BSE: 533162 · ISIN INE982F01036

Hathway Cable & Datacom Limited stock analysis

Hathway Cable & Datacom Limited ranks #3909 in the TickerSutra evidence-ranked universe with a score of 37/100 and 95% data confidence. The latest captured fundamentals show ROCE of 2.6%, quarterly sales growth of 6.5% and quarterly profit growth of -21.0%.
Complete evidence gate watch governance reviewUpdated 29 Sept 2026
TICKERSUTRA SCORE37/100

Avoid / exit review

#3909 of 5,430 ranked equities
Market capitalisation₹1,823.25cr
ROCE2.6%
Quarterly sales growth6.5%
Quarterly profit growth-21.0%
P/E ratio24.1×
Promoter pledge0.0%

INVESTMENT EVIDENCE

What supports—and challenges—the thesis

Evidence in favour

  • Low debt/equity of 0×
  • CWIP indicates an active capacity pipeline
  • No promoter shares are reported as pledged

Risks and constraints

  • No calculated threshold risk in the current snapshot.

Still unresolved: Related-party exposure · Broad media sentiment

FINANCIAL TRAJECTORY

Recent operating history

PeriodRevenueOperating profitNet profitOperating margin
2022₹1,793cr₹403cr₹130cr22.0%
2023₹1,858cr₹320cr₹65cr17.0%
2024₹1,981cr₹333cr₹99cr17.0%
2025₹2,040cr₹345cr₹93cr17.0%
2026₹2,150cr₹327cr₹82cr15.0%
TTM₹2,184cr₹304cr₹76cr14.0%
Debt / equity0.00×
CFO / EBITDA0.61×
Operating margin14.0%
Free cash flow₹25cr
Sales CAGR · 3Y5.0%
Profit CAGR · 3Y8.1%

EXCHANGE EVENT TRIGGERS

Latest corporate disclosures

0 positive catalysts0 negative catalysts1 routine filings

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Signals from filed documents

Market share gainHigh severity · 1 mention
Positive catalyst

• Competitive pricing limits ARPU expansion. 41 Annual Report 2025-26 03 Statutory Reports 88 Financial Statements Cable: • Scale and market leadership: Hathway remains one of the market leaders amongst Multi-System Operators, defending its spot with a subscriber base of roughly 4.63 mn while rivals face subscribers attrition. • Enhanced system and technical capabilities based on JIO fibre backend support to meet cus

Pricing pressureHigh severity · 1 mention
Risk easing

• Legacy footprint in certain markets requires accelerated fibre expansion. • Competitive pricing limits ARPU expansion. 41 Annual Report 2025-26 03 Statutory Reports 88 Financial Statements Cable: • Scale and market leadership: Hathway remains one of the market leaders amongst Multi-System Operators, defending its spot with a subscriber base of roughly 4.63 mn while rivals face subscribers attrition.

Regulatory updatesModerate severity · 52 mentions
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Subscriber numbers continued to decline, highlighting mounting pressure on the traditional distribution ecosystem. During the financial year 2025-26, the Indian cable television sector continued to navigate a complex and evolving regulatory environment. The ongoing proliferation of Over-the-Top (OTT) streaming platforms, combined with changing consumer preferences, has sustained structural headwinds on the traditiona

Pricing commentaryLow severity · 1 mention
Constructive

Urban internet subscriptions comprised 58% of all internet subscriptions. Price increases can have several implications, such as • subscriptions with low utilization being deactivated, • slower growth in internet reach, and • increase in television reach and time spent. Online consumption increased India’s low data prices are the key reason for growing telecom internet user base, and consequently, the growth being wi

Regulatory approvalLow severity · 6 mentions
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This is based upon forecasted taxable income and the periods when the deferred tax assets can be utilized. The forecasts were evaluated by us considering the performance of the Group and related business plans approved by the management. Such evaluation, included obtaining an understanding of management’s planned strategies around business expansion, revenue stream growth strategies.

Institutional interestLow severity · 2 mentions
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Members attending the AGM through VC / OAVM shall be reckoned for the purpose of quorum under Section 103 of the Act. Members of the Company under the category of 'Institutional Investors' are encouraged to attend and vote at the AGM. PROCEDURE FOR ‘REMOTE E-VOTING' AND E-VOTING AT THE AGM ('INSTA POLL'): 19.

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