Stock Performance and Market Context
On 8 December 2025, Dish TV India’s share price touched Rs.3.95, the lowest level recorded in the past 52 weeks. This new low comes after two consecutive days of declines, with the stock losing approximately 2.43% over this short period. Despite this, the stock marginally outperformed its sector by 0.84% on the day.
The stock is trading below all key moving averages, including the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, indicating a sustained downward momentum. In contrast, the broader market index, Sensex, opened flat but later traded lower by 0.34%, standing at 85,422.42 points. The Sensex remains close to its 52-week high of 86,159.02, just 0.86% away, and is supported by bullish moving averages with the 50-day average above the 200-day average.
Long-Term Performance Comparison
Over the last year, Dish TV India’s stock has recorded a decline of 64.63%, a stark contrast to the Sensex’s positive return of 4.58% during the same period. The stock’s 52-week high was Rs.12.49, highlighting the extent of the fall from its peak. This underperformance extends beyond the last year, with the stock consistently lagging behind the BSE500 index in each of the past three annual periods.
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Financial Health and Profitability Metrics
Dish TV India’s financial indicators reveal ongoing difficulties. The company’s book value is negative, signalling weak long-term fundamental strength. Its ability to service debt is limited, with an average EBIT to interest ratio of 1.17, which suggests tight coverage of interest obligations.
Recent quarterly results showed a fall in profit before tax (PBT) by 8.19%, contributing to a series of nine consecutive quarters with negative results. The operating profit to interest ratio for the latest quarter stands at a low 0.46 times, underscoring the pressure on earnings relative to interest expenses.
Net sales for the latest six-month period amounted to Rs.620.49 crore, reflecting a contraction of 27.08% compared to previous periods. Correspondingly, the net profit after tax (PAT) for the same period was negative Rs.227.18 crore, also showing a decline of 27.08%. These figures highlight the challenges the company faces in maintaining revenue and profitability.
Valuation and Market Perception
The stock is considered risky relative to its historical valuation averages. Over the past year, while the stock price has declined by 64.54%, reported profits have shown a rise of 79.1%, indicating a disconnect between earnings performance and market valuation.
Despite the company’s size, domestic mutual funds hold no stake in Dish TV India. Given that mutual funds typically conduct thorough research and maintain positions in companies they find favourable, this absence may reflect caution or lack of confidence in the stock’s current valuation or business outlook.
Sector and Benchmark Comparison
Dish TV India operates within the Media & Entertainment sector, which has seen mixed performance in recent times. The stock’s underperformance relative to the Sensex and BSE500 indices over multiple years points to persistent challenges in competing effectively within the sector and broader market.
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Summary of Current Situation
Dish TV India’s stock reaching a 52-week low of Rs.3.95 reflects a continuation of a downward trend shaped by financial pressures and subdued sales performance. The company’s negative book value and limited interest coverage ratio point to structural weaknesses in its financial position. The persistent negative quarterly results and contraction in net sales over recent periods further illustrate the challenges faced.
While the broader market indices maintain strength and positive momentum, Dish TV India’s stock remains under pressure, trading below all major moving averages and significantly lagging benchmark indices. The absence of domestic mutual fund holdings adds another dimension to the market’s cautious stance on the stock.
Investors and market participants will continue to monitor the company’s financial disclosures and market movements closely as the stock navigates this low price territory.
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