Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Greatly undervalued vs peers
About
Jagran Prakashan Limited is an Indian media conglomerate primarily engaged in the publication and printing of a diverse range of newspapers and magazines. Its operations are distinctly categorized into Printing, Publishing, and Digital platforms, alongside an FM Radio Business and other ventures. The company's extensive print portfolio includes prominent daily newspapers such as 'Dainik Jagran', the Urdu daily 'Inquilab', the bilingual 'Dainik Jagran Inext', the compact 'mid-day', 'mid-day Gujarati', and 'Punjabi Jagran'. Its magazine offerings feature 'Sakhi', a Hindi women's magazine, and 'Khet Khalihaan', a monthly agricultural publication. In the digital realm, Jagran Prakashan operates numerous online portals spanning news, education, and lifestyle. These encompass 'Jagran English' for English news, 'HerZindagi' an online magazine for women, digital versions like 'Mid-day' and 'Gujarati Mid-day', and Hindi news portals 'Nai Dunia' and 'Vishvas.News'. It also manages 'Jagranjosh.com' for education, 'PunjabiJagran.com' for regional content, 'The Inquilab' for Urdu news, and 'inextLive', a dynamic platform for youth covering news, technology, sports, and entertainment. Further digital ventures include 'Radiocity.in' (web radio), 'Onlymyhealth' for health information, and 'JagranTV and gaming' for video features and interactive content. Beyond publishing, JPL offers comprehensive out-of-home media advertising and a broad spectrum of marketing solutions. These services cover promotional and event management, on-ground activations, corporate events, product launches, conferences, exhibitions, and contests. The company also specializes in shopper and retail marketing, integrated media campaigns, rural marketing strategies, creative services, and public health initiatives. A significant segment of its business is dedicated to radio broadcasting, operating 39 stations under the widely recognized 'Radio City' brand. Established in 1942 and headquartered in Kanpur, India, Jagran Prakashan Limited operates as a subsidiary of Jagran Media Network Investment Private Limited.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is greatly undervalued relative to its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'cheap' on P/E, undervalued on EV/EBITD
Target Price
The average target price of JAGRAN.NS is 73 and suggests 13.1% upside potential. Usually, this means a HOLD recommendation among investment firms. This neutral recommenda