{"id":220880,"date":"2026-08-27T12:02:42","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T06:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=220880"},"modified":"2026-08-27T12:02:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T06:32:44","slug":"media-stocks-below-fair-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/media-stocks-below-fair-value\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Undervalued Media Stocks Trading Below Fair Value"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>Broadcasting sector PE near 23.5. Print sector PE near 9.7. Sun TV Network trades at 12.0x. Jagran Prakashan at 6.1x.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #F0F9FF; border-left: 4px solid #2E7D32; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #1f4e79; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0;\">Two media stocks, Sun TV Network and Jagran Prakashan, are trading below their respective sector average price to earnings ratios while both post positive return on equity. Jagran Prakashan trades at a steep discount alongside an unusually high dividend yield, while Sun TV Network runs a debt free regional broadcasting business. This gap between valuation and profitability is why these media stocks stand out on a simple sector screen, though a formal buy rating needs deeper company specific research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>India&#8217;s media industry spans regional television broadcasting and print publishing, both of which depend heavily on advertising revenue and audience reach in their respective language markets. Not every stock in the space trades at the same multiple. A screen of listed media stocks against their sector average price to earnings ratios surfaces two names still priced below that benchmark.<\/p>\n<p>Sun TV Network and Jagran Prakashan both currently trade below their respective industry PE benchmarks, despite posting positive return on equity. This piece breaks down why each stock screens as undervalued, what the underlying financials show, and the risks that come with owning broadcasting and print media companies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=undervalued_media_articles\">Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/media-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Why_These_Media_Stocks_Screen_as_Undervalued\" title=\"Why These Media Stocks Screen as Undervalued\">Why These Media Stocks Screen as Undervalued<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/media-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Sun_TV_Network_Debt_Free_Regional_Broadcaster\" title=\"Sun TV Network: Debt Free Regional Broadcaster\">Sun TV Network: Debt Free Regional Broadcaster<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/media-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Jagran_Prakashan_Steep_Discount_High_Dividend_Yield\" title=\"Jagran Prakashan: Steep Discount, High Dividend Yield\">Jagran Prakashan: Steep Discount, High Dividend Yield<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/media-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Valuation_Snapshot_PE_PB_and_Dividend_Yield\" title=\"Valuation Snapshot: PE, PB and Dividend Yield\">Valuation Snapshot: PE, PB and Dividend Yield<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/media-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Risks_to_Consider_Before_Buying_These_Media_Stocks\" title=\"Risks to Consider Before Buying These Media Stocks\">Risks to Consider Before Buying These Media Stocks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/media-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Advertising_Revenue_Cyclicality\" title=\"Advertising Revenue Cyclicality\">Advertising Revenue Cyclicality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/media-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Digital_Disruption_Risk\" title=\"Digital Disruption Risk\">Digital Disruption Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/media-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Regional_Concentration_Risk\" title=\"Regional Concentration Risk\">Regional Concentration Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/media-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Dividend_Sustainability_for_Jagran_Prakashan\" title=\"Dividend Sustainability for Jagran Prakashan\">Dividend Sustainability for Jagran Prakashan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/media-stocks-below-fair-value\/#How_to_Track_These_Media_Stocks\" title=\"How to Track These Media Stocks\">How to Track These Media Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/media-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/media-stocks-below-fair-value\/#FAQs_on_Undervalued_Media_Stocks\" title=\"FAQs on Undervalued Media Stocks\">FAQs on Undervalued Media Stocks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/media-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Which_media_stocks_are_trading_below_their_sector_average_PE\" title=\"Which media stocks are trading below their sector average PE?\">Which media stocks are trading below their sector average PE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/media-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Is_Sun_TV_Network_undervalued_compared_to_its_sector\" title=\"Is Sun TV Network undervalued compared to its sector?\">Is Sun TV Network undervalued compared to its sector?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/media-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Why_does_Jagran_Prakashan_pay_such_a_high_dividend_yield\" title=\"Why does Jagran Prakashan pay such a high dividend yield?\">Why does Jagran Prakashan pay such a high dividend yield?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/media-stocks-below-fair-value\/#What_is_the_market_capitalisation_of_Jagran_Prakashan\" title=\"What is the market capitalisation of Jagran Prakashan?\">What is the market capitalisation of Jagran Prakashan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/media-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Which_of_these_media_stocks_carries_more_debt\" title=\"Which of these media stocks carries more debt?\">Which of these media stocks carries more debt?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/media-stocks-below-fair-value\/#What_are_the_main_risks_in_undervalued_media_stocks\" title=\"What are the main risks in undervalued media stocks?\">What are the main risks in undervalued media stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/media-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Is_a_low_PE_enough_reason_to_buy_a_media_stock\" title=\"Is a low PE enough reason to buy a media stock?\">Is a low PE enough reason to buy a media stock?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_These_Media_Stocks_Screen_as_Undervalued\"><\/span><strong>Why These Media Stocks Screen as Undervalued<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The broadcasting industry currently carries an average price to earnings ratio of close to 23.5 times trailing earnings, while the print media classification trades at a lower average of close to 9.7 times. A stock trading meaningfully below its own peer group average, while still posting positive return on equity, is a reasonable starting point for a relative valuation screen.<\/p>\n<p>Both companies below clear that bar, with Jagran Prakashan standing out for an unusually high dividend yield alongside its discount, a combination worth noting among media stocks priced well under their respective sector multiples.<\/p>\n<p>The table below lists these two companies alongside their current price, valuation multiple and return ratios.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>NSE Ticker<\/th>\n<th>CMP (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>PE Ratio<\/th>\n<th>Sector PE<\/th>\n<th>ROE<\/th>\n<th>Market Cap (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Sun TV Network<\/td>\n<td>SUNTV<\/td>\n<td>464.50<\/td>\n<td>11.98<\/td>\n<td>23.49<\/td>\n<td>11.39%<\/td>\n<td>18,335<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jagran Prakashan<\/td>\n<td>JAGRAN<\/td>\n<td>61.70<\/td>\n<td>6.12<\/td>\n<td>9.69<\/td>\n<td>13.11%<\/td>\n<td>1,344<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sun_TV_Network_Debt_Free_Regional_Broadcaster\"><\/span><strong>Sun TV Network: Debt Free Regional Broadcaster<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sun TV Network operates a portfolio of regional television channels and FM radio stations concentrated in South India. The stock trades at a price to earnings ratio of 11.98, roughly half its sector average of 23.49, at a current price of around Rs 465.<\/p>\n<p>Return on equity of 11.39 percent is supported by a debt to equity ratio of just 0.01. On an EPS of Rs 38.84 and book value of Rs 320.83, the price to book multiple works out to 1.45, alongside a dividend yield of 2.69 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jagran_Prakashan_Steep_Discount_High_Dividend_Yield\"><\/span><strong>Jagran Prakashan: Steep Discount, High Dividend Yield<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Jagran Prakashan publishes leading Hindi and regional language newspapers alongside radio and digital media operations. Its price to earnings ratio of 6.12 sits well below its sector average of 9.69, at a current share price of around Rs 62.<\/p>\n<p>Return on equity of 13.11 percent is higher than Sun TV Network, and the debt to equity ratio of 0.04 remains low. On an EPS of Rs 10.09 and book value of Rs 82.76, the price to book multiple of 0.75 is the only one of the two trading below book value, alongside a notably high dividend yield of 16.19 percent.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Valuation_Snapshot_PE_PB_and_Dividend_Yield\"><\/span><strong>Valuation Snapshot: PE, PB and Dividend Yield<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beyond the headline price to earnings ratio, book value multiples and dividend yield highlight very different capital return approaches between these two companies. Jagran Prakashan&#8217;s dividend yield is unusually elevated and worth verifying against the payout&#8217;s sustainability before treating it as a recurring feature.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>Price to Book<\/th>\n<th>Book Value (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>Dividend Yield<\/th>\n<th>Debt to Equity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Sun TV Network<\/td>\n<td>1.45<\/td>\n<td>320.83<\/td>\n<td>2.69%<\/td>\n<td>0.01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jagran Prakashan<\/td>\n<td>0.75<\/td>\n<td>82.76<\/td>\n<td>16.19%<\/td>\n<td>0.04<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Jagran Prakashan trades below its own book value while paying a dividend yield far above typical market levels, a combination that calls for checking whether the payout reflects a one time special dividend or a sustainable policy. Sun TV Network follows a more conventional profile with steady, moderate payouts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\">Check Live PE, PB and ROE Data on the Univest Screener<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_to_Consider_Before_Buying_These_Media_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Risks to Consider Before Buying These Media Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A discount to the sector average price to earnings ratio does not remove company specific risk for media stocks exposed to advertising cycles.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advertising_Revenue_Cyclicality\"><\/span><strong>Advertising Revenue Cyclicality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Both broadcasting and print media revenue are closely tied to advertising spend, which can slow sharply during periods of weaker corporate and consumer sentiment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Digital_Disruption_Risk\"><\/span><strong>Digital Disruption Risk<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Traditional television and print media face ongoing audience migration toward digital and streaming platforms, requiring continued investment in digital distribution to retain readership and viewership.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regional_Concentration_Risk\"><\/span><strong>Regional Concentration Risk<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Both companies derive a significant share of revenue from specific regional language markets, making them more exposed to local competitive and economic conditions than pan India peers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dividend_Sustainability_for_Jagran_Prakashan\"><\/span><strong>Dividend Sustainability for Jagran Prakashan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The unusually high dividend yield at Jagran Prakashan warrants a closer look at whether it reflects a sustainable payout policy or a one time distribution, since yields at this level are not typical for the sector.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_These_Media_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>How to Track These Media Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Investors evaluating these two names should track quarterly advertising revenue trends, digital subscriber growth, and how each sector average PE moves relative to each company&#8217;s own multiple over time, rather than relying on the valuation gap in isolation among media stocks. Comparing these numbers regularly is the most reliable way to judge whether the discount to fair value remains intact or has already closed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track Sun TV Network and Jagran Prakashan share prices live and set price alerts.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sun TV Network and Jagran Prakashan are the two media stocks currently trading below their respective sector average price to earnings ratios, while both maintain positive return on equity. That combination makes them worth a closer look for investors who already want exposure to India&#8217;s regional broadcasting and print media themes, though advertising cyclicality and digital disruption risk mean position sizing and diversification still matter when adding these names to a portfolio.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Undervalued_Media_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on Undervalued Media Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_media_stocks_are_trading_below_their_sector_average_PE\"><\/span><strong>Which media stocks are trading below their sector average PE?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Sun TV Network and Jagran Prakashan are currently trading below their respective sector average price to earnings ratios, based on live NSE and BSE pricing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Sun_TV_Network_undervalued_compared_to_its_sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Sun TV Network undervalued compared to its sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Sun TV Network trades at a price to earnings ratio of 11.98, roughly half its sector average of 23.49, while delivering a return on equity of 11.39 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_Jagran_Prakashan_pay_such_a_high_dividend_yield\"><\/span><strong>Why does Jagran Prakashan pay such a high dividend yield?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Jagran Prakashan&#8217;s dividend yield of 16.19 percent is unusually elevated for the sector, and investors should verify whether it reflects a sustainable payout policy or a one time special distribution before relying on it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_market_capitalisation_of_Jagran_Prakashan\"><\/span><strong>What is the market capitalisation of Jagran Prakashan?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Jagran Prakashan has a market capitalisation of around Rs 1,344 crore, with a price to earnings ratio of 6.12 against its sector average of 9.69.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_of_these_media_stocks_carries_more_debt\"><\/span><strong>Which of these media stocks carries more debt?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Both companies carry very low leverage, with Sun TV Network at a debt to equity ratio of 0.01 and Jagran Prakashan slightly higher at 0.04.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_main_risks_in_undervalued_media_stocks\"><\/span><strong>What are the main risks in undervalued media stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The main risks include cyclicality in advertising revenue, disruption from digital and streaming platforms, regional market concentration, and, for Jagran Prakashan specifically, dividend sustainability at its current elevated yield.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_low_PE_enough_reason_to_buy_a_media_stock\"><\/span><strong>Is a low PE enough reason to buy a media stock?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> A price to earnings ratio below the sector average is a useful starting screen for media stocks but not a standalone buy signal. 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