3 Southern Hotel, Travel Agency and Newspaper Group Stocks With a Strong Future Roadmap: Oriental Hotels, Thomas Cook India and D.B. Corp

Oriental Hotels Rs 141.55, P/E 37.27. Thomas Cook Rs 100.45, P/E 21.99. DB Corp Rs 176.38, P/E 8.48. Closing prices of 13 Oct 2026.

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3 Southern Hotel, Travel Agency and Newspaper Group Stocks With a Strong Future Roadmap: Oriental Hotels, Thomas Cook India and D.B. Corp

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Southern hotel, travel agency and newspaper group stocks with the clearest long-term roadmaps today include Oriental Hotels in Taj-branded hotels in southern India, Thomas Cook in leisure travel, foreign exchange, corporate travel and holiday packages and DB Corp in the Dainik Bhaskar newspaper group with radio and digital media. FY26 revenue growth was 13.5% at Oriental Hotels, 3.3% at Thomas Cook and 0.8% at DB Corp. P/E stands at 37.27 for Oriental Hotels (industry 37.34), 21.99 for Thomas Cook (industry 36.93) and 8.48 for DB Corp (industry 7.87). Demand cycles, input costs and valuation decide how much of that growth the market keeps paying for, so each company's risks need equal attention.

Southern hotel, travel agency and newspaper group stocks give investors exposure to stays, trips and news that families and advertisers pay for. Occupancy, travel volumes and advertising decide how much of that demand turns into profit.

This list covers three southern hotel, travel agency and newspaper group stocks: Oriental Hotels for Taj-branded hotels in southern India, Thomas Cook India for leisure travel, foreign exchange, corporate travel and holiday packages and D.B. Corp for the Dainik Bhaskar newspaper group with radio and digital media. Every figure comes from the latest reported financials and the 13 October 2026 market close. Companies without complete current figures were left out.

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What Are Southern Hotel, Travel Agency and Newspaper Group Stocks?

Southern hotel, travel agency and newspaper group stocks are shares of companies that run hotels, travel services or a media group. Results depend on occupancy, travel volumes and advertising, so occupancy and advertising separate the stronger names.

Southern Hotel, Travel Agency and Newspaper Group Stocks at a Glance

The table compares size, valuation, return on equity and debt for the three southern hotel, travel agency and newspaper group stocks as of the 13 Oct 2026 close.

Company	CMP (Rs)	Market Cap (Rs Cr)	P/E	Industry P/E	ROE	Debt to Equity
Oriental Hotels	141.55	2,483	37.27	37.34	8.92%	0.17
Thomas Cook India	100.45	4,633	21.99	36.93	8.59%	0.21
D.B. Corp	176.38	2,984	8.48	7.87	13.67%	0.11

Among leisure and media stocks, DB Corp trades at a premium to the industry P/E, while Thomas Cook trades at a discount.

Why Do Southern Hotel, Travel Agency and Newspaper Group Stocks Have a Strong Roadmap in India?

Southern hotel, travel agency and newspaper group stocks have a strong roadmap in India because domestic travel, hotel stays and regional advertising keep supporting these businesses. Three drivers stand out.

Domestic travel: More families take trips and short breaks.
Hotel stays: Business and leisure guests fill southern hotels.
Regional media: Local advertisers rely on trusted newspapers.

Oriental Hotels: Southern India Hotels Anchor the Roadmap

Oriental Hotels' roadmap rests on Taj-branded hotels in southern India, with leisure and business travel supporting occupancy.

Revenue grew from Rs 226.44 crore in FY22 to Rs 502.52 crore in FY26, a 121.9% rise, and FY26 revenue was 13.5% higher than FY25. FY26 net profit was Rs 72.00 crore. In Q1 FY27, revenue grew 4.4% to Rs 112.75 crore, and net profit rose 2.7% to Rs 9.50 crore. Operating margin was 28.40% in FY26.

Debt to equity is 0.17 and return on equity is 8.92%. FY26 operating cash flow was Rs 127.53 crore against capital expenditure of Rs 34.74 crore. Oriental Hotels paid a dividend of Rs 0.65 per share for FY26, a yield of 0.47%. At a P/E of 37.27 against an industry P/E of 37.34, the stock trades in line with its industry multiple.

What to watch: The P/E of 37.27 against an industry P/E of 37.34 leaves valuation less stretched, so the next quarters' growth is the figure to follow.

Thomas Cook India: Leisure Travel and Forex Anchor the Roadmap

Thomas Cook's roadmap rests on leisure travel, foreign exchange, corporate travel and holiday packages, with rising outbound travel supporting demand across its businesses.

FY26 revenue was Rs 8,557.75 crore, 3.3% higher than FY25. FY26 net profit was Rs 220.48 crore. Operating margin was 6.96% in FY26 and 7.37% in Q1 FY27 against 7.14% a year earlier.

Debt to equity is 0.21 and return on equity is 8.59%. FY26 operating cash flow was Rs 643.04 crore against capital expenditure of Rs 125.99 crore. Thomas Cook paid a dividend of Rs 0.5 per share for FY26, a yield of 0.51%. At a P/E of 21.99 against an industry P/E of 36.93, the stock trades below its industry multiple.

What to watch: Net profit margin is only 2.6%, so small cost changes move earnings.

D.B. Corp: Print, Radio and Digital Media Build the Next Leg

DB Corp's roadmap rests on the Dainik Bhaskar newspaper group with radio and digital media, with advertising and readership supporting revenue.

Revenue grew from Rs 1,788.54 crore in FY22 to Rs 2,440.80 crore in FY26, a 36.5% rise, and FY26 revenue was 0.8% higher than FY25. FY26 net profit was Rs 332.00 crore. In Q1 FY27, revenue grew 7.6% to Rs 632.04 crore, and net profit rose 24.6% to Rs 100.73 crore. Operating margin was 24.35% in FY26 and 27.28% in Q1 FY27 against 24.74% a year earlier.

Debt to equity is 0.11 and return on equity is 13.67%. FY26 operating cash flow was Rs 365.21 crore against capital expenditure of Rs 172.24 crore. DB Corp paid a dividend of Rs 7 per share for FY26, a yield of 4.18%. At a P/E of 8.48 against an industry P/E of 7.87, the stock trades above its industry multiple.

What to watch: Q1 FY27 operating margin was 27.28% against 24.35% for FY26, so margin stability is the figure to follow as volumes grow.

Best Southern Hotel, Travel Agency and Newspaper Group Stocks in India: Oriental Hotels vs Thomas Cook vs DB Corp on Key Financials

Among the best southern hotel, travel agency and newspaper group stocks in India, Oriental Hotels leads on FY26 revenue growth and FY26 operating margin; Thomas Cook ranks second on FY26 revenue growth and the lowest P/E; DB Corp leads on return on equity and the lowest P/E. The table puts the numbers side by side.

Metric	Oriental Hotels	Thomas Cook	DB Corp
FY26 revenue (Rs Cr)	502.52	8,557.75	2,440.80
FY26 revenue growth	13.5%	3.3%	0.8%
FY26 net profit (Rs Cr)	72.00	220.48	332.00
FY26 operating profit margin	28.40%	6.96%	24.35%
Return on equity	8.92%	8.59%	13.67%
P/E ratio	37.27	21.99	8.48
Debt to equity	0.17	0.21	0.11
Dividend yield	0.47%	0.51%	4.18%
FY26 operating cash flow (Rs Cr)	127.53	643.04	365.21

Leisure and media earnings follow occupancy, travel volumes and advertising, so full-year numbers and quarterly trends together give a better view.

How to Evaluate Southern Hotel, Travel Agency and Newspaper Group Stocks to Buy Before You Invest

A short checklist keeps the research consistent when you screen southern hotel, travel agency and newspaper group stocks and shortlist southern hotel, travel agency and newspaper group stocks to buy.

Compare each stock's P/E with its industry P/E, which differs by company here.
Check revenue growth, operating margin and cash flow together.
Check whether revenue growth is turning into profit growth, not only sales.
Read operating cash flow against capital expenditure to see how growth is funded.
Watch debt to equity and interest cover before sizing a position.
Spread exposure across companies and business lines instead of one demand cycle.

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Risks to Consider Before Investing in Southern Hotel, Travel Agency and Newspaper Group Stocks

Seasonality: Travel demand can swing between quarters.
Ad cycles: Advertising budgets can shift revenue between quarters.
Quarterly trends: A single weak quarter can change near-term earnings, so track results every quarter.

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Annual reports and quarterly result presentations are the most reliable places to verify the numbers quoted here, because they show segment details, management commentary and the notes behind each figure.

Comparing a quarter with the same quarter of the previous year gives a cleaner reading than comparing it with the preceding quarter, since seasonal patterns affect many businesses in India.

Final Take: Which Stock Has the Strongest Roadmap?

These three leisure and media stocks cover hotels, travel services and a newspaper group. Oriental Hotels leads on FY26 revenue growth and FY26 operating margin; Thomas Cook ranks second on FY26 revenue growth and the lowest P/E; DB Corp leads on return on equity and the lowest P/E.

Across southern hotel, travel agency and newspaper group stocks, each roadmap still has to turn growth into steady profit, so independent research and position sizing matter. Investors should consult a SEBI-registered advisor before acting on any of the southern hotel, travel agency and newspaper group stocks to buy discussed here.

Disclaimer: 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).

FAQs on Southern Hotel, Travel Agency and Newspaper Group Stocks

Which are the best southern hotel, travel agency and newspaper group stocks in India with a strong roadmap?

Ans. Oriental Hotels, Thomas Cook India and D.B. Corp stand out for their roadmaps in hotels, travel services and a newspaper group. FY26 revenue growth was 13.5% at Oriental Hotels, 3.3% at Thomas Cook and 0.8% at DB Corp, and return on equity ranges from 8.59% to 13.67%.

Is Oriental Hotels a good stock to buy now?

Ans. Oriental Hotels has a debt to equity ratio of 0.17, a return on equity of 8.92% and a P/E of 37.27 against an industry P/E of 37.34. Valuation, occupancy and advertising move results. This article is not investment advice, so consult a SEBI-registered advisor before deciding.

What is the P/E ratio of Oriental Hotels, Thomas Cook and DB Corp?

Ans. The P/E ratio is 37.27 for Oriental Hotels (industry 37.34), 21.99 for Thomas Cook (industry 36.93) and 8.48 for DB Corp (industry 7.87). Only DB Corp trades at or above the industry multiple.

Which of these southern hotel, travel agency and newspaper group stocks has the highest return on equity?

Ans. D.B. Corp has the highest return on equity at 13.67%, followed by Oriental Hotels at 8.92% and Thomas Cook India at 8.59%.

What are the risks of investing in southern hotel, travel agency and newspaper group stocks?

Ans. The main risks are seasonality, ad cycles and quarterly trends. Travel demand can swing between quarters.

How did Oriental Hotels, Thomas Cook and DB Corp perform in Q1 FY27?

Ans. Oriental Hotels reported revenue of Rs 112.75 crore, up 4.4% year on year, and net profit rose 2.7% to Rs 9.50 crore. Thomas Cook India reported . D.B. Corp reported revenue of Rs 632.04 crore, up 7.6% year on year, and net profit rose 24.6% to Rs 100.73 crore.

Do southern hotel, travel agency and newspaper group stocks pay dividends?

Ans. Yes, all three companies pay dividends. The dividend yield is 0.47% for Oriental Hotels, 0.51% for Thomas Cook and 4.18% for DB Corp, based on dividends declared for FY26.

How can I invest in southern hotel, travel agency and newspaper group stocks in India?

Ans. You can buy southern hotel, travel agency and newspaper group stocks through a demat and trading account on NSE or BSE after checking each company's financials, margins and valuation. The Univest Screener lets you compare fundamentals before placing an order. Investments in securities are subject to market risk, so consider your risk profile first.