Universus Photo Imagings Limited manufactures, trades, and sells photographic and other imaging products. The company specializes in manufacturing, selling, distributing, converting, and producing X-ray films and NTR films. These films are also used for applications such as photo albums, certificates, playing cards, gift cards, visiting cards, calendars, menu cards, wedding cards, and modelling portfolios. Universus Photo Imagings Limited was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Gurugram, India.
The company has a specialized focus on the imaging industry, operating primarily through its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. Universus Photo Imagings procures Jumbo Rolls of X-ray films and slits them into different sizes at its slitting and packaging unit. This business model allows the company to serve diverse market segments ranging from medical imaging to creative printing applications.
The company was formerly known as Jindal Photo Imaging Limited and changed its name to Universus Photo Imagings Limited in December 2019. This rebranding reflects the company's evolution and strategic repositioning in the imaging products market. The transformation from Jindal Photo Imaging to Universus Photo Imagings marks a significant milestone in the company's corporate journey, signaling its commitment to expanding its market presence and diversifying its product portfolio.
Universus Photo Imagings Ltd has a market capitalization of ₹308 Cr as on 18-Jul-2025. As per Value Research classification, it is considered a Small Cap company. The stock trades on both NSE under the symbol UNIVPHOTO and BSE, providing investors with multiple trading platforms. The Universus Photo Imagings Ltd's 52-week high share price is ₹479.95 and the 52-week low share price is ₹174.20.
The company's valuation metrics present an interesting investment proposition. The P/E ratio of Universus Photo Imagings Ltd is 3.54 times as on 18-Jul-2025, representing a 92% discount to its peers' median range of 47.19 times. Similarly, the P/B ratio of Universus Photo Imagings Ltd is 0.35 times as on 18-Jul-2025, representing a 90% discount to its peers' median range of 3.60 times.
The company's financial performance has faced significant challenges in recent periods. On a consolidated basis, Universus Photo Imagings Ltd reported a loss of ₹-21.04 crore on a total income of ₹15.18 crore for the quarter ended March 2025. For the year ended March 2024, Universus Photo Imagings Ltd had posted a loss of ₹-196.35 crore on a total income of ₹32.45 crore.
The quarterly performance shows continued operational challenges. The Net Loss for Universus Photo Imagings was reported at ₹88.98 crore in the quarter ended December 2024, as against a net loss of ₹69.47 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2023. Sales declined by 34.52% to ₹4.80 crore in the quarter ended December 2024, as against ₹7.33 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2023.
However, there are some positive indicators in the company's financial structure. The company is almost debt-free. Despite the operational challenges, the TTM (Trailing Twelve Months) profit after tax of Universus Photo Imagings Ltd was ₹87 Cr.
The stock has experienced significant volatility over different time horizons.
- Last 1 Month: Universus Photo Imagings Ltd share price moved up by 14.78% on BSE.
- Last 3 Months: Universus Photo Imagings Ltd share price moved up by 40.96% on BSE.
- Last 12 Months: Universus Photo Imagings Ltd share price moved down by 25.49% on BSE.
- Last 3 Years: Universus Photo Imagings Ltd share price moved down by 48.07% on BSE.
The company maintains a structured corporate governance framework. The Chairman of the company is Sanjeev Aggarwal, and the Managing Director is Shailendra Sinha. Promoter holding in Universus Photo Imagings Ltd has gone up to 74.55% as of March 2025 from 74.55% as of June 2024. There is no promoter pledging in Universus Photo Imagings Ltd.
The company recently undertook a rights issue to strengthen its capital base. Universus Photo Imagings exercised its rights issue, allotting 9.97 million shares, with the holding percentage remaining unchanged. This capital infusion is expected to support the company's operational requirements and strategic initiatives.
The company has a low return on equity of 7.22% over the last 3 years. The company's earnings structure includes significant other income, which indicates reliance on non-operational sources. Earnings include an other income of ₹232 Cr.
The imaging industry presents both opportunities and challenges, with digital transformation significantly affecting traditional film-based products. However, specialized applications in medical imaging and creative printing continue to provide market opportunities for companies like Universus Photo Imagings that can adapt their product offerings to meet evolving customer needs.
