Simca Advertising SME IPO Review | APPLY or AVOID?
Simca Advertising started in June 2022. It operates in the Out-of-Home (OOH) media industry and provides advertising services to its customers across Mumbai and Maharashtra. This business is based in Mumbai. This IPO review covers the main facts of the offer. It helps you decide if the issue fits your portfolio.
Simca Advertising shows Rapid growth, but a few challenges remain to consider for investors. This aggressive growth trajectory from FY24 onwards is impressive but requires close monitoring for its sustained performance. Read on to know more.
IPO Details | |
|---|---|
| Issue Type | Book Building |
| IPO Category | SME |
| Face Value | ₹10 Per Share |
| Fresh Issue | ₹58.04 Cr. |
| Offer for Sale | ₹- Cr. |
| Refunds Initiation | May 14, 2026 |
| Credit of Shares | May 14, 2026 |
| Listing At | BSE SME |
Reservation & Lot Size | |
|---|---|
| Retail (Min) | 1 Lot | 600 Shares | ₹1,09,800 |
| Retail (Max) | 1 Lot | 600 Shares | ₹1,09,800 |
| S-HNI (Min) | 2 Lot | 1200 Shares | ₹2,19,600 |
| S-HNI (Max)| 9 Lot | 5400 Shares | ₹9,88,200 |
| B-HNI (Min) | 10 Lot | 6000 Shares | ₹10,98,000 |
| Market Maker | 1,59,000 Shares |
✅ Strengths
⚠️ Challenges
Financial Update
The company released its restated financial statements for the year ending March 31, 2025. Total revenue was ₹74.94 crore increased from ₹49.31 crore in previous year. The net profit for the same period was ₹9.97 crore increased from ₹5.78 crore in previous year. Assets increased by 85.20% compared to the previous year. Simca Advertising has shown very strong growth in its financial performance from FY24 to FY25. Both the revenue and the net profit have increased significantly. This shows the company is expanding its business effectively and managing costs well to earn good profits. However, post-IPO NAV data is missing. This trend should be carefully studied prior to any investment.
IPO Valuation
The upper price band is ₹183. This price leads to a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 21.96. The average P/E for the industry is 42.1. The company’s RoNW of 57.44% is much higher than its peer. The IPO price is at a P/E of 21.96 times its FY25 earnings. Compared to its listed peer’s P/E of 42.1, the issue appears fully priced. However, investors must remember the peer comparison is not perfect, and the company’s recent sudden jump in earnings raises questions about future sustainability.
IPO Objective
The company will use the offer proceeds to meet stated objectives:
- Purchase and install LED screens to upgrade advertising assets, utilizing ₹12.72 crores.
- Fund a strategic collaboration with Capital World Media Services Private Limited (CWM) for digital screen monetization, using ₹5.00 crores.
- Meet the incremental working capital requirements of the Company, for which ₹23.50 crores are allocated.
- Use the remaining amount for general corporate purposes.
Promoters & Lead Manager
- Promoters: Fahim Batliwala and Ashma Fahim Batliwala have approximately two decades of experience in the Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising industry, providing deep sector expertise. Fahim Batliwala serves as the Chairman and Managing Director.
- Lead Manager: Socradamus Capital Pvt. Ltd. This is their 5th IPO mandate in the last three fiscals. Their previous listings have seen mixed performance. Some opened at a discount and others at a premium.
Peer Comparison
Below is the comparison of the company with its listed peers using data from (Date). Simca Advertising has a lower P/E ratio compared to its listed peer, Bright Outdoor Media Limited. Simca also shows a much higher Return on Net Worth (RoNW) percentage. This suggests Simca is currently more profitable relative to its equity. Investors should note that the comparison is based on FY25 data and the peer is not perfectly comparable.
| Company Name | EPS (Basic) | NAV (₹ per share) | P/E (x) | RoNW (%) | Financial statements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simca Advertising Limited | 11.34 | 19.74 | – | 57.44 | 7,509 |
| Bright Outdoor Media Ltd | 13.11 | 112.55 | 43.1 | 11.65 | – |
Financial data sourced from annual reports and stock exchange data, using restated financial statements for 2024-25. NAV per share (closing net worth divided by weighted average number of paid-up equity shares) and RoNW (net profit after tax divided by closing net worth).
IPO Review & Analyst Rating
Simca Advertising is an SME IPO with a focus on the Out-of-Home advertising space in Maharashtra. The company has shown very fast financial growth in recent years, with a high RoNW. This growth is attractive and the funds raised will be used for digital expansion and working capital. The issue price, when looked at against its recent earnings and peer comparison, seems fully priced. The OOH sector is competitive and the company has high geographical concentration risk in Mumbai. Considering the strong recent growth and the company’s shift to high-yield digital assets, investors who understand SME IPO risks and have a long-term view may consider investing a moderate amount.
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