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NETWORK18 Stock Chart & Stats
₹28.87
₹0.38(1.32%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
₹28.87
₹0.38(1.32%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹27.40 - ₹59.82
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.90M
Average Volume (3M)272.74K
Market Cap
₹45.41B
Enterprise Value₹110.43K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹1.64B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹32.88B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.40
Next Earnings
Oct 20, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.00
Shares Outstanding1,542,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume197,053
30 Day Avg. Volume272,740
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.28
Price to Book (P/B)0.95
Price to Sales (P/S)2.20
P/FCF Ratio-16.51
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Multi-platform MonetizationNetwork18’s business model captures ad, subscription and content-licensing revenue across TV and digital. This diversified monetization reduces reliance on any single channel, supports cross-platform audience monetization and helps sustain revenue mix resilience through cycles.
Net Income Recovery & Gross Margin ExpansionTurning net income positive and wider gross margins reflect improved revenue mix or cost control that enhance cash earnings potential. These improvements create a firmer base for restoring operating leverage and reinvesting in content and distribution over the medium term.
Moderate Leverage And Capital BaseLeverage at ~0.67 with a sizeable equity base and a positive ROE implies the balance sheet has room to support operations and strategic spending versus prior higher-debt episodes. This structural improvement provides financing flexibility and buffers near-term shocks.
Bears Say
Negative Cash GenerationPersistent negative operating and free cash flow increases reliance on external financing and limits self-funding of content and capex. Even with improvement versus prior years, continued cash burn constrains strategic optionality and raises execution risk over coming quarters.
Weak Operating ProfitabilityNegative EBIT and very slim EBITDA margin indicate the core business struggles to cover operating costs. That weak operating profitability limits ability to scale investments, makes earnings sensitive to ad-market swings, and slows path to durable cash-positive operations.
Sharp Top-line DeclineSubstantial revenue contraction reduces scale benefits, weakens advertising inventory value and bargaining power with distributors. Top-line volatility complicates planning, makes margins harder to sustain, and may require multiple quarters to rebuild consistent audience-driven revenue.
Network18 Media & Investments Limited News
NETWORK18 FAQ
What was Network18 Media & Investments Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Network18 Media & Investments Limited lowest stock price was ₹27.40 and its highest was ₹59.82 in the past 12 months.
What is Network18 Media & Investments Limited’s market cap?
Network18 Media & Investments Limited’s market cap is ₹45.41B.
When is Network18 Media & Investments Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Network18 Media & Investments Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 20, 2026 which is in 77 days.
How were Network18 Media & Investments Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Network18 Media & Investments Limited released its earnings results on Jul 15, 2026. The company reported -₹0.253 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -₹0.253.
Is Network18 Media & Investments Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Network18 Media & Investments Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Network18 Media & Investments Limited pay dividends?
Network18 Media & Investments Limited does not currently pay dividends.
What is Network18 Media & Investments Limited’s EPS estimate?
Network18 Media & Investments Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Network18 Media & Investments Limited have?
Network18 Media & Investments Limited has 1,542,000,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Network18 Media & Investments Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Network18 Media & Investments Limited reported an EPS of -₹0.253 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.751%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Network18 Media & Investments Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:NETWORK18
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Company Description
Network18 Media & Investments Limited
Network18 Media & Investments Limited stands as a prominent Indian conglomerate in the media and entertainment sector. Its expansive operations encompass television broadcasting, digital content creation, film production, online commerce, print publishing, and various ancillary services. The company boasts a comprehensive portfolio of news channels, featuring business-focused platforms like CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz, and CNBC Bajar, alongside national general news channels including CNN News18, News18 India, News18 International, and News18, complemented by a broad network of regional news channels under the News18 banner. Beyond news, Network18 offers a diverse range of entertainment channels. These include popular Hindi general entertainment channels (GECs) such as Colors, Colors Cineplex, Colors Rishtey, Rishtey Cineplex, MTV India, and MTV Beats. Its English entertainment offerings feature VH1, Comedy Central, and Colors Infinity, while regional audiences are served by channels like Colors Kannada, Colors Super, Kannada Cinema, Colors Bangla, Colors Marathi, Colors Gujarati, Colors Oriya, and Colors Tamil. The group's offerings further extend to children's entertainment, with channels including Nickelodeon, Sonic, Nick Jr., and Nick HD+. It also provides factual and lifestyle programming through HistoryTV18 and FYI TV18. Network18 is additionally responsible for VOOT, Viacom18's digital video-on-demand platform, and Viacom18 Motion Pictures for film production. Its content monetization efforts are managed through IndiaCast, with Tipping Point handling digital content creation. In the digital domain, Network18 operates significant websites such as MoneyControl, News18.com, CNBCTV18.com, and Firstpost. It also owns BookMyShow, a leading online ticketing service, and TopperLearning, a provider of K-12 educational content and assessment solutions. The company's print division publishes well-known magazines including Forbes India, Overdrive, and Better Photography, and is actively involved in producing both films and television shows. Originally incorporated in Mumbai, India, in 1996 as Network18 Fincap Private Limited, the company adopted its current name, Network18 Media & Investments Limited, in December 2007. It operates as a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited.
Technical Analysis
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