Network18 Media & Investments Limited (IN:NETWORK18)
:NETWORK18
NETWORK18 Stock Chart & Stats
₹43.92
-₹0.51(-0.74%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
₹43.92
-₹0.51(-0.74%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹28.65 - ₹65.31
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.10M
Average Volume (3M)272.74K
Market Cap
₹44.29B
Enterprise Value₹76.36B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹1.19B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹32.17B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.29
Next Earnings
Apr 22, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.04
Shares Outstanding1,542,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume197,053
30 Day Avg. Volume272,740
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.45
Price to Sales (P/S)1.00
P/FCF Ratio-2.45
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
Diversified TV And Digital PlatformOperating across television broadcasting and digital properties gives Network18 durable audience reach and cross-platform monetization. This multi-format footprint supports ad and distribution revenue diversification, aids content reuse, and strengthens bargaining power with advertisers and distributors over the medium term.
Multiple Monetization ChannelsHaving distinct revenue streams—advertising, carriage/subscription fees, digital ads, and content licensing—reduces single-channel dependency. Structurally this helps smooth cyclical ad volatility, enables upselling across platforms, and supports strategic shifts to higher-margin digital or licensing revenue over the next several quarters.
Increase In Shareholders' Equity Over TimeRising stockholders' equity provides a stronger capital buffer and improves solvency metrics, helping absorb shocks from cyclical ad markets. Over 2-6 months this enhances financing flexibility, supports content investment and potential refinancing, and reduces immediate dilution or distressed funding risk.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue And Weak ProfitabilitySustained declines in revenue and recurring negative operating and net margins erode the firm's ability to self-fund content and platform investments. Over the medium term this constrains reinvestment, undermines advertiser confidence, and increases reliance on cost cuts rather than growth initiatives to restore profitability.
High Leverage And Rising LiabilitiesMaterial leverage and growing liabilities heighten refinancing and interest-rate risk, limiting strategic flexibility. With weaker earnings, high debt amplifies vulnerability to ad-market downturns and raises the chance that management must prioritize liability management over content or digital expansion for the foreseeable months.
Consistently Negative Free Cash FlowChronic negative free cash flow indicates poor cash conversion and operational cash stress. This constrains capex for digital growth, forces external financing or asset sales, and raises execution risk on strategic initiatives—adversely affecting sustainability and competitive positioning over the next several quarters.
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 ₹28.65 and its highest was ₹65.31 in the past 12 months.
What is Network18 Media & Investments Limited’s market cap?
Network18 Media & Investments Limited’s market cap is ₹44.29B.
When is Network18 Media & Investments Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Network18 Media & Investments Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 22, 2026 which is in 23 days.
How were Network18 Media & Investments Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Network18 Media & Investments Limited released its earnings results on Jan 14, 2026. The company reported -₹0.039 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -₹0.039.
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 -₹0.039 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.614%.
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 operates as a media and entertainment company in India. The company engages in television, digital content, filmed entertainment, digital commerce, print, and allied businesses. It operates business news channels, such as CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz, and CNBC Bajar; general news channels, including CNN News18, News18 India, News18 International, and News18; and regional news channels comprising News18 network. The company also operates Hindi general entertainment channels consisting of Colors, Colors Cineplex, Colors Rishtey, Rishtey Cineplex, MTV India, and MTV Beats; English entertainment channels, such as VH1, Comedy Central, and Colors Infinity; and regional entertainment channels consisting of Colors Kannada, Colors Super, Kannada Cinema, Colors Bangla, Colors Marathi, Colors Gujarati, Colors Oriya, and Colors Tamil. In addition, it operates kids entertainment channels comprising Nickelodeon, Sonic, Nick Jr., and Nick HD+; factual entertainment and lifestyle channels, such as HistoryTV18 and FYI TV18; VOOT, a Viacom18's video-on-demand platform; filmed entertainment channels, such as Viacom18 Motion Pictures; and IndiaCast, a content asset monetization channel, as well as Tipping Point for digital content production. Further, the company operates digital content websites, including MoneyControl, News18.com, CNBCTV18.com, and Firstpost, as well as bookmyshow.com, an online ticketing platform; and TopperLearning, a premier K-12 content, delivery, and assessment service provider. Additionally, it publishes Forbes India, Overdrive, and Better Photography magazines; and produces films and TV shows. The company was formerly known as Network18 Fincap Private Limited and changed its name to Network18 Media & Investments Limited in December 2007. Network18 Media & Investments Limited was incorporated in 1996 and is based in Mumbai, India. Network18 Media & Investments Limited operates as a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited.
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