Network18 Media & Investments Limited (IN:NETWORK18)
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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₹27.40 - ₹65.31
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.10M
Average Volume (3M)272.74K
Market Cap
₹49.19B
Enterprise Value₹80.64B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹1.19B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹32.17B
Price to Earnings (P/E)32.0
Beta1.39
Next Earnings
Jul 21, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-8.27
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
Diversified TV And Digital Content PlatformNetwork18’s mix of television channels, digital properties and content distribution creates multiple durable monetization levers (advertising, distribution fees, digital ads and syndication). This structural diversification reduces single-channel exposure and supports revenue resilience across ad cycles.
Rebound To Positive Net Income And Higher Gross MarginTurning FY2026 net income positive alongside gross margin expansion signals meaningful operational recovery versus prior years. Sustained margin improvement can finance content investment and digital growth, helping convert headline profitability into longer-term operating stability if maintained.
Moderate Leverage And Sizable Equity BaseA debt-to-equity near 0.67 with a large equity base provides a capital cushion and room to refinance or absorb shocks vs prior peak leverage. The balance-sheet scale supports strategic flexibility for content spend or digital investments without immediate solvency pressure if cash burn is addressed.
Bears Say
Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowPersistent negative operating and free cash flow means the business is not self-funding and remains reliant on external financing or asset sales. Over months, this constrains reinvestment in content/digital initiatives, raises refinancing risk, and limits the ability to absorb advertising downturns.
Weak Core Operating ProfitabilityNegative EBIT and razor-thin EBITDA margin indicate the core broadcast/digital operations are not yet generating healthy operating cash returns. Such fragile profitability is highly sensitive to ad-market swings and content cost inflation, impeding durable earnings growth until operational leverage improves.
Sharp Top-line Decline And VolatilitySubstantial revenue decline and historical volatility undermine predictability of ad and distribution income. Continued top-line weakness constrains margin recovery, raises customer/advertiser concentration risks, and makes medium-term planning for content and digital expansion more uncertain.
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 ₹65.31 in the past 12 months.
What is Network18 Media & Investments Limited’s market cap?
Network18 Media & Investments Limited’s market cap is ₹49.19B.
When is Network18 Media & Investments Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Network18 Media & Investments Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 21, 2026 which is in 40 days.
How were Network18 Media & Investments Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Network18 Media & Investments Limited released its earnings results on Apr 18, 2026. The company reported -₹0.2 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -₹0.2.
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 -₹0.2 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 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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