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INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Check Before You Invest : Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd

BSE: 532798 NSE: NETWORK18 ISIN: INE870H01013
  |   Sector:  Media   |   Industry:  TV Broadcasting & Software Production

Snapshot

Q.1 Which industry/sub-sector does Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd belong to?
Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd belongs to the Media sector, operating specifically within the TV Broadcasting & Software Production segment.
Q.2 Is Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd a good quality company?
Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd is a weak quality company, based on a inconsistent 10 year financial track record.
Q.3 Is Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd undervalued or overvalued?
Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd appears Undervalued, as its key valuation ratios are below with their past averages.
Q.4 Is Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd a good buy now?
Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd is a neutral opportunity now, based on stable price trend analysis suggesting prices may move sideways. However, you need to check its quality and valuation before making a decision

Performance Analysis

Q.1 Revenue growth of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd?
Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd revenue growth is 4.3% for FY-2025 , which is below its 5 year CAGR of 76.3% , indicating slower growth.
Q.2 Gross Profit margin of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd?
Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd Gross profit margin which is the profit after deduction of direct costs, is -8.6% for FY-2025 , which is above its 5 year median of -50.7% , indicating increasing margins.
Q.3 Operating Profit Margin of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd?
Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd Operating Profit Margin which is the profit after deduction of all operating costs, is 1.8% for FY-2025 , which is above its 5 year median of 1.38% indicating increasing margins.
Q.4 Net Profit Margin of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd?
Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd Net Profit Margin is 169.46% for FY-2025 , is above with its 5 year median of -53.83%, indicating increasing margins.
Current Level Historic Median
Gross Profit Margin -8.6 -50.7
Operating Profit Margin 1.8 1.38
Net Profit Margin 169.46 -53.83
Q.5 Return on Asset of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd?
Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd Return on Asset is 49.13%, which is above its 5 year historical median of -3.59%, indicating improved asset utilization efficiency.
Q.6 Return on Equity (ROE) of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd?
Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd Return on equity is 109.47% for FY-2025 , which is above its historical median of -12%, indicating the business is making better use of its shareholders capital.
Q.7 Return on capital employed (ROCE) of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd?
Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd Return on capital employed is 59.81% for FY-2025 , which is above its estimated weighted average cost of capital(WACC) 13.5%, indicating value creation.
Q.8 Cash conversion cycle of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd?
Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd Cash conversion cycle is 39 days, above its historical median of 37 days, indicating deteriorated working capital management. However, you need to compare this with its peers in the industry.
Current Level Historic Median
Asset Turnover 0.29 0.05
ROE 109.47 -12
ROCE 59.81 -0.89
Cash Conversion Cycle 39 days 37 days
Q.9 Debt to Equity ratio of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd?
Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd Debt-to-Equity ratio is 0.60 , which is above with the industry average of 0.01 , indicating higher debt levels in the industry.
Q.10 Debt to cash flow from operations of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd?
Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd Debt to cash flow from operations is 235.02 , which is at a unhealthy level.

Ownership & governance

Q.1 Promoter shareholding and pledge status of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd?
Promoters hold 56.89% of the Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd, with 0.00% of their stake pledged, indicating no pledge risk.

Peer comparison (industry-wise, mcap)

Q.1 Revenue growth of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd vs industry peers?
Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd revenue CAGR is 76.27% , compared to the industry median CAGR of -0.94% , indicating faster growth and gaining its market share.
Profit Metrics
Current Level Industry Median
Revenue 1,896.2 57.9
Gross Profit -163.1 1.1
Operating Profit 33 1.3
Net Profit 3,213 0.3
Operating Efficiency
Current Level Industry Median
Asset Turnover 0.29 0.5
ROE 109.47 0.81
ROCE 59.81 2.02
Cash Conversion Cycle (days) 39.31 -

Valuation & price assessment

Q.1 Stock return of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd over the last decade?
Over the last 9 year(s), the stock has delivered a CAGR of -1.8% based on the current price.
Q.2 What return has the stock given over the last decade?
9Y 5Y 3Y 1Y
Share Price -1.8% -2.6% -13.2% -22.4%
Q.3 Valuation ratios of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd vs historical?
The current P/E is higher that its historical median.
Q.4 How do the current valuation ratios measure up against the historic numbers and the current industry numbers?
Valuation Ratios Current Historic Median Industry Median
Price to Earnings 21.04 - 15.88
Price to Book 1.13 7.67 1.53
Price to Sales 2.86 37.84 2.36
EV to EBITDA 126.17 -145.36 9.18

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