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Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd (NETWORK18)
Share Analysis – Quality, Valuation Zone, Price Trend & DeciZen Rating BSE: 532798 NSE: NETWORK18 TV Broadcasting & Software Production | Small Cap | Network 18 Media Inv Share Price
₹29.85 -0.73 (-2.39%)
As on 21-Aug'26 16:59
Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd (NETWORK18)
Share Analysis – Quality, Valuation Zone, Price Trend & DeciZen Rating BSE: 532798 NSE: NETWORK18 TV Broadcasting & Software Production | Small Cap | Network 18 Media Inv Share Price
₹29.85 -0.73 (-2.39%)
As on 21-Aug'26 16:59
Key Metrics
Valuation Multiples
Market Cap
₹4,603 Cr.
Current Price
₹29.9
52-Week Low / High
₹27 / 58
TTM EPS
₹-2.1
TTM Sales
₹2,000 Cr.
Book Value per Share
₹31.7
P/E Ratio
0.00
Industry PE
19.4
Price to Book (P/B)
0.94
Lower than its 5-year historical median
Price to Sales (P/S)
2.30
Lower than its 5-year historical median
EV/EBITDA
121.11
Higher than its 5-year historical median
Dividend Yield
0%
Profitability Efficiency
Return on Equity (ROE)
5.52%
Outperforms industry median
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)
6.06%
Outperforms industry median
Return on Assets (ROA)
3.08%
Operating Profit Margin
1.8%
Net Profit Margin
13.6%
Gross Profit Margin
-7%
Growth Momentum
1-yr vs 3-yr growth
1-yr vs 3-yr growth
Sales Growth (1 Year)
Slowing versus 3-year growth rate
4.32%
Operating Profit Growth (1 Year)
-
25.9%
Net Profit Growth (1 Year)
-
-91.72%
Asset Quality
Promoter Holding
56.89%
Pledged shares (%) of Promoter's holding (%)
0.00%
Reserves
₹4,110 Cr.
Equity
₹771 Cr.
Face Value
₹5
All Time Low / High
₹14.85 / 627.80
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Quality
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Price Trend
Semi Strong
Is Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd a good quality company?
Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd is a weak quality company, based on a inconsistent multi-year financial track record.
This assessment is based on company’s performance on Revenue growth, ROCE, Equity and Assets, key margin ratios, cash conversion cycle, and debt to cash flow from operations and how it compares with its long term averages.
We have analysed the performance of the company on the following:
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How has it performed on generating Profits?
By checking its Revenue growth, Gross, Operating and Net Margins compared to its last 5-year median.
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How efficiently has it utilized Capital?
By checking its ROCE, ROA, ROE and its Cash Conversion Cycle.
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How is it managing its Debt?
By checking its Debt to Equity and Cash Flow from Operations.
How does Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd performance compare with that of its Peers?
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 -2.11%, indicating faster growth and gaining its market share.
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.
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 -3.1% based on the current price.
10 Year X-Ray :
Analysis of Financial Track Record (Data adjusted to bonus, split, extra-ordinary income, rights issue and change in financial year end)
Data adjusted to bonus, split, extra-ordinary income, rights issue and change in financial year endData adjusted to bonus, split, extra-ordinary income, rights issue and change in financial year end.
What is a Financial Track Record? How to read this chart in order to understand the data present here?
Financial track record gives insight into the company's performance on key parameters over the past ten years. MoneyWorks4me’s proprietary colour codes make it easy for retail investors to gauge the company’s past performance.
Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd has not performed well majority of the past ten years indicating its past ten year financial track record is not good
Value Creation ⓘ
| Mar'16 | Mar'17 | Mar'18 | Mar'19 | Mar'20 | Mar'21 | Mar'22 | Mar'23 | Mar'24 | Mar'25 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCE % ⓘ | -0.7% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -13.4% | -9.6% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -1.5% | -1.7% | 59.8% | - |
| Value Creation Index ⓘ | -1.1 | -1.1 | -1.0 | -2.0 | -1.7 | -1.1 | -1.0 | -1.1 | -1.1 | 3.4 | - |
Growth Parameters ⓘ |
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| Sales ⓘ | 67.3 | 66.9 | 95.2 | 112 | 111 | 119 | 167 | 187 | 1,818 | 1,896 | 2,000 |
| Sales YoY Gr. | - | -0.7% | 42.4% | 17.2% | -0.1% | 6.4% | 41.2% | 11.9% | 871% | 4.3% | - |
| Adj EPS ⓘ | -0.7 | -1.1 | -0.7 | -3.2 | -2.7 | -1.3 | -0.9 | -1.8 | -1.7 | 5 | -2.1 |
| YoY Gr. | - | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | - |
| BVPS (₹) ⓘ | 25.4 | 24.3 | 22.4 | 16.3 | 11.2 | 9.9 | 9 | 9.4 | 11.5 | 30.3 | 31.7 |
| Adj Net Profit ⓘ | -74.9 | -119 | -68.3 | -338 | -286 | -133 | -90 | -187 | -180 | 765 | -328 |
| Cash Flow from Ops. ⓘ | -39.9 | -57 | -76.6 | -60.2 | -73.4 | -5.7 | 16.1 | -52.1 | 125 | 11.9 | - |
| Debt/CF from Ops. ⓘ | -16.2 | -20.2 | -20.9 | -34.9 | -30.2 | -413.5 | 150 | -50.1 | 20.5 | 235 | - |
CAGR ⓘ
| 9 Years | 5 Years | 3 Years | 1 Years | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales ⓘ | 44.9% | 76.3% | 124.6% | 4.3% | ||||
| Adj EPS ⓘ | NA | NA | NA | NA | ||||
| BVPSⓘ | 2% | 22% | 49.8% | 164.6% | ||||
| Share Price | -3.3% | -9.4% | -23.9% | -46.7% | ||||
Key Financial Parameters ⓘ
| Mar'16 | Mar'17 | Mar'18 | Mar'19 | Mar'20 | Mar'21 | Mar'22 | Mar'23 | Mar'24 | Mar'25 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity % ⓘ | -2.8 | -4.6 | -2.8 | -16.7 | -19.9 | -12 | -9.1 | -19.4 | -14.9 | 25 | -6.9 |
| Op. Profit Mgn % ⓘ | -61.3 | -82.3 | -68.9 | -91.2 | -73.7 | -27.3 | 2 | -29.2 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 2.3 |
| Net Profit Mgn % ⓘ | -111.2 | -177.7 | -71.7 | -302.5 | -256.4 | -111.8 | -53.8 | -99.7 | -9.9 | 40.3 | -16.4 |
| Debt to Equity ⓘ | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 0.6 | - |
| Working Cap Days ⓘ | 1,349 | 1,522 | 1,245 | 997 | 638 | 393 | 253 | 240 | 103 | 186 | 74 |
| Cash Conv. Cycle ⓘ | 10 | 70 | 93 | 94 | 56 | 37 | 31 | 42 | 25 | 39 | -251 |
Valuation of Network 18 Media Inv - Standalone
Analyst's Notes
No data found!
Management X-Ray
Shareholding Pattern
Promoter's Holding & Share Pledging
| Pledged * | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
* Pledged shares as % of Promoter's holding (%)
Financials
| PARTICULARS | Mar'17 | Mar'18 | Mar'19 | Mar'20 | Mar'21 | Mar'22 | Mar'23 | Mar'24 | Mar'25 | Mar'26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 67 | 95 | 112 | 111 | 119 | 167 | 187 | 1,818 | 1,896 | 1,955 |
| Operating Expenses ⓘ + | 122 | 168 | 294 | 226 | 151 | 164 | 242 | 1,800 | 1,863 | 1,913 |
| Operating Profit ⓘ | -55 | -73 | -183 | -115 | -33 | 3 | -55 | 18 | 33 | 42 |
| Operating Profit Margin (%) | -82.3% | -76.8% | -163.0% | -102.0% | -27.5% | 1.9% | -29.2% | 1.0% | 1.8% | 2.2% |
| Other Income ⓘ + | 15 | 94 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 19 | 17 | 27 |
| Interest ⓘ | 70 | 86 | 116 | 128 | 103 | 99 | 134 | 186 | 213 | 205 |
| Depreciation ⓘ | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 101 | 122 | 122 |
| Profit Before Tax ⓘ | -119 | -73 | -634 | -471 | -133 | -90 | -187 | -251 | 3,213 | 266 |
| Tax ⓘ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -65 | 0 | 0 |
| Profit After Tax | -119 | -74 | -635 | -472 | -133 | -90 | -187 | -185 | 3,213 | 266 |
| PAT Margin (%) | -177.0% | -77.2% | -568.0% | -423.0% | -112.0% | -53.8% | -99.6% | -10.2% | 169.5% | 13.6% |
| Adjusted EPS (₹) | -1.1 | -0.7 | -6.1 | -4.5 | -1.3 | -0.9 | -1.8 | -1.8 | 20.8 | 1.7 |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (%) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PARTICULARS | Mar'17 | Mar'18 | Mar'19 | Mar'20 | Mar'21 | Mar'22 | Mar'23 | Mar'24 | Mar'25 | Mar'26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Equity and Liabilities | |||||||||||
| Shareholders Fund + | 2,539 | 2,347 | 1,702 | 1,175 | 1,037 | 943 | 981 | 1,199 | 4,672 | 4,959 | |
| Debt + | 1,149 | 1,602 | 2,101 | 2,218 | 2,336 | 2,420 | 2,610 | 2,553 | 2,787 | 3,113 | |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Trade Payables | 36 | 41 | 48 | 22 | 21 | 14 | 24 | 313 | 434 | 374 | |
| Others Liabilities ⓘ | 240 | 252 | 269 | 308 | 287 | 294 | 79 | 698 | 424 | 512 | |
| Total Liabilities ⓘ | 3,964 | 4,242 | 4,119 | 3,722 | 3,681 | 3,672 | 3,693 | 4,763 | 8,318 | 8,958 | |
Fixed Assets | |||||||||||
| Net Fixed Assets ⓘ + | 28 | 310 | 309 | 308 | 305 | 300 | 298 | 1,755 | 1,721 | 1,672 | |
| CWIP ⓘ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Investments ⓘ | 3,643 | 3,558 | 3,558 | 3,272 | 3,259 | 3,255 | 3,263 | 2,091 | 5,557 | 6,117 | |
| Inventories | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Trade Receivables | 40 | 59 | 48 | 27 | 33 | 33 | 41 | 571 | 628 | 679 | |
| Cash Equivalents | 3 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 34 | |
| Others Assets ⓘ | 249 | 299 | 201 | 112 | 82 | 83 | 89 | 328 | 409 | 455 | |
| Total Assets ⓘ | 3,964 | 4,242 | 4,119 | 3,722 | 3,681 | 3,672 | 3,693 | 4,763 | 8,318 | 8,958 | |
| PARTICULARS | Mar'17 | Mar'18 | Mar'19 | Mar'20 | Mar'21 | Mar'22 | Mar'23 | Mar'24 | Mar'25 | Mar'26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash Flow From Operating Activity ⓘ + | -57 | -77 | -60 | -73 | -6 | 16 | -52 | 125 | 12 | -24 |
| Cash Flow From Investing Activity ⓘ + | -378 | 39 | -351 | 53 | 5 | -1 | -2 | -286 | -25 | -28 |
| Cash Flow From Financing Activity ⓘ + | 431 | 39 | 399 | 20 | 0 | -15 | 54 | 166 | -1 | 84 |
| Net Cash Flow ⓘ | -3 | 1 | -12 | -0 | -0 | 1 | -0 | 5 | -14 | 32 |
| PARTICULARS | Mar'17 | Mar'18 | Mar'19 | Mar'20 | Mar'21 | Mar'22 | Mar'23 | Mar'24 | Mar'25 | Mar'26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratios | ||||||||||
| ROE (%) | -4.57 | -3.01 | -31.35 | -32.81 | -12 | -9.1 | -19.39 | -17.01 | 109.47 | 5.52 |
| ROCE (%) | -1.38 | 0.33 | -13.37 | -9.55 | -0.89 | 0.25 | -1.51 | -1.69 | 59.81 | 6.06 |
| Asset Turnover Ratio | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.43 | 0.29 | 0.23 |
| PAT to CFO Conversion(x) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | -0.09 |
| Working Capital Days | ||||||||||
| Receivable Days | 184.10 | 190.60 | 175.70 | 122.60 | 92.20 | 71.90 | 72.30 | 61.50 | 115.40 | 122.10 |
| Inventory Days | 3.50 | 2.50 | 3.10 | 2.80 | 1.40 | 0.50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payable Days | 998.80 | 802.30 | 776.30 | 642.10 | 506.20 | 280.50 | 181.90 | 412 | 1,034.50 | 845.40 |
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The current trading price of Network 18 Media Inv on 21-Aug-2026 16:59 is ₹29.85.
Market capitalization or market cap is determined by multiplying the current market price of a company's shares with the total number of shares outstanding. As of 20-Aug-2026 the market cap of Network 18 Media Inv stood at ₹4,602.9 Cr
The latest P/E ratio of Network 18 Media Inv as of 20-Aug-2026 is 0.00.
The latest P/B ratio of Network 18 Media Inv as of 20-Aug-2026 is 0.94.
The 52-week high of Network 18 Media Inv is ₹58.10 and the 52-week low is ₹27.40.
The TTM revenue is Trailing Twelve Months sales. The TTM revenue/sales of Network 18 Media Inv is ₹2,000 ( Cr.) .
Past 10 year’s financial track record analysis by Moneyworks4me indicates that Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd is a below average quality company.
The key valuation ratios of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd's currently when compared to its past seem to suggest it is in the Undervalued zone.
The Price Trend analysis by MoneyWorks4Me indicates it is Semi Strong which suggest that the price of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd is likely to Rise-somewhat in the short term. However, please check the rating on Quality and Valuation before investing.
About Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd
Network 18 Media & Investments (Network18) is India’s largest news network, with presence across television, digital and other allied businesses. Network18 operates India’s largest TV news network of several channels, spanning business news, national news (English and Hindi), and regional news. Marquee brands like CNBC TV18, News18 India, and CNN News18 are part of this news bouquet. News18 International delivers India-centric news for the Indian diaspora and audiences across the globe.
Network18’s digital portfolio comprises websites and mobile applications spanning general news, business and economy news, opinion pieces, and hyperlocal as well as global news. The portfolio includes leading digital platforms such as Moneycontrol, News18, CNBCTV18, and Firstpost. Some of the well-known print and online magazine brands like Forbes India and Overdrive are also a part of the Network18 portfolio. The company’s multi-platform strategy enables it to stay agile in a fast-evolving media landscape, while its diverse portfolio of high-impact brands ensures deep and lasting audience engagement.
Business area of the company
The company is engaged in the media business and it broadcasts general news channels in Hindi, English and other regional languages and business news channels in Hindi, English and Gujarati. The company also houses a portfolio of digital news websites and magazines.
Portfolio
- General news
- Business news
- Regional news
- Digital assets
Milestone
- 1996: incorporated as private limited company on February 16, 1996.
- 2006: name change from SGA Finance and management Services Private Limited to Network18 Fincap Private Limited in April 2006. Converted into public limited company in November 2006.
- 2007: Listed on Bombay Stock Exchange and national Stock Exchange in February 2007. Name changed from Network18 Fincap Limited to Network 18 Media & Investments Limited in December 2007.
- 2014: Ownership transferred to Independent Media Trust (IMT), of which Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is the sole beneficiary, in July 2014.
- 2021: Joined hands with the NGO, Give India, to support another NGO, ‘Goonj’ in distributing masks/sanitisers and providing relief to Covid-19 impacted families.
- 2021: Initiated crowd-funding through leading channels like Colors, MTV and MTV Beats, social media posts and network celebrity bytes.
- 2022: News18 India and CNNNews18 continue their leadership position in respective geners.
- CNBCTV18 continues its dominant position as an industry leader.
- 2024: Viacom18 become subsidiary of RIL. Network18 remained a shareholder.
- 2024: Moneycontrol crossed 100 million unique visitors and Moneycontrol Pro reached 1 million paid subscribers.
- 2024-25: Moneycontrol’s‘fintech’ offerings, launched during the year, got off to a strong start as more than 29,000 loans were disbursed through the platform.
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