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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 - ₹60.90
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
Profitability RecoveryNet income turned positive in FY2026 and gross margin expanded, showing the company can restore bottom‑line profitability. This recovery provides a structural cushion for reinvestment and deleveraging if management sustains margin improvements and stabilizes operating performance over the coming quarters.
Diversified Monetization ModelNetwork18 monetizes across TV and digital via advertising, subscription/distribution deals and content licensing. This multi‑channel monetization reduces single‑channel revenue dependence, allowing the company to reallocate focus between ad and subscription economics across cycles, improving structural resilience.
Moderate Leverage And Equity BaseA moderate debt-to-equity and a sizable equity base give the company financial capacity to absorb near‑term shocks and fund strategic initiatives. Positive ROE indicates some return on capital; together these balance-sheet attributes support financing flexibility over the next several quarters if cash generation trends improve.
Bears Say
Weak Cash GenerationPersistent negative operating and free cash flow means the business is not self‑funding. Over a multi‑quarter horizon this raises dependence on external financing, limits capacity to invest in content and distribution, and heightens vulnerability to tighter credit or ad market shocks, pressuring strategic options.
Operating Profitability PressureNegative EBIT and very thin EBITDA margins indicate core operations are not reliably profitable. This structural margin weakness constrains internal funding for content and digital growth, and means net income gains may depend on one‑time items or non‑operating income rather than durable operational improvement.
Severe Top-line VolatilityA very large recent revenue decline signals unstable demand and pricing for core advertising and distribution revenues. Structural top‑line volatility erodes scale economics, weakens bargaining with distributors and advertisers, and makes multi‑period planning and margin recovery more uncertain without clear signs of sustained revenue stabilization.
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 ₹60.90 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 79 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.
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