sharesgurusharesguru
  • Stocks
  • Ai Screener
  • Sectors
  • Watchlist
LoginSign Up
sharesguru
  • Home
  • Stocks
  • Ai Screener
  • Sectors
  • Watchlist
  • Profile
  • Contact Us
LoginSign Up
sharesguru

Discover the joy of investing.

All the financial data and tools you need, at one place.

Navigation

  • Home
  • Stocks
  • Sectors

Tools

  • Ai Screener
  • Watchlists

Company

  • Contact

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
Copyright © 2025 Knowtilus Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
SummaryLatest NewsSector ComparisonEarnings ReportRevenue & GrowthPeersIncome StatementBalance SheetCash Flow
NETWORK18

NETWORK18 - Network 18 Media & Investments Limited Share Price

Entertainment

₹43.32+0.45(+1.05%)
Market Closed as of Dec 15, 2025, 15:30 IST

Valuation

Market Cap6.5 kCr
Price/Earnings (Trailing)-5.05
Price/Sales (Trailing)2.18
EV/EBITDA-8.04
Price/Free Cashflow-2.82
MarketCap/EBT-4.07
Enterprise Value9.53 kCr

Fundamentals

Revenue (TTM)2.99 kCr
Rev. Growth (Yr)-75.7%
Earnings (TTM)-1.24 kCr
Earnings Growth (Yr)127.1%

Profitability

Operating Margin-10%
EBT Margin-53%
Return on Equity-24.78%
Return on Assets-13.92%
Free Cashflow Yield-35.45%

Price to Sales Ratio

Latest reported: 2.2

Revenue (Last 12 mths)

Latest reported: 3 kCr

Net Income (Last 12 mths)

Latest reported: -1.2 kCr

Growth & Returns

Price Change 1W-6.6%
Price Change 1M-11.5%
Price Change 6M-25.6%
Price Change 1Y-47%
3Y Cumulative Return-16.7%
5Y Cumulative Return2.7%
7Y Cumulative Return2%
10Y Cumulative Return-1.9%

Cash Flow & Liquidity

Cash Flow from Investing (TTM)1.31 kCr
Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)-1.91 kCr
Cash Flow from Financing (TTM)-4.23 kCr
Cash & Equivalents5.22 Cr
Free Cash Flow (TTM)-2.81 kCr
Free Cash Flow/Share (TTM)-18.23

Balance Sheet

Total Assets8.9 kCr
Total Liabilities3.9 kCr
Shareholder Equity5 kCr
Current Assets939.35 Cr
Current Liabilities3.64 kCr
Net PPE500.52 Cr
Inventory7.19 Cr
Goodwill1.22 kCr

Capital Structure & Leverage

Debt Ratio0.34
Debt/Equity0.61
Interest Coverage-7.21
Interest/Cashflow Ops-4.05

Dividend & Shareholder Returns

Dividend Yield2.04%
Shares Dilution (1Y)47.3%
Shares Dilution (3Y)47.3%
Pros

Balance Sheet: Strong Balance Sheet.

Size: Market Cap wise it is among the top 20% companies of india.

Technicals: Bullish SharesGuru indicator.

Dividend: Dividend paying stock. Dividend yield of 2.04%.

Cons

Profitability: Poor Profitability. Recent profit margins are negative at -41%.

Growth: Declining Revenues! Trailing 12m revenue has fallen by -69.7% in past one year. In past three years, revenues have changed by -52%.

Smart Money: Smart money looks to be reducing their stake in the stock.

Past Returns: Underperforming stock! In past three years, the stock has provided -16.7% return compared to 12% by NIFTY 50.

Dilution: Company has been diluting it's stock to raise money for business.

Momentum: Stock is suffering a negative price momentum. Stock is down -11.5% in last 30 days.

The Good, Bad and Ugly
Growth
Measures how quickly a company is expanding through metrics like revenue growth, earnings growth, and cash flow growth over time. Strong growth can indicate future potential.
Profitability
Shows how efficiently a company turns business activities into profit, using metrics like profit margins, return on equity (ROE), and return on assets (ROA).
Size
Indicates the company's market presence through metrics like market capitalization, total assets, and revenue. Size can influence stability and market influence.
Dilution Rank
Tracks how much the company's shares have increased or decreased over time. Lower dilution means existing shareholders maintain stronger ownership stakes.
Balance Sheet
Evaluates the company's financial health by analyzing assets, debts, and equity. A strong balance sheet indicates financial stability and flexibility.
Momentum
Measures the strength and speed of price movements, showing whether the stock is gaining or losing market favor over different time periods.
Technicals
Analyzes price patterns, trading volumes, and other market indicators to identify potential trading opportunities and market trends.
Smart Money
Tracks the investment activities of institutional investors, hedge funds, and other large financial players who often have deep research capabilities.
Insider Trading
Monitors buying and selling of company shares by executives, directors, and other insiders who may have unique insights into the company's prospects.

Investor Care

Dividend Yield2.04%
Shares Dilution (1Y)47.3%
Earnings/Share (TTM)-8.34

Financial Health

Current Ratio0.26
Debt/Equity0.61

Technical Indicators

RSI (14d)15.16
RSI (5d)3.57
RSI (21d)27.1
MACD SignalSell
Stochastic Oscillator SignalBuy
Grufity SignalBuy
RSI SignalBuy
RSI5 SignalBuy
RSI21 SignalBuy
SMA 5 SignalSell
SMA 10 SignalSell
SMA 20 SignalSell
SMA 50 SignalSell
SMA 100 SignalSell

Summary of Latest Earnings Report from Network 18 Media & Investments

Summary of Network 18 Media & Investments's latest earnings call, featuring management's outlook on business performance, financial results, and analyst Q&A sessions that highlight key strategic initiatives and market challenges.

Last updated:

Last updated:

Share Holdings

Understand Network 18 Media & Investments ownership landscape with insights into key distribution patterns, offering investors a clear view of stakeholder dynamics.

Holding Pattern

Share Holding Details

Shareholder NameHolding %
RB Mediasoft Private Limited9.25%
Adventure Marketing Private Limited8.66%
Colorful Media Private Limited8.66%
Watermark Infratech Private Limited8.66%
RB Media Holdings Private Limited8.66%
RRB Mediasoft Private Limited7.04%
Siddhant Commercials Private Limited4.47%
Government Pension Fund Global3.3%
Nexg Ventures India Pvt Ltd3.02%
Arizona Global Services Private Limited2%
Independent Media Trust (held In the Name of Its Trustee-Sanchar Content Private Limited)1.48%
Reliance Industries Limited0%
RB Holdings Private Limited0%

Overall Distribution

Distribution across major stakeholders

Ownership Distribution

Distribution across major institutional holders

Is Network 18 Media & Investments Better than it's peers?

Detailed comparison of Network 18 Media & Investments against industry peers, highlighting key financial metrics, valuation ratios, and performance indicators to provide competitive context within the sector.

Ticker
Name
Mkt Cap
Revenue
Price %, 1M
Returns, 1Y
P/E
P/S
Rev 1-Yr
Inc 1-Yr
SUNTVSUN TV NETWORK21.54 kCr5.07 kCr-1.40%-28.60%13.34.25--
ZEELZee Entertainment Enterprises9 kCr8.08 kCr-5.20%-34.80%15.721.11--
NDTVNew Delhi Television890.3 Cr387.35 Cr-10.10%-54.70%-2.672.3--
DISHTVDish TV India701.52 Cr1.37 kCr-12.60%-66.20%5.690.51--

Sector Comparison: NETWORK18 vs Entertainment

Comprehensive comparison against sector averages

Comparative Metrics

NETWORK18 metrics compared to Entertainment

CategoryNETWORK18Entertainment
PE -5.19-33.24
PS2.233.49
Growth-69.7 %-37.9 %
33% metrics above sector average
Key Insights
  • 1. NETWORK18 is among the Top 5 Media & Entertainment companies by market cap.
  • 2. The company holds a market share of 27.9% in Media & Entertainment.
  • 3. In last one year, the company has had a below average growth that other Media & Entertainment companies.

Income Statement for Network 18 Media & Investments

Consolidated figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QMar-2025Mar-2024Mar-2023Mar-2022Mar-2021Mar-2020
Revenue From Operations-25.9%6,8889,2976,2235,8804,7055,357
Other Income-32.5%47169798504435
Total Income-26.4%7,3599,9946,3215,9304,7495,392
Cost of Materials-000.120.260.943.22
Employee Expense-12.3%1,1531,3151,2071,0399541,032
Finance costs48.3%47732220997157236
Depreciation and Amortization6.2%223210128120147175
Other expenses-29.9%6,0658,6464,8793,7612,9543,705
Total Expenses-24.5%7,91810,4946,4225,0174,2135,151
Profit Before exceptional items and Tax-12%-559.74-499.65-101.33913536241
Exceptional items before tax--1,435.790000-50
Total profit before tax-298.8%-1,995.53-499.65-101.33913536191
Current tax1739.3%5.590.72-15.2143-71.6986
Deferred tax-116.4%07.081559370.68
Total tax-32.5%5.597.8-0.23102-34.8287
Total profit (loss) for period-346.9%-1,776.67-396.79-15.7583854756
Other comp. income net of taxes75.7%137.833.673.471.5-61.95
Total Comprehensive Income-352.6%-1,763.88-388.96-12.08841548-5.81
Earnings Per Share, Basic-248.4%-11.02-2.45-0.8120.31-2.29
Earnings Per Share, Diluted-248.4%-11.02-2.45-0.8120.31-2.29
Debt equity ratio58.5%0.590.0110.08610.02860.04420.0633
Debt service coverage ratio22.2%0.22-0320920.11860.0449077
Interest service coverage ratio22.2%0.22-0320920.11940.04550.0164
Description(%) Q/QSep-2025Jun-2025Mar-2025Dec-2024Sep-2024Jun-2024
Revenue From Operations6.4%4984685611,3601,8253,141
Other Income-77.4%3.03103.2582234151
Total Income4.8%5014785651,4432,0593,292
Employee Expense14.6%213186184268341360
Finance costs-7.8%485255102170150
Depreciation and Amortization0%343433526970
Other expenses2.5%2852783591,1141,6642,929
Total Expenses5.5%5805506301,5362,2433,509
Profit Before exceptional items and Tax-9.9%-79.37-72.11-65.51-93.09-183.78-217.36
Exceptional items before tax-100.7%0151-10.06-1,425.7300
Total profit before tax-203%-79.3779-75.57-1,518.82-183.78-217.36
Current tax-000-0.144.51.23
Deferred tax-000002.25
Total tax-000-0.144.53.48
Total profit (loss) for period-73%41149-29.09-1,399.91-152.31-197.61
Other comp. income net of taxes-120.3%-3.6824-26.7-17.6566-9.59
Total Comprehensive Income-78.5%38173-55.79-1,417.56-85.89-207.2
Earnings Per Share, Basic-2333.3%0.270.97-0.2-9.38-0.63-0.99
Earnings Per Share, Diluted-2333.3%0.270.97-0.2-9.38-0.63-0.99
Debt equity ratio0%0620590.590590.010.0111
Debt service coverage ratio1%0.01920960.630.01280-045
Interest service coverage ratio1%0.01920960.630.01280-045
Standalone figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QMar-2025Mar-2024Mar-2023Mar-2022Mar-2021Mar-2020
Revenue From Operations806.7%1,896210187167119111
Other Income447.9%173.926.298.698.97-20.4
Total Income797.7%1,91321419417612891
Cost of Materials-000.120.260.943.22
Employee Expense487.9%730125112797495
Finance costs17.8%21318113499103128
Depreciation and Amortization2530.4%1225.64.435.36.657.23
Other expenses594.5%1,133164129837695
Total Expenses362.5%2,198476380266260329
Profit Before exceptional items and Tax-8.5%-284.85-262.34-186.53-90.07-132.74-237.75
Exceptional items before tax-3,4980000-233.56
Total profit before tax1319.7%3,213-262.34-186.53-90.07-132.74-471.31
Deferred tax-000000.5
Total tax-000000.5
Total profit (loss) for period1319.7%3,213-262.34-186.53-90.07-132.74-471.81
Other comp. income net of taxes403%12-2.637.63-4.29-4.72-55.22
Total Comprehensive Income1312.2%3,225-264.97-178.9-94.36-137.46-527.03
Earnings Per Share, Basic665.2%20.84-2.51-1.78-0.86-1.27-4.51
Earnings Per Share, Diluted665.2%20.84-2.51-1.78-0.86-1.27-4.51
Debt equity ratio58.3%0.60.040.02660.02570.02250.0189
Debt service coverage ratio-41.4%-0.42-045-039008-03-0.027
Interest service coverage ratio-41.4%-0.42-045-039008-03-0.027
Description(%) Q/QSep-2025Jun-2025Mar-2025Dec-2024Sep-2024Jun-2024
Revenue From Operations11%47743052247644556
Other Income-91.9%1.618.4927.552.350.99
Total Income9.1%47943952448444857
Employee Expense15%20818117818118039
Finance costs-7.8%485255545349
Depreciation and Amortization0%31313031310.55
Other expenses7%26224533028525844
Total Expenses7.7%549510593550522132
Profit Before exceptional items and Tax1%-70.12-70.84-69.48-66.27-74.45-75.01
Exceptional items before tax-100.2%058703,49800
Total profit before tax-113.8%-70.12516-69.483,432-74.45-75.01
Total profit (loss) for period-113.8%-70.12516-69.483,432-74.45-75.01
Other comp. income net of taxes-122.6%-3.7422-28.61-20.7368-7.92
Total Comprehensive Income-113.9%-73.86538-98.093,411-6.9-82.93
Earnings Per Share, Basic-161.7%-0.453.35-0.4522.26-0.48-0.72
Earnings Per Share, Diluted-161.7%-0.453.35-0.4522.26-0.48-0.72
Debt equity ratio0%0590550.60590.020.0462
Debt service coverage ratio-0.1%-057-045-0.36-0290-053
Interest service coverage ratio-0.1%-057-045-0.36-0290-053

Balance Sheet for Network 18 Media & Investments

Consolidated figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QSep-2025Mar-2025Sep-2024Mar-2024Sep-2023Mar-2023
Cash and cash equivalents145.3%5.222.724,9164,8314,756228
Current investments1.8%1121102,0893,2244,030120
Loans, current4.6%0.170.130.30.120.20.2
Total current financial assets5.1%8257859,71810,72711,4691,840
Inventories-23.9%7.199.1311,44710,2107,7435,891
Total current assets3.6%93990623,39123,19120,7658,790
Property, plant and equipment-1.6%5015091,2821,336759503
Capital work-in-progress113.3%1.130.022021042886
Goodwill0%1,2171,2172,2672,5192,5192,519
Non-current investments6.5%5,9335,5721,105964918838
Loans, non-current-7.5%00.071.561.561.562.4
Total non-current financial assets6.5%5,9545,5911,1541,014984881
Total non-current assets4.8%7,9587,59217,43716,94215,4255,194
Total assets4.7%8,8978,49840,82740,13436,19013,984
Borrowings, non-current-000000
Total non-current financial liabilities5.8%165156777779184202
Provisions, non-current7.2%9084198171161139
Total non-current liabilities5.9%2542409761,023400404
Borrowings, current8.8%3,0332,7878,4697,3173,4445,815
Total current financial liabilities5.6%3,4433,25911,4629,8376,3728,054
Provisions, current0%161631272722
Total current liabilities5.6%3,6443,45012,00910,7177,0828,985
Total liabilities5.7%3,8983,68912,98511,7417,4829,389
Equity share capital0%765765765518518518
Non controlling interest1.5%676613,13421,73915,9533,920
Total equity4%4,9994,80827,84228,39328,7084,595
Total equity and liabilities4.7%8,8978,49840,82740,13436,19013,984
Standalone figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QSep-2025Mar-2025Sep-2024Mar-2024Sep-2023Mar-2023
Cash and cash equivalents307.2%4.381.838.241.570.430.35
Current investments-001100.50
Loans, current270.4%113.70.311.011.011.01
Total current financial assets12.4%724644628584544
Inventories-000000
Total current assets9.7%825752723665552
Property, plant and equipment-1.6%49850651312106.53
Capital work-in-progress113.3%1.130.020002.01
Goodwill0%1,1681,1681,168291291291
Non-current investments10.9%6,1625,5572,1403,2603,2653,263
Loans, non-current0%383839373636
Total non-current financial assets10.8%6,2515,6422,2203,3233,3273,323
Total non-current assets8.1%8,1807,5654,0803,6393,6393,633
Total assets8.3%9,0058,3184,8033,7053,6943,684
Total non-current financial liabilities6.5%1641541400.6400.23
Provisions, non-current7.4%8882807.026.666.31
Total non-current liabilities6.8%2522362207.666.666.54
Borrowings, current8.8%3,0332,7872,7702,8652,7272,610
Total current financial liabilities6.5%3,4583,2473,0722,9552,8172,677
Provisions, current0%1515162.672.72.01
Total current liabilities6.7%3,6373,4093,2242,9812,8352,697
Total liabilities6.7%3,8893,6463,4452,9892,8412,703
Equity share capital0%771771771523523523
Total equity9.5%5,1164,6721,359716853981
Total equity and liabilities8.3%9,0058,3184,8033,7053,6943,684

Cash Flow for Network 18 Media & Investments

Consolidated figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QMar-2025Mar-2024Mar-2023Mar-2022Mar-2021Mar-2020
Finance costs48.3%47732220997--
Change in inventories74.5%-1,100.26-4,318.51-3,302.97-702.69--
Depreciation6.2%223210128120--
Unrealised forex losses/gains-321.9%-4.4-0.28-6.2-2.39--
Dividend income-10.6%0.270.340.270.25--
Adjustments for interest income-39.8%2283782.033.47--
Net Cashflows from Operations72%-1,817.27-6,489.17-2,942.36564--
Income taxes paid (refund)472.4%95-24.24-138.21-77.51--
Net Cashflows From Operating Activities70.4%-1,912.05-6,464.93-2,804.15641--
Proceeds from sales of PPE120.9%1.140.330.120.38--
Purchase of property, plant and equipment-62.7%8982,404732184--
Cash receipts from repayment of advances and loans made to other parties887.5%1.630.920.110--
Dividends received-10.6%0.270.340.270.25--
Interest received905.6%363370.331.57--
Other inflows (outflows) of cash-32.8%0.110.330.760.05--
Net Cashflows From Investing Activities125.4%1,313-5,168.89-721.8-250.07--
Proceeds from borrowings-19.7%1,2061,5023,6550--
Repayments of borrowings-000.19254--
Payments of lease liabilities-25.5%36484030--
Interest paid42.7%44931520297--
Other inflows (outflows) of cash-132.8%-4,949.1115,097-1.5-0.66--
Net Cashflows from Financing Activities-126.1%-4,228.9516,2353,411-380.91--
Effect of exchange rate on cash eq.-277.8%0.21.453.751.52--
Net change in cash and cash eq.-204.9%-4,828.134,603-110.912--
Standalone figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QMar-2025Mar-2024Mar-2023Mar-2022Mar-2021Mar-2020
Finance costs17.8%21318113499--
Change in inventories-000.10.26--
Depreciation2530.4%1225.64.435.3--
Unrealised forex losses/gains33.3%0.32-0.02-0.030.03--
Dividend income-0.27000--
Adjustments for interest income66.5%4.232.942.592.4--
Net Cashflows from Operations240%98-68.3-60.9514--
Income taxes paid (refund)5790.4%872.46-8.81-2.41--
Net Cashflows From Operating Activities115.3%12-70.76-52.1416--
Proceeds from sales of PPE-6.5%0.010.0700.11--
Purchase of property, plant and equipment879.6%738.352.950.35--
Cash receipts from repayment of advances and loans made to other parties336%1.590.750.20--
Dividends received-0.27000--
Interest received-24.6%0.190.350.10.36--
Other inflows (outflows) of cash9.2%0.110.021.120.5--
Net Cashflows From Investing Activities-191.8%-24.71-7.81-2.43-0.89--
Proceeds from borrowings-7.9%23525518984--
Payments of lease liabilities10455.6%201.1800--
Interest paid24.3%21617413297--
Other inflows (outflows) of cash-00-1.14-0.51--
Net Cashflows from Financing Activities-102.4%-0.928054-14.55--
Net change in cash and cash eq.-6813.6%-13.771.22-0.350.7--

What does Network 18 Media & Investments Limited do?

Media & Entertainment•Media, Entertainment & Publication•Small Cap

Network18 Media & Investments Limited operates as a media and entertainment company in India. The company engages in television, digital, filmed entertainment, e-commerce, print, and other allied businesses. It operates business news channels, such as CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz, and CNBC Bajar; general news channels, including CNN News18, News18 India, and News18 International; 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, including 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 Odiya, 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; VOOT, a Viacom18's video-on-demand platform and JioCinema; filmed entertainment channels, such as Viacom18 Studio for 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.

Industry Group:Entertainment
Employees:896
Website:www.nw18.com

Important Disclosure & Data Context

This is an informational page just to provide a quick 'first look' at the stock. You must do your own deeper research. Know your risk appetite. Consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Sharesguru Stock Score for NETWORK18

42/100

Performance Comparison

NETWORK18 vs Entertainment (2021 - 2025)

NETWORK18 is underperforming relative to the broader Entertainment sector and has declined by 27.9% compared to the previous year.