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NETWORK18 - Network 18 Media & Investments Limited Share Price

Entertainment

57.76+1.47(+2.61%)
Market Closed as of Aug 8, 2025, 15:30 IST

Valuation

Market Cap8.74 kCr
Price/Earnings (Trailing)-6.13
Price/Sales (Trailing)1.92
EV/EBITDA-10.17
Price/Free Cashflow-3.11
MarketCap/EBT-5.14
Enterprise Value11.52 kCr

Fundamentals

Revenue (TTM)4.54 kCr
Rev. Growth (Yr)-85.5%
Earnings (TTM)-1.43 kCr
Earnings Growth (Yr)175.3%

Profitability

Operating Margin-9%
EBT Margin-37%
Return on Equity-29.79%
Return on Assets-16.86%
Free Cashflow Yield-32.17%

Price to Sales Ratio

Latest reported: 2

Revenue (Last 12 mths)

Latest reported: 5 kCr

Net Income (Last 12 mths)

Latest reported: -1 kCr

Growth & Returns

Price Change 1W2.1%
Price Change 1M1.4%
Price Change 6M9.4%
Price Change 1Y-42.4%
3Y Cumulative Return-5.7%
5Y Cumulative Return6.4%
7Y Cumulative Return3.6%
10Y Cumulative Return-0.10%

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 & Equivalents2.72 Cr
Free Cash Flow (TTM)-2.81 kCr
Free Cash Flow/Share (TTM)-18.23

Balance Sheet

Total Assets8.5 kCr
Total Liabilities3.69 kCr
Shareholder Equity4.81 kCr
Current Assets905.92 Cr
Current Liabilities3.45 kCr
Net PPE508.72 Cr
Inventory9.13 Cr
Goodwill1.22 kCr

Capital Structure & Leverage

Debt Ratio0.33
Debt/Equity0.58
Interest Coverage-5.49
Interest/Cashflow Ops-4.05

Dividend & Shareholder Returns

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

Risk & Volatility

Max Drawdown-88%
Drawdown Prob. (30d, 5Y)64.62%
Risk Level (5Y)52.3%
Pros

Balance Sheet: Strong Balance Sheet.

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

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

Cons

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

Growth: Declining Revenues! Trailing 12m revenue has fallen by -53.9% in past one year. In past three years, revenues have changed by -25%.

Profitability: Poor Profitability. Recent profit margins are negative at -32%.

Past Returns: Underperforming stock! In past three years, the stock has provided -5.7% return compared to 12% by NIFTY 50.

The Good, Bad and Ugly
Growth
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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)-9.24

Financial Health

Current Ratio0.26
Debt/Equity0.58

Technical Indicators

RSI (14d)38.37
RSI (5d)58.12
RSI (21d)52.46
MACD SignalSell
Stochastic Oscillator SignalHold
Grufity SignalBuy
RSI SignalHold
RSI5 SignalHold
RSI21 SignalHold
SMA 5 SignalSell
SMA 10 SignalSell
SMA 20 SignalSell
SMA 50 SignalBuy
SMA 100 SignalBuy

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.

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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 Global3.59%
Nexg Ventures India Pvt. Ltd.3.02%
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%
Reliance Industrial Investments and Holdings 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 NETWORK22.14 kCr4.71 kCr-2.00%-36.80%12.994.7--
ZEELZee Entertainment Enterprises11.04 kCr8.12 kCr-21.20%-16.10%15.641.36--
TV18BRDCSTTV18 Broadcast7.77 kCr----54.630.81--
DISHTVDish TV India959.3 Cr1.59 kCr-7.10%-65.30%3.160.6--
NDTVNew Delhi Television844.57 Cr486.98 Cr-14.40%-37.90%-3.521.73--

Sector Comparison: NETWORK18 vs Entertainment

Comprehensive comparison against sector averages

Comparative Metrics

NETWORK18 metrics compared to Entertainment

CategoryNETWORK18Entertainment
PE -6.17-21.43
PS1.932.76
Growth-53.9 %-29.6 %
33% metrics above sector average

Performance Comparison

NETWORK18 vs Entertainment (2021 - 2025)

NETWORK18 is underperforming relative to the broader Entertainment sector and has declined by 23.3% compared to the previous year.

Key Insights
  • 1. NETWORK18 is among the Top 3 Media & Entertainment companies by market cap.
  • 2. The company holds a market share of 37.5% 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

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Balance Sheet for Network 18 Media & Investments

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What does Network 18 Media & Investments Limited do?

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