Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd: Share Price Analysis, Intrinsic Value & Fundamentals (2025)

Share Price and Basic Stock Data

Last Updated: March 8, 2025, 11:16 am

Market Cap	7,008 Cr.
Current Price	45.4
High / Low	106/39.6
Stock P/E
Book Value	97.4
Dividend Yield	0.00 %
ROCE	0.26 %
ROE	2.54 %
Face Value	5.00
PEG Ratio	0.00

Stock P/E, Current Price, and Intrinsic Value Over Time

Stock P/E Current Price Intrinsic Value

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Competitors of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd

Stock Name ⇩	Market Cap ⇩	Current Price ⇩	High / Low ⇩	Stock P/E ⇩	Book Value ⇩	Dividend Yield ⇩	ROCE ⇩	ROE ⇩	Face Value ⇩
Hathway Bhawani Cabletel & Datacom Ltd	13.2 Cr.	16.3	23.7/14.9		1.99	0.00 %	2.26 %	2.26 %	10.0
G V Films Ltd	114 Cr.	0.61	1.04/0.52		0.61	0.00 %	2.27 %	2.08 %	1.00
Encash Entertainment Ltd	11.3 Cr.	29.0	/		21.3	0.00 %	3.81 %	3.93 %	10.0
Diksat Transworld Ltd	260 Cr.	148	149/126	150	13.7	0.00 %	3.36 %	4.21 %	10.0
Cyber Media (India) Ltd	22.7 Cr.	15.0	35.0/13.8	36.1	0.65	0.00 %	45.5 %	%	10.0
Industry Average	2,440.31 Cr	111.22		182.09	49.80	0.26%	37.74%	11.68%	5.94

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Quarterly Result

Metric	Dec 2021	Mar 2022	Jun 2022	Sep 2022	Dec 2022	Mar 2023	Jun 2023	Sep 2023	Dec 2023	Mar 2024	Jun 2024	Sep 2024	Dec 2024
Sales	1,657	1,621	1,340	1,549	1,850	1,484	3,239	1,866	1,774	2,419	3,141	1,825	1,360
Expenses	1,284	1,355	1,294	1,517	1,849	1,427	3,323	2,084	1,945	2,609	3,289	2,005	1,382
Operating Profit	373	266	46	32	2	57	-84	-218	-172	-190	-148	-179	-22
OPM %	23%	16%	3%	2%	0%	4%	-3%	-12%	-10%	-8%	-5%	-10%	-2%
Other Income	34	27	49	15	84	35	221	224	187	176	174	270	-1,225
Interest	23	26	28	46	56	79	68	66	74	114	150	170	102
Depreciation	30	28	28	30	34	36	41	57	43	69	70	69	52
Profit before tax	354	239	40	-28	-5	-23	27	-118	-102	-197	-194	-148	-1,400
Tax %	13%	12%	0%	3%	-289%	54%	-6%	1%	0%	5%	1%	3%	-0%
Net Profit	307	210	39	-29	9	-35	29	-119	-102	-207	-195	-152	-1,400
EPS in Rs	0.93	0.59	-0.03	-0.35	-0.07	-0.35	-0.37	-0.79	-0.56	-0.92	-1.20	-0.92	-9.31

Last Updated: February 28, 2025, 6:10 pm

Below is a detailed analysis of the quarterly data for Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd based on the most recent figures (Dec 2024) and their trends compared to the previous period:

For Sales, as of Dec 2024, the value is ₹1,360.00 Cr.. The value appears to be declining and may need further review. It has decreased from 1,825.00 Cr. (Sep 2024) to ₹1,360.00 Cr., marking a decrease of 465.00 Cr..
For Expenses, as of Dec 2024, the value is ₹1,382.00 Cr.. The value appears to be improving (decreasing) as expected. It has decreased from 2,005.00 Cr. (Sep 2024) to ₹1,382.00 Cr., marking a decrease of 623.00 Cr..
For Operating Profit, as of Dec 2024, the value is ₹-22.00 Cr.. The value appears strong and on an upward trend. It has increased from -179.00 Cr. (Sep 2024) to ₹-22.00 Cr., marking an increase of ₹157.00 Cr..
For OPM %, as of Dec 2024, the value is -2.00%. The value appears strong and on an upward trend. It has increased from -10.00% (Sep 2024) to -2.00%, marking an increase of 8.00%.
For Other Income, as of Dec 2024, the value is ₹-1,225.00 Cr.. The value appears to be declining and may need further review. It has decreased from 270.00 Cr. (Sep 2024) to ₹-1,225.00 Cr., marking a decrease of 1,495.00 Cr..
For Interest, as of Dec 2024, the value is ₹102.00 Cr.. The value appears to be improving (decreasing) as expected. It has decreased from 170.00 Cr. (Sep 2024) to ₹102.00 Cr., marking a decrease of 68.00 Cr..
For Depreciation, as of Dec 2024, the value is ₹52.00 Cr.. The value appears to be improving (decreasing) as expected. It has decreased from 69.00 Cr. (Sep 2024) to ₹52.00 Cr., marking a decrease of 17.00 Cr..
For Profit before tax, as of Dec 2024, the value is ₹-1,400.00 Cr.. The value appears to be declining and may need further review. It has decreased from -148.00 Cr. (Sep 2024) to ₹-1,400.00 Cr., marking a decrease of 1,252.00 Cr..
For Tax %, as of Dec 2024, the value is 0.00%. The value appears to be improving (decreasing) as expected. It has decreased from 3.00% (Sep 2024) to 0.00%, marking a decrease of 3.00%.
For Net Profit, as of Dec 2024, the value is ₹-1,400.00 Cr.. The value appears to be declining and may need further review. It has decreased from -152.00 Cr. (Sep 2024) to ₹-1,400.00 Cr., marking a decrease of 1,248.00 Cr..
For EPS in Rs, as of Dec 2024, the value is -9.31. The value appears to be declining and may need further review. It has decreased from ₹-0.92 (Sep 2024) to -9.31, marking a decrease of ₹8.39.

Overall, while many items appear to show a positive trend, any significant downward movement warrant further investigation.

Quarterly Chart

Profit & Loss - Annual Report

Last Updated: March 7, 2025, 7:22 pm

Metric	Mar 2013	Mar 2014	Mar 2015	Mar 2016	Mar 2017	Mar 2018	Mar 2019	Mar 2020	Mar 2021	Mar 2022	Mar 2023	Mar 2024	TTM
Sales	2,383	2,692	3,127	1,527	1,491	1,839	5,116	5,357	4,705	5,880	6,223	9,297	8,746
Expenses	2,747	2,803	3,294	1,474	1,647	1,876	5,049	4,786	3,933	4,799	6,086	9,955	9,285
Operating Profit	-364	-111	-167	53	-156	-37	68	571	772	1,081	137	-658	-539
OPM %	-15%	-4%	-5%	3%	-10%	-2%	1%	11%	16%	18%	2%	-7%	-6%
Other Income	543	332	-735	98	55	110	42	-17	44	74	183	801	-604
Interest	272	122	113	67	80	96	198	236	157	97	209	322	536
Depreciation	71	83	75	58	80	89	142	175	147	120	128	210	260
Profit before tax	-164	16	-1,090	26	-261	-111	-231	143	512	939	-16	-389	-1,939
Tax %	-8%	150%	4%	63%	4%	56%	-23%	61%	-7%	11%	-1%	-17%
Net Profit	-152	-4	-1,117	96	-271	-173	-178	56	547	838	-16	-325	-1,954
EPS in Rs	-1.01	-0.35	-10.12	0.92	-2.23	-1.47	-2.89	-2.26	0.31	1.98	-0.80	-1.97	-12.35
Dividend Payout %	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%

Profit & Loss Yearly Chart

YoY Net Profit Growth

Year	2013-2014	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017	2017-2018	2018-2019	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022	2022-2023	2023-2024
YoY Net Profit Growth (%)	97.37%	-27825.00%	108.59%	-382.29%	36.16%	-2.89%	131.46%	876.79%	53.20%	-101.91%	-1931.25%
Change in YoY Net Profit Growth (%)	0.00%	-27922.37%	27933.59%	-490.89%	418.45%	-39.05%	134.35%	745.33%	-823.59%	-155.11%	-1829.34%

Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd has shown an inconsistent trend in YoY Net Profit Growth (%) in the last 11 years from 2013-2014 to 2023-2024.

Growth

Compounded Sales Growth
10 Years:	13%
5 Years:	13%
3 Years:	25%
TTM:	5%

Compounded Profit Growth
10 Years:	%
5 Years:	-3%
3 Years:	%
TTM:	-97%

Stock Price CAGR
10 Years:	-2%
5 Years:	16%
3 Years:	-18%
1 Year:	-51%

Return on Equity
10 Years:	-4%
5 Years:	1%
3 Years:	0%
Last Year:	-3%

Last Updated: Unknown

Balance Sheet

Last Updated: December 14, 2024, 3:05 pm

Month	Mar 2013	Mar 2014	Mar 2015	Mar 2016	Mar 2017	Mar 2018	Mar 2019	Mar 2020	Mar 2021	Mar 2022	Mar 2023	Mar 2024	Sep 2024
Equity Capital	523	523	523	518	518	518	518	518	518	518	518	518	518
Reserves	2,157	2,162	1,097	1,359	765	616	293	-1	29	237	157	14,710	14,505
Borrowings	1,111	1,047	1,001	782	1,307	2,203	3,045	3,265	2,554	2,284	6,069	8,156	9,292
Other Liabilities	2,713	2,913	3,080	2,929	2,457	4,172	4,594	4,834	5,156	6,101	7,236	16,498	16,513
Total Liabilities	6,504	6,646	5,701	5,588	5,046	7,509	8,450	8,616	8,257	9,140	13,980	39,881	40,827
Fixed Assets	1,427	3,018	2,627	1,680	1,766	2,907	2,868	2,973	2,929	2,876	3,055	3,681	15,774
CWIP	8	10	19	16	5	25	47	87	126	259	916	11,627	202
Investments	643	844	739	2,681	2,182	669	923	796	771	869	958	4,188	3,194
Other Assets	4,426	2,774	2,316	1,210	1,094	3,908	4,612	4,760	4,430	5,137	9,051	20,385	21,657
Total Assets	6,504	6,646	5,701	5,588	5,046	7,509	8,450	8,616	8,257	9,140	13,980	39,881	40,827

Below is a detailed analysis of the balance sheet data for Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd based on the most recent figures (Sep 2024) and their trends compared to the previous period:

For Equity Capital, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹518.00 Cr.. The value remains steady. There is no change compared to the previous period (Mar 2024) which recorded ₹518.00 Cr..
For Reserves, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹14,505.00 Cr.. The value appears to be declining and may need further review. It has decreased from ₹14,710.00 Cr. (Mar 2024) to ₹14,505.00 Cr., marking a decrease of 205.00 Cr..
For Borrowings, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹9,292.00 Cr.. The value appears to be increasing, which may not be favorable. Additionally, since Reserves exceed Borrowings, this is considered a positive sign. It has increased from ₹8,156.00 Cr. (Mar 2024) to ₹9,292.00 Cr., marking an increase of 1,136.00 Cr..
For Other Liabilities, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹16,513.00 Cr.. The value appears to be increasing, which may not be favorable. It has increased from ₹16,498.00 Cr. (Mar 2024) to ₹16,513.00 Cr., marking an increase of 15.00 Cr..
For Total Liabilities, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹40,827.00 Cr.. The value appears to be increasing, which may not be favorable. It has increased from ₹39,881.00 Cr. (Mar 2024) to ₹40,827.00 Cr., marking an increase of 946.00 Cr..
For Fixed Assets, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹15,774.00 Cr.. The value appears strong and on an upward trend. It has increased from ₹3,681.00 Cr. (Mar 2024) to ₹15,774.00 Cr., marking an increase of 12,093.00 Cr..
For CWIP, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹202.00 Cr.. The value appears to be declining and may need further review. It has decreased from ₹11,627.00 Cr. (Mar 2024) to ₹202.00 Cr., marking a decrease of 11,425.00 Cr..
For Investments, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹3,194.00 Cr.. The value appears to be declining and may need further review. It has decreased from ₹4,188.00 Cr. (Mar 2024) to ₹3,194.00 Cr., marking a decrease of 994.00 Cr..
For Other Assets, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹21,657.00 Cr.. The value appears strong and on an upward trend. It has increased from ₹20,385.00 Cr. (Mar 2024) to ₹21,657.00 Cr., marking an increase of 1,272.00 Cr..
For Total Assets, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹40,827.00 Cr.. The value appears strong and on an upward trend. It has increased from ₹39,881.00 Cr. (Mar 2024) to ₹40,827.00 Cr., marking an increase of 946.00 Cr..

Notably, the Reserves (₹14,505.00 Cr.) exceed the Borrowings (9,292.00 Cr.), indicating a solid financial buffer.

Overall, while many items appear to show a positive trend, any significant downward movement or items where Borrowings exceed Reserves warrant further investigation.

Reserves and Borrowings Chart

Cash Flow

Month	Mar 2013	Mar 2014	Mar 2015	Mar 2016	Mar 2017	Mar 2018	Mar 2019	Mar 2020	Mar 2021	Mar 2022	Mar 2023	Mar 2024
Cash from Operating Activity +	-6	15	-99	87	-178	90	-204	78	1,346	641	-2,804	-6,465
Cash from Investing Activity +	-2,066	39	135	-140	-362	-57	-445	-86	-85	-249	-718	9,929
Cash from Financing Activity +	2,316	-129	-81	-6	518	131	645	-62	-1,049	-381	3,411	1,139
Net Cash Flow	243	-75	-45	-59	-22	164	-3	-71	212	12	-111	4,603

Free Cash Flow

Month	Mar 2013	Mar 2014	Mar 2015	Mar 2016	Mar 2017	Mar 2018	Mar 2019	Mar 2020	Mar 2021	Mar 2022	Mar 2023	Mar 2024
Free Cash Flow	-365.00	-112.00	-168.00	-729.00	-157.00	-39.00	65.00	568.00	770.00	-1.00	131.00	-666.00

Free Cash Flow = Income Generated from Operational Activities - Borrowings - Capital Work in Progress (CWIP)

Consistent positive free cash flow is crucial for businesses as it indicates their ability to generate cash from their core operations. It provides financial flexibility, allowing companies to invest in growth opportunities, pay dividends to shareholders, reduce debt, and weather economic downturns more effectively.

Free Cash Flow Chart

Financial Efficiency Indicators

Month	Mar 2013	Mar 2014	Mar 2015	Mar 2016	Mar 2017	Mar 2018	Mar 2019	Mar 2020	Mar 2021	Mar 2022	Mar 2023	Mar 2024
Debtor Days	84	74	72	85	78	255	93	105	99	72	76	69
Inventory Days
Days Payable
Cash Conversion Cycle	84	74	72	85	78	255	93	105	99	72	76	69
Working Capital Days	14	27	17	-77	-63	220	100	134	127	137	312	590
ROCE %	-4%	1%	-4%	2%	-4%	-0%	-1%	7%	10%	16%	2%	-0%

Financial Efficiency Indicators Chart

Share Holding Pattern

Month	Mar 2022	Jun 2022	Sep 2022	Dec 2022	Mar 2023	Jun 2023	Sep 2023	Dec 2023	Mar 2024	Jun 2024	Sep 2024	Dec 2024
Promoters	75.00%	75.00%	75.00%	75.00%	75.00%	75.00%	75.00%	75.00%	75.00%	75.00%	75.00%	56.89%
FIIs	4.80%	5.15%	5.41%	5.56%	5.62%	5.62%	5.64%	3.48%	3.54%	3.49%	2.34%	6.61%
DIIs	0.46%	0.66%	0.63%	0.58%	0.58%	0.59%	0.04%	0.53%	0.05%	0.06%	0.09%	0.18%
Public	19.74%	19.19%	18.95%	18.86%	18.80%	18.80%	19.34%	20.99%	21.42%	21.43%	22.57%	36.33%
No. of Shareholders	1,29,004	1,38,575	1,37,343	1,33,368	1,32,357	1,29,170	1,30,909	1,35,191	1,45,302	1,56,009	1,75,662	5,84,608

Shareholding Pattern Chart

No. of Shareholders

Mutual Fund Holdings

Fund Name	No of Shares	AUM (%)	Amount Invested (Cr)	Previous Number of Shares	Previous Date	Percentage Change
Nippon India Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund	159,706	0.17	1.38	713	2025-03-11	22299.16%
Motilal Oswal Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund	97,588	0.16	0.84	713	2025-03-11	13586.96%
SBI Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund	76,243	0.17	0.66	713	2025-03-11	10593.27%
ICICI Prudential Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund	40,238	0.17	0.35	713	2025-03-11	5543.48%
HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 ETF	20,551	0.16	0.18	713	2025-03-11	2782.33%
HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund	16,867	0.17	0.15	713	2025-03-11	2265.64%
Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Index Fund	10,649	0.02	0.09	713	2025-03-11	1393.55%
Edelweiss Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund	3,958	0.16	0.03	713	2025-03-11	455.12%
ICICI Prudential S&P BSE 500 ETF	2,025	0.01	0.02	713	2025-03-11	184.01%
Groww Nifty Total Market Index Fund	713	0.01	0.01	713	2025-03-11	0%

ROCE Trend

EPS Trend

Key Financial Ratios

Month	Mar 24	Mar 23	Mar 22	Mar 21	Mar 20
FaceValue	5.00	5.00	5.00	5.00	5.00
Basic EPS (Rs.)	-2.45	-0.81	2.00	0.31	-2.29
Diluted EPS (Rs.)	-2.45	-0.81	2.00	0.31	-2.29
Cash EPS (Rs.)	-2.87	0.25	8.99	6.93	2.69
Book Value[Excl.RevalReserv]/Share (Rs.)	274.23	44.38	44.50	36.37	31.08
Book Value[Incl.RevalReserv]/Share (Rs.)	274.23	44.38	44.50	36.37	31.08
Revenue From Operations / Share (Rs.)	89.80	60.10	56.79	45.44	51.74
PBDIT / Share (Rs.)	0.31	2.27	10.91	8.11	6.30
PBIT / Share (Rs.)	-1.71	1.04	9.75	6.69	4.61
PBT / Share (Rs.)	-4.83	-0.97	8.82	5.17	1.85
Net Profit / Share (Rs.)	-4.90	-0.97	7.84	5.51	1.01
NP After MI And SOA / Share (Rs.)	-2.45	-0.81	2.00	0.31	-2.29
PBDIT Margin (%)	0.35	3.78	19.20	17.84	12.16
PBIT Margin (%)	-1.90	1.72	17.17	14.72	8.90
PBT Margin (%)	-5.37	-1.62	15.53	11.38	3.57
Net Profit Margin (%)	-5.45	-1.62	13.80	12.12	1.94
NP After MI And SOA Margin (%)	-2.72	-1.35	3.52	0.68	-4.41
Return on Networth / Equity (%)	-3.81	-12.48	27.49	5.90	-45.83
Return on Capital Employeed (%)	-0.60	2.15	20.77	17.43	14.08
Return On Assets (%)	-0.63	-0.60	2.26	0.39	-2.74
Total Debt / Equity (X)	1.10	8.61	2.86	4.41	6.32
Asset Turnover Ratio (%)	0.34	0.02	0.02	0.01	0.01
Current Ratio (X)	2.16	0.97	1.11	0.90	0.78
Quick Ratio (X)	1.21	0.32	0.50	0.46	0.39
Interest Coverage Ratio (X)	0.10	1.13	11.69	5.34	2.76
Interest Coverage Ratio (Post Tax) (X)	-0.57	0.51	9.40	4.63	1.65
Enterprise Value (Cr.)	33117.11	15118.36	14481.43	9076.31	7752.46
EV / Net Operating Revenue (X)	3.56	2.43	2.46	1.93	1.45
EV / EBITDA (X)	1009.67	64.26	12.82	10.81	11.89
MarketCap / Net Operating Revenue (X)	0.95	0.90	1.50	0.80	0.35
Price / BV (X)	1.34	8.32	11.67	6.90	3.69
Price / Net Operating Revenue (X)	0.95	0.90	1.50	0.80	0.35
EarningsYield	-0.02	-0.01	0.02	0.01	-0.12

After reviewing the key financial ratios for Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd, here is a detailed analysis based on the latest available data and recent trends:

For FaceValue, as of Mar 24, the value is 5.00. This value is within the healthy range. There is no change compared to the previous period (Mar 23) which recorded 5.00.
For Basic EPS (Rs.), as of Mar 24, the value is -2.45. This value is below the healthy minimum of 5. It has decreased from -0.81 (Mar 23) to -2.45, marking a decrease of 1.64.
For Diluted EPS (Rs.), as of Mar 24, the value is -2.45. This value is below the healthy minimum of 5. It has decreased from -0.81 (Mar 23) to -2.45, marking a decrease of 1.64.
For Cash EPS (Rs.), as of Mar 24, the value is -2.87. This value is below the healthy minimum of 3. It has decreased from 0.25 (Mar 23) to -2.87, marking a decrease of 3.12.
For Book Value[Excl.RevalReserv]/Share (Rs.), as of Mar 24, the value is 274.23. It has increased from 44.38 (Mar 23) to 274.23, marking an increase of 229.85.
For Book Value[Incl.RevalReserv]/Share (Rs.), as of Mar 24, the value is 274.23. It has increased from 44.38 (Mar 23) to 274.23, marking an increase of 229.85.
For Revenue From Operations / Share (Rs.), as of Mar 24, the value is 89.80. It has increased from 60.10 (Mar 23) to 89.80, marking an increase of 29.70.
For PBDIT / Share (Rs.), as of Mar 24, the value is 0.31. This value is below the healthy minimum of 2. It has decreased from 2.27 (Mar 23) to 0.31, marking a decrease of 1.96.
For PBIT / Share (Rs.), as of Mar 24, the value is -1.71. This value is below the healthy minimum of 0. It has decreased from 1.04 (Mar 23) to -1.71, marking a decrease of 2.75.
For PBT / Share (Rs.), as of Mar 24, the value is -4.83. This value is below the healthy minimum of 0. It has decreased from -0.97 (Mar 23) to -4.83, marking a decrease of 3.86.
For Net Profit / Share (Rs.), as of Mar 24, the value is -4.90. This value is below the healthy minimum of 2. It has decreased from -0.97 (Mar 23) to -4.90, marking a decrease of 3.93.
For NP After MI And SOA / Share (Rs.), as of Mar 24, the value is -2.45. This value is below the healthy minimum of 2. It has decreased from -0.81 (Mar 23) to -2.45, marking a decrease of 1.64.
For PBDIT Margin (%), as of Mar 24, the value is 0.35. This value is below the healthy minimum of 10. It has decreased from 3.78 (Mar 23) to 0.35, marking a decrease of 3.43.
For PBIT Margin (%), as of Mar 24, the value is -1.90. This value is below the healthy minimum of 10. It has decreased from 1.72 (Mar 23) to -1.90, marking a decrease of 3.62.
For PBT Margin (%), as of Mar 24, the value is -5.37. This value is below the healthy minimum of 10. It has decreased from -1.62 (Mar 23) to -5.37, marking a decrease of 3.75.
For Net Profit Margin (%), as of Mar 24, the value is -5.45. This value is below the healthy minimum of 5. It has decreased from -1.62 (Mar 23) to -5.45, marking a decrease of 3.83.
For NP After MI And SOA Margin (%), as of Mar 24, the value is -2.72. This value is below the healthy minimum of 8. It has decreased from -1.35 (Mar 23) to -2.72, marking a decrease of 1.37.
For Return on Networth / Equity (%), as of Mar 24, the value is -3.81. This value is below the healthy minimum of 15. It has increased from -12.48 (Mar 23) to -3.81, marking an increase of 8.67.
For Return on Capital Employeed (%), as of Mar 24, the value is -0.60. This value is below the healthy minimum of 10. It has decreased from 2.15 (Mar 23) to -0.60, marking a decrease of 2.75.
For Return On Assets (%), as of Mar 24, the value is -0.63. This value is below the healthy minimum of 5. It has decreased from -0.60 (Mar 23) to -0.63, marking a decrease of 0.03.
For Total Debt / Equity (X), as of Mar 24, the value is 1.10. This value exceeds the healthy maximum of 1. It has decreased from 8.61 (Mar 23) to 1.10, marking a decrease of 7.51.
For Asset Turnover Ratio (%), as of Mar 24, the value is 0.34. It has increased from 0.02 (Mar 23) to 0.34, marking an increase of 0.32.
For Current Ratio (X), as of Mar 24, the value is 2.16. This value is within the healthy range. It has increased from 0.97 (Mar 23) to 2.16, marking an increase of 1.19.
For Quick Ratio (X), as of Mar 24, the value is 1.21. This value is within the healthy range. It has increased from 0.32 (Mar 23) to 1.21, marking an increase of 0.89.
For Interest Coverage Ratio (X), as of Mar 24, the value is 0.10. This value is below the healthy minimum of 3. It has decreased from 1.13 (Mar 23) to 0.10, marking a decrease of 1.03.
For Interest Coverage Ratio (Post Tax) (X), as of Mar 24, the value is -0.57. This value is below the healthy minimum of 3. It has decreased from 0.51 (Mar 23) to -0.57, marking a decrease of 1.08.
For Enterprise Value (Cr.), as of Mar 24, the value is 33,117.11. It has increased from 15,118.36 (Mar 23) to 33,117.11, marking an increase of 17,998.75.
For EV / Net Operating Revenue (X), as of Mar 24, the value is 3.56. This value exceeds the healthy maximum of 3. It has increased from 2.43 (Mar 23) to 3.56, marking an increase of 1.13.
For EV / EBITDA (X), as of Mar 24, the value is 1,009.67. This value exceeds the healthy maximum of 15. It has increased from 64.26 (Mar 23) to 1,009.67, marking an increase of 945.41.
For MarketCap / Net Operating Revenue (X), as of Mar 24, the value is 0.95. This value is below the healthy minimum of 1. It has increased from 0.90 (Mar 23) to 0.95, marking an increase of 0.05.
For Price / BV (X), as of Mar 24, the value is 1.34. This value is within the healthy range. It has decreased from 8.32 (Mar 23) to 1.34, marking a decrease of 6.98.
For Price / Net Operating Revenue (X), as of Mar 24, the value is 0.95. This value is below the healthy minimum of 1. It has increased from 0.90 (Mar 23) to 0.95, marking an increase of 0.05.
For EarningsYield, as of Mar 24, the value is -0.02. This value is below the healthy minimum of 5. It has decreased from -0.01 (Mar 23) to -0.02, marking a decrease of 0.01.

Overall, while many metrics show healthy performance, any figures highlighted in red or significant downward trends warrant further investigation.

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Valuation Ratios

Fair Value

Fair Value of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd as of March 12, 2025 is: ₹30.28

Calculation basis:

Fair value = P/E Ratio * (Return on Equity / 100) * Book Value * (1 + Dividend Yield / 100)
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings Ratio): Represents the price of the stock relative to its earnings per share. A higher P/E ratio indicates that investors are willing to pay a higher price for the stock.
Return on Equity (ROE): Measures a company's profitability relative to its shareholder equity. It showcases the company's ability to generate profits using the investment made by its shareholders, offering valuable insight into its operational efficiency and financial performance.
Book Value: Represents the net asset value of the company per share. It is calculated as the total assets minus intangible assets and liabilities, divided by the number of outstanding shares.
Dividend Yield: The ratio of the annual dividend per share to the current market price per share. It offers valuable insights into the profitability of an investment through dividends.

This formula allows us to gauge the fair value of the stock by analyzing its fundamental indicators.

As of March 12, 2025, Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd is Overvalued by 33.30% compared to the current share price 45.40

Default values used*: Default value of 15 for Stock P/E is used

Intrinsic Value of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd as of March 12, 2025 is: 17.95

Calculation basis:

Intrinsic value = P/E Ratio * (Return on Equity / 100) * Book Value * (1 + Dividend Yield / 100) * (1 + EPS CAGR for Last 5 Years)
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings Ratio): Represents the price of the stock relative to its earnings per share. A higher P/E ratio indicates that investors are willing to pay a higher price for the stock.
Return on Equity (ROE): Measures a company's profitability relative to its shareholder equity. It showcases the company's ability to generate profits using the investment made by its shareholders, offering valuable insight into its operational efficiency and financial performance.
Book Value: Represents the net asset value of the company per share. It is calculated as the total assets minus intangible assets and liabilities, divided by the number of outstanding shares.
Dividend Yield: The ratio of the annual dividend per share to the current market price per share. It offers valuable insights into the profitability of an investment through dividends.
EPS CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate): Represents the geometric mean growth rate of earnings per share over the last 5 years. It provides insight into the historical growth trajectory of the company's earnings.

This formula allows us to gauge the intrinsic value of the stock by analyzing its fundamental indicators along with EPS growth.

As of March 12, 2025, Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd is Overvalued by 60.46% compared to the current share price 45.40

Default values used*: Default value of 15 for Stock P/E is used

Last 5 Year EPS CAGR: -40.72%

*Investments are subject to market risks

Strength and Weakness

Strength	Weakness
The company has shown consistent growth in sales (4.00 cr) and profit (35.54 cr) over the years.	The stock has a low average ROCE of 2.08%, which may not be favorable. The stock has a high average Working Capital Days of 128.17, which may not be favorable. The stock has a high average Cash Conversion Cycle of 96.83, which may not be favorable. The company has higher borrowings (3,239.69) compared to reserves (2,929.69), which may suggest financial risk.

Stock Analysis

Considering all of the following key financial indicators, prospective investors are encouraged to conduct thorough research and seek professional guidance before considering any investment in Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd:
1. Net Profit Margin: -5.45%
  - Net Profit Margin: This metric indicates the percentage of profit a company makes from its total revenue. A higher net profit margin is generally desirable as it reflects better profitability.
2. ROCE: -0.6% (Industry Average ROCE: 37.74%)
  - ROCE (Return on Capital Employed): ROCE measures a company's profitability and the efficiency with which its capital is employed. A higher ROCE indicates efficient use of capital.
3. ROE%: -3.81% (Industry Average ROE: 11.68%)
  - ROE (Return on Equity): ROE measures a company's profitability relative to shareholders' equity. A higher ROE indicates efficient use of shareholders' funds.
4. Interest Coverage Ratio (Post Tax): -0.57
  - Interest Coverage Ratio: The interest coverage ratio measures a company's ability to cover its interest payments on outstanding debt. A ratio greater than 2 is generally considered healthy as it indicates the company can meet its interest obligations comfortably.
5. Quick Ratio: 1.21
  - Quick Ratio: The quick ratio assesses a company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets. A ratio higher than 1 suggests the company can meet its short-term obligations without relying heavily on inventory.
6. Stock P/E: 0 (Industry average Stock P/E: 182.09)
  - Stock P/E (Price-to-Earnings) Ratio: The P/E ratio compares a company's current share price to its earnings per share. A lower P/E ratio relative to industry peers or historical values may indicate that the stock is undervalued.
7. Total Debt / Equity: 1.1
  - Total Debt / Equity: This ratio measures a company's financial leverage by comparing its total debt to its total equity. A lower ratio indicates lower financial risk and greater financial stability.
The current analysis is available for review. It's important to conduct thorough research and consider consulting with financial professionals before making any investment decisions.
Stock Rating:

About the Company - Qualitative Analysis

Network18 Media & Investments Ltd. is a Public Limited Listed company incorporated on 16/02/1996 and has its registered office in the State of Maharashtra, India. Company's Corporate Identification Number(CIN) is L65910MH1996PLC280969 and registration number is 280969. Currently Company is involved in the business activities of Operation of other websites that act as portals to the internet, such as media sites providing periodically updated content. Company's Total Operating Revenue is Rs. 1817.73 Cr. and Equity Capital is Rs. 523.47 Cr. for the Year ended 31/03/2024.

INDUSTRY	ADDRESS	CONTACT
Entertainment & Media	First Floor, Empire Complex, Mumbai Maharashtra 400013	investors.n18@nw18.com http://www.nw18.com

Management
Name	Position Held
Mr. Adil Zainulbhai	Chairman & Non-Exe.Director
Mr. Rahul Joshi	Managing Director
Ms. Jyoti Deshpande	Non Executive Director
Mr. P M S Prasad	Non Executive Director
Ms. Renuka Ramnath	Independent Director
Mr. Dhruv Subodh Kaji	Independent Director

FAQ

What is the latest intrinsic value of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd?

The latest intrinsic value of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd as on 09 March 2025 is ₹30.28, which is 33.30% lower than the current market price of 45.40, indicating the stock is overvalued by 33.30%. The intrinsic value of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd is calculated using PE ratio method. The stock has a market capitalization of ₹7,008 Cr. and recorded a high/low of ₹106/39.6 during the current fiscal year 2024-2025. As of Sep 2024, the company has reserves of ₹14,505 Cr and total liabilities of ₹40,827 Cr.

What is the Market Cap of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd?

The Market Cap of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd is 7,008 Cr..

What is the current Stock Price of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd as on 09 March 2025?

The current stock price of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd as on 09 March 2025 is ₹45.4.

What is the High / Low of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd stocks in FY 2024-2025?

In FY 2024-2025, the High / Low of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd stocks is ₹106/39.6.

What is the Stock P/E of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd?

The Stock P/E of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd is .

What is the Book Value of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd?

The Book Value of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd is 97.4.

What is the Dividend Yield of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd?

The Dividend Yield of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd is 0.00 %.

What is the ROCE of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd?

The ROCE of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd is 0.26 %.

What is the ROE of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd?

The ROE of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd is 2.54 %.

What is the Face Value of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd?

The Face Value of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd is 5.00.