Network18 Media & Investments Limited (532798) fair value: what the stock is really worth
We calculate from audited financials what Network18 Media & Investments Limited is really worth. The fair value tells you whether the price is too high or too low, the quality score (0 to 100) how solid the business behind it is. 26 models, 37 quality factors, updated daily.
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Price vs Fair Value
White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 13, 2026.
How to read this chart
60‑month range ₹26.65 – ₹130.81 · fair‑value band ₹16.72 – ₹33.44 · the ₹26.65 price screens above the ₹22.41 fair value. Dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 13, 2026.
Network18 Media & Investments Limited operates as a media and entertainment company in India. The company engages in television, digital content, filmed entertainment, ticketing and live, print, mobile content, and allied businesses.
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Network18 Media & Investments Limited operates as a media and entertainment company in India. The company engages in television, digital content, filmed entertainment, ticketing and live, print, mobile content, and allied businesses. It operates business news channels, such as CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz, and CNBC Bajar; general news channels, including CNN News18, News18 India, News18 International, and News18; and regional news channels comprising News18 network. The company also operates Hindi general entertainment channels consisting of Colors, Colors Rishtey, Rishtey Cineplex, MTV India, and MTV Beats; English entertainment channels, such as 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 Oriya, 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 and FYI TV18; VOOT, a Viacom18's video-on-demand platform; filmed entertainment channels, such as Viacom18 Motion Pictures; and IndiaCast, a content asset monetization channel, as well as integrated network solutions. Further, the company operates digital content websites, including MoneyControl, News18, CNBCTV18.com, In.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, Better Photography, and Better Interiors 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.
Stock analysis
Network18 Media & Investments Limited (532798) currently trades at ₹26.65, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is ₹22.41, implying the stock looks roughly 18.9% overvalued today.
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Valuation
How firm this estimate is: it rests on 1 models at a data quality of 95/100, which puts the evidence level at low.
Scenario range: ₹16.72 (bear) to ₹33.44 (bull), the price of ₹26.65 sits inside it. Bear and bull are the same models on cautious and optimistic assumptions, a range, not a price target.
Quality & growth
The Quality Score stands at 32/100 (below-average quality), in the Communication Services sector.
Expensive Growth: The company is growing, but growth may require heavy reinvestment or weak cash conversion.
Network18 Media & Investments Limited reported revenue of ₹68.9B in FY2025 versus ₹47.1B in FY2021, a compound +10.0%/yr. Reported net income was −₹16.9B in FY2025.
Key figures
Market cap ₹41.1B (≈ $431M) · P/S ratio 0.71 · EPS (TTM) ₹−1.52 · Net margin −24.5% · Return on equity 6.9% · Return on assets (EBIT) −1.2% · Operating margin 10.8% · Revenue (TTM) ₹48.1B.
Competitive moat
Our AI-assisted moat analysis scores the competitive advantage at 28 out of 100 (low confidence).
What moves the price
The share trades about 54% below its 52-week high, currently below its 200-day average.
For context, the median of 10 Communication Services peers we cover trades at −23% fair-value upside, at −16%, 532798 screens cheaper than that median.
Fair Value models
Bear ₹16.72Fair Value ₹22.41Bull ₹33.44
Model ⓘEach model values the company its own way (discounted cash flow, earnings, assets, dividends). The fair value above is their evidence-weighted blend, not the output of a single model.Bear ⓘBear = the cautious scenario: the same model computed with conservative anchors (lower growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bull it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.BaseBull ⓘBull = the optimistic scenario: the same model computed with favourable anchors (higher growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bear it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.Evidence ⓘEvidence = how well-backed THIS model's estimate is for this stock (0–100): how complete and reliable its input data are, and how well the model fits the company. The final Fair Value is an evidence-weighted blend, so better-evidenced models count more. Green ≥70, amber 50–69, grey below 50.
Growth Quality ⓘGrowth is valuable only when reinvestment earns attractive returns (Aswath Damodaran): sustainable growth depends on return on capital, reinvestment and efficiency. Basis: total company revenue over the periods shown on the cards (3Y/5Y/all years), not per share, so a merger can show up as a growth jump; per-share earnings growth is in the value-creation card.31/100
The company is growing, but growth may require heavy reinvestment or weak cash conversion.
Revenue growth 1 year
−25.9%
Revenue growth 3 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+5.4%
Revenue growth 5 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+5.2%
Revenue growth 11 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+8.9%
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Profit margin (trend) ⓘOperating margin then vs now, from reported annual statements. A falling margin after a boom year is the classic peak-earnings signal: the growth rate then leans on an inflated base.
7.7% (2020) → −27.8% (2025)
What shareholders gained per year ⓘWe only publish this rate when it is defensible. Reason: fiscal 2025 is a loss year, no rate is defined from a loss
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Frequently asked questions
Is Network18 Media & Investments Limited (532798) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Sep 13, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of ₹22.41 versus a price of ₹26.65, about −16% upside (overvalued).
What is the fair value of 532798?
Our model-based fair value for Network18 Media & Investments Limited is ₹22.41 (as of Sep 13, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price: ₹26.65.
What is the quality score of 532798?
Network18 Media & Investments Limited has a Quality Score of 32/100. It measures business quality (profitability, growth, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, investment discipline, share issuance). Market factors such as price momentum and volatility do not enter the number; they are shown separately in the detail view.
What is the price target for Network18 Media & Investments Limited (532798)?
Our model-based price target is the fair value of ₹22.41 (as of Sep 13, 2026) from 1 valuation models. Cautious scenario ₹16.72, optimistic scenario ₹33.44. It is a calculation from audited fundamentals, not an analyst target.
What is the Network18 Media & Investments Limited stock forecast for 2026?
Our models put fair value at ₹22.41, about −16% upside versus a price of ₹26.65 (overvalued). Cautious scenario ₹16.72, optimistic scenario ₹33.44. The calculation is refreshed regularly with new filings.
What is the revenue of Network18 Media & Investments Limited (532798)?
Network18 Media & Investments Limited reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about ₹48.1B (latest available figure, as of Sep 13, 2026).
What is the intrinsic value of Network18 Media & Investments Limited (532798)?
Intrinsic value and fair value mean the same thing: what the business is worth on its numbers, independent of the share price. For Network18 Media & Investments Limited it is ₹22.41 per share (as of Sep 13, 2026), against a price of ₹26.65. It is the blended result of 1 valuation models (cash flow, earnings, asset, dividend).
Is Network18 Media & Investments Limited stock overvalued or undervalued in 2026?
As of Sep 13, 2026, 532798 trades above its calculated fair value: price ₹26.65, fair value ₹22.41, a gap of about −16% (overvalued). The calculation is refreshed with each new quarterly report, so the verdict can change during the year.
Is fair value the same as the market price of 532798?
No. The price is what the market pays today (₹26.65); the fair value is what the company's own numbers justify (₹22.41). For Network18 Media & Investments Limited the two are ₹4.24 per share apart. That gap is exactly why we show both numbers side by side.
How much is Network18 Media & Investments Limited worth?
The market values Network18 Media & Investments Limited at about ₹41.1B (market capitalisation, as of Sep 13, 2026). Per share that is ₹26.65; our models calculate a fair value of ₹22.41 per share.
What do the bullish and bearish scenarios say about 532798?
Our models span a range for Network18 Media & Investments Limited: cautious scenario ₹16.72, base ₹22.41, optimistic ₹33.44 per share (as of Sep 13, 2026, price ₹26.65). The range comes from different growth and margin assumptions, not from analyst opinions.
How solid is the balance sheet of Network18 Media & Investments Limited (532798)?
Balance-sheet figures for Network18 Media & Investments Limited (as of Sep 13, 2026): return on equity 6.9%. They feed the Quality Score of 32/100, which measures business quality independently of the share price.
How far is 532798 from its 52-week high?
Network18 Media & Investments Limited trades at ₹26.65, about 54% below its 52-week high of ₹58.47 (as of Sep 13, 2026). Distance from the high says nothing about value: that is what the fair value of ₹22.41 is for.
Which stocks are comparable to Network18 Media & Investments Limited?
From the same area (Communication Services) we also value Netflix, Inc, The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc, among others. Each of them has its own fair-value calculation on this site using the same models, so the comparison is like for like.
Is Network18 Media & Investments Limited stock attractive at the current price?
The data as of Sep 13, 2026: price ₹26.65, calculated fair value ₹22.41 (−16%), Quality Score 32/100, from 1 models. Whether that fits your horizon and risk tolerance is your call. We provide the calculation, not investment advice.
How is the fair value of 532798 calculated?
We run Network18 Media & Investments Limited through 1 models from four families: discounted cash flow, earnings models, asset and balance-sheet models, and dividend models. Every model gets the same audited fundamentals; the result is the weighted average of ₹22.41, with the spread shown as a cautious and an optimistic scenario.
Is it still worth investing in stocks now?
The global stock market currently sits 15.8 % above its aggregate fair value. Network18 Media & Investments Limited itself currently trades above fair value. An expensive market is no reason to stay out and no reason to buy everything at once: keep a broad savings plan running, buy single stocks only with money you can do without, and hold part of your money liquid while the market is high. The full picture including sectors is on is it worth investing now.
What should I pay attention to with Network18 Media & Investments Limited right now?
Weak quality (32/100) and above fair value at the same time, the margin of safety is missing on both counts. A fairly wide model range (₹16.72 to ₹33.44) leaves room in how you read the outcome. Evidence is limited here (fewer models, shorter history), so the fair value is a rougher estimate than usual.
Key figures of Network18 Media & Investments Limited
How large is the market capitalisation of Network18 Media & Investments Limited (532798)?
The market capitalisation of Network18 Media & Investments Limited is ₹41.1B (≈ $431M). The stock-market value of the whole company: share price times number of shares. It is what the market asks for the entire business today.
What is the P/S ratio of Network18 Media & Investments Limited (532798)?
The price-to-sales ratio of Network18 Media & Investments Limited is 0.71 (last twelve months). Price to sales: market value relative to yearly revenue. Useful when profit is thin or distorted.
What are the earnings per share of Network18 Media & Investments Limited (532798)?
Earnings per share at Network18 Media & Investments Limited are ₹−1.52. Earnings per share over the last twelve months: total profit spread across every single share.
What is the net margin of Network18 Media & Investments Limited (532798)?
The net margin of Network18 Media & Investments Limited is −24.5% (fiscal year 2025). How much of every unit of revenue ends up as profit. 10% means 10 cents of profit per dollar of sales.
What is the return on equity of Network18 Media & Investments Limited (532798)?
The return on equity (ROE) of Network18 Media & Investments Limited is 6.9% (last twelve months). Profit relative to shareholders' equity, how efficiently the company works with its owners' money.
What is the EBIT return on assets of Network18 Media & Investments Limited (532798)?
On an EBIT basis the return on assets of Network18 Media & Investments Limited is −1.2% (avg 5y). Operating profit (EBIT) relative to everything the company owns, as a multi-year average. It describes the business model rather than one good or bad year.
What is the operating margin of Network18 Media & Investments Limited (532798)?
The operating margin of Network18 Media & Investments Limited is 10.8% (last twelve months). Profit from the core business (before interest and taxes) relative to revenue.
How fast is revenue growing at Network18 Media & Investments Limited (532798)?
Revenue at Network18 Media & Investments Limited is growing −9.6% versus a year earlier (3y avg +5.4%). How much revenue grew versus a year earlier (YoY). The 3-year average next to it puts the single year in context.
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