Network 18 Media & Investments Limited
Network18 Media & Investments Limited engages in broadcasting, digital content, print, and allied businesses in India. The company operates business news channels, such as CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz, and CNBC Bajar; general news channels, including CNN News18 and News18 India; and regional news channels comprising News18 network. It also operates factual entertainment and lifestyle channels, such as HistoryTV18. In addition, the company operates digital content websites, including MoneyControl, News18.com, CNBCTV18.com, and Firstpost. Further, it publishes Forbes India and Overdrive magazines; and engages in film distribution and syndication. 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.
Valuation
Profitability
Returns
Solvency
AI Summary
Indian StockStrengths1
- Strong 5-year revenue CAGR of 74.9%
Concerns1
- Low interest coverage ratio of 0.1x
Rule-based from financial data. Not advice.
Monthly Returns
Year-to-Date ROI
Historical Volatility
Historical Performance
Revenue, profitability, and cash flow trends (βΉ Crores)
Revenue (10Y)
Operating Income (10Y)
Net Profit (10Y)
Operating Margin % (10Y)
Dividend Payout % (10Y)
Free Cash Flow (10Y)
Growth Summary
Latest fiscal year: Mar 2025
Historical Growth
Year-by-year revenue, profitability, and cash flow (βΉ Crores, last 10 years)
| Year | Revenue | Op. Income | Net Profit | CFO | FCF | ROE | Rev Growth 1Y | NP Growth 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | βΉ1.90 K Cr | β | βΉ3.21 K Cr | β | β | 68.8% | 4.3% | -1836.8% |
| Mar 2024 | βΉ1.82 K Cr | β | βΉ-185.00 | β | β | -12.8% | 872.2% | -1.1% |
| Mar 2023 | βΉ187.00 Cr | β | βΉ-187.00 | β | β | -19.1% | 12.0% | 107.8% |
| Mar 2022 | βΉ167.00 Cr | β | βΉ-90.00 | β | β | -9.6% | 40.3% | -32.3% |
| Mar 2021 | βΉ119.00 Cr | β | βΉ-133.00 | β | β | -12.8% | 7.2% | -71.8% |
| Mar 2020 | βΉ111.00 Cr | β | βΉ-472.00 | β | β | -40.2% | -0.9% | -25.7% |
| Mar 2019 | βΉ112.00 Cr | β | βΉ-635.00 | β | β | -37.3% | 17.9% | 758.1% |
| Mar 2018 | βΉ95.00 Cr | β | βΉ-74.00 | β | β | -3.2% | 41.8% | -37.8% |
| Mar 2017 | βΉ67.00 Cr | β | βΉ-119.00 | β | β | -4.7% | 0.0% | 58.7% |
| Mar 2016 | βΉ67.00 Cr | β | βΉ-75.00 | β | β | -2.8% | -9.5% | -89.1% |
Financial Statements
Income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow (βΉ Crores, as reported)
Consolidated Figures in USD Millions.
| Unnamed: 0 | TTM |
|---|---|
| Revenue / Net Sales | 1,906 |
| Total Expenses | 1,870 |
| EBIT / Operating Profit | 36 |
| OPM % | 2% |
| Other Income | 4,105 |
| Finance Costs | 209 |
| Depreciation & Amortisation | 123 |
| Profit Before Tax | 3,809 |
| Tax % | - |
| Net Profit / PAT | 3,809 |
| EPS (βΉ) | 24.71 |
| Dividend Payout % | - |
Peer Comparison
Media & Entertainment sector peers, ranked by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | Revenue | P/E | P/B | EV/EBITDA | Rev G 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network 18 Media & Investments Limitedthis co. | βΉ6.26 K Cr | βΉ1.90 K Cr | 0.00 | 1.23 | 237.78 | 4.3% |
| SUN TV NETWORK LIMITED | βΉ21.93 K Cr | βΉ3.88 K Cr | 13.40 | 1.82 | 7.00 | -6.5% |
| Prime Focus Limited | βΉ18.81 K Cr | βΉ40.00 Cr | β | 2.65 | β | 21.2% |
| PVR INOX LIMITED | βΉ10.23 K Cr | βΉ5.44 K Cr | β | 1.44 | 9.32 | -7.7% |
| Latent View Analytics Limited | βΉ9.09 K Cr | βΉ347.00 Cr | 107.00 | 7.23 | 54.52 | 18.8% |
| Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. | βΉ8.56 K Cr | βΉ7.71 K Cr | 16.00 | 0.80 | 9.10 | -4.5% |
| Saregama India Ltd. | βΉ6.79 K Cr | βΉ1.01 K Cr | 33.20 | 4.09 | 21.02 | 32.9% |
| Industry Average | β | βΉ2.26 K Cr | 40.56 | 4.63 | 39.15 | 18.4% |