Network 18 Media & InvestmentsNSE:NETWORK18 -1.63%36 Days Inventory is 1.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 368.91. GuruFocus rates NSE:NETWORK18 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹14.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 669 Media - Diversified companies, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks better than 81.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Network 18 Media & Investments's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:NETWORK18'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.27 Med: 368.91 Max: 491.88
Current: 4.67
During the past 13 years, Network 18 Media & Investments's highest Days Inventory was 491.88. The lowest was 4.27. And the median was 368.91.
NSE:NETWORK18's Days Inventory is ranked better than 81.91% of 669
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 28.54
vs NSE:NETWORK18: 4.67
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Network 18 Media & Investments's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 73.63.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Network 18 Media & Investments's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Network 18 Media & Investments's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Network 18 Media & Investments's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Network 18 Media & Investments Days Inventory Related Terms
Network 18 Media & Investments Days Inventory Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Network 18 Media & Investments Days Inventory Chart
NSE:NETWORK18 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Network 18 Media & Investments's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Network 18 Media & Investments Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Network 18 Media & Investments's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Network 18 Media & Investments's Days Inventory falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18) has a Days Inventory of 1.24 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Network 18 Media & Investments and its competitors. This is 100% below median its historical median of 368.91. Over the past decade, Network 18 Media & Investments' Days Inventory has ranged from 4.27 to 491.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #121 out of 669 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is Network 18 Media & Investments' Days Inventory too high?
Network 18 Media & Investments' current Days Inventory of 1.24 is 100% below median its 10-year median of 368.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.27 to a high of 491.88. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 28.54. Network 18 Media & Investments' value of 1.24 is 95.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #121 out of 669 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Network 18 Media & Investments has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Network 18 Media & Investments' Days Inventory compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #121 out of 669 companies for Days Inventory. This places Network 18 Media & Investments in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.54. Network 18 Media & Investments' value of 1.24 is 95.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Network 18 Media & Investments' own Days Inventory has ranged from 4.27 to 491.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 368.91 vs. the industry median of 28.54, Network 18 Media & Investments has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Inventory among Media - Diversified companies is 28.54, based on 669 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Network 18 Media & Investments's current Days Inventory of 1.24 is 95.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Network 18 Media & Investments and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Network 18 Media & Investments's current Days Inventory is 1.24, which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 368.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Network 18 Media & Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹14.78, compared to a current price of ₹32.63 — trading 120.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 1.24, which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 368.91 and 95.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 28.54. Network 18 Media & Investments' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18), the current Days Inventory is 1.24 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Network 18 Media & Investments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹32.63 is trading 120.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹14.78.
GuruFocus considers Network 18 Media & Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:NETWORK18:
Days Inventory: 1.24 (100% below median its 10-year median of 368.91)
GF Value™: ₹14.78 vs. price of ₹32.63 (120.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 95.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#121 of 669)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:NETWORK18 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Network 18 Media & Investments Business Description
Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd is a media and entertainment conglomerate. The company is engaged in activities spanning broadcasting, digital content, print, and allied businesses. It owns and operates a portfolio of television entertainment channels, sports channels, new channels, and digital platforms through brands like CNBC-TV18, News18 India, JioCinema, Colors, MTV, Moneycontrol, Firstpost, and Nickelodeon, among others. It also has a presence in the film production and movie distribution business through its studio, Viacom 18 Motion Pictures. The company operates in a single segment which is Media Operations. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Advertisement, Subscription Revenue, and Program Syndication.
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