What is Network 18 Media & Investments Days Payable?
Network 18 Media & InvestmentsNSE:NETWORK18 -1.63%36 Days Payable is 198.61 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 243.30. 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 923 Media - Diversified companies, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks better than 82.67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Network 18 Media & Investments's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:NETWORK18'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 124.42 Med: 243.3 Max: 588.81
Current: 295.48
During the past 13 years, Network 18 Media & Investments's highest Days Payable was 588.81. The lowest was 124.42. And the median was 243.30.
NSE:NETWORK18's Days Payable is ranked better than 82.67% of 923
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 84.13
vs NSE:NETWORK18: 295.48
* 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.
NSE:NETWORK18 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Days Payable Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Network 18 Media & Investments's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Payable vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Network 18 Media & Investments's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Network 18 Media & Investments's Days Payable falls into.
Network 18 Media & Investments Days Payable Calculation
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
* 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 Payable of 198.61 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Network 18 Media & Investments and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 243.30. Over the past decade, Network 18 Media & Investments' Days Payable has ranged from 124.42 to 588.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #160 out of 923 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is Network 18 Media & Investments' Days Payable too high?
Network 18 Media & Investments' current Days Payable of 198.61 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 243.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 124.42 to a high of 588.81. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Payable is 84.13. Network 18 Media & Investments' value of 198.61 is 136.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #160 out of 923 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 Payable compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #160 out of 923 companies for Days Payable. This places Network 18 Media & Investments in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 84.13. Network 18 Media & Investments' value of 198.61 is 136.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Network 18 Media & Investments' own Days Payable has ranged from 124.42 to 588.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 243.30 vs. the industry median of 84.13, Network 18 Media & Investments has consistently been above 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 Payable for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Payable among Media - Diversified companies is 84.13, based on 923 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Network 18 Media & Investments's current Days Payable of 198.61 is 136.1% above 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 Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Network 18 Media & Investments and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Payable is 84.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Network 18 Media & Investments's current Days Payable is 198.61, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 243.30. 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 Payable is 198.61, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 243.30 and 136.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 84.13. 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 Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18), the current Days Payable is 198.61 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 Payable: 198.61 (18% below median its 10-year median of 243.30)
GF Value™: ₹14.78 vs. price of ₹32.63 (120.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 136.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#160 of 923)
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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