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Network 18 Media & InvestmentsNSE:NETWORK18 +0.80%34 Days Sales Outstanding is 122.03 as of Jun. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 87.80. GuruFocus rates NSE:NETWORK18 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹17.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,004 Media - Diversified companies, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks worse than 76.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Network 18 Media & Investments's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:NETWORK18'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 60.78 Med: 87.8 Max: 159.2
Current: 114.87
During the past 13 years, Network 18 Media & Investments's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 159.20. The lowest was 60.78. And the median was 87.80.
NSE:NETWORK18's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 76.39% of 1004
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 68.295
vs NSE:NETWORK18: 114.87
* 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 Sales Outstanding Chart
NSE:NETWORK18 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Network 18 Media & Investments's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Network 18 Media & Investments's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Network 18 Media & Investments's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Network 18 Media & Investments Days Sales Outstanding Calculation
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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.
What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 122.03 mean?
Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 122.03 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Network 18 Media & Investments and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 87.80. Over the past decade, Network 18 Media & Investments' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 60.78 to 159.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #767 out of 1004 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 76.4%.
Is Network 18 Media & Investments' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Network 18 Media & Investments' current Days Sales Outstanding of 122.03 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 87.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 60.78 to a high of 159.20. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 68.30. Network 18 Media & Investments' value of 122.03 is 78.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #767 out of 1004 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Network 18 Media & Investments has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Network 18 Media & Investments' Days Sales Outstanding compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #767 out of 1004 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Network 18 Media & Investments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 68.30. Network 18 Media & Investments' value of 122.03 is 78.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Network 18 Media & Investments' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 60.78 to 159.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 87.80 vs. the industry median of 68.30, 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 Sales Outstanding for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Media - Diversified companies is 68.30, based on 1,004 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Network 18 Media & Investments's current Days Sales Outstanding of 122.03 is 78.7% 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 Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Network 18 Media & Investments and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 68.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Network 18 Media & Investments's current Days Sales Outstanding is 122.03, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 87.80. 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 ₹17.02, compared to a current price of ₹28.85 — trading 69.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 122.03, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 87.80 and 78.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 68.30. Network 18 Media & Investments' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 122.03 as of Jun. 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 ₹28.85 is trading 69.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹17.02.
GuruFocus considers Network 18 Media & Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:NETWORK18:
Days Sales Outstanding: 122.03 (39% above median its 10-year median of 87.80)
GF Value™: ₹17.02 vs. price of ₹28.85 (69.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#767 of 1004)
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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