Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18) EBIT: ₹3,600 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


NSE:NETWORK18 Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd NSE:NETWORK18
36 GF Score
Price ₹32.63
GF Value ₹14.78
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Network 18 Media & Investments EBIT?

Network 18 Media & Investments NSE:NETWORK18 -1.63% 36 EBIT is ₹3,600 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Network 18 Media & Investments's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹242 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,600 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Network 18 Media & Investments's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.05%. Network 18 Media & Investments's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.53%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Network 18 Media & Investments's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.38%.


Network 18 Media & Investments  (NSE:NETWORK18) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Network 18 Media & Investments's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-52.8 * ( 1 - 0.1% )/( (0 + 114076.9)/ 1 )
=-52.7472/114076.9
=-0.05 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Network 18 Media & Investments's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=968.4/( ( (0 + max(0, 0)) + (4625.5 + max(2041.6, 0)) )/ 1 )
=968.4/( ( 0 + 6667.1 )/ 1 )
=968.4/6667.1
=14.53 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0 + 0 + 0) - (0 + 0 + 0)
=0

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(6904.2 + 21.5 + 1150.3) - (3445.7 + 0 + 2588.7)
=2041.6

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Network 18 Media & Investments's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=3599.8/82137.441
=4.38 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


Network 18 Media & Investments EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Network 18 Media & Investments's EBIT can be seen below:

* 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 EBIT Chart

Network 18 Media & Investments Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBIT
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Network 18 Media & Investments Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NSE:NETWORK18 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: EBIT Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Network 18 Media & Investments's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Network 18 Media & Investments's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Network 18 Media & Investments's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Network 18 Media & Investments EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹3,600 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of ₹3,600 Mil mean?
Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18) has a EBIT of ₹3,600 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Network 18 Media & Investments.
Is Network 18 Media & Investments' EBIT too high?
Network 18 Media & Investments' current EBIT is ₹3,600 Mil. 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' EBIT compare to NFLX and DIS?
Network 18 Media & Investments' EBIT of ₹3,600 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for a Media - Diversified company?
A good EBIT depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Network 18 Media & Investments. Network 18 Media & Investments's current EBIT is ₹3,600 Mil. 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 EBIT is ₹3,600 Mil. 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 EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18), the current EBIT is ₹3,600 Mil 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:

  • EBIT: ₹3,600 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₹14.78 vs. price of ₹32.63 (120.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Other Exchanges 532798:India
Address 414, Senapati Bapat Marg, First Floor, Empire Complex, Lower Parel, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400013
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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