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Network 18 Media & InvestmentsNSE:NETWORK18 -1.17%36 EBITDA Margin % is 9.56% as of Jun. 2026, which is 112% above its 10-year median of 4.50. GuruFocus rates NSE:NETWORK18 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹17.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Media - Diversified companies, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks better than 64.92% on this metric.
Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Network 18 Media & Investments EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Network 18 Media & Investments EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % Chart
NSE:NETWORK18 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Network 18 Media & Investments's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Network 18 Media & Investments's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Network 18 Media & Investments's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 9.56% as of Jun. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Network 18 Media & Investments and its competitors. This is 112% above median its historical median of 4.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #354 out of 1009 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is Network 18 Media & Investments' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Network 18 Media & Investments' current EBITDA Margin % of 9.56% is 112% above median its 10-year median of 4.50. The Media - Diversified industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.15. Network 18 Media & Investments' value of 9.56% is 17.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #354 out of 1009 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' EBITDA Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #354 out of 1009 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Network 18 Media & Investments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.15. Network 18 Media & Investments' value of 9.56% is 17.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.50 vs. the industry median of 8.15, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 8.15, based on 1,009 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Network 18 Media & Investments's current EBITDA Margin % of 9.56% is 17.3% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Network 18 Media & Investments and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Network 18 Media & Investments's current EBITDA Margin % is 9.56%, which is 112% above median its own 10-year median of 4.50. 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 ₹17.46, compared to a current price of ₹29.56 — trading 69.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 9.56%, which is 112% above median its 10-year median of 4.50 and 17.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 8.15. Network 18 Media & Investments' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18), the current EBITDA Margin % is 9.56% 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 ₹29.56 is trading 69.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹17.46.
GuruFocus considers Network 18 Media & Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:NETWORK18:
EBITDA Margin %: 9.56% (112% above median its 10-year median of 4.50)
GF Value™: ₹17.46 vs. price of ₹29.56 (69.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#354 of 1009)
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 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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