Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.54% (As of Mar. 2026)


NSE:NETWORK18 Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd NSE:NETWORK18
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What is Network 18 Media & Investments Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Network 18 Media & Investments NSE:NETWORK18 -3.77% 36 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.54% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:NETWORK18 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹14.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Network 18 Media & Investments's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,152 Mil. Network 18 Media & Investments's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹32,877 Mil. Therefore, Network 18 Media & Investments's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.54%.


Network 18 Media & Investments  (NSE:NETWORK18) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


Network 18 Media & Investments Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Network 18 Media & Investments Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Network 18 Media & Investments's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Network 18 Media & Investments Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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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: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Network 18 Media & Investments's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Network 18 Media & Investments's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Network 18 Media & Investments's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Network 18 Media & Investments Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Network 18 Media & Investments's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )+Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -2047.5/( (29597.6+32877.1)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -2047.5/31237.35
=6.55 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1555.8 + 28041.8
=29597.6

Total Debt  (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1540.3 + 31336.8
=32877.1

Network 18 Media & Investments's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -2151.6/( (0+32877.1)/ 1 )
=-1  *  -2151.6/32877.1
=6.54 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1540.3 + 31336.8
=32877.1

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.54% mean?
Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.54% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Network 18 Media & Investments and its competitors.
Is Network 18 Media & Investments' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Network 18 Media & Investments' current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.54%. 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' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to NFLX and DIS?
Network 18 Media & Investments' Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.54% 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Network 18 Media & Investments and its competitors. Network 18 Media & Investments's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.54%. 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 ₹14.79, compared to a current price of ₹31.40 — trading 112.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.54%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.54% 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 ₹31.40 is trading 112.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹14.79. GuruFocus considers Network 18 Media & Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:NETWORK18:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.54%
  • GF Value™: ₹14.79 vs. price of ₹31.40 (112.3% 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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