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The historical rank and industry rank for Network 18 Media & Investments's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:NETWORK18'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7559.95 Med: 7.74 Max: 851.48
Current: 43.58
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Network 18 Media & Investments was 851.48. The lowest was -7559.95. And the median was 7.74.
NSE:NETWORK18's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 86.58% of 641
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 10.8
vs NSE:NETWORK18: 43.58
Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Network 18 Media & Investments's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹48,712 Mil.
Network 18 Media & Investments's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹1,772 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.
Network 18 Media & Investments EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Network 18 Media & Investments EV-to-EBIT 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.
NSE:NETWORK18 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: EV-to-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.
Network 18 Media & Investments's current Enterprise Value is ₹77,188 Mil.
Network 18 Media & Investments's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹1,772 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.
Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18) has a EV-to-EBIT of 43.57 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Network 18 Media & Investments and its competitors. This is 463% above median its historical median of 7.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #555 out of 641 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 86.6%.
Is Network 18 Media & Investments' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Network 18 Media & Investments' current EV-to-EBIT of 43.57 is 463% above median its 10-year median of 7.74. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.80. Network 18 Media & Investments' value of 43.57 is 303.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #555 out of 641 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' EV-to-EBIT compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #555 out of 641 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Network 18 Media & Investments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.80. Network 18 Media & Investments' value of 43.57 is 303.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.74 vs. the industry median of 10.80, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Media - Diversified companies is 10.80, based on 641 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Network 18 Media & Investments's current EV-to-EBIT of 43.57 is 303.4% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Network 18 Media & Investments and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Network 18 Media & Investments's current EV-to-EBIT is 43.57, which is 463% above median its own 10-year median of 7.74. 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 ₹17.01, compared to a current price of ₹29.38 — trading 72.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 43.57, which is 463% above median its 10-year median of 7.74 and 303.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.80. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18), the current EV-to-EBIT is 43.57 as of Aug. 04, 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 ₹29.38 is trading 72.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹17.01.
GuruFocus considers Network 18 Media & Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:NETWORK18:
EV-to-EBIT: 43.57 (463% above median its 10-year median of 7.74)
GF Value™: ₹17.01 vs. price of ₹29.38 (72.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 303.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#555 of 641)
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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