Network 18 Media & InvestmentsNSE:NETWORK18 -1.63%34 Gross Margin % is 74.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 56.43. GuruFocus rates NSE:NETWORK18 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹14.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Media - Diversified companies, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks better than 86.04% on this metric.
NSE:NETWORK18's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 86.04% of 953
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.9
vs NSE:NETWORK18: 77.29
Network 18 Media & Investments had a gross margin of 74.29% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Network 18 Media & Investments had a gross margin of 74.29% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Network 18 Media & Investments Gross Margin % Related Terms
Network 18 Media & Investments Gross 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 Gross Margin % Chart
NSE:NETWORK18 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Network 18 Media & Investments's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Network 18 Media & Investments's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Network 18 Media & Investments's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18) has a Gross Margin % of 74.29% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Network 18 Media & Investments and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 56.43. Over the past decade, Network 18 Media & Investments' Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.46 to 80.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #133 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is Network 18 Media & Investments' Gross Margin % too high?
Network 18 Media & Investments' current Gross Margin % of 74.29% is 32% above median its 10-year median of 56.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.46 to a high of 80.19. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. Network 18 Media & Investments' value of 74.29% is 91% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #133 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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' Gross Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #133 out of 953 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Network 18 Media & Investments in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. Network 18 Media & Investments' value of 74.29% is 91% above this benchmark. Historically, Network 18 Media & Investments' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.46 to 80.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.43 vs. the industry median of 38.90, 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 Gross Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.90, based on 953 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Network 18 Media & Investments's current Gross Margin % of 74.29% is 91% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Network 18 Media & Investments and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Network 18 Media & Investments's current Gross Margin % is 74.29%, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 56.43. 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 Gross Margin % is 74.29%, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 56.43 and 91% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.90. Network 18 Media & Investments' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18), the current Gross Margin % is 74.29% 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:
Gross Margin %: 74.29% (32% above median its 10-year median of 56.43)
GF Value™: ₹14.78 vs. price of ₹32.63 (120.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 91% above the Media - Diversified median (#133 of 953)
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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