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Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
The historical rank and industry rank for Network 18 Media & Investments's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Network 18 Media & Investments was 4.10. The lowest was 3.25. And the median was 3.49.
NSE:NETWORK18's Price-to-Projected-FCF is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 0.815 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Projected-FCF only.
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Network 18 Media & Investments's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
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Share Price
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Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
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29.45
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-95.112668231889
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* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Network 18 Media & Investments Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart
NSE:NETWORK18 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Network 18 Media & Investments's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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 Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Network 18 Media & Investments's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Network 18 Media & Investments's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Network 18 Media & Investments Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of ₹-94.72 mean?
Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of ₹-94.72 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Network 18 Media & Investments and its competitors. Over the past decade, Network 18 Media & Investments' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 3.25 to 4.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #999999 out of 616 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Network 18 Media & Investments' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Network 18 Media & Investments' current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is ₹-94.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.25 to a high of 4.10. Based on the distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #999999 out of 616 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' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #999999 out of 616 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Network 18 Media & Investments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.82. Historically, Network 18 Media & Investments' own Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 3.25 to 4.10 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 0.82, based on 616 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Network 18 Media & Investments and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Network 18 Media & Investments's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is ₹-94.72. 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 ₹17.02, compared to a current price of ₹29.45 — trading 73% above its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is ₹-94.72. 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is ₹-94.72 as of Aug. 03, 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 ₹29.45 is trading 73% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹17.02.
GuruFocus considers Network 18 Media & Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:NETWORK18:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: ₹-94.72
GF Value™: ₹17.02 vs. price of ₹29.45 (73% above fair value)
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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