Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18) Net Margin %: -4.96% (As of Mar. 2026)


NSE:NETWORK18 Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd NSE:NETWORK18
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Price ₹32.63
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What is Network 18 Media & Investments Net Margin %?

Network 18 Media & Investments NSE:NETWORK18 -1.63% 36 Net Margin % is -4.96% 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. Among 1,024 Media - Diversified companies, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks better than 73.34% on this metric.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Network 18 Media & Investments's Net Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-305 Mil. Network 18 Media & Investments's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹6,158 Mil. Therefore, Network 18 Media & Investments's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.96%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Network 18 Media & Investments's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:NETWORK18' s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.49   Med: -3.35   Max: 7.18
Current: 7.18


NSE:NETWORK18's Net Margin % is ranked better than
73.34% of 1024 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.225 vs NSE:NETWORK18: 7.18

Network 18 Media & Investments  (NSE:NETWORK18) Net Margin % Explanation

Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.

But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.


Network 18 Media & Investments Net Margin % Related Terms


Network 18 Media & Investments Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Network 18 Media & Investments's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % Chart

Network 18 Media & Investments Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Net Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.57 -1.37 -2.25 -24.49 7.18

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
Net Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.40 31.64 8.17 -1.11 -4.96

NSE:NETWORK18 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Network 18 Media & Investments's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Network 18 Media & Investments's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Network 18 Media & Investments's Net Margin % falls into.


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Network 18 Media & Investments Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Network 18 Media & Investments's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=1522.1/21208.2
=7.18 %

Network 18 Media & Investments's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-305.2/6157.8
=-4.96 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of -4.96% mean?
Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18) has a Net Margin % of -4.96% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Network 18 Media & Investments and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #273 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 26.7%.
Is Network 18 Media & Investments' Net Margin % too high?
Network 18 Media & Investments' current Net Margin % is -4.96%. Based on the distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #273 out of 1024 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' Net Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #273 out of 1024 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Network 18 Media & Investments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.23, based on 1,024 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Network 18 Media & Investments and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Network 18 Media & Investments's current Net Margin % is -4.96%. 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 ₹32.63 — trading 120.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -4.96%. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18), the current Net Margin % is -4.96% 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 120.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹14.79. GuruFocus considers Network 18 Media & Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:NETWORK18:

  • Net Margin %: -4.96%
  • GF Value™: ₹14.79 vs. price of ₹32.63 (120.6% 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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