Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18) Operating Income: ₹-889 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


NSE:NETWORK18 Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd NSE:NETWORK18
36 GF Score
Price ₹31.40
GF Value ₹14.79
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Network 18 Media & Investments Operating Income?

Network 18 Media & Investments NSE:NETWORK18 -1.63% 36 Operating Income is ₹-889 Mil 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.

Network 18 Media & Investments's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-13 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-889 Mil.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Network 18 Media & Investments's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-13 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 Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.21%.

Network 18 Media & Investments's 5-Year average Growth Rate for Operating Margin % was 0.00% per year.

Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Network 18 Media & Investments's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.05%. Network 18 Media & Investments's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.53%.


Network 18 Media & Investments  (NSE:NETWORK18) Operating Income Explanation

1. Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Network 18 Media & Investments's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-52.8 * ( 1 - 0.1% )/( (0 + 114076.9)/ 1 )
=-52.7472/114076.9
=-0.05 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Network 18 Media & Investments's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=968.4/( ( (0 + max(0, 0)) + (4625.5 + max(2041.6, 0)) )/ 1 )
=968.4/( ( 0 + 6667.1 )/ 1 )
=968.4/6667.1
=14.53 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0 + 0 + 0) - (0 + 0 + 0)
=0

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(6904.2 + 21.5 + 1150.3) - (3445.7 + 0 + 2588.7)
=2041.6

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. Operating Income is also linked to Operating Margin %:

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

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-13.2/6157.8
=-0.21 %

* 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.

4. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Operating Income growth rate using Operating Income per share data.


Be Aware

Compared with a company's EBITDA margin, Operating Margin can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).

If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin may decline. Often the Operating Margin declines well before the company's revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.

For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokia's Operating Margin had already been in decline since 2002, although its earnings per share were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).

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Network 18 Media & Investments Operating Income Related Terms


Network 18 Media & Investments Operating Income Historical Data

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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 Operating Income Chart

Network 18 Media & Investments Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Operating Income
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Network 18 Media & Investments Quarterly Data
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Network 18 Media & Investments Operating Income Calculation

Operating Income, is the profit a company earned through operations. All expenses, including cash expenses such as cost of goods sold (COGS), research & development, wages, and non-cash expenses, such as depreciation, depletion and amortization, have been deducted from the sales.

Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹-889 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Income →
What does a Operating Income of ₹-889 Mil mean?
Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18) has a Operating Income of ₹-889 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on Network 18 Media & Investments and its competitors.
Is Network 18 Media & Investments' Operating Income too high?
Network 18 Media & Investments' current Operating Income is ₹-889 Mil. 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' Operating Income compare to NFLX and DIS?
Network 18 Media & Investments' Operating Income of ₹-889 Mil 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 Operating Income for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Operating Income depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Operating Income 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 Operating Income mean?
A high Operating Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on Network 18 Media & Investments and its competitors. Network 18 Media & Investments's current Operating Income is ₹-889 Mil. 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 Operating Income is ₹-889 Mil. 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 Operating Income calculated?
Operating Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18), the current Operating Income is ₹-889 Mil 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:

  • Operating Income: ₹-889 Mil
  • 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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