Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18) PB Ratio: 1.02 (As of Jun. 26, 2026) — 76% Below Median


NSE:NETWORK18 Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd NSE:NETWORK18
36 GF Score
Price ₹32.63
GF Value ₹14.78
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Network 18 Media & Investments PB Ratio?

Network 18 Media & Investments NSE:NETWORK18 -1.63% 36 PB Ratio is 1.02 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 4.26. GuruFocus rates NSE:NETWORK18 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹14.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 Media - Diversified companies, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks better than 59.4% on this metric.

The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-26), Network 18 Media & Investments's share price is ₹32.63. Network 18 Media & Investments's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹31.89. Hence, Network 18 Media & Investments's PB Ratio of today is 1.02.

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

NSE:NETWORK18' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55   Med: 4.26   Max: 19.86
Current: 1.02

During the past 13 years, Network 18 Media & Investments's highest PB Ratio was 19.86. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 4.26.

NSE:NETWORK18's PB Ratio is ranked better than
59.4% of 931 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.24 vs NSE:NETWORK18: 1.02

During the past 12 months, Network 18 Media & Investments's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 70.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 60.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Network 18 Media & Investments was 199.90% per year. The lowest was -41.20% per year. And the median was -12.90% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


Network 18 Media & Investments  (NSE:NETWORK18) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.


Be Aware

Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.


Network 18 Media & Investments PB Ratio Related Terms


Network 18 Media & Investments PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Network 18 Media & Investments's PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio Chart

Network 18 Media & Investments Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
PB Ratio
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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
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NSE:NETWORK18 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: PB Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Network 18 Media & Investments's PB Ratio falls into.


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Network 18 Media & Investments PB Ratio Calculation

The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.

Network 18 Media & Investments's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Mar. 2026)
=32.63/31.894
=1.02

* 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.

It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:

A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 1.02 mean?
Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18) has a PB Ratio of 1.02 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Network 18 Media & Investments and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 4.26. Over the past decade, Network 18 Media & Investments' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 19.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #378 out of 931 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is Network 18 Media & Investments' PB Ratio too high?
Network 18 Media & Investments' current PB Ratio of 1.02 is 76% below median its 10-year median of 4.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 19.86. The Media - Diversified industry median PB Ratio is 1.24. Network 18 Media & Investments' value of 1.02 is 17.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #378 out of 931 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' PB Ratio compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #378 out of 931 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Network 18 Media & Investments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.24. Network 18 Media & Investments' value of 1.02 is 17.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Network 18 Media & Investments' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 19.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.26 vs. the industry median of 1.24, Network 18 Media & Investments has consistently been below 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 PB Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.24, based on 931 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Network 18 Media & Investments's current PB Ratio of 1.02 is 17.7% below 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Network 18 Media & Investments and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Network 18 Media & Investments's current PB Ratio is 1.02, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 4.26. 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 PB Ratio is 1.02, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 4.26 and 17.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.24. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18), the current PB Ratio is 1.02 as of Jun. 26, 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:

  • PB Ratio: 1.02 (76% below median its 10-year median of 4.26)
  • GF Value™: ₹14.78 vs. price of ₹32.63 (120.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#378 of 931)

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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