Network 18 Media & Investments has a quick ratio of 0.26. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Network 18 Media & Investments's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:NETWORK18'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.39 Max: 1.21
Current: 0.26
During the past 13 years, Network 18 Media & Investments's highest Quick Ratio was 1.21. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.39.
NSE:NETWORK18's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 94.32% of 1039
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.45
vs NSE:NETWORK18: 0.26
Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Network 18 Media & Investments Quick Ratio Related Terms
Network 18 Media & Investments Quick Ratio 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.
NSE:NETWORK18 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Network 18 Media & Investments's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Network 18 Media & Investments's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Network 18 Media & Investments's Quick Ratio falls into.
Network 18 Media & Investments Quick Ratio Calculation
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
* 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 (NSE:NETWORK18) has a Quick Ratio of 0.26 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Network 18 Media & Investments and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Network 18 Media & Investments' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 1.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #980 out of 1039 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 94.3%.
Is Network 18 Media & Investments' Quick Ratio too high?
Network 18 Media & Investments' current Quick Ratio of 0.26 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 1.21. The Media - Diversified industry median Quick Ratio is 1.45. Network 18 Media & Investments' value of 0.26 is 82.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #980 out of 1039 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 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Network 18 Media & Investments' Quick Ratio compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #980 out of 1039 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Network 18 Media & Investments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.45. Network 18 Media & Investments' value of 0.26 is 82.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Network 18 Media & Investments' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 1.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 1.45, 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 Quick Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Quick Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.45, based on 1,039 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Network 18 Media & Investments's current Quick Ratio of 0.26 is 82.1% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Network 18 Media & Investments and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Network 18 Media & Investments's current Quick Ratio is 0.26, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.39. 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 Quick Ratio is 0.26, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 82.1% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.45. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18), the current Quick Ratio is 0.26 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:
Quick Ratio: 0.26 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.39)
GF Value™: ₹14.78 vs. price of ₹32.63 (120.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.1% below the Media - Diversified median (#980 of 1039)
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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