Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 14.53% (As of Mar. 2026) — 730% Above Median


NSE:NETWORK18 Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd NSE:NETWORK18
36 GF Score
Price ₹32.63
GF Value ₹14.79
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Network 18 Media & Investments ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Network 18 Media & Investments NSE:NETWORK18 -1.63% 36 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 730% above its 10-year median of 1.75. 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 1,021 Media - Diversified companies, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks better than 77.47% on this metric.

Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Network 18 Media & Investments's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.53%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Network 18 Media & Investments's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:NETWORK18' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -84.19   Med: 1.75   Max: 54.42
Current: 52.82

During the past 13 years, Network 18 Media & Investments's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 54.42%. The lowest was -84.19%. And the median was 1.75%.

NSE:NETWORK18's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
77.47% of 1021 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 9.21 vs NSE:NETWORK18: 52.82

Network 18 Media & Investments's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.


Network 18 Media & Investments  (NSE:NETWORK18) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation

The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.

Joel Greenblatt uses his definition of Return on Capital and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % to rank companies.


Network 18 Media & Investments ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Network 18 Media & Investments ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Network 18 Media & Investments's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Network 18 Media & Investments Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
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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: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Network 18 Media & Investments's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Network 18 Media & Investments's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Network 18 Media & Investments's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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Network 18 Media & Investments ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation

Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)

EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.

Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.

GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.

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.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Network 18 Media & Investments for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 can be restated 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 %

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

What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 14.53% mean?
Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 14.53% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Network 18 Media & Investments and its competitors. This is 730% above median its historical median of 1.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #230 out of 1021 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is Network 18 Media & Investments' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Network 18 Media & Investments' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 14.53% is 730% above median its 10-year median of 1.75. The Media - Diversified industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.21. Network 18 Media & Investments' value of 14.53% is 57.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #230 out of 1021 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Network 18 Media & Investments ranks #230 out of 1021 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Network 18 Media & Investments in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.21. Network 18 Media & Investments' value of 14.53% is 57.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.75 vs. the industry median of 9.21, Network 18 Media & Investments has consistently been above 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Media - Diversified companies is 9.21, based on 1,021 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Network 18 Media & Investments's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 14.53% is 57.8% above 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Network 18 Media & Investments and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Network 18 Media & Investments's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.53%, which is 730% above median its own 10-year median of 1.75. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.53%, which is 730% above median its 10-year median of 1.75 and 57.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 9.21. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Network 18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.53% 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:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 14.53% (730% above median its 10-year median of 1.75)
  • GF Value™: ₹14.79 vs. price of ₹32.63 (120.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#230 of 1021)

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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