Network 18 Media (NETWORK18) | Financial Analysis & Statements
Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd. Mid-cap Communication Services
TL;DR: Financial Overview - Revenue, Profits & Key Metrics
Latest Quarterly: Mar 2026Income Metrics
Revenue
6.2B
Gross Profit
4.6B
74.29%
Operating Income
-13.2M
-0.21%
Net Income
-296.1M
-4.81%
EPS (Diluted)
₹-0.20
Balance Sheet Metrics
Total Assets
90.0B
Total Liabilities
40.1B
Shareholders Equity
49.9B
Debt to Equity
0.80
Cash Flow Metrics
Revenue & Profitability Trend
Quarter Income Flow
Mar 31, 2026
Annual Income Flow
2026
Network 18 Media Income Statement From 2022 to 2026
| Metric | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 21.2B | 68.9B | 91.8B | 61.5B | 58.1B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | 4.8B | 41.9B | 63.8B | 31.5B | 24.3B |
| Gross Profit | 16.4B | 26.9B | 28.0B | 30.0B | 33.9B |
| Gross Margin % | 77.3% | 39.1% | 30.5% | 48.8% | 58.3% |
| Operating Expenses | |||||
| Research & Development | - | - | - | - | - |
| Selling, General & Administrative | 5.5B | 15.1B | 18.5B | 14.4B | 10.9B |
| Other Operating Expenses | 2.5B | 3.6B | 3.7B | 2.4B | 2.0B |
| Total Operating Expenses | 8.0B | 18.7B | 22.2B | 16.9B | 12.9B |
| Operating Income | -888.8M | -5.5B | -8.6B | 187.6M | 9.6B |
| Operating Margin % | -4.2% | -8.0% | -9.4% | 0.3% | 16.6% |
| Non-Operating Items | |||||
| Interest Income | - | 2.5B | 3.9B | 743.4M | 318.9M |
| Interest Expense | 2.0B | 4.8B | 3.0B | 2.0B | 954.5M |
| Other Non-Operating Income | - | - | - | - | - |
| Pre-tax Income | 1.6B | -17.7B | -3.9B | -159.8M | 9.4B |
| Income Tax | -300.0K | 55.9M | -644.0M | -2.3M | 1.0B |
| Effective Tax Rate % | -0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| Net Income | 1.6B | -17.8B | -3.2B | -157.5M | 8.4B |
| Net Margin % | 7.3% | -25.8% | -3.5% | -0.3% | 14.4% |
| Key Metrics | |||||
| EBITDA | 3.7B | 3.6B | -1.7B | 3.0B | 11.5B |
| EPS (Basic) | - | ₹-11.02 | ₹-1.35 | ₹-0.81 | ₹2.00 |
| EPS (Diluted) | - | ₹-11.02 | ₹-1.35 | ₹-0.81 | ₹2.00 |
| Basic Shares Outstanding | - | 1530852995 | 1530413256 | 1035361757 | 1035361757 |
| Diluted Shares Outstanding | - | 1530852995 | 1530413256 | 1035361757 | 1035361757 |
Income Statement Trend
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Network 18 Media Balance Sheet From 2022 to 2026
| Metric | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||||
| Current Assets | |||||
| Cash & Equivalents | 385.1M | 27.2M | 48.3B | 2.3B | 3.4B |
| Short-term Investments | 1.3B | 1.1B | 32.2B | 1.2B | 1.2B |
| Accounts Receivable | 6.9B | 6.6B | 17.6B | 13.0B | 11.5B |
| Inventory | 21.5M | 91.3M | 102.1B | 58.9B | 25.9B |
| Other Current Assets | 1.2B | 1.1B | - | 36.0M | 37.7M |
| Total Current Assets | 9.8B | 9.1B | 231.9B | 87.9B | 47.7B |
| Non-Current Assets | |||||
| Property, Plant & Equipment | 4.6B | 5.1B | 0 | 5.0B | 3.3B |
| Goodwill | 25.3B | 25.0B | 161.4B | 59.0B | 53.2B |
| Intangible Assets | 549.3M | 628.8M | 116.0B | 8.6B | 2.8B |
| Long-term Investments | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Non-Current Assets | 2.4B | 2.1B | - | 3.4B | 4.6B |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 80.2B | 75.9B | 166.9B | 51.9B | 43.7B |
| Total Assets | 90.0B | 85.0B | 398.8B | 139.8B | 91.4B |
| Liabilities | |||||
| Current Liabilities | |||||
| Accounts Payable | 3.4B | 4.4B | 24.2B | 21.1B | 15.7B |
| Short-term Debt | 31.3B | 28.0B | 73.8B | 58.7B | 21.9B |
| Current Portion of Long-term Debt | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Current Liabilities | 2.2B | 661.6M | 914.8M | 855.8M | 704.4M |
| Total Current Liabilities | 37.4B | 34.5B | 107.2B | 89.9B | 42.8B |
| Non-Current Liabilities | |||||
| Long-term Debt | 1.5B | 1.6B | 7.8B | 2.0B | 924.3M |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | - | 0 | 0 | 629.0M | 481.1M |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 2.7B | 2.4B | 9.5B | 4.0B | 2.5B |
| Total Liabilities | 40.1B | 36.9B | 116.7B | 93.9B | 45.4B |
| Equity | |||||
| Common Stock | 7.7B | 7.7B | 5.2B | 5.2B | 5.2B |
| Retained Earnings | - | -6.1B | 13.4B | -30.8B | -29.9B |
| Treasury Stock | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Equity | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Shareholders Equity | 49.9B | 48.1B | 282.1B | 46.0B | 46.1B |
| Key Metrics | |||||
| Total Debt | 32.9B | 29.6B | 81.6B | 60.7B | 22.8B |
| Working Capital | -27.6B | -25.4B | 124.7B | -2.0B | 4.9B |
Balance Sheet Composition
Network 18 Media Cash Flow Statement From 2022 to 2026
| Metric | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Activities | |||||
| Net Income | 1.6B | -17.7B | -3.9B | -159.8M | 9.4B |
| Depreciation & Amortization | - | - | - | - | - |
| Stock-Based Compensation | - | - | - | - | - |
| Working Capital Changes | -170.3M | -23.1B | -61.8B | -41.5B | -8.3B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 2.2B | -24.8B | -66.3B | -39.7B | 2.0B |
| Investing Activities | |||||
| Capital Expenditures | -486.9M | -9.0B | -24.0B | -7.3B | -1.8B |
| Acquisitions | 100.0K | 0 | - | - | - |
| Investment Purchases | -14.4B | -151.3B | -121.4B | -23.9B | -15.9B |
| Investment Sales | 14.6B | 169.8B | 93.4B | 24.0B | 15.2B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -204.3M | 9.5B | -52.1B | -7.2B | -2.5B |
| Financing Activities | |||||
| Share Repurchases | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| Dividends Paid | - | - | - | - | - |
| Debt Issuance | - | - | - | - | - |
| Debt Repayment | - | - | 0 | -1.9M | -5.4M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 3.3B | 12.1B | 15.0B | 36.5B | -2.5B |
| Free Cash Flow | -794.5M | -28.1B | -88.7B | -35.4B | 4.6B |
| Net Change in Cash | 5.3B | -3.3B | -103.4B | -10.4B | -3.1B |
Cash Flow Trend
Network 18 Media Key Financial Ratios
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio (TTM)
36.66
Price to Book
1.11
Price to Sales
2.61
PEG Ratio
-0.37
Profitability Ratios
Profit Margin
7.09%
Operating Margin
-0.14%
Return on Equity
3.17%
Return on Assets
-0.44%
Financial Health
Current Ratio
0.26
Debt to Equity
65.93
Per Share Data
EPS (TTM)
₹0.99
Book Value per Share
₹32.73
Revenue per Share
₹13.97
Peer Financial Comparison
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | P/B Ratio | ROE | Profit Margin | Debt/Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NETWORK18 | 52.8B | 36.66 | 1.11 | 3.17% | 7.09% | 65.93 |
| Prime Focus | 251.4B | 20.31 | 6.42 | -18.46% | -2.21% | 246.44 |
| PVR Inox | 98.7B | 454.75 | 1.39 | -3.96% | 0.35% | 105.06 |
| Tips Music | 85.0B | 40.76 | 29.80 | 79.49% | 53.79% | 1.07 |
| Tips Industries | 69.5B | 61.20 | 34.94 | 70.85% | 98.54% | 0.02 |
| Saregama India | 66.6B | 34.81 | 4.01 | 12.87% | 20.45% | 0.19 |
Financial data is updated regularly. All figures are in the company's reporting currency.





