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NETWORK18

Network18 Media & Investments Limited

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Network18 Media & Investments Limited (NETWORK18) Stock Analysis & Case Study

Is NETWORK18 a good buy? The data-driven verdict.

Network18 Media & Investments Limited (NETWORK18) trades at ₹30,on the numbers it tread carefully, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 39/100.

On the numbers, Network18 Media & Investments Limited (NETWORK18) tread carefully, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 39/100, weighing premium at 31.9× earnings, ROE of 0.8%, a 52% model probability of trading higher in a year. Below: the full bull case, bear case, sector-relative valuation, and a probability-weighted price target for 2027-2031.

Last updated . Data snapshot for research, not investment advice.

NETWORK18 fundamentals at a glance, PE, PB, ROE, ROCE, market cap, dividend yield

Market cap
₹4,558 Cr
Current price
₹30
P/E ratio
31.9×
P/B ratio
0.93×
Book value
₹32
ROCE
3.0%
ROE
0.8%
Piotroski F-Score
4/8

How NETWORK18 ranks against the 2,373 companies in our screener

Is NETWORK18 overvalued? NETWORK18 P/E vs peers

NETWORK18 trades at 31.9× earnings. We don't have a verified sector peer group for this stock yet, so no sector peer median or peer comparison table is shown here. Showing one anyway would compare it against an arbitrary set of large-cap names, not real sector peers.

NETWORK18 share price target 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031, a probability view

Unlike a single guessed number, this is a probability-weighted range from a 10,000-path Monte-Carlo simulation on 9.8y of NETWORK18 history (-4%/yr drift, 42%/yr volatility).

YearLow (P10)Median target (P50)High (P90)Upside vs today
NETWORK18 2027₹18₹30₹51+2%
NETWORK18 2028₹14₹31₹66+4%
NETWORK18 2029₹12₹31₹79+5%
NETWORK18 2030₹11₹32₹93+7%
NETWORK18 2031₹10₹32₹108+9%

Median (P50) is the central estimate; the P10-P90 band is the 80% confidence range. Probabilities, not promises.

What is the probability NETWORK18 goes up, or doubles?

52%
Higher in 1 year
Modelled chance the price is above today in 12 months
54%
Higher in 5 years
Modelled chance the price is above today in 5 years
26%
Doubles in 5 years
Modelled chance of reaching ₹59 within 5 years

The bull case for NETWORK18

  • Low price-to-book of 0.93×, the market is paying little over the company's net assets.
  • Upside scenario: the model's optimistic (P90) 3-year path reaches ₹79.

The bear case & risks

  • NETWORK18's P/E of 31.9x is lower than 43% of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026.
  • NETWORK18's return on equity of 0.8% ranks in the 14th percentile of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026.
  • Downside scenario: the model's pessimistic (P10) 3-year path falls to ₹12.

NETWORK18 volatility & expected range, how bumpy is the ride?

Over the last 9.8 years NETWORK18 compounded at -4%/year with annualized volatility of 42%. That volatility implies a 1-year 80% range of ₹18-₹51, the honest backbone behind any single price target.

NETWORK18 price forecast, the full 60-month probability fan

Spot Price · Today
₹0
Based on 9.8 years of daily NSE data ·0.0% annualised volatility
5-yr median forecast
₹0
P(price ↑ in 5y)
0%
1-Year Forecast
2027
₹0
Median (P50)
1.7%
80% range₹18-₹51
P(price ↑)52%
P(price 2×)5%
3-Year Forecast
2029
₹0
Median (P50)
5.3%
80% range₹12-₹79
P(price ↑)53%
P(price 2×)19%
5-Year Forecast
2031
₹0
Median (P50)
9.0%
80% range₹10-₹108
P(price ↑)54%
P(price 2×)26%

NETWORK18 price probability fan

Each band shows where 10,000 simulated paths land. The wider the fan, the more uncertainty.

Probability Fan
NETWORK18 simulated paths · 60 months · 10,000 trials
P10-P90 (80%)P25-P75 (50%)Median (P50)

Probability of key outcomes

What are the odds NETWORK18 hits common targets within the simulated horizon?

0%
P(↑ 1Y)
Above today's price in 1 year
0%
P(↑ 5Y)
Above today's price in 5 years
0%
P(2×)
Doubles within 5 years
0%
P(↓)
Falls below today in 5 years

Full multi-horizon detail on the NETWORK18 price target & forecast page.

NETWORK18 Piotroski F-Score: 4/8, how financially strong is it?

4/8

The Piotroski F-Score grades financial strength on profitability, leverage and efficiency checks. Downstox scores the eight checks it can verify from published filings, so 8 is full marks. NETWORK18 scores 4/8, mixed financial health.

NETWORK18 MTF margin & leverage across 11 brokers

Margin Trading Facility lets you buy NETWORK18 with part of the capital. Lower margin % = higher leverage. Rates compared across 11 brokers (no competitor publishes this):

BrokerMargin requiredApprox. leverage
Upstox35.00%2.9×
ZerodhaCHEAPEST34.39%2.9×
Groww34.55%2.9×
DhanCHEAPEST34.39%2.9×
Kotak Neo34.97%2.9×
Paytm Money37.50%2.7×
Pocketful34.93%2.9×
Fyers50.00%2.0×
Anand RathiCHEAPEST34.39%2.9×
Bajaj Broking45.00%2.2×
Share India34.50%2.9×

Compare every broker on the NETWORK18 MTF page.

About Network18 Media & Investments Limited: sector, index & market-cap context

Network18 Media & Investments Limited (NETWORK18) is a small-cap NSE-listed company, with a market capitalisation of ₹4,558 Cr. See more stocks on our screener.

How the NETWORK18 Snapshot Score & forecast are built

The Downstox Snapshot Score is a transparent, rules-based read of Network18 Media & Investments Limited's public fundamentals plus a statistical forecast, not an analyst opinion. It rewards low-to-fair valuation, high ROE/ROCE, a strong Piotroski F-Score, a dividend, low volatility and a favourable probability of upside; it penalises rich valuations, weak capital efficiency, a low F-Score and high volatility. The price target is a 10,000-path Monte-Carlo simulation on real historical volatility, a distribution, not a single guess. The bull and bear cases are generated from the same data, so you always see both sides.

This is information, not investment advice. Do your own due diligence and consult a SEBI-registered adviser before investing.

NETWORK18 analysis, FAQs

Is Network18 Media & Investments Limited (NETWORK18) a good buy?

On the numbers, Network18 Media & Investments Limited (NETWORK18) tread carefully, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 39/100, weighing premium at 31.9× earnings, ROE of 0.8%, a 52% model probability of trading higher in a year. This is a data snapshot for research, not investment advice.

Is NETWORK18 overvalued or undervalued?

NETWORK18 trades at 31.9× earnings, premium versus the ~22× long-run Nifty average.

What is the NETWORK18 share price target for 2031?

NETWORK18's probability-weighted 2031 median target is ₹32, with an 80% range of ₹10-₹108 (10,000-path Monte-Carlo).

What is the probability NETWORK18 doubles in 5 years?

The modelled probability of NETWORK18 reaching ₹59 (2×) within 5 years is 26%.

What is the bull case for NETWORK18?

Low price-to-book of 0.93×, the market is paying little over the company's net assets.

What are the risks in NETWORK18?

NETWORK18's P/E of 31.9x is lower than 43% of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026. NETWORK18's return on equity of 0.8% ranks in the 14th percentile of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026.

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