Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd. (NETWORK18): Network 18 Media & Investments Share Price hits fresh 52-week low

Published: 31 August 2026 at 11:18 AM IST

Network 18 Share Price fell to Rs 27.36 on 31 August 2026, down 4.40% from the previous close of Rs 28.62, after touching a fresh 52-week low of Rs 27.31. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 4,413.2 crore. For readers tracking Network 18 Share Price Today, the move is notable because the session printed a new yearly low without any company-specific catalyst supplied in the data.

The latest Network 18 Stock News therefore centres on observable price action: the stock opened at Rs 28.73, matched the day’s high at Rs 28.73, and slipped to Rs 27.31, just below the close-adjusted level. Turnover stood at Rs 0.55 crore, which gives a factual snapshot of the session value. In Univest coverage terms, this is a classic one-year low event where the numbers confirm the market event, but they do not establish a separate trigger. Investors following Network 18 Share Price can use this update to assess valuation, earnings context and peer positioning within media and entertainment.

Network 18 Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 27.36
Previous Close	Rs 28.62
Today's Move	Rs -1.26 (-4.4%)
Open	Rs 28.73
High	Rs 28.73
Low	Rs 27.31
Turnover	Rs 0.55 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 4,413.2 crore

Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd. (NETWORK18) traded at Rs 27.36. versus the previous close of Rs 28.62, a fall of 4.4%. The stock opened at Rs 28.73, reached Rs 28.73, touched Rs 27.31.

Network 18 Share Price Today shows a clear intraday slip from Rs 28.62 to Rs 27.36, a decline of Rs 1.26 or 4.40%. The stock opened at Rs 28.73, which was also the day’s high, and then moved down to a low of Rs 27.31, equal to the fresh 52-week low. That range places the day’s trade near the bottom of the session and confirms the one-year low event in market terms.

Turnover of Rs 0.55 crore and market capitalisation of Rs 4,413.2 crore place the session in a measurable context for Network 18 Share Price. Since the previous close was Rs 28.62, the break below Rs 27.31 is a decline of 4.57% from the earlier closing level. For readers searching Network 18 Share Price Live, the key point is simple: the stock closed below the prior reference and printed a fresh 52-week low on the day.

The pricing pattern, read alone, is sufficient to explain why Network 18 Share Price Today is drawing attention in stock market news. The session confirms a new yearly low and sets the base for a broader look at fundamentals and sector comparison.

Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd. (NETWORK18) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 4,413.2 crore
P/B Ratio	0.91x
ROE	3.21%
ROCE	4.63%
EPS	Rs -0.22
Book Value Per Share	Rs 31.44
Dividend Yield	0%

Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd. (NETWORK18) fundamental metrics show P/B 0.91x, ROE 3.21%, ROCE 4.63%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.

Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 4413.2 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/B at 0.91x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 3.21% and ROCE of 4.63%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs -0.22, book value per share of Rs 31.44, dividend yield of 0%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the supplied same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 23.68x, median ROE of 0.07%, median ROCE of 0.49%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Media & Entertainment
Industry	TV Broadcasting & Software Production
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Benchmark Median P/E	23.68x
Benchmark Average P/E	323.88x
Benchmark P/E Range	3.16x to 3,402.5x
Company P/B Ratio	0.91x
Benchmark Median P/B	0.74x
Company ROE	3.21%
Benchmark Median ROE	0.07%
Company ROCE	4.63%
Benchmark Median ROCE	0.49%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 4,413.2 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 105.1 crore

Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd. (NETWORK18) is classified under sector: Media & Entertainment and industry: TV Broadcasting & Software Production.

Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd. (NETWORK18) has a ROE of 3.21%, which is above the benchmark median of 0.07%, a difference of +4,485.71%. Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd. (NETWORK18) has a ROCE of 4.63%, which is above the benchmark median of 0.49%, a difference of +844.9%.

Track stocks falling to yearly lows through the Univest 52-week-low screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.	ZEEL	9,754.07	47.42	0.83	2.33	2.7
Den Networks Ltd.	DEN	1,351.5	9.12	0.35	4.47	5.67
Sun TV Network Ltd.	SUNTV	18,697.34	12.23	1.41	11.86	16.08
TV Today Network Ltd.	TVTODAY	670.08	39.05	0.74	2.27	3.58
GTPL Hathway Ltd.	GTPL	608.54	80.95	0.53	4.23	6.75

Its ROE of 3.21% compares with a peer median of 4.23% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 4.63% versus the displayed peer median of 5.67%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd. (NETWORK18) has a market capitalisation of Rs 4,413.2 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 2 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching Network 18

• Network 18 Share Price hit a fresh 52-week low of Rs 27.31 and closed at Rs 27.36.
• The stock declined Rs 1.26, or 4.40%, from the previous close of Rs 28.62.
• Market capitalisation stands at Rs 4,413.2 crore, with P/B at 0.91 and book value at Rs 31.44.
• EPS is Rs -0.22, while ROE is 3.21% and ROCE is 4.63%.
• In the same-industry set, Network 18 Share Price can be compared with 28 companies in the benchmark scope.

About Network 18

Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd. operates in the Media & Entertainment sector and the TV Broadcasting & Software Production industry. The company is covered here through its listed equity on NSE and BSE under the symbol NETWORK18. This section uses only the supplied classification and financial context, including market capitalisation, valuation ratios and profitability metrics.

For readers following Network 18 Share Price, the company profile in this note is deliberately factual. Univest presents the stock alongside its latest price event, sector frame and peer set so that Network 18 Share Price can be tracked in a single research view.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Network 18 Share Price today?

Ans. Network 18 Share Price today is Rs 27.36, down 4.40% from the previous close of Rs 28.62. The session also printed a fresh 52-week low of Rs 27.31. The stock moved -4.4% during the session.

Why is Network 18 Share Price in the news?

Ans. Network 18 Share Price is in the news because it hit a fresh 52-week low. The event is supported by the day’s price range, the close, and the market capitalisation of Rs 4,413.2 crore.

What was the low for Network 18 Share Price today?

Ans. The low for Network 18 Share Price today was Rs 27.31. That level is also the fresh 52-week low reported in the data, making it the key reference point for the session.

How much did Network 18 Share Price fall today?

Ans. Network 18 Share Price fell Rs 1.26, or 4.40%, from Rs 28.62 to Rs 27.36. The decline was enough to place the stock at a fresh one-year low during the session.

What is the market capitalisation of Network 18?

Ans. Network 18 has a market capitalisation of Rs 4,413.2 crore. That figure places the stock above the sector median in the supplied same-industry snapshot and supports the broader valuation context.

How does Network 18 look on fundamentals?

Ans. Network 18 shows P/B of 0.91, ROE of 3.21%, ROCE of 4.63%, EPS of Rs -0.22, book value of Rs 31.44 and dividend yield of 0. The numbers give a mixed fundamental picture.

How does Network 18 compare with its peers?

Ans. Network 18 sits below Sun TV Network and Zee Entertainment in market cap, but above several smaller peers. Its P/B, ROE and ROCE can be compared directly with the supplied media-industry peer set.

What does the book value mean for Network 18 Share Price?

Ans. Network 18 book value is Rs 31.44 per share, above the current share price of Rs 27.36. Book value shows accounting net worth per share and is one of the key valuation references here.

What should readers monitor in Network 18 Stock News next?

Ans. Readers should monitor the next share price update, the 52-week low reference, and whether the company’s valuation and profitability ratios change. Univest will keep the stock in context with peers and sector benchmarks.