WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC (1WBD.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

BIT:1WBD • US9344231041

24.69 EUR
-0.4 (-1.61%)
Last: Feb 24, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to 1WBD. 1WBD was compared to 45 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. 1WBD has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. 1WBD is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year 1WBD was profitable.
  • 1WBD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In multiple years 1WBD reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • 1WBD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1WBD.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF1WBD.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B -10B

1.2 Ratios

  • 1WBD's Return On Assets of 0.48% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1WBD outperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
  • 1WBD has a better Return On Equity (1.35%) than 63.04% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.48%, 1WBD is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.48%
ROE 1.35%
ROIC 1.48%
ROA(3y)-6.3%
ROA(5y)-2.79%
ROE(3y)-18.63%
ROE(5y)-8.08%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1WBD.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROIC1WBD.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 1.28%, 1WBD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.04% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1WBD has a Operating Margin (4.61%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1WBD has declined.
  • The Gross Margin of 1WBD (44.92%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1WBD has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.61%
PM (TTM) 1.28%
GM 44.92%
OM growth 3Y-55.14%
OM growth 5Y-45.05%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-11.55%
GM growth 5Y-8.3%
1WBD.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins1WBD.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1WBD is destroying value.
  • 1WBD has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • 1WBD has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, 1WBD has a worse debt to assets ratio.
1WBD.MI Yearly Shares Outstanding1WBD.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
1WBD.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total Assets1WBD.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.96, we must say that 1WBD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • 1WBD's Altman-Z score of 0.96 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1WBD outperforms 47.83% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of 1WBD is 8.11, which is on the high side as it means it would take 1WBD, 8.11 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • 1WBD has a Debt to FCF ratio (8.11) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.93 indicates that 1WBD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.93, 1WBD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.93
Debt/FCF 8.11
Altman-Z 0.96
ROIC/WACC0.17
WACC8.97%
1WBD.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF1WBD.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.3 Liquidity

  • 1WBD has a Current Ratio of 1.07. This is a normal value and indicates that 1WBD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.07, 1WBD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.70% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.07 indicates that 1WBD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • 1WBD has a Quick ratio (1.07) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.07
Quick Ratio 1.07
1WBD.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites1WBD.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • 1WBD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 121.84%, which is quite impressive.
  • 1WBD shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.33%.
  • Measured over the past years, 1WBD shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 28.68% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)121.84%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-220%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.33%
Revenue growth 3Y47.75%
Revenue growth 5Y28.68%
Sales Q2Q%-6.01%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, 1WBD will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 23.34% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, 1WBD will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.09% on average per year.
EPS Next Y140.67%
EPS Next 2Y42.18%
EPS Next 3Y18.4%
EPS Next 5Y23.34%
Revenue Next Year-5.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.21%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.76%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.09%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
1WBD.MI Yearly Revenue VS Estimates1WBD.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10B 20B 30B 40B
1WBD.MI Yearly EPS VS Estimates1WBD.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 2 -2 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 154.31, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 1WBD.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 1WBD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 1WBD is cheaper than 60.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of 1WBD to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.98), we can say 1WBD is valued expensively.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 1501.12, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 1WBD.
  • 60.87% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 1WBD, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.01, 1WBD is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 154.31
Fwd PE 1501.12
1WBD.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings1WBD.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 500 1K 1.5K

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 1WBD is valued cheaper than 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 1WBD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.64
EV/EBITDA 5.16
1WBD.MI Per share data1WBD.MI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10 -10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • 1WBD's earnings are expected to grow with 18.40% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y42.18%
EPS Next 3Y18.4%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • 1WBD does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC

BIT:1WBD (2/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

24.69

-0.4 (-1.61%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)11-06
Earnings (Next)02-20
Inst Owners73.62%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap61.18B
Revenue(TTM)37.86B
Net Income(TTM)485.00M
Analysts72.31
Price Target24.37 (-1.3%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)177.4%
Min EPS beat(2)-43.74%
Max EPS beat(2)398.54%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-289.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-1474.18%
Max EPS beat(4)398.54%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-156.34%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-916.17%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-379.97%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.47%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.14%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.47%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.13%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.79%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-7.07%
PT rev (1m)0.42%
PT rev (3m)90.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)8.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)22.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 154.31
Fwd PE 1501.12
P/S 1.93
P/FCF 17.64
P/OCF 13.94
P/B 2.02
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.16
EPS(TTM)0.16
EY0.65%
EPS(NY)0.02
Fwd EY0.07%
FCF(TTM)1.4
FCFY5.67%
OCF(TTM)1.77
OCFY7.17%
SpS12.82
BVpS12.2
TBVpS-12.8
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.63
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.48%
ROE 1.35%
ROCE 1.98%
ROIC 1.48%
ROICexc 1.56%
ROICexgc 12.78%
OM 4.61%
PM (TTM) 1.28%
GM 44.92%
FCFM 10.92%
ROA(3y)-6.3%
ROA(5y)-2.79%
ROE(3y)-18.63%
ROE(5y)-8.08%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-43.23%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-35.25%
ROICexc growth 3Y-54.46%
ROICexc growth 5Y-42.78%
OM growth 3Y-55.14%
OM growth 5Y-45.05%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-11.55%
GM growth 5Y-8.3%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.93
Debt/FCF 8.11
Debt/EBITDA 1.7
Cap/Depr 6.11%
Cap/Sales 2.89%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 26.57%
Profit Quality 852.37%
Current Ratio 1.07
Quick Ratio 1.07
Altman-Z 0.96
F-Score8
WACC8.97%
ROIC/WACC0.17
Cap/Depr(3y)4.94%
Cap/Depr(5y)6.3%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.07%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)121.84%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-220%
EPS Next Y140.67%
EPS Next 2Y42.18%
EPS Next 3Y18.4%
EPS Next 5Y23.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.33%
Revenue growth 3Y47.75%
Revenue growth 5Y28.68%
Sales Q2Q%-6.01%
Revenue Next Year-5.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.21%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.76%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.09%
EBIT growth 1Y561.91%
EBIT growth 3Y-33.72%
EBIT growth 5Y-29.28%
EBIT Next Year198.82%
EBIT Next 3Y44.11%
EBIT Next 5Y25.32%
FCF growth 1Y-22.48%
FCF growth 3Y22.22%
FCF growth 5Y7.32%
OCF growth 1Y-22.46%
OCF growth 3Y24.31%
OCF growth 5Y9.6%

WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC / 1WBD.MI FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC (1WBD.MI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to 1WBD.MI.


What is the valuation status of WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC (1WBD.MI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC (1WBD.MI). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of 1WBD stock?

WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC (1WBD.MI) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


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The financial health rating of WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC (1WBD.MI) is 3 / 10.