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

Europe - Euronext Milan - BIT:1WBD - US9344231041 - Common Stock

23.8 EUR
-1.59 (-6.24%)
Last: 12/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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1WBD gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 45 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. 1WBD has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. 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.
In the past year 1WBD had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years 1WBD reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years 1WBD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.48%, 1WBD is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.86% of the companies in the same industry.
1WBD has a Return On Equity of 1.35%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 1WBD outperforms 58.82% of its industry peers.
1WBD has a Return On Invested Capital (1.48%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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

1WBD has a Profit Margin (1.28%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
1WBD has a Operating Margin (4.61%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
1WBD's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
1WBD's Gross Margin of 44.92% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1WBD outperforms 41.18% of its industry peers.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1WBD has more shares outstanding
1WBD has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
1WBD has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 0.93, we must say that 1WBD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.93, 1WBD is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.18% of the companies in the same industry.
1WBD has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.11. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as 1WBD would need 8.11 years to pay back of all of its debts.
1WBD has a Debt to FCF ratio (8.11) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
1WBD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.93. This is a neutral value indicating 1WBD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
1WBD has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.93. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 1WBD outperforms 41.18% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.93
Debt/FCF 8.11
Altman-Z 0.93
ROIC/WACC0.16
WACC8.99%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.07 indicates that 1WBD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
1WBD's Current ratio of 1.07 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1WBD outperforms 60.78% of its industry peers.
1WBD has a Quick 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.
1WBD has a better Quick ratio (1.07) than 60.78% of 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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 121.84% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, 1WBD shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.33% in the last year.
1WBD shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 28.68% yearly.
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.
1WBD is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.33% yearly.
EPS Next Y139.96%
EPS Next 2Y39.8%
EPS Next 3Y19.5%
EPS Next 5Y23.34%
Revenue Next Year-5.64%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.24%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.76%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.33%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 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 148.75, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 1WBD.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as 1WBD.
1WBD is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.17, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
1WBD is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 148.75
Fwd PE N/A
1WBD.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings1WBD.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -200 -400 -600

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 1WBD indicates a rather cheap valuation: 1WBD is cheaper than 80.39% of the companies listed in the same industry.
1WBD's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 1WBD is cheaper than 74.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.82
EV/EBITDA 5.02
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

1WBD's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as 1WBD's earnings are expected to grow with 19.50% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y39.8%
EPS Next 3Y19.5%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for 1WBD!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC

BIT:1WBD (12/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

23.8

-1.59 (-6.24%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners73.54%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap58.98B
Revenue(TTM)37.86B
Net Income(TTM)485.00M
Analysts76.13
Price Target24.26 (1.93%)
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)42.46%
PT rev (3m)68.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)12.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)19.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.47%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.25%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 148.75
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.84
P/FCF 16.82
P/OCF 13.29
P/B 1.93
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.02
EPS(TTM)0.16
EY0.67%
EPS(NY)-0.04
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.42
FCFY5.95%
OCF(TTM)1.79
OCFY7.52%
SpS12.96
BVpS12.33
TBVpS-12.94
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.66
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 0.93
F-Score8
WACC8.99%
ROIC/WACC0.16
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 Y139.96%
EPS Next 2Y39.8%
EPS Next 3Y19.5%
EPS Next 5Y23.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.33%
Revenue growth 3Y47.75%
Revenue growth 5Y28.68%
Sales Q2Q%-6.01%
Revenue Next Year-5.64%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.24%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.76%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.33%
EBIT growth 1Y561.91%
EBIT growth 3Y-33.72%
EBIT growth 5Y-29.28%
EBIT Next Year198.77%
EBIT Next 3Y44.19%
EBIT Next 5Y24.29%
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

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


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


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WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC (1WBD.MI) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


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