WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC (J5A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

FRA:J5A • US9344231041

23.71 EUR
+0.34 (+1.43%)
Last: Feb 13, 2026, 07:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, J5A scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. J5A was compared to 49 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. While J5A is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, J5A is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • J5A had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year J5A had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In multiple years J5A reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years J5A had a positive operating cash flow.
J5A.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFJ5A.DE 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

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 0.48%, J5A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • J5A's Return On Equity of 1.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. J5A outperforms 65.31% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of J5A (1.39%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.48%
ROE 1.35%
ROIC 1.39%
ROA(3y)-6.3%
ROA(5y)-2.79%
ROE(3y)-18.63%
ROE(5y)-8.08%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
J5A.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICJ5A.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of J5A (1.28%) is better than 65.31% of its industry peers.
  • J5A's Operating Margin of 4.61% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. J5A outperforms 59.18% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of J5A has declined.
  • J5A has a Gross Margin (44.92%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of J5A 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%
J5A.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsJ5A.DE 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

  • J5A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, J5A has more shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for J5A has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, J5A has a worse debt to assets ratio.
J5A.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingJ5A.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
J5A.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsJ5A.DE 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 0.94, we must say that J5A is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • J5A has a Altman-Z score of 0.94. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: J5A outperforms 46.94% of its industry peers.
  • J5A has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.11. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as J5A would need 8.11 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.11, J5A is doing worse than 61.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • J5A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.93. This is a neutral value indicating J5A is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.93, J5A is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.93
Debt/FCF 8.11
Altman-Z 0.94
ROIC/WACC0.17
WACC8.42%
J5A.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFJ5A.DE 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

  • J5A has a Current Ratio of 1.07. This is a normal value and indicates that J5A is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • J5A has a better Current ratio (1.07) than 63.27% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.07 indicates that J5A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.07, J5A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.07
Quick Ratio 1.07
J5A.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesJ5A.DE 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

  • J5A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 121.84%, which is quite impressive.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -4.33% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, J5A 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, J5A will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 23.34% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.33% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y140.67%
EPS Next 2Y42.18%
EPS Next 3Y18.4%
EPS Next 5Y23.34%
Revenue Next Year-5.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.2%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.77%
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.
J5A.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesJ5A.DE 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
J5A.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesJ5A.DE 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 148.19, which means the current valuation is very expensive for J5A.
  • 63.27% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than J5A, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • J5A is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 1434.64, which means the current valuation is very expensive for J5A.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, J5A is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.22% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • J5A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.06.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 148.19
Fwd PE 1434.64
J5A.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsJ5A.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 500 1K

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, J5A is valued cheaper than 83.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, J5A is valued a bit cheaper than 69.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.86
EV/EBITDA 5.03
J5A.DE Per share dataJ5A.DE 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.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as J5A's earnings are expected to grow with 18.40% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y42.18%
EPS Next 3Y18.4%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for J5A!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC

FRA:J5A (2/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

23.71

+0.34 (+1.43%)

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 Cap58.76B
Revenue(TTM)37.86B
Net Income(TTM)485.00M
Analysts70.37
Price Target24.93 (5.15%)
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)3.67%
PT rev (3m)46.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)8.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)15%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.36%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 148.19
Fwd PE 1434.64
P/S 1.84
P/FCF 16.86
P/OCF 13.33
P/B 1.94
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.03
EPS(TTM)0.16
EY0.67%
EPS(NY)0.02
Fwd EY0.07%
FCF(TTM)1.41
FCFY5.93%
OCF(TTM)1.78
OCFY7.5%
SpS12.88
BVpS12.25
TBVpS-12.86
PEG (NY)1.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.64
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.48%
ROE 1.35%
ROCE 1.98%
ROIC 1.39%
ROICexc 1.46%
ROICexgc 11.99%
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 0.94
F-Score8
WACC8.42%
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-3.2%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.77%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.33%
EBIT growth 1Y561.91%
EBIT growth 3Y-33.72%
EBIT growth 5Y-29.28%
EBIT Next Year198.82%
EBIT Next 3Y44.11%
EBIT Next 5Y25.08%
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 / J5A.DE FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to J5A.DE.


What is the valuation status of WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC (J5A.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC (J5A.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of J5A stock?

WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC (J5A.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC (J5A.DE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC (J5A.DE) is 148.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.94.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for J5A stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC (J5A.DE) is expected to grow by 140.67% in the next year.