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WEBTOON ENTERTAINMENT INC (WBTN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:WBTN - Nasdaq - US94845U1051 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

14.89  +0.43 (+2.97%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to WBTN. WBTN was compared to 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. While WBTN has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. WBTN does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

WBTN had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year WBTN has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
WBTN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWBTN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2022 2023 2024 0 -50M -100M -150M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -4.98%, WBTN is not doing good in the industry: 62.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Equity of WBTN (-6.62%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.98%
ROE -6.62%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-6.8%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)-11.84%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
WBTN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWBTN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2022 2023 2024 -5 -10 -15

1.3 Margins

WBTN has a worse Gross Margin (24.19%) than 82.86% of its industry peers.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for WBTN so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 24.19%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
WBTN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWBTN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

WBTN does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for WBTN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
There is no outstanding debt for WBTN. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
WBTN Yearly Shares OutstandingWBTN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
WBTN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWBTN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.78 indicates that WBTN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of WBTN (2.78) is better than 70.00% of its industry peers.
WBTN has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.78
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.49%
WBTN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWBTN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

WBTN has a Current Ratio of 2.54. This indicates that WBTN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
WBTN has a Current ratio (2.54) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WBTN has a Quick Ratio of 2.54. This indicates that WBTN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 2.54, WBTN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.54
Quick Ratio 2.54
WBTN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWBTN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

WBTN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -31.82%.
Looking at the last year, WBTN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.12% in the last year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-31.82%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-115%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.12%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%8.51%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, WBTN will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 40.37% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, WBTN will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.03% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.35%
EPS Next 2Y40.06%
EPS Next 3Y40.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.64%
Revenue Next 2Y9.98%
Revenue Next 3Y12.03%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

WBTN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWBTN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B
WBTN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWBTN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.2 -0.2 0.4 -0.4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

WBTN reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for WBTN. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
WBTN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWBTN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -500 -1K

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
WBTN Per share dataWBTN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as WBTN's earnings are expected to grow with 40.37% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y40.06%
EPS Next 3Y40.37%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

WBTN does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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WEBTOON ENTERTAINMENT INC

NASDAQ:WBTN (8/20/2025, 3:18:22 PM)

14.89

+0.43 (+2.97%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)08-12 2025-08-12/amc
Earnings (Next)11-10 2025-11-10
Inst Owners19.3%
Inst Owner Change3.24%
Ins Owners0.56%
Ins Owner Change0.12%
Market Cap1.94B
Analysts78.57
Price Target13.07 (-12.22%)
Short Float %17.52%
Short Ratio4.89
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)34.3%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.36%
Max EPS beat(2)80.97%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)77.87%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.36%
Max EPS beat(4)151.6%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.93%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.8%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.05%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.19%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.8%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.48%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-1.43%
PT rev (3m)-14.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-541.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-50.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.34%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.41
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.29
P/tB 3
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.01
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.02
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.25
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.13
OCFYN/A
SpS10.53
BVpS11.57
TBVpS4.97
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.98%
ROE -6.62%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 24.19%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-6.8%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)-11.84%
ROE(5y)N/A
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.68
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 37.36%
Cap/Sales 1.06%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.54
Quick Ratio 2.54
Altman-Z 2.78
F-Score6
WACC9.49%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)50.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)1.56%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-31.82%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-115%
EPS Next Y12.35%
EPS Next 2Y40.06%
EPS Next 3Y40.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.12%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%8.51%
Revenue Next Year5.64%
Revenue Next 2Y9.98%
Revenue Next 3Y12.03%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-176.96%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year125.54%
EBIT Next 3Y47.63%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y162.8%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y20.8%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A