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WEBTOON ENTERTAINMENT INC (WBTN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

9.62  +0.39 (+4.23%)

After market: 9.62 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

3

WBTN gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. No worries on liquidiy or solvency for WBTN as it has an excellent financial health rating, but there are worries on the profitability. WBTN is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year WBTN has reported negative net income.
In the past year WBTN had a positive 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

WBTN has a Return On Assets (-7.43%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WBTN has a Return On Equity (-9.77%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.43%
ROE -9.77%
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 (25.14%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
WBTN does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 25.14%
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.
WBTN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
WBTN has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the 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

WBTN has an Altman-Z score of 2.10. This is not the best score and indicates that WBTN is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.10, WBTN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 2.1
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.08%
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

A Current Ratio of 2.67 indicates that WBTN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
WBTN's Current ratio of 2.67 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WBTN outperforms 67.14% of its industry peers.
WBTN has a Quick Ratio of 2.67. This indicates that WBTN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
WBTN has a Quick ratio of 2.67. This is in the better half of the industry: WBTN outperforms 67.14% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.67
Quick Ratio 2.67
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%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.12% in the past year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-31.82%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%21.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.12%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-72.49%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 45.44% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
WBTN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.13% yearly.
EPS Next Y41.95%
EPS Next 2Y51.38%
EPS Next 3Y45.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6%
Revenue Next 2Y10.7%
Revenue Next 3Y13.13%
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 2B
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

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for WBTN. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year WBTN is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
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 10 -10 20 -20

4.2 Price Multiples

WBTN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 264.52
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 45.44% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y51.38%
EPS Next 3Y45.44%

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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 (5/2/2025, 8:28:36 PM)

After market: 9.62 0 (0%)

9.62

+0.39 (+4.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)02-25 2025-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)05-13 2025-05-13
Inst Owners19.13%
Inst Owner Change-1.3%
Ins Owners0.26%
Ins Owner Change-0.33%
Market Cap1.25B
Analysts76.92
Price Target16.01 (66.42%)
Short Float %13.56%
Short Ratio6.49
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)121.43%
Min EPS beat(2)91.26%
Max EPS beat(2)151.6%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.48%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.64%
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)-7.65%
PT rev (3m)-24.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-369.69%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-369.69%
EPS NY rev (1m)-174.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)-197.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.81%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-12.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.93
P/FCF 264.52
P/OCF 70.02
P/B 0.85
P/tB 2
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-1.22
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.32
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.04
FCFY0.38%
OCF(TTM)0.14
OCFY1.43%
SpS10.36
BVpS11.31
TBVpS4.81
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.43%
ROE -9.77%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 25.14%
FCFM 0.35%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.7
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 32.81%
Cap/Sales 0.98%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.67
Quick Ratio 2.67
Altman-Z 2.1
F-Score5
WACC9.08%
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%21.13%
EPS Next Y41.95%
EPS Next 2Y51.38%
EPS Next 3Y45.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.12%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-72.49%
Revenue Next Year6%
Revenue Next 2Y10.7%
Revenue Next 3Y13.13%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-176.96%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year157.89%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
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