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WEBTOON ENTERTAINMENT INC (WBTN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

8.74  -0.04 (-0.46%)

After market: 8.95 +0.21 (+2.4%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to WBTN. WBTN was compared to 71 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. WBTN has a great financial health rating, but its profitability evaluates not so good. 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 was profitable.
WBTN had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
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 worse Return On Assets (-8.91%) than 64.79% of its industry peers.
WBTN has a Return On Equity of -11.76%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WBTN outperforms 45.07% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -8.91%
ROE -11.76%
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 (24.37%) than 83.10% 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 24.37%
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

An Altman-Z score of 1.84 indicates that WBTN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WBTN has a better Altman-Z score (1.84) than 61.97% 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 1.84
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.14%
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 2.63. This indicates that WBTN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of WBTN (2.63) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WBTN has a Quick Ratio of 2.63. This indicates that WBTN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
WBTN has a Quick ratio of 2.63. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WBTN outperforms 59.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.63
Quick Ratio 2.63
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%-448.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.12%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-0.32%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 46.81% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.43% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y36.42%
EPS Next 2Y53.36%
EPS Next 3Y46.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.14%
Revenue Next 2Y10.18%
Revenue Next 3Y11.43%
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 0.6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 39.73, WBTN can be considered very expensive at the moment.
WBTN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
WBTN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 26.52.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 44.79, WBTN can be considered very expensive at the moment.
WBTN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
WBTN is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.73
Fwd PE 44.79
WBTN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWBTN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

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

WBTN's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
WBTN's earnings are expected to grow with 46.81% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y53.36%
EPS Next 3Y46.81%

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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 (6/6/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 8.95 +0.21 (+2.4%)

8.74

-0.04 (-0.46%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)05-13 2025-05-13/amc
Earnings (Next)08-11 2025-08-11
Inst Owners19.13%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.26%
Ins Owner Change-0.34%
Market Cap1.14B
Analysts78.57
Price Target13.26 (51.72%)
Short Float %15.56%
Short Ratio7.47
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)39.45%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.36%
Max EPS beat(2)91.26%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)89.47%
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)-3.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.8%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.4%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.09%
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)-17.2%
PT rev (3m)-23.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-577.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-338.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)-216.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.85%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-10.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.73
Fwd PE 44.79
P/S 0.84
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.78
P/tB 1.83
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.22
EY2.52%
EPS(NY)0.2
Fwd EY2.23%
FCF(TTM)-0.29
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.19
OCFYN/A
SpS10.35
BVpS11.27
TBVpS4.77
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -8.91%
ROE -11.76%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 24.37%
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.7
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 33.1%
Cap/Sales 0.97%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.63
Quick Ratio 2.63
Altman-Z 1.84
F-Score4
WACC9.14%
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%-448.89%
EPS Next Y36.42%
EPS Next 2Y53.36%
EPS Next 3Y46.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.12%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-0.32%
Revenue Next Year6.14%
Revenue Next 2Y10.18%
Revenue Next 3Y11.43%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-176.96%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year143.39%
EBIT Next 3Y49.89%
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