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Warner Bros Discovery Inc

BroadcastingVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+32Sentiment+30Risk penalty-3Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion100AI synthesis40Observations23

Warner Bros Discovery Inc has a liquidity position that is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.93, indicating a moderate level of leverage. The company's liquidity is assessed as medium, with free cash flow of $16.85 billion and cash and equivalents of $4.57 billion, but this is offset by long-term debt of $33.25 billion [doc:input_data]. The company's return on assets (ROA) of 0.73% and return on equity (ROE) of 2.02% suggest that it is generating modest returns relative to its asset base and equity, which is below the industry median for broadcasting companies [doc:input_data]. The company's profitability is reflected in its operating income of $3.68 billion and net income of $727 million, with a gross profit of $16.61 billion. These figures indicate that the company is able to maintain a gross margin of 44.5% and an operating margin of 9.9%, which are key metrics for the broadcasting industry [doc:input_data]. However, the ROA and ROE figures suggest that the company's profitability is not translating into strong returns for shareholders or efficient use of assets. Warner Bros Discovery Inc's revenue is distributed across three main segments: Streaming, Studios, and Global Linear Networks. The company's revenue concentration is not disclosed in the input data, but the presence of three distinct segments suggests a diversified revenue model. The company's exposure to geographic markets is not specified, but as a global media company, it is likely to have a broad geographic footprint [doc:input_data]. The company's growth trajectory is reflected in its revenue of $37.3 billion, with a free cash flow of $16.85 billion and capital expenditure of -$1.23 billion. The negative capital expenditure indicates that the company is generating more cash than it is investing in capital assets, which could be a sign of a mature business or a strategic decision to reduce capital spending [doc:input_data]. The outlook for the company's revenue and profitability is not provided in the input data, but the company's liquidity and profitability metrics suggest a stable but not rapidly growing business. The risk assessment for Warner Bros Discovery Inc indicates a medium level of liquidity risk and a low level of dilution risk. The company's key flags include a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could be a concern for investors. The company's liquidity risk is moderate, and its credit risk is not explicitly stated, but the company's debt-to-equity ratio and free cash flow suggest that it has the ability to service its debt obligations [doc:input_data]. Recent events for Warner Bros Discovery Inc include analyst estimates for the company's stock price, with a mean price target of $28.97 and a median price target of $29.00. The company has a mean recommendation of 2.91, with 1 strong-buy, 2 buy, and 17 hold ratings. These analyst estimates suggest a generally positive outlook for the company's stock, but the majority of analysts are recommending a hold position [doc:input_data].

Profile
CompanyWarner Bros Discovery Inc
TickerWBD.O
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Services
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryBroadcasting
AI analysis

Business. Warner Bros Discovery Inc is a global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes a portfolio of branded content across television, film, streaming, and gaming, generating revenue through its Streaming, Studios, and Global Linear Networks segments [doc:input_data].

Classification. Warner Bros Discovery Inc is classified under the Broadcasting industry within the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, with a classification confidence of 0.92 [doc:input_data].

Warner Bros Discovery Inc has a liquidity position that is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.93, indicating a moderate level of leverage. The company's liquidity is assessed as medium, with free cash flow of $16.85 billion and cash and equivalents of $4.57 billion, but this is offset by long-term debt of $33.25 billion [doc:input_data]. The company's return on assets (ROA) of 0.73% and return on equity (ROE) of 2.02% suggest that it is generating modest returns relative to its asset base and equity, which is below the industry median for broadcasting companies [doc:input_data]. The company's profitability is reflected in its operating income of $3.68 billion and net income of $727 million, with a gross profit of $16.61 billion. These figures indicate that the company is able to maintain a gross margin of 44.5% and an operating margin of 9.9%, which are key metrics for the broadcasting industry [doc:input_data]. However, the ROA and ROE figures suggest that the company's profitability is not translating into strong returns for shareholders or efficient use of assets. Warner Bros Discovery Inc's revenue is distributed across three main segments: Streaming, Studios, and Global Linear Networks. The company's revenue concentration is not disclosed in the input data, but the presence of three distinct segments suggests a diversified revenue model. The company's exposure to geographic markets is not specified, but as a global media company, it is likely to have a broad geographic footprint [doc:input_data]. The company's growth trajectory is reflected in its revenue of $37.3 billion, with a free cash flow of $16.85 billion and capital expenditure of -$1.23 billion. The negative capital expenditure indicates that the company is generating more cash than it is investing in capital assets, which could be a sign of a mature business or a strategic decision to reduce capital spending [doc:input_data]. The outlook for the company's revenue and profitability is not provided in the input data, but the company's liquidity and profitability metrics suggest a stable but not rapidly growing business. The risk assessment for Warner Bros Discovery Inc indicates a medium level of liquidity risk and a low level of dilution risk. The company's key flags include a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could be a concern for investors. The company's liquidity risk is moderate, and its credit risk is not explicitly stated, but the company's debt-to-equity ratio and free cash flow suggest that it has the ability to service its debt obligations [doc:input_data]. Recent events for Warner Bros Discovery Inc include analyst estimates for the company's stock price, with a mean price target of $28.97 and a median price target of $29.00. The company has a mean recommendation of 2.91, with 1 strong-buy, 2 buy, and 17 hold ratings. These analyst estimates suggest a generally positive outlook for the company's stock, but the majority of analysts are recommending a hold position [doc:input_data].
Key takeaways
  • Warner Bros Discovery Inc has a moderate level of leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.93.
  • The company's profitability is modest, with a return on assets of 0.73% and a return on equity of 2.02%.
  • The company's revenue is distributed across three segments, suggesting a diversified revenue model.
  • The company's liquidity is assessed as medium, with a free cash flow of $16.85 billion and cash and equivalents of $4.57 billion.
  • Analysts have a generally positive outlook for the company's stock, with a mean price target of $28.97 and a median price target of $29.00.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$37.30B
Gross profit$16.61B
Operating income$3.68B
Net income$727.0M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$4.32B
CapEx-$1.23B
Free cash flow$16.85B
Total assets$100.08B
Total liabilities$64.17B
Total equity$35.92B
Cash & equivalents$4.57B
Long-term debt$33.25B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY0$37.30B$3.68B$727.0M$16.85B
FY-1$39.32B-$9.40B-$11.31B$8.16B
FY-2$41.32B-$1.53B-$3.13B$12.73B
FY-3$33.82B-$7.37B-$7.37B$13.02B
FY-4$12.19B$2.00B$1.01B$5.90B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY0
FY-1
FY-2
FY-3
FY-4
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY0$100.08B$35.92B$4.57B
FY-1$104.56B$34.04B$5.31B
FY-2$122.76B$45.23B$3.78B
FY-3$134.00B$47.09B$3.73B
FY-4$34.43B$11.60B$3.90B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY0$4.32B-$1.23B$16.85B
FY-1$5.38B-$948.0M$8.16B
FY-2$7.48B-$1.32B$12.73B
FY-3$4.30B-$987.0M$13.02B
FY-4$2.80B-$373.0M$5.90B
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ0$9.46B$341.0M-$252.0M$3.41B
FQ-1$9.04B$610.0M-$148.0M$3.20B
FQ-2$9.81B$2.77B$1.58B$6.46B
FQ-3$8.98B-$41.0M-$453.0M$3.96B
FQ-4$10.03B$204.0M-$494.0M$3.78B
FQ-5$9.62B$304.0M$135.0M$4.67B
FQ-6$9.71B-$9.67B-$9.99B-$4.67B
FQ-7$9.96B-$242.0M-$966.0M$4.44B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ0$100.08B$35.92B$4.57B
FQ-1$100.52B$36.02B$4.29B
FQ-2$101.73B$36.05B$4.89B
FQ-3$101.68B$33.84B$3.87B
FQ-4$104.56B$34.04B$5.31B
FQ-5$106.33B$35.10B$3.34B
FQ-6$108.03B$34.34B$3.61B
FQ-7$119.82B$44.15B$2.98B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ0$4.32B-$1.23B$3.41B
FQ-1$2.52B-$810.0M$3.20B
FQ-2$1.54B-$532.0M$6.46B
FQ-3$553.0M-$251.0M$3.96B
FQ-4$5.38B-$948.0M$3.78B
FQ-5$2.66B-$662.0M$4.67B
FQ-6$1.81B-$447.0M-$4.67B
FQ-7$585.0M-$195.0M$4.44B
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$35.92B
Net cash-$28.68B
Current ratio
Debt/Equity0.9
ROA0.7%
ROE2.0%
Cash conversion5.9%
CapEx/Revenue-3.3%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Broadcasting · cohort 54 companies
MetricWBDActivity
Op margin9.9%4.2% medp25 -21.2% · p75 11.4%above median
Net margin1.9%2.2% medp25 -17.7% · p75 10.8%below median
Gross margin44.5%47.6% medp25 26.8% · p75 61.6%below median
CapEx / revenue-3.3%-3.3% medp25 -7.6% · p75 -1.8%above median
Debt / equity93.0%25.3% medp25 2.3% · p75 78.7%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target28.97 USD
Median price target29.00 USD
High price target31.25 USD
Low price target25.00 USD
Mean recommendation2.91 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count1.00
Buy count2.00
Hold count17.00
Sell count2.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate-0.06 USD
Last actual EPS0.29 USD
Source data
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-01 04:27 UTCJob: a7413133