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WBD EV/EBITDA Analysis

12.8x

Updated 469h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current EV/EBITDA of 12.8x means that for every dollar of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization), the market values the entire company at $12.80 — a measure of how expensive the stock is relative to its operating earnings.

Sector Performance

46th percentile

WBD

12.8x

Sector Median

13.8x

Sector Avg

15.7x

Prior Period

10.6x(May 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

This is slightly below the sector median of 13.6x, placing WBD in the 46th percentile among its peers, meaning it is cheaper than about half the companies in the sector. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a +21.2% increase from 10.6x to 12.8x, indicating that the valuation multiple has expanded sharply in recent months. A level just under the sector median combined with a rising trend suggests that while WBD is not overvalued compared to peers, the recent uptick introduces caution: if earnings do not keep pace, the multiple could become stretched. This metric broadly supports the CAUTIOUS verdict — the valuation is near average but trending higher, leaving limited margin of safety if growth disappoints.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about WBD?

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.

How is the EV/EBITDA calculated?

EV/EBITDA is calculated as: Enterprise Value / EBITDA.

Who are WBD's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?

The closest peers by EV/EBITDA include: EDIT (-2.2x), NIO (-36.8x), SNAP (-38.8x), RBLX (-39.0x), LI (-47.0x).

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The Formula

Enterprise Value / EBITDA

Why It Matters

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.