(WBD) Warner Bros Discovery - Ratings and Ratios

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBD) is a global media and entertainment conglomerate with operations spanning content creation, distribution, and direct-to-consumer services. The company is structured into three primary segments: Studios, Network, and Direct-to-Consumer (DTC). The Studios segment focuses on film and television production, including theatrical releases, TV show production, and licensing to third-party platforms. It also manages home entertainment distribution, themed experiences, and interactive gaming. The Network segment includes a portfolio of domestic and international television channels, while the DTC segment offers premium pay-TV and streaming services, including HBO Max and discovery+.

The company boasts an extensive library of iconic brands and franchises, such as Warner Bros., HBO, DC, CNN, Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, and many others. Its content portfolio includes popular franchises like Harry Potter, Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, Game of Thrones, and Friends. Warner Bros. Discovery distributes its content through a variety of platforms, including linear networks, free-to-air television, authenticated GO apps, and direct-to-consumer subscription products.

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, New York. The company operates with a market capitalization of $19.564 billion USD as of the latest data. Its stock trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol WBD, classified under the Interactive Home Entertainment sub-industry.

Based on the provided data, the stock is trading at $7.94 with a 20-day average volume of 45,873,300 shares. The stock is below its 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day simple moving averages ($9.22, $10.06, and $9.14, respectively), indicating bearish momentum. The average true range (ATR) of $0.65 suggests moderate volatility. Fundamentally, the company’s forward P/E ratio of 666.67 indicates elevated valuations, while the price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 0.57 and price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 0.50 suggest undervaluation relative to book value and revenue. However, the negative return on equity (RoE) of -33.18% raises concerns about profitability.

Looking ahead, Warner Bros. Discovery’s stock may face continued pressure in the next three months if it remains below its key moving averages. The elevated forward P/E ratio could limit upside unless the company demonstrates significant earnings growth. On the positive side, the low P/S ratio may attract value investors. The negative RoE, however, will likely remain a focal point for investors assessing the company’s ability to generate profits from shareholder equity.