Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Series A Common Stock (WBD) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1125 data points (2022-04-11 to 2026-10-05)
Warner Bros. Discovery operates in three segments: streaming, studios, and linear networks. The streaming business includes HBO Max, which is rapidly increasing its international footprint in addit...
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Series A Common Stock (WBD) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 141.31 (historical range: 13.25–155.15, median: 118.93), placing it at the 60th percentile — above its historical average, P/S ratio of 2.15 (range: 0.40–2.75, 99th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 38.98 (range: 14.10–189.61, 44th percentile).
Over the historical period (2022-04-11 to 2026-10-05), Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Series A Common Stock's P/E ratio has expanded by 634% over the observed period (from an average of 18.1 to 132.9).
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Series A Common Stock trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 141.31 | 118.93 | 60th | above its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 2.15 | 0.75 | 99th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 38.98 | 43.39 | 44th | near its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 2.81% | 11.62% | 0th | expensive relative to its history |
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Series A Common Stock (WBD) Valuation & P/E History
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Series A Common Stock (WBD) is a US-listed stock operating in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Cable & Other Pay Television Services industry currently trading at $30.95 with a market capitalization of $77.6 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for WBD based on 1125 data points covering 2022-04-11 to 2026-10-05. The P/E ratio of 141.31 is above the historical median of 118.93, placing WBD at the 60th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 2.15 compares to a median of 0.75.
WBD Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Series A Common Stock's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether WBD is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests WBD is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Series A Common Stock.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is WBD Overvalued or Undervalued?
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Series A Common Stock trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 68 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive WBD is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full WBD analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.WBD trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.