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WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC (J5A.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:J5A - US9344231041 - Common Stock

24.735 EUR
+0.41 (+1.66%)
Last: 12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to J5A. J5A was compared to 51 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. Both the profitability and financial health of J5A have multiple concerns. J5A is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

J5A had positive earnings in the past year.
J5A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years J5A reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years J5A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
J5A.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFJ5A.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B -10B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of J5A (0.48%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
J5A has a Return On Equity of 1.35%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: J5A outperforms 56.86% of its industry peers.
J5A has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.39%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: J5A outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.48%
ROE 1.35%
ROIC 1.39%
ROA(3y)-6.3%
ROA(5y)-2.79%
ROE(3y)-18.63%
ROE(5y)-8.08%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
J5A.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICJ5A.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 1.28%, J5A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.86% of the companies in the same industry.
J5A has a Operating Margin of 4.61%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: J5A outperforms 56.86% of its industry peers.
J5A's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 44.92%, J5A is doing worse than 60.78% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of J5A has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.61%
PM (TTM) 1.28%
GM 44.92%
OM growth 3Y-55.14%
OM growth 5Y-45.05%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-11.55%
GM growth 5Y-8.3%
J5A.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsJ5A.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), J5A is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for J5A has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for J5A has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, J5A has a worse debt to assets ratio.
J5A.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingJ5A.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
J5A.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsJ5A.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.2 Solvency

J5A has an Altman-Z score of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that J5A is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of J5A (0.96) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
J5A has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.11. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as J5A would need 8.11 years to pay back of all of its debts.
J5A's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.11 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. J5A outperforms 41.18% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.93 indicates that J5A is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
J5A's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.93 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. J5A is outperformed by 60.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.93
Debt/FCF 8.11
Altman-Z 0.96
ROIC/WACC0.16
WACC8.84%
J5A.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFJ5A.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.3 Liquidity

J5A has a Current Ratio of 1.07. This is a normal value and indicates that J5A is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of J5A (1.07) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
J5A has a Quick Ratio of 1.07. This is a normal value and indicates that J5A is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
J5A has a Quick ratio (1.07) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.07
Quick Ratio 1.07
J5A.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesJ5A.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 121.84% over the past year.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.33% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 28.68% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)121.84%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-220%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.33%
Revenue growth 3Y47.75%
Revenue growth 5Y28.68%
Sales Q2Q%-6.01%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, J5A will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 23.34% on average per year.
J5A is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.33% yearly.
EPS Next Y140.88%
EPS Next 2Y40.79%
EPS Next 3Y25.07%
EPS Next 5Y23.34%
Revenue Next Year-5.8%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.23%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.74%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.33%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
J5A.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesJ5A.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B
J5A.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesJ5A.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 2 -2 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 154.59, J5A can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as J5A.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.59, J5A is valued quite expensively.
J5A is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 154.59
Fwd PE N/A
J5A.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsJ5A.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -500 -1K -1.5K

4.2 Price Multiples

J5A's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. J5A is cheaper than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of J5A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: J5A is cheaper than 72.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.48
EV/EBITDA 5.16
J5A.DE Per share dataJ5A.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10 -10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as J5A's earnings are expected to grow with 25.07% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y40.79%
EPS Next 3Y25.07%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for J5A!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC

FRA:J5A (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

24.735

+0.41 (+1.66%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners73.54%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap61.29B
Revenue(TTM)37.86B
Net Income(TTM)485.00M
Analysts76.13
Price Target19.61 (-20.72%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)177.4%
Min EPS beat(2)-43.74%
Max EPS beat(2)398.54%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-289.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-1474.18%
Max EPS beat(4)398.54%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-156.34%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-916.17%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-379.97%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.47%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.14%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.47%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.13%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.79%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-7.07%
PT rev (1m)15.48%
PT rev (3m)36.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-273%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)15.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.51%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.51%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 154.59
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.91
P/FCF 17.48
P/OCF 13.81
P/B 2.01
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.16
EPS(TTM)0.16
EY0.65%
EPS(NY)-0.01
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.42
FCFY5.72%
OCF(TTM)1.79
OCFY7.24%
SpS12.96
BVpS12.33
TBVpS-12.94
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.66
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.48%
ROE 1.35%
ROCE 1.98%
ROIC 1.39%
ROICexc 1.46%
ROICexgc 11.99%
OM 4.61%
PM (TTM) 1.28%
GM 44.92%
FCFM 10.92%
ROA(3y)-6.3%
ROA(5y)-2.79%
ROE(3y)-18.63%
ROE(5y)-8.08%
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y-43.23%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-35.25%
ROICexc growth 3Y-54.46%
ROICexc growth 5Y-42.78%
OM growth 3Y-55.14%
OM growth 5Y-45.05%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-11.55%
GM growth 5Y-8.3%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.93
Debt/FCF 8.11
Debt/EBITDA 1.7
Cap/Depr 6.11%
Cap/Sales 2.89%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 26.57%
Profit Quality 852.37%
Current Ratio 1.07
Quick Ratio 1.07
Altman-Z 0.96
F-Score8
WACC8.84%
ROIC/WACC0.16
Cap/Depr(3y)4.94%
Cap/Depr(5y)6.3%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.07%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)121.84%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-220%
EPS Next Y140.88%
EPS Next 2Y40.79%
EPS Next 3Y25.07%
EPS Next 5Y23.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.33%
Revenue growth 3Y47.75%
Revenue growth 5Y28.68%
Sales Q2Q%-6.01%
Revenue Next Year-5.8%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.23%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.74%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.33%
EBIT growth 1Y561.91%
EBIT growth 3Y-33.72%
EBIT growth 5Y-29.28%
EBIT Next Year198.8%
EBIT Next 3Y43.88%
EBIT Next 5Y24.29%
FCF growth 1Y-22.48%
FCF growth 3Y22.22%
FCF growth 5Y7.32%
OCF growth 1Y-22.46%
OCF growth 3Y24.31%
OCF growth 5Y9.6%

WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC / J5A.DE FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to J5A.DE.


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WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC (J5A.DE) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


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The financial health rating of WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC (J5A.DE) is 2 / 10.