What is WEBTOON Entertainment Inc.'s (WBTN) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (WBTN) is 11/100, with a Strong Sell signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (27), Value (32), and Momentum (26) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. have an economic moat?

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (WBTN) has a Quality factor score of 27/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (WBTN) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 11/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. in?

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (WBTN) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Internet Content & Information industry (United States).

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WBTN

Strong Sell

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. · Communication Services · United States · $1.4B · Avg Vol: $4M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

—

ROE

-26.3%

D/E

0.0x

Dividend %

—

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. is a global leader in digital comics, offering a vast library of webtoons across various genres through its popular mobile platform. The company operates a creator-driven ecosystem, enabling aspiring artists to publish their work and reach a global audience, while monetizing content through ad revenue and paid subscriptions. Its dominant market share in the digital comic space and user-generated content model provide a strong competitive moat, fostering a vibrant community and content pipeline.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	1.1B	1.3B	1.3B	1.4B	8.6%	1.4B	1.4B	1.6B	6.0%
EPS	-1.02	-0.92	-1.21	-2.66	—	-2.63	—	—	—
Shares	126.9M	126.9M	128.6M	130.8M	+3.1%	135.7M	—	—	—
Debt	53.6M	33.4M	17.2M	23.7M	-23.8%	22.6M	—	—	—
Equity	1.4B	1.2B	1.5B	1.2B	-5.4%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	-140.6M	14.8M	17.9M	11.2M	-13.0%	6.1M	—	—	—
Inv CF	-50.7M	-52.0M	-17.3M	-7.5M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	350.3M	-6.5M	353.9M	1.5M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+3.7%

SMA 50SMA 200

$10.24

RSI (14)

57.7

52W High

$22.47

From 52W High

0.5%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

-30.5%5.9

ROE

-26.3%9.4

GP/Assets

21.0%40.9

Op. Margin

-4.6%16.8

FCF/Assets

0.7%21.4

Piotroski

36.9

Int. Cover

-50.0x2.1

D/E Ratio

0.02x81.5

Current Ratio

2.63x71.1

Value

P/E (TTM)

—N/A

EV/EBITDA

-45.8x25.0

P/FCF

116.2x6.4

P/B

1.2x68.7

P/S

1.0x63.9

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

46%14.6

RS 6M

-22%30.2

SMA 50/200

0.87x26.6

EPS Rev 4W

-23.1%3.1

EPS Rev 12W

-23.1%5.9

EPS Improve

+110%68.5

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$1.4B

P/E (Forward)

41.9x

Gross Margin

24.4%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Communication Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of WBTN are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
WBTN	WEBTOON Entertainment Inc.(you)	$1.4B	11	Strong Sell
STUB	StubHub Holdings, Inc.	$2.5B	18	Strong Sell
DJT	Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.	$2.7B	1	Strong Sell
RUM	RUM Group Inc.	$4.5B	21	Sell
GRPN	Groupon, Inc.	$794M	38	Hold
NXDR	Nextdoor Holdings, Inc.	$878M	42	Hold
Z	Zillow Group, Inc.	$8.0B	17	Strong Sell
SLE	Super League Enterprise, Inc.	$180M	15	Strong Sell
UPWK	Upwork Inc.	$1.1B	60	Hold
ZIP	ZipRecruiter, Inc.	$363M	39	Hold

Peer medians: ROE 6.4% · P/E 19.2x · Gross margin 57.0%

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (WBTN): Stock Score Summary

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (WBTN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 11/100 based on Quality (27/100), Value (32/100), and Momentum (26/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$10.24
Market Cap	$1.4B
P/E (Forward)	41.88
Price/Book	1.17
Return on Equity	-26.3%
Return on Invested Capital	-30.5%
Debt/Equity	0.02x
Gross Margin	24.4%
Operating Margin	-4.6%
Revenue Growth	-2.8%
Free Cash Flow	$12M

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. operates in the Internet Content & Information industry, part of the Communication Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WEBTOON Entertainment Inc.’s (WBTN) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (WBTN) is 11/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (27), Value (32), and Momentum (26) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. have an economic moat?: WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (WBTN) has a Quality factor score of 27/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (WBTN) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 11/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. in?: WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (WBTN) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Internet Content & Information industry (United States).