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Warner Music Group Corp. · Communication Services · United States · $13.8B · Avg Vol: $55M/d

55
StockRank
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Q
51
V
28
M
70
P/E (TTM)
33.4x
ROE
51.0%
D/E
5.1x
Dividend %
2.6%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Warner Music Group is one of the 'Big Three' global record companies, engaged in recorded music (artists and repertoire, distribution) and music publishing (songwriting, licensing). Its competitive moat is an extensive catalog of iconic artists and songs, global distribution capabilities, and strong artist development infrastructure. WMG is a cornerstone of the global music industry, owning and managing a vast portfolio of musical copyrights and developing artist careers.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue5.9B6.0B6.4B6.7B4.3%7.1B7.3B7.7B7.3%
EPS3.732.892.942.46-12.9%0.843.723.9526.6%
Shares146.2M146.2M146.2M146.2M0.0%146.2M
Debt4.0B4.3B4.3B4.6B4.7%4.9B
Equity152.0M307.0M518.0M647.0M62.1%
Op CF742.0M687.0M754.0M678.0M-3.0%843.0M
Inv CF-824.0M-300.0M-311.0M-340.0M
Fin CF188.0M-325.0M-396.0M-497.0M
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PRICE (1Y)-3.0%
26.2927.0027.7228.4329.14Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$27.61
RSI (14)
43.4
52W High
$35.23
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
51
ROIC
11.6%67.2
ROE
51.0%98.0
GP/Assets
33.2%65.2
Op. Margin
15.6%70.8
FCF/Assets
4.3%47.5
Piotroski
416.9
Int. Cover
4.0x39.3
D/E Ratio
5.08x2.7
Current Ratio
0.73x13.8
Value
28
P/E (TTM)
33.4x24.6
EV/EBITDA
12.0x36.6
P/FCF
32.5x22.2
P/B
19.8x3.5
P/S
2.1x39.5
Div Yield
2.6%44.8
Momentum
70
52W High %
78%59.6
RS 6M
-16%49.5
SMA 50/200
1.01x62.5
EPS Rev 4W
+0.1%91.9
EPS Rev 12W
+10.9%92.0
EPS Improve
+133%72.5
Q Growth
408%93.5

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$13.8B
P/E (Forward)
14.3x
Gross Margin
45.8%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
WMGWarner Music Group Corp.(you)$13.8B55HOLD
0KXI.LRoku, Inc.$15.4B49HOLD
NWS.AXNews Corporation$15.4B69BUY
PSKYParamount Skydance Corporation$9.2B44HOLD
FOXAFox Corporation$23.2B70BUY
CNKCinemark Holdings, Inc.$3.8B60HOLD
TKOTKO Group Holdings, Inc.$34.5B41HOLD
LYVLive Nation Entertainment, Inc.$41.2B44HOLD
FWONAFormula One Group$22.3B30SELL
VSNTVersant Media Group, Inc.$5.0B70BUY

Peer medians: ROE 5.6% · P/E 21.2x · Gross margin 56.2%

Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) — Stock Score Summary

Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) has a MoatMap StockRank of 55/100 based on Quality (51/100), Value (28/100), and Momentum (70/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Warner Music Group is one of the 'Big Three' global record companies, engaged in recorded music (artists and repertoire, distribution) and music publishing (songwriting, licensing). Its competitive moat is an extensive catalog of iconic artists and songs, global distribution capabilities, and strong artist development infrastructure. WMG is a cornerstone of the global music industry, owning and managing a vast portfolio of musical copyrights and developing artist careers.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$27.61
Market Cap$13.8B
P/E (TTM)33.40
P/E (Forward)14.31
Price/Book19.83
Return on Equity51.0%
Return on Invested Capital11.6%
Debt/Equity5.08x
Gross Margin45.8%
Operating Margin15.6%
Revenue Growth16.7%
Dividend Yield2.6%
Free Cash Flow$427M

Warner Music Group Corp. operates in the Entertainment industry, part of the Communication Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Warner Music Group Corp.’s (WMG) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) is 55/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (51), Value (28), and Momentum (70) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Warner Music Group Corp. have an economic moat?
Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) has a Quality factor score of 51/100. 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 Warner Music Group Corp. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 55/100. 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 Warner Music Group Corp. in?
Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Entertainment industry (United States).