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

Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) has a MoatMap StockRank of 63/100 based on Quality (54/100), Value (25/100), and Momentum (69/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Warner Music Group is a high-quality music IP owner with stable cash flows, but it lacks the near-term macro inflection tailwinds of our core themes.

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$30.80
Market Cap$16.9B
P/E (TTM)41.14
P/E (Forward)17.65
Price/Book24.42
Return on Equity51.0%
Return on Invested Capital11.6%
Debt/Equity508.33
Gross Margin45.8%
Operating Margin15.6%
Revenue Growth16.7%
Dividend Yield2.2%
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 63/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (54), Value (25), and Momentum (69) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Warner Music Group Corp. have an economic moat?
Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) has a Quality factor score of 54/100. 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 63/100. 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).
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