Warner Music Group Corp.

Warner Music Group Corp.

28.35
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+0.48
(+1.72%)
1.09EPS
21.12P/E
12.39BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Warner Music Group Corp. Class A carries a market capitalization of 12.39B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 16.36B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap12.39B
Enterprise Value16.36B

Important Dates

Warner Music Group Corp. Class A's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 19, 2026.

Earnings Date11/19/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Warner Music Group Corp. Class A has 523.11M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding523.11M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Warner Music Group Corp. Class A trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 21.12. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.94, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 16.58.

PE Ratio21.12
PS Ratio1.94
PB Ratio16.58
P/TBV Ratio-3.13
P/FCF Ratio36.82
P/OCF Ratio15.11

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Warner Music Group Corp. Class A trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 13.19 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 2.56 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 18.69 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Warner Music Group Corp. Class A trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 35.49, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 16.36B versus a market cap of 12.39B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales2.56
EV / EBITDA13.19
EV / EBIT18.69
EV / FCF35.49

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, Warner Music Group Corp. Class A maintains a current ratio of 0.73, meaning it holds 0.7x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 452.95, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 7.96 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio0.73
Quick Ratio0.50
Debt / Equity452.95
Debt / EBITDA3.47
Interest Coverage7.96

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Warner Music Group Corp. Class A posted a return on equity (ROE) of 93.14, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 13.38 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 6.55, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 14.25, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 1.16M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 5,500.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 46.60 indicates how many times Warner Music Group Corp. Class A sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)93.14
Return on Assets (ROA)6.55
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)13.38
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)14.25
Revenue Per Employee1.16M
Employee Count5,500.00
Inventory Turnover46.60

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Warner Music Group Corp. Class A recorded 182.06M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 23.83, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 764.14M, leaving 588.20M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax182.06M
Effective Tax Rate23.83

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Warner Music Group Corp. Class A's stock has declined approximately 1.32% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 24.74, while the 200-day moving average is 24.73.

52-Week Price Change-1.32%
50-Day Moving Average24.74
200-Day Moving Average24.73

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Warner Music Group Corp. Class A generated 6.39B in revenue and converted that into 588.20M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 1.09. EBITDA reached 1.24B, while operating income came in at 1.03B.

Revenue6.39B
Gross Profit2.93B
Operating Income1.03B
Pretax Income764.14M
Net Income588.20M
EBITDA1.24B
EBIT875.30M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)1.09

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Warner Music Group Corp. Class A holds 540.94M in cash and equivalents against 4.31B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 3.58B. Total book value stands at 747.51M, with working capital of -1.04B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents540.94M
Total Debt4.31B
Net Debt3.58B
Equity (Book Value)747.51M
Book Value Per Share1.43
Working Capital-1.04B

Cash Flow

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Warner Music Group Corp. Class A produced 821.91M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -479.66M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 342.24M - equivalent to 0.65 per share.

Operating Cash Flow821.91M
Capital Expenditures-479.66M
Free Cash Flow342.24M
FCF Per Share0.65

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Warner Music Group Corp. Class A posted a gross margin of 45.77, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 16.11 and net profit margin of 9.20 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin45.77
Operating Margin16.11
Pretax Margin11.95
Profit Margin9.20
EBITDA Margin19.40

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Warner Music Group Corp. Class A paid dividends of 0.67 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 60.79 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 2.72, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 0.66, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Warner Music Group Corp. Class A shareholders.

Dividend Per Share0.67
Payout Ratio60.79
Shareholder Yield0.66
FCF Yield2.72

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Warner Music Group Corp. Class A has an Altman Z-Score of 2.43, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score2.43