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Warner Music Group's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.22.
During the past 12 months, Warner Music Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 29.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 61.30% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Warner Music Group was 155.40% per year. The lowest was -92.20% per year. And the median was -45.15% per year.
Warner Music Group's current price is €24.57. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.22. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Warner Music Group is 20.07.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Warner Music Group was 1249.68. The lowest was 17.21. And the median was 53.46.
Warner Music Group (FRA:WA4) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
Warner Music Group Book Value per Share Related Terms
Warner Music Group Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Warner Music Group's Book Value per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:WA4 vs NWSA, TKO, PSKY: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Warner Music Group's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Warner Music Group PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Warner Music Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Warner Music Group's PB Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Warner Music Group (FRA:WA4) has a Book Value per Share of €1.22 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Warner Music Group and its competitors.
Is Warner Music Group's Book Value per Share too high?
Warner Music Group's current Book Value per Share is €1.22. Overall, Warner Music Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Warner Music Group's Book Value per Share compare to NWSA and TKO?
Warner Music Group's Book Value per Share of €1.22 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Warner Music Group and its competitors. Warner Music Group's current Book Value per Share is €1.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Warner Music Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warner Music Group (FRA:WA4) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.92, compared to a current price of €24.57 — trading 20.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is €1.22. Warner Music Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Warner Music Group (FRA:WA4), the current Book Value per Share is €1.22 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Warner Music Group (FRA:WA4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warner Music Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €24.57 is trading 20.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €30.92.
GuruFocus considers Warner Music Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WA4:
Book Value per Share: €1.22
GF Value™: €30.92 vs. price of €24.57 (20.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WA4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Warner Music is the third-largest of the three major record companies. Recorded music accounts for most of the firm's revenue, with the segment housing notable record labels including Atlantic Records, Warner Records, Elektra Records. Some of the most successful current artists signed to record deals with Warner include Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Cardi B, and Dua Lipa. Warner's remaining revenue comes from its publishing business, where Warner Chappell represents more than 180,000 songwriters and composers, some of whom are also Warner recording artists but many of whom are not recording artists or are attached to other labels. Warner Chappell controls more than 1 million musical compositions. Access Industries controls 98% of Warner's voting rights, while holding a 72% economic interest.
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