WBD (Warner Bros. Discovery) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $20.59 (As of Mar. 2026)


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Price $26.12
GF Value $9.72
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Warner Bros. Discovery Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Warner Bros. Discovery WBD 60 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $20.59 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBD with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Warner Bros. Discovery's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $12.996. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $20.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Warner Bros. Discovery's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 1.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 0.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 2.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 4.80% 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Warner Bros. Discovery was 7.30% per year. The lowest was 0.30% per year. And the median was 5.30% per year.

As of today (2026-07-07), Warner Bros. Discovery's current stock price is $26.12. Warner Bros. Discovery's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $20.59. Warner Bros. Discovery's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 1.27.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Warner Bros. Discovery was 4.47. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 1.35.


Warner Bros. Discovery  (NAS:WBD) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Warner Bros. Discovery's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=26.12/20.59
=1.27

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Warner Bros. Discovery was 4.47. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 1.35.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


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Warner Bros. Discovery Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Warner Bros. Discovery's Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

Warner Bros. Discovery Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Warner Bros. Discovery Annual Data
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Warner Bros. Discovery Quarterly Data
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WBD vs LYV, FWONA, FOXA: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Warner Bros. Discovery's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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 Bros. Discovery Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Warner Bros. Discovery's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Warner Bros. Discovery's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Warner Bros. Discovery Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Warner Bros. Discovery's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=12.996/330.2130*330.2130
=12.996

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Warner Bros. Discovery Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 13.291 241.018 18.210
201609 13.203 241.428 18.058
201612 13.244 241.432 18.114
201703 13.780 243.801 18.664
201706 14.537 244.955 19.597
201709 15.105 246.819 20.209
201712 12.162 246.524 16.291
201803 15.084 249.554 19.959
201806 15.188 251.989 19.903
201809 15.518 252.439 20.299
201812 16.027 251.233 21.065
201903 16.562 254.202 21.514
201906 17.883 256.143 23.054
201909 18.061 256.759 23.228
201912 18.840 256.974 24.210
202003 18.679 258.115 23.897
202006 19.462 257.797 24.929
202009 20.348 260.280 25.815
202012 21.508 260.474 27.267
202103 21.394 264.877 26.671
202106 22.829 271.696 27.746
202109 22.947 274.310 27.623
202112 22.932 278.802 27.161
202203 23.515 287.504 27.008
202206 21.163 296.311 23.584
202209 19.982 296.808 22.231
202212 19.381 296.797 21.563
202303 19.087 301.836 20.881
202306 18.651 305.109 20.186
202309 18.365 307.789 19.703
202312 18.543 306.746 19.962
202403 18.028 312.332 19.060
202406 14.013 314.175 14.728
202409 14.315 315.301 14.992
202412 13.870 315.605 14.512
202503 13.682 319.799 14.128
202506 14.565 322.561 14.911
202509 14.541 324.800 14.783
202512 14.483 324.054 14.758
202603 12.996 330.213 12.996

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $20.59 mean?
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $20.59 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Warner Bros. Discovery and its competitors.
Is Warner Bros. Discovery's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Warner Bros. Discovery's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $20.59. Overall, Warner Bros. Discovery has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Warner Bros. Discovery's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to LYV and FWONA?
Warner Bros. Discovery's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $20.59 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Warner Bros. Discovery and its competitors. Warner Bros. Discovery's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $20.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Warner Bros. Discovery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.72, compared to a current price of $26.12 — trading 168.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $20.59. Warner Bros. Discovery's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $20.59 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 Bros. Discovery (WBD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warner Bros. Discovery stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $26.12 is trading 168.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.72. GuruFocus considers Warner Bros. Discovery to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $20.59
  • GF Value™: $9.72 vs. price of $26.12 (168.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the WBD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Warner Bros. Discovery Business Description

Address 230 Park Avenue South, New York, NY, USA, 10003
Warner Bros. Discovery operates in three segments: streaming, studios, and linear networks. The streaming business includes HBO Max, which is rapidly increasing its international footprint in addition to its major presence in the US. Studios include industry leaders in both film and television, which produce movies and television series that are monetized in multiple ways, including theatrical release, sales to third parties, and feeding into Warner's own platforms. Global networks consist of basic cable networks like CNN, TNT, TBS, Discovery, HGTV, and The Food Network. The Discovery+ streaming service will remain part of global networks.
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