Warner Music Group (FRA:WA4) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €0.67 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:WA4 Warner Music Group Corp FRA:WA4
79 GF Score
Price €24.11
GF Value €30.71
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Warner Music Group Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Warner Music Group FRA:WA4 -4.10% 79 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.67 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:WA4 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 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 FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Warner Music Group's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.541. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is €0.67 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Warner Music Group's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 2.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 12.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 16.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 1.20% 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 FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Warner Music Group was 21.10% per year. The lowest was -20.20% per year. And the median was -5.75% per year.

As of today (2026-07-15), Warner Music Group's current stock price is €24.11. Warner Music Group's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.67. Warner Music Group's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 35.99.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Warner Music Group was 105.30. The lowest was 27.96. And the median was 51.41.


Warner Music Group  (FRA:WA4) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF 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 Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Warner Music Group's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=24.11/0.67
=35.99

* 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 Price-to-FCF of Warner Music Group was 105.30. The lowest was 27.96. And the median was 51.41.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Warner Music Group Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Warner Music Group Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Warner Music Group's Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Music Group Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Warner Music Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.39 0.55 0.60 0.65 0.66

Warner Music Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.70 0.67 0.66 0.71 0.67

FRA:WA4 vs NWSA, TKO, PSKY: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Warner Music Group's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Warner Music Group's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Warner Music Group's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Warner Music Group Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

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

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow 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 FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Music Group's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=-0.541/330.2130*330.2130
=-0.541

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Warner Music Group Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.044 241.018 0.060
201609 0.201 241.428 0.275
201612 0.278 241.432 0.380
201703 0.102 243.801 0.138
201706 0.119 244.955 0.160
201709 0.344 246.819 0.460
201712 0.200 246.524 0.268
201803 -0.027 249.554 -0.036
201806 0.191 251.989 0.250
201809 0.210 252.439 0.275
201812 0.107 251.233 0.141
201903 -0.065 254.202 -0.084
201906 0.210 256.143 0.271
201909 0.203 256.759 0.261
201912 0.093 256.974 0.120
202003 0.119 258.115 0.152
202006 0.164 257.797 0.210
202009 0.211 260.280 0.268
202012 -0.278 260.474 -0.352
202103 0.207 264.877 0.258
202106 -0.098 271.696 -0.119
202109 0.283 274.310 0.341
202112 -0.120 278.802 -0.142
202203 0.021 287.504 0.024
202206 0.219 296.311 0.244
202209 0.696 296.808 0.774
202212 0.284 296.797 0.316
202303 -0.091 301.836 -0.100
202306 0.182 305.109 0.197
202309 0.434 307.789 0.466
202312 0.364 306.746 0.392
202403 -0.142 312.332 -0.150
202406 0.213 314.175 0.224
202409 0.360 315.301 0.377
202412 0.470 315.605 0.492
202503 -0.082 319.799 -0.085
202506 -0.042 322.561 -0.043
202509 0.261 324.800 0.265
202512 0.638 324.054 0.650
202603 -0.541 330.213 -0.541

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €0.67 mean?
Warner Music Group (FRA:WA4) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €0.67 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Warner Music Group and its competitors.
Is Warner Music Group's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Warner Music Group's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.67. 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to NWSA and TKO?
Warner Music Group's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €0.67 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 FCF per Share for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Warner Music Group and its competitors. Warner Music Group's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.67. 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 €30.71, compared to a current price of €24.11 — trading 21.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.67. 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Warner Music Group (FRA:WA4), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €0.67 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 €24.11 is trading 21.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €30.71. GuruFocus considers Warner Music Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WA4:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €0.67
  • GF Value™: €30.71 vs. price of €24.11 (21.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs

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 Group Business Description

Address 1633 Broadway, New York, NY, USA, 10019
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.
79GF Score

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