Warner Bros. Discovery (XSWX:WBD) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: CHF2.66 (As of Jun. 2026)

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Price CHF22.96
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What is Warner Bros. Discovery Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Warner Bros. Discovery XSWX:WBD -0.88% 54 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is CHF2.66 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:WBD with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF7.53. The stock has 8 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 Bros. Discovery's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF0.178. 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 CHF2.66 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Warner Bros. Discovery's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -1.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 1.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 5.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 12.80% 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 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 Bros. Discovery was 24.40% per year. The lowest was 1.50% per year. And the median was 17.80% per year.

As of today (2026-09-04), Warner Bros. Discovery's current stock price is CHF22.96. Warner Bros. Discovery's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF2.66. Warner Bros. Discovery's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 8.63.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Warner Bros. Discovery was 30.91. The lowest was 2.14. And the median was 9.11.


Warner Bros. Discovery  (XSWX:WBD) 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 Bros. Discovery's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=22.96/2.66
=8.63

* 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 Bros. Discovery was 30.91. The lowest was 2.14. And the median was 9.11.


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 Bros. Discovery Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Warner Bros. Discovery Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Warner Bros. Discovery'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 Bros. Discovery Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

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XSWX:WBD vs LYV, FOXA, FWONA: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Warner Bros. Discovery'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 Bros. Discovery Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Warner Bros. Discovery 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 Bros. Discovery's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=0.178/333.9520*333.9520
=0.178

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Warner Bros. Discovery Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201609 0.676 241.428 0.935
201612 0.903 241.432 1.249
201703 0.354 243.801 0.485
201706 0.263 244.955 0.359
201709 1.178 246.819 1.594
201712 0.757 246.524 1.025
201803 0.174 249.554 0.233
201806 0.726 251.989 0.962
201809 1.232 252.439 1.630
201812 1.232 251.233 1.638
201903 0.698 254.202 0.917
201906 0.822 256.143 1.072
201909 1.228 256.759 1.597
201912 1.584 256.974 2.058
202003 0.322 258.115 0.417
202006 1.241 257.797 1.608
202009 1.071 260.280 1.374
202012 0.452 260.474 0.580
202103 0.250 264.877 0.315
202106 1.035 271.696 1.272
202109 0.981 274.310 1.194
202112 1.092 278.802 1.308
202203 0.333 287.504 0.387
202206 0.335 296.311 0.378
202209 -0.077 296.808 -0.087
202212 0.950 296.797 1.069
202303 -0.354 301.836 -0.392
202306 0.636 305.109 0.696
202309 0.760 307.789 0.825
202312 1.175 306.746 1.279
202403 0.142 312.332 0.152
202406 0.356 314.175 0.378
202409 0.217 315.301 0.230
202412 0.883 315.605 0.934
202503 0.108 319.799 0.113
202506 0.228 322.561 0.236
202509 0.225 324.800 0.231
202512 0.426 324.054 0.439
202603 -0.150 330.213 -0.152
202606 0.178 333.952 0.178

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 CHF2.66 mean?
Warner Bros. Discovery (XSWX:WBD) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of CHF2.66 as of Jun. 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 Bros. Discovery and its competitors.
Is Warner Bros. Discovery's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Warner Bros. Discovery's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is CHF2.66. Overall, Warner Bros. Discovery has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Warner Bros. Discovery's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to LYV and FOXA?
Warner Bros. Discovery's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of CHF2.66 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 Bros. Discovery and its competitors. Warner Bros. Discovery's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is CHF2.66. 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?
Warner Bros. Discovery (XSWX:WBD) has a current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of CHF2.66. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF7.53, compared to a current price of CHF22.96 — trading 204.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is CHF2.66. Warner Bros. Discovery's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 8 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 Bros. Discovery (XSWX:WBD), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is CHF2.66 as of Jun. 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 (XSWX:WBD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warner Bros. Discovery stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF22.96 is trading 204.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF7.53.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:WBD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: CHF2.66
  • GF Value™: CHF7.53 vs. price of CHF22.96 (204.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX: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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