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IDW Media HoldingsIDWM 48 Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.42 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates IDWM with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 676 Media - Diversified companies, IDW Media Holdings ranks better than 78.11% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for IDW Media Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
IDWM'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.98 Med: -0.2 Max: 12.12
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of IDW Media Holdings was 12.12. The lowest was -2.98. And the median was -0.20.
IDWM's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 78.11% of 676
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.66
vs IDWM: 0.40
IDW Media Holdings (OTCPK:IDWM) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
IDW Media Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
IDW Media Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IDW Media Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
IDWM vs EDUC, TNMG, NYT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, IDW Media Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
IDW Media Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, IDW Media Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IDW Media Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBITDA data.
IDW Media Holdings (IDWM) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.42 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on IDW Media Holdings. According to the industry distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #148 out of 676 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is IDW Media Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
IDW Media Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.42. Based on the distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #148 out of 676 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IDW Media Holdings has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IDW Media Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to EDUC and TNMG?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #148 out of 676 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places IDW Media Holdings in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.66, based on 676 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on IDW Media Holdings. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IDW Media Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IDW Media Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDW Media Holdings (IDWM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.88, compared to a current price of $32.25 — trading 54.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.42. IDW Media Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IDW Media Holdings (IDWM), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.42 as of Apr. 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 IDW Media Holdings (IDWM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDW Media Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.25 is trading 54.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.88.
GuruFocus considers IDW Media Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IDWM:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -0.42
GF Value™: $20.88 vs. price of $32.25 (54.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IDWM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IDW Media Holdings Inc is a diversified media company with operations in publishing, television entertainment, and media distribution. Its segments include IDW Publishing (IDWP), which creates comic books, graphic novels, digital content, and games; and IDW Entertainment (IDWE), which operates as a production company & studio that develops and produces content and formats for international platforms and services. Maximum of revenue is from IDWP segment.
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