Wowow (TSE:4839) EBITDA Margin %: 3.44% (As of Mar. 2026) — 70% Below Median


TSE:4839 Wowow Inc TSE:4839
65 GF Score
Price 円974.00
GF Value 円1,130.53
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Wowow EBITDA Margin %?

Wowow TSE:4839 -0.92% 65 EBITDA Margin % is 3.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 11.29. GuruFocus rates TSE:4839 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,130.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Media - Diversified companies, Wowow ranks worse than 56.16% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Wowow's EBITDA for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,362 Mil. Wowow's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円39,558 Mil. Therefore, Wowow's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.44%.


Wowow  (TSE:4839) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


Wowow EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Wowow EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wowow's EBITDA Margin % 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.

Wowow EBITDA Margin % Chart

Wowow Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin %
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Wowow Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin % 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 6.74 7.99 6.45 8.44 3.44

TSE:4839 vs NXST: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Wowow's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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.


Wowow EBITDA Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Wowow's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wowow's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Wowow EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Wowow's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=4531/77124
=5.87 %

Wowow's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1362/39558
=3.44 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 3.44% mean?
Wowow (TSE:4839) has a EBITDA Margin % of 3.44% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Wowow and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 11.29. Over the past decade, Wowow's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 5.87 to 17.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Wowow ranks #574 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 56.2%.
Is Wowow's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Wowow's current EBITDA Margin % of 3.44% is 70% below median its 10-year median of 11.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.87 to a high of 17.45. The Media - Diversified industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16. Wowow's value of 3.44% is 57.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wowow ranks #574 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wowow has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wowow's EBITDA Margin % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Wowow ranks #574 out of 1022 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Wowow in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16. Wowow's value of 3.44% is 57.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Wowow's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 5.87 to 17.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.29 vs. the industry median of 8.16, Wowow has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 8.16, based on 1,022 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Wowow's current EBITDA Margin % of 3.44% is 57.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Wowow and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wowow's current EBITDA Margin % is 3.44%, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 11.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wowow stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wowow (TSE:4839) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,130.53, compared to a current price of 円974.00 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 3.44%, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 11.29 and 57.8% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 8.16. Wowow's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Wowow (TSE:4839), the current EBITDA Margin % is 3.44% 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 Wowow (TSE:4839) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wowow stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円974.00 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,130.53. GuruFocus considers Wowow to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4839:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 3.44% (70% below median its 10-year median of 11.29)
  • GF Value™: 円1,130.53 vs. price of 円974.00 (13.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.8% below the Media - Diversified median (#574 of 1022)

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Wowow Business Description

Address 21F, Akasaka Park Building, 5-2-20, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 107-6121
Wowow Inc is a broadcasting station operator based in Japan. The company operates its business through two segments namely Broadcast segment and Telemarketing segment through which it provides services through cable TV, communication satellite broadcasting and Internet Protocol television, based on producing and procuring programs and conducting TV broadcasting at a fee charged by broadcasting satellite. It also offers free program distribution service for TV members only and provides digital marketing support on the web, e-mail, mail order, and travel, event planning, and operation.
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