IDWM (IDW Media Holdings) EV-to-EBIT: 13.90 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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Price $32.25
GF Value $20.87
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What is IDW Media Holdings EV-to-EBIT?

IDW Media Holdings IDWM 48 EV-to-EBIT is 13.90 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates IDWM with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 640 Media - Diversified companies, IDW Media Holdings ranks worse than 58.44% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, IDW Media Holdings's Enterprise Value is $1.13 Mil. IDW Media Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.08 Mil. Therefore, IDW Media Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is 13.90.

The historical rank and industry rank for IDW Media Holdings's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

IDWM' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -650.31   Med: -2.33   Max: 217.72
Current: 13.9

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of IDW Media Holdings was 217.72. The lowest was -650.31. And the median was -2.33.

IDWM's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
58.44% of 640 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 10.545 vs IDWM: 13.90

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. IDW Media Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.12 Mil. IDW Media Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.08 Mil. IDW Media Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 7.23%.


IDW Media Holdings  (OTCPK:IDWM) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

IDW Media Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Apr. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=0.081/1.12025
=7.23 %

IDW Media Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.12 Mil.
IDW Media Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.08 Mil.

* 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.


IDW Media Holdings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


IDW Media Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IDW Media Holdings's EV-to-EBIT 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.

IDW Media Holdings EV-to-EBIT Chart

IDW Media Holdings Annual Data
Trend Oct15 Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct24 Oct25
EV-to-EBIT
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IDW Media Holdings Quarterly Data
Apr20 Jul20 Oct20 Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
EV-to-EBIT 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 -5.59 -3.53 -2.30 -9.30 13.83

IDWM vs EDUC, TNMG, NYT: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, IDW Media Holdings's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, IDW Media Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where IDW Media Holdings's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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IDW Media Holdings EV-to-EBIT Calculation

IDW Media Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1.126/0.081
=13.90

IDW Media Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $1.13 Mil.
IDW Media Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.08 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 13.90 mean?
IDW Media Holdings (IDWM) has a EV-to-EBIT of 13.90 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on IDW Media Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #374 out of 640 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 58.4%.
Is IDW Media Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
IDW Media Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT is 13.90. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.55. IDW Media Holdings' value of 13.90 is 31.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #374 out of 640 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' EV-to-EBIT compare to EDUC and TNMG?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #374 out of 640 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places IDW Media Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.55. IDW Media Holdings' value of 13.90 is 31.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Media - Diversified companies is 10.55, based on 640 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. IDW Media Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.90 is 31.8% above 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on IDW Media Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IDW Media Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is 13.90. 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 $20.87, compared to a current price of $32.25 — trading 54.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 13.90 and 31.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.55. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IDW Media Holdings (IDWM), the current EV-to-EBIT is 13.90 as of Jul. 18, 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 $20.87. GuruFocus considers IDW Media Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IDWM:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 13.90
  • GF Value™: $20.87 vs. price of $32.25 (54.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#374 of 640)

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 Business Description

Address 14144 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 210, Sherman Oaks, Los Angles, CA, USA, 91423
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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