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K Wave MediaKWM +4.64%6 EV-to-EBITDA is -0.27 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates KWM with a GF Score™ of 6/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 746 Media - Diversified companies, K Wave Media ranks worse than 134048.12% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, K Wave Media's enterprise value is $38.20 Mil.
K Wave Media's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-139.63 Mil. Therefore, K Wave Media's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -0.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for K Wave Media's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
KWM'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -148.17 Med: -16.71 Max: -0.26
Current: -0.27
During the past 3 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of K Wave Media was -0.26. The lowest was -148.17. And the median was -16.71.
KWM's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 746
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.3
vs KWM: -0.27
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
K Wave Media (NAS:KWM) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
K Wave Media's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
K Wave Media's share price for today is $0.1127.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. K Wave Media's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-2.313.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for K Wave Media's EV-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.
For the Entertainment subindustry, K Wave Media's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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.
K Wave Media EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, K Wave Media's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where K Wave Media's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
K Wave Media's current Enterprise Value is $38.20 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. K Wave Media's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-139.63 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.
K Wave Media (KWM) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -0.27 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on K Wave Media. According to the industry distribution chart, K Wave Media ranks #999999 out of 746 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is K Wave Media's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
K Wave Media's current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.27. Based on the distribution chart, K Wave Media ranks #999999 out of 746 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, K Wave Media has a GF Score™ of 6/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K Wave Media's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CPOP and APHP?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, K Wave Media ranks #999999 out of 746 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places K Wave Media in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.30. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.30, based on 746 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on K Wave Media. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K Wave Media's current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K Wave Media stock overvalued right now?
K Wave Media (KWM) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -0.27. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.27. K Wave Media's overall GF Score™ is 6/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For K Wave Media (KWM), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.27 as of Jul. 23, 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.
K Wave Media Ltd is engaged in the IP content business, which focuses on the creation, investment, management, licensing, and monetization of intellectual property (IP) content such as TV programs, movies, dramas, and music. Its operations are reported in four segments: content merchandising, food and beverages, content production, and content investment. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the content merchandising segment, which produces and distributes specialized video merchandise for K-pop artists timed to coincide with their activities, such as concerts, album launches, and fan events. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Korea, and the rest from the USA, Germany, the UK, France, Japan, and other markets.
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