IDWM (IDW Media Holdings) FCF Margin %: 15.55% (As of Apr. 2026)

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Price $32.55
GF Value $20.60
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What is IDW Media Holdings FCF Margin %?

IDW Media Holdings IDWM 49 FCF Margin % is 15.55% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates IDWM with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,003 Media - Diversified companies, IDW Media Holdings ranks worse than 58.13% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. IDW Media Holdings's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.88 Mil. IDW Media Holdings's Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $5.68 Mil. Therefore, IDW Media Holdings's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 15.55%.

As of today, IDW Media Holdings's current FCF Yield % is -0.63%.

The historical rank and industry rank for IDW Media Holdings's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

IDWM' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -64.97   Med: -4.39   Max: 40.8
Current: -0.24


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of IDW Media Holdings was 40.80%. The lowest was -64.97%. And the median was -4.39%.

IDWM's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
58.13% of 1003 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.06 vs IDWM: -0.24


IDW Media Holdings FCF Margin % Related Terms


IDW Media Holdings FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IDW Media Holdings's FCF 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.

IDW Media Holdings FCF Margin % Chart

IDW Media Holdings Annual Data
Trend Oct15 Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct24 Oct25
FCF Margin %
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IDW Media Holdings Quarterly Data
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IDWM vs EDUC, TNMG, NYT: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, IDW Media Holdings's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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.


IDW Media Holdings FCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where IDW Media Holdings's FCF Margin % falls into.


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IDW Media Holdings FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

IDW Media Holdings's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Oct. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Oct. 2025 )
=-0.883/23.156
=-3.81 %

IDW Media Holdings's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=0.883/5.679
=15.55 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 15.55% mean?
IDW Media Holdings (IDWM) has a FCF Margin % of 15.55% as of Apr. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on IDW Media Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #583 out of 1003 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 58.1%.
Is IDW Media Holdings' FCF Margin % too high?
IDW Media Holdings' current FCF Margin % is 15.55%. The Media - Diversified industry median FCF Margin % is 2.06. IDW Media Holdings' value of 15.55% is 654.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #583 out of 1003 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, IDW Media Holdings has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IDW Media Holdings' FCF Margin % compare to EDUC and TNMG?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #583 out of 1003 companies for FCF Margin %. This places IDW Media Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.06. IDW Media Holdings' value of 15.55% is 654.9% 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 FCF Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.06, based on 1,003 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. IDW Media Holdings's current FCF Margin % of 15.55% is 654.9% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on IDW Media Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IDW Media Holdings's current FCF Margin % is 15.55%. 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 $20.60, compared to a current price of $32.55 — trading 58% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 15.55% and 654.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.06. IDW Media Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IDW Media Holdings (IDWM), the current FCF Margin % is 15.55% 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 $32.55 is trading 58% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.60. GuruFocus considers IDW Media Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IDWM:

  • FCF Margin %: 15.55%
  • GF Value™: $20.60 vs. price of $32.55 (58% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 654.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#583 of 1003)

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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