KWM (K Wave Media) FCF Margin %: -39.88% (As of Dec. 2025)


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What is K Wave Media FCF Margin %?

K Wave Media KWM -9.26% 6 FCF Margin % is -39.88% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates KWM with a GF Score™ of 6/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Media - Diversified companies, K Wave Media ranks worse than 85.94% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. K Wave Media's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-12.92 Mil. K Wave Media's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $32.40 Mil. Therefore, K Wave Media's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -39.88%.

As of today, K Wave Media's current FCF Yield % is -149.96%.

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

KWM' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.37   Med: -13.82   Max: -7.28
Current: -29.95


During the past 3 years, the highest FCF Margin % of K Wave Media was -7.28%. The lowest was -30.37%. And the median was -13.82%.

KWM's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
85.94% of 1010 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.13 vs KWM: -29.95


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K Wave Media FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for K Wave Media'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.

K Wave Media FCF Margin % Chart

K Wave Media Annual Data
Trend Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
-13.82 -7.28 -30.37

K Wave Media Semi-Annual Data
Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial -9.12 -17.04 0.43 -15.62 -39.88

KWM vs CPOP, APHP, FTRK: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, K Wave Media'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.


K Wave Media FCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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K Wave Media FCF Margin % Calculation

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

K Wave Media's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-16.182/53.285
=-30.37 %

K Wave Media's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-12.92/32.401
=-39.88 %

* 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 -39.88% mean?
K Wave Media (KWM) has a FCF Margin % of -39.88% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on K Wave Media and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, K Wave Media ranks #868 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 85.9%.
Is K Wave Media's FCF Margin % too high?
K Wave Media's current FCF Margin % is -39.88%. Based on the distribution chart, K Wave Media ranks #868 out of 1010 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 FCF Margin % compare to CPOP and APHP?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, K Wave Media ranks #868 out of 1010 companies for FCF Margin %. This places K Wave Media in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.13. 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 2.13, based on 1,010 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. 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 K Wave Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K Wave Media's current FCF Margin % is -39.88%. 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 FCF Margin % of -39.88%. The current FCF Margin % is -39.88%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For K Wave Media (KWM), the current FCF Margin % is -39.88% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Business Description

Address 121 South Church Street, George Town, Grand Cayman, CYM, KY1-1104
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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