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WMG (Warner Music Group) FCF Margin % : 15.31% (As of Dec. 2024)


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What is Warner Music Group FCF Margin %?

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Warner Music Group's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Dec. 2024 was $255 Mil. Warner Music Group's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2024 was $1,666 Mil. Therefore, Warner Music Group's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 15.31%.

As of today, Warner Music Group's current FCF Yield % is 3.05%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Warner Music Group's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

WMG' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.21   Med: 7.21   Max: 13.28
Current: 7.9


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Warner Music Group was 13.28%. The lowest was 1.21%. And the median was 7.21%.

WMG's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
70.3% of 1037 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.67 vs WMG: 7.90


Warner Music Group FCF Margin % Historical Data

The historical data trend for Warner Music Group'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.

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Warner Music Group FCF Margin % Chart

Warner Music Group Annual Data
Trend Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.57 1.21 7.03 7.39 7.02

Warner Music Group Quarterly Data
Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24
FCF 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 11.73 -5.35 7.66 12.70 15.31

Competitive Comparison of Warner Music Group's FCF Margin %

For the Entertainment subindustry, Warner Music Group's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:

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Warner Music Group's FCF Margin % Distribution in the Media - Diversified Industry

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

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Warner Music Group FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Warner Music Group's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2024 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Sep. 2024 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2024 )
=451/6426
=7.02 %

Warner Music Group's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Dec. 2024 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2024 )
=255/1666
=15.31 %

* 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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Warner Music Group Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
1633 Broadway, New York, NY, USA, 10019
Warner Music is the third-largest of the three major record companies. Recorded music accounts for most of the firm's revenue, with the segment housing notable record labels including Atlantic Records, Warner Records, Elektra Records. Some of the most successful current artists signed to record deals with Warner include Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Cardi B, and Dua Lipa. Warner's remaining revenue comes from its publishing business, where Warner Chappell represents more than 180,000 songwriters and composers, some of whom are also Warner recording artists but many of whom are not recording artists or are attached to other labels. Warner Chappell controls more than 1 million musical compositions. Access Industries controls 98% of Warner's voting rights, while holding a 72% economic interest.
Executives
Valentin Blavatnik director C/O WARNER MUSIC GROUP CORP., 1633 BROADWAY, NEW YORK NY 10019
Timothy Matusch officer: EVP Strategy & Operations C/O WARNER MUSIC GROUP CORP., 1633 BROADWAY, NEW YORK NY 10019
Maria Osherova officer: EVP, Chief Human Res. Officer C/O WARNER MUSIC GROUP CORP., 1633 BROADWAY, NEW YORK NY 10019
Lincoln E Benet director C/O LYONDELLBASELL INDUSTRIES N.V., DELFTSEPLEIN 27E, ROTTERDAM P7 3013AA
Max Lousada director, officer: CEO, Recorded Music C/O WARNER MUSIC GROUP CORP., 1633 BROADWAY, NEW YORK NY 10019
Carletta Higginson officer: EVP, Chief Digital Officer C/O WARNER MUSIC GROUP CORP., 1633 BROADWAY, NEW YORK NY 10019
Bryan Castellani officer: Chief Financial Officer C/O WARNER MUSIC GROUP CORP., 1633 BROADWAY, NEW YORK NY 10019
Entertainment Holdings Ii Llc 10 percent owner 40 WEST 57TH STREET, 28TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10019
Robert Kyncl officer: Co-CEO C/O WARNER MUSIC GROUP CORP., 1633 BROADWAY, NEW YORK NY 10019
Nancy Dubuc director C/O WARNER MUSIC GROUP CORP., 1633 BROADWAY, NEW YORK NY 10019
Ai Entertainment Holdings Llc 10 percent owner C/O ACCESS INDUSTRIES, LLC, 40 WEST 57TH ST, 28TH FLR, NEW YORK NY 10019
Louis Dickler officer: Acting CFO & Corp. Contr. C/O WARNER MUSIC GROUP CORP., 1633 BROADWAY, NEW YORK NY 10019
Thomas H Lee director C/O THOMAS H. LEE CAPITAL LLC, 767 FIFTH AVENUE, 6TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10153
Michael Lynton director 2000 AVENUE OF THE STARS 12TH FL, LOS ANGELES CA 90067
Ynon Kreiz director 333 CONTINENTAL BOULEVARD, M1: 1518, EL SEGUNDO CA 90245