Warner Music Group (HAM:WA4) FCF Yield %: 1.40 (As of Jun. 28, 2026) — 42% Below Median


HAM:WA4 Warner Music Group Corp HAM:WA4
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What is Warner Music Group FCF Yield %?

Warner Music Group HAM:WA4 +1.21% 79 FCF Yield % is 1.40 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 2.41. GuruFocus rates HAM:WA4 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.61. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,026 Media - Diversified companies, Warner Music Group ranks worse than 50.68% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, Warner Music Group's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is €164 Mil, and Market Cap is €12,378 Mil. Therefore, Warner Music Group's FCF Yield % for today is 1.40%.

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

HAM:WA4' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09   Med: 2.41   Max: 4.61
Current: 1.4


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Warner Music Group was 4.61%. The lowest was 0.09%. And the median was 2.41%.

HAM:WA4's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
50.68% of 1026 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.615 vs HAM:WA4: 1.40

Warner Music Group's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -18.94%.


Warner Music Group FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


Warner Music Group FCF Yield % Related Terms


Warner Music Group FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Warner Music Group's FCF Yield % 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.

Warner Music Group FCF Yield % Chart

Warner Music Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.30 3.48 2.75 2.83 1.96

Warner Music Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Yield % 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 -1.14 -0.72 3.64 10.00 -10.03

HAM:WA4 vs TKO, NWSA, ROKU: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Warner Music Group's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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.


Warner Music Group FCF Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Warner Music Group's FCF Yield % falls into.


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Warner Music Group FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Warner Music Group's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=293.088 / 14984.41403
=1.96%

Warner Music Group's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-283.72 * 4 / 11319.0455
=-10.03%

* 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 Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of 1.40 mean?
Warner Music Group (HAM:WA4) has a FCF Yield % of 1.40 as of Jun. 28, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Warner Music Group and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 2.41. Over the past decade, Warner Music Group's FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.09 to 4.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Warner Music Group ranks #520 out of 1026 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 50.7%.
Is Warner Music Group's FCF Yield % too high?
Warner Music Group's current FCF Yield % of 1.40 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 2.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 4.61. The Media - Diversified industry median FCF Yield % is 1.62. Warner Music Group's value of 1.40 is 13.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Warner Music Group ranks #520 out of 1026 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Warner Music Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Warner Music Group's FCF Yield % compare to TKO and NWSA?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Warner Music Group ranks #520 out of 1026 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Warner Music Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.62. Warner Music Group's value of 1.40 is 13.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Warner Music Group's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.09 to 4.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.41 vs. the industry median of 1.62, Warner Music Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.62, based on 1,026 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Warner Music Group's current FCF Yield % of 1.40 is 13.3% below 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Warner Music Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Warner Music Group's current FCF Yield % is 1.40, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 2.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Warner Music Group stock overvalued right now?
Warner Music Group (HAM:WA4) has a current FCF Yield % of 1.40. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.61, compared to a current price of €23.50 — trading 23.2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 1.40, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 2.41 and 13.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.62. Warner Music Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Warner Music Group (HAM:WA4), the current FCF Yield % is 1.40 as of Jun. 28, 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 Warner Music Group (HAM:WA4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warner Music Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €23.50 is trading 23.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €30.61.

Key valuation signals for HAM:WA4:

  • FCF Yield %: 1.40 (42% below median its 10-year median of 2.41)
  • GF Value™: €30.61 vs. price of €23.50 (23.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.3% below the Media - Diversified median (#520 of 1026)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:WA4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Warner Music Group Business Description

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.
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