Warner Bros. Discovery (XSWX:WBD) Goodwill-to-Asset: 0.27 (As of Jun. 2026)

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What is Warner Bros. Discovery Goodwill-to-Asset?

Warner Bros. Discovery XSWX:WBD 65 Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.27 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:WBD with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF7.49. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Goodwill to Asset ratio measures how much goodwill a company is recording compared to the total level of its assets. Warner Bros. Discovery's Goodwill for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF20,671 Mil. Warner Bros. Discovery's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF77,730 Mil. Therefore, Warner Bros. Discovery's Goodwill to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.27.


Warner Bros. Discovery  (XSWX:WBD) Goodwill-to-Asset Explanation

If the goodwill-to-asset ratio increases, it can mean that the company is recording a proportionately higher amount of goodwill, assuming total assets are remaining constant. It is generally good to see a company increasing its assets regularly; however, if these increases are coming from intangible assets, such as goodwill, the increases may not be as good.

Increases in the goodwill-to-asset ratio might suggest that a company has been aggressively acquiring other firms or has seen its tangible assets decrease in value. When a large portion of total assets are attributable to intangible assets (such as goodwill), the company may be at risk of having that portion of its asset base wiped out quickly if it must record any goodwill impairments. Decreases in the goodwill-to-assets ratio suggest that the company has either written down some goodwill or increased its tangible assets.

Asset needs vary from industry to industry. This is why comparing goodwill-to-assets ratios is generally most meaningful among companies within the same industry. By comparing a company's goodwill to assets ratio to those of other companies within the same industry, investors can get a feel for how a company is managing its goodwill.


Warner Bros. Discovery Goodwill-to-Asset Related Terms


Warner Bros. Discovery Goodwill-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Warner Bros. Discovery's Goodwill-to-Asset 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 Bros. Discovery Goodwill-to-Asset Chart

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XSWX:WBD vs LYV, FWONA, FOXA: Goodwill-to-Asset Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Warner Bros. Discovery's Goodwill-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Goodwill-to-Asset 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 Bros. Discovery Goodwill-to-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Warner Bros. Discovery's Goodwill-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Warner Bros. Discovery's Goodwill-to-Asset falls into.


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Warner Bros. Discovery Goodwill-to-Asset Calculation

Goodwill to Asset ratio measures how much goodwill a company is recording compared to the total level of its assets.

It is calculated by dividing goodwill by total assets.

Warner Bros. Discovery's Goodwill to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Goodwill to Asset (A: Dec. 2025 )=Goodwill/Total Assets
=20666.008/79757.737
=0.26

Warner Bros. Discovery's Goodwill to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Goodwill to Asset (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Goodwill/Total Assets
=20670.697/77730.326
=0.27

* 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 Goodwill-to-Asset →
What does a Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.27 mean?
Warner Bros. Discovery (XSWX:WBD) has a Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.27 as of Jun. 2026. Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio is the total goodwill from acquisitions divided by total assets. View historical data on Warner Bros. Discovery and its competitors.
Is Warner Bros. Discovery's Goodwill-to-Asset too high?
Warner Bros. Discovery's current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.27. Overall, Warner Bros. Discovery has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Warner Bros. Discovery's Goodwill-to-Asset compare to LYV and FWONA?
Warner Bros. Discovery's Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.27 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Goodwill-to-Asset for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Goodwill-to-Asset depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Goodwill-to-Asset 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 Goodwill-to-Asset mean?
A high Goodwill-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio is the total goodwill from acquisitions divided by total assets. View historical data on Warner Bros. Discovery and its competitors. Warner Bros. Discovery's current Goodwill-to-Asset 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 Warner Bros. Discovery stock overvalued right now?
Warner Bros. Discovery (XSWX:WBD) has a current Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.27. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF7.49, compared to a current price of CHF21.44 — trading 186.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.27. Warner Bros. Discovery's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Goodwill-to-Asset calculated?
Goodwill-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Warner Bros. Discovery (XSWX:WBD), the current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.27 as of Jun. 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 Bros. Discovery (XSWX:WBD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warner Bros. Discovery stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF21.44 is trading 186.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF7.49.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:WBD:

  • Goodwill-to-Asset: 0.27
  • GF Value™: CHF7.49 vs. price of CHF21.44 (186.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Warner Bros. Discovery Business Description

Address 230 Park Avenue South, New York, NY, USA, 10003
Warner Bros. Discovery operates in three segments: streaming, studios, and linear networks. The streaming business includes HBO Max, which is rapidly increasing its international footprint in addition to its major presence in the US. Studios include industry leaders in both film and television, which produce movies and television series that are monetized in multiple ways, including theatrical release, sales to third parties, and feeding into Warner's own platforms. Global networks consist of basic cable networks like CNN, TNT, TBS, Discovery, HGTV, and The Food Network. The Discovery+ streaming service will remain part of global networks.
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