Warner Bros. Discovery (XSWX:WBD) Gross Profit: CHF13,417 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Warner Bros. Discovery Gross Profit?

Warner Bros. Discovery XSWX:WBD 60 Gross Profit is CHF13,417 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:WBD with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF7.94. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Warner Bros. Discovery's gross profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF3,346 Mil. Warner Bros. Discovery's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF13,417 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Warner Bros. Discovery's gross profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF3,346 Mil. Warner Bros. Discovery's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF7,001 Mil. Therefore, Warner Bros. Discovery's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 47.79%.

Warner Bros. Discovery had a gross margin of 47.79% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Warner Bros. Discovery was 65.73%. The lowest was 39.55%. And the median was 61.73%.

Warning Sign:

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8.3%.


Warner Bros. Discovery  (XSWX:WBD) Gross Profit Explanation

Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.

Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %

1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key

Warner Bros. Discovery had a gross margin of 47.79% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage


Warner Bros. Discovery Gross Profit Related Terms


Warner Bros. Discovery Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Warner Bros. Discovery's Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit Chart

Warner Bros. Discovery Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Profit
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Warner Bros. Discovery Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XSWX:WBD vs LYV, FWONA, FOXA: Gross Profit Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Warner Bros. Discovery's Gross Profit falls into.


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Warner Bros. Discovery Gross Profit Calculation

Gross Profit is the different between the sale prices and the cost of buying or producing the goods.

Warner Bros. Discovery's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=29721.182 - 16643.256
=13,078

Warner Bros. Discovery's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=7001.459 - 3655.434
=3,346

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF13,417 Mil.

Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.

Warner Bros. Discovery's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=3,346 / 7001.459
=47.79 %

* 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.

A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Profit →
What does a Gross Profit of CHF13,417 Mil mean?
Warner Bros. Discovery (XSWX:WBD) has a Gross Profit of CHF13,417 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Warner Bros. Discovery and its competitors.
Is Warner Bros. Discovery's Gross Profit too high?
Warner Bros. Discovery's current Gross Profit is CHF13,417 Mil. Overall, Warner Bros. Discovery has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Warner Bros. Discovery's Gross Profit compare to LYV and FWONA?
Warner Bros. Discovery's Gross Profit of CHF13,417 Mil 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 Gross Profit for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Warner Bros. Discovery and its competitors. Warner Bros. Discovery's current Gross Profit is CHF13,417 Mil. 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 Gross Profit of CHF13,417 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF7.94, compared to a current price of CHF21.17 — trading 166.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is CHF13,417 Mil. Warner Bros. Discovery's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Warner Bros. Discovery (XSWX:WBD), the current Gross Profit is CHF13,417 Mil as of Mar. 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 CHF21.17 is trading 166.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF7.94.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:WBD:

  • Gross Profit: CHF13,417 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF7.94 vs. price of CHF21.17 (166.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 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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