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IDW Media HoldingsIDWM 41 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $-109.38 as of Sep. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates IDWM with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 617 Media - Diversified companies, IDW Media Holdings ranks worse than 162074.39% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
As of today (2026-09-12), IDW Media Holdings's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $-109.38. The stock price of IDW Media Holdings is $32.55. Therefore, IDW Media Holdings's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 0.0.
The historical rank and industry rank for IDW Media Holdings's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of IDW Media Holdings was 25.62. The lowest was 5.78. And the median was 7.33.
IDWM's Price-to-Projected-FCF is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 0.81 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Projected-FCF only.
IDW Media Holdings (OTCPK:IDWM) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
IDW Media Holdings's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
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Share Price
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Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
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32.55
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-109.38285803513
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* 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.
IDW Media Holdings Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
IDW Media Holdings Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IDW Media Holdings's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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.
IDW Media Holdings Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart
IDWM vs EDUC, TNMG, NYT: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, IDW Media Holdings's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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.
IDW Media Holdings Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, IDW Media Holdings's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IDW Media Holdings's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
IDW Media Holdings Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $-109.38 mean?
IDW Media Holdings (IDWM) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $-109.38 as of Sep. 12, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on IDW Media Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #999999 out of 617 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is IDW Media Holdings' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
IDW Media Holdings' current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $-109.38. Based on the distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #999999 out of 617 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, IDW Media Holdings has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IDW Media Holdings' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to EDUC and TNMG?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #999999 out of 617 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places IDW Media Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.81. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 0.81, based on 617 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on IDW Media Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IDW Media Holdings's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $-109.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IDW Media Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDW Media Holdings (IDWM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.17, compared to a current price of $32.55 — trading 40.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $-109.38. IDW Media Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IDW Media Holdings (IDWM), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $-109.38 as of Sep. 12, 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 IDW Media Holdings (IDWM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDW Media Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.55 is trading 40.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.17.
GuruFocus considers IDW Media Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IDWM:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $-109.38
GF Value™: $23.17 vs. price of $32.55 (40.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IDWM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IDW Media Holdings Inc is a diversified media company with operations in publishing, television entertainment, and media distribution. Its segments include IDW Publishing (IDWP), which creates comic books, graphic novels, digital content, and games; and IDW Entertainment (IDWE), which operates as a production company & studio that develops and produces content and formats for international platforms and services. Maximum of revenue is from IDWP segment.
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