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IDW Media HoldingsIDWM 49 Median PS Value is $80.22 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 16613% above its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates IDWM with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 569 Media - Diversified companies, IDW Media Holdings ranks better than 81.37% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
IDW Media Holdings (OTCPK:IDWM) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
IDW Media Holdings's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
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32.55
/
80.22
=
0.41
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
IDW Media Holdings Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IDW Media Holdings's Median PS Value 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.
IDWM vs EDUC, TNMG, NYT: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, IDW Media Holdings's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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-Median-PS-Value vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, IDW Media Holdings's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IDW Media Holdings's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.8449.
IDW Media Holdings's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $94.949.
* 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 (IDWM) has a Median PS Value of $80.22 as of Aug. 11, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on IDW Media Holdings and its competitors. This is 16613% above median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, IDW Media Holdings' Median PS Value has ranged from 0.30 to 0.86. According to the industry distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #106 out of 569 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is IDW Media Holdings' Median PS Value too high?
IDW Media Holdings' current Median PS Value of $80.22 is 16613% above median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 0.86. The Media - Diversified industry median Median PS Value is 0.83. IDW Media Holdings' value of $80.22 is 9565.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #106 out of 569 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IDW Media Holdings has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IDW Media Holdings' Median PS Value compare to EDUC and TNMG?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #106 out of 569 companies for Median PS Value. This places IDW Media Holdings in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.83. IDW Media Holdings' value of $80.22 is 9565.1% above this benchmark. Historically, IDW Media Holdings' own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.30 to 0.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.83, IDW Media Holdings has consistently been above 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 Median PS Value for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Median PS Value among Media - Diversified companies is 0.83, based on 569 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. IDW Media Holdings's current Median PS Value of $80.22 is 9565.1% above 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on IDW Media Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IDW Media Holdings's current Median PS Value is $80.22, which is 16613% above median its own 10-year median of 0.48. 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 $20.60, compared to a current price of $32.55 — trading 58% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $80.22, which is 16613% above median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 9565.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.83. IDW Media Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IDW Media Holdings (IDWM), the current Median PS Value is $80.22 as of Aug. 11, 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 58% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.60.
GuruFocus considers IDW Media Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IDWM:
Median PS Value: $80.22 (16613% above median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: $20.60 vs. price of $32.55 (58% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9565.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#106 of 569)
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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