Warner Bros. Discovery (MIL:1WBD) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


MIL:1WBD Warner Bros. Discovery Inc MIL:1WBD
29 GF Score
Price €23.60
GF Value €8.36
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Warner Bros. Discovery Moat Score?

Warner Bros. Discovery MIL:1WBD 29 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1WBD with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,037 Media - Diversified companies, Warner Bros. Discovery ranks better than 99.04% on this metric.

Warner Bros. Discovery has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Warner Bros. Discovery has Narrow Moat: Warner Bros. Discovery has a strong narrow moat with valuable intellectual property, strong brand strength, and significant customer loyalty. Its extensive content library and distribution network provide durable advantages, though competition in media limits a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Warner Bros. Discovery might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Warner Bros. Discovery  (MIL:1WBD) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Warner Bros. Discovery Moat Score Related Terms

MIL:1WBD vs LYV, FWONA, FOXA: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Warner Bros. Discovery's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Warner Bros. Discovery (MIL:1WBD) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Warner Bros. Discovery ranks #10 out of 1037 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Warner Bros. Discovery's Moat Score too high?
Warner Bros. Discovery's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Warner Bros. Discovery ranks #10 out of 1037 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Warner Bros. Discovery has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Warner Bros. Discovery's Moat Score compare to LYV and FWONA?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Warner Bros. Discovery ranks #10 out of 1037 companies for Moat Score. This places Warner Bros. Discovery in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Warner Bros. Discovery's current Moat Score is 6. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warner Bros. Discovery (MIL:1WBD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.36, compared to a current price of €23.60 — trading 182.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Warner Bros. Discovery's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Warner Bros. Discovery (MIL:1WBD), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 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 Warner Bros. Discovery (MIL:1WBD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warner Bros. Discovery stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €23.60 is trading 182.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.36. GuruFocus considers Warner Bros. Discovery to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1WBD:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €8.36 vs. price of €23.60 (182.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1WBD 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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