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IDW Media HoldingsIDWM 48 Net Cash per Share is $20.29 as of Apr. 2026, which is 506% above its 10-year median of 3.35. GuruFocus rates IDWM with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 234 Media - Diversified companies, IDW Media Holdings ranks better than 80.34% on this metric.
IDW Media Holdings (OTCPK:IDWM) Net Cash per Share Explanation
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IDW Media Holdings Net Cash per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IDW Media Holdings's Net Cash per Share 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: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, IDW Media Holdings's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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-Net-Cash vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, IDW Media Holdings's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IDW Media Holdings's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.
IDW Media Holdings's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Net Cash per Share of $20.29 as of Apr. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on IDW Media Holdings and its competitors. This is 506% above median its historical median of 3.35. Over the past decade, IDW Media Holdings' Net Cash per Share has ranged from 1.59 to 5.24. According to the industry distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #46 out of 234 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is IDW Media Holdings' Net Cash per Share too high?
IDW Media Holdings' current Net Cash per Share of $20.29 is 506% above median its 10-year median of 3.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.59 to a high of 5.24. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Cash per Share is 4.95. IDW Media Holdings' value of $20.29 is 310.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #46 out of 234 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 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IDW Media Holdings' Net Cash per Share compare to EDUC and TNMG?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #46 out of 234 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places IDW Media Holdings in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 4.95. IDW Media Holdings' value of $20.29 is 310.3% above this benchmark. Historically, IDW Media Holdings' own Net Cash per Share has ranged from 1.59 to 5.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.35 vs. the industry median of 4.95, 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 Net Cash per Share for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Media - Diversified companies is 4.95, based on 234 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. IDW Media Holdings's current Net Cash per Share of $20.29 is 310.3% 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on IDW Media Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 4.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IDW Media Holdings's current Net Cash per Share is $20.29, which is 506% above median its own 10-year median of 3.35. 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 $20.45, compared to a current price of $32.55 — trading 59.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is $20.29, which is 506% above median its 10-year median of 3.35 and 310.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 4.95. IDW Media Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IDW Media Holdings (IDWM), the current Net Cash per Share is $20.29 as of Apr. 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 59.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.45.
GuruFocus considers IDW Media Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IDWM:
Net Cash per Share: $20.29 (506% above median its 10-year median of 3.35)
GF Value™: $20.45 vs. price of $32.55 (59.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 310.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#46 of 234)
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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