IDWM (IDW Media Holdings) Net-Net Working Capital: $40.78 (As of Apr. 2026)

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IDWM IDW Media Holdings Inc IDWM
48 GF Score
Price $32.25
GF Value $20.88
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is IDW Media Holdings Net-Net Working Capital?

IDW Media Holdings IDWM 48 Net-Net Working Capital is $40.78 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates IDWM with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 383 Media - Diversified companies, IDW Media Holdings ranks better than 94.78% on this metric.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

IDW Media Holdings's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $40.78.

The industry rank for IDW Media Holdings's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

IDWM's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is ranked better than
94.78% of 383 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 4.54 vs IDWM: 0.79

IDW Media Holdings  (OTCPK:IDWM) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation

One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.


IDW Media Holdings Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


IDW Media Holdings Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IDW Media Holdings's Net-Net Working Capital 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 Net-Net Working Capital Chart

IDW Media Holdings Annual Data
Trend Oct15 Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct24 Oct25
Net-Net Working Capital
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IDW Media Holdings Quarterly Data
Apr20 Jul20 Oct20 Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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IDWM vs EDUC, TNMG, NYT: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, IDW Media Holdings's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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-Net-Working-Capital vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, IDW Media Holdings's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where IDW Media Holdings's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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IDW Media Holdings Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

IDW Media Holdings's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Oct. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(6.544+0.75 * 5.483+0.5 * 5.859-3.047
-0-0)/0.288
=36.59

IDW Media Holdings's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(8.44+0.75 * 4.309+0.5 * 5.38-2.577
-0-0)/0.289
=40.78

* 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.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.

In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.

This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

What does a Net-Net Working Capital of $40.78 mean?
IDW Media Holdings (IDWM) has a Net-Net Working Capital of $40.78 as of Apr. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on IDW Media Holdings According to the industry distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #20 out of 383 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is IDW Media Holdings' Net-Net Working Capital too high?
IDW Media Holdings' current Net-Net Working Capital is $40.78. The Media - Diversified industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.54. IDW Media Holdings' value of $40.78 is 798.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #20 out of 383 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-Net Working Capital compare to EDUC and TNMG?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #20 out of 383 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places IDW Media Holdings in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.54. IDW Media Holdings' value of $40.78 is 798.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Media - Diversified companies is 4.54, based on 383 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. IDW Media Holdings's current Net-Net Working Capital of $40.78 is 798.2% 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-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on IDW Media Holdings For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 4.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IDW Media Holdings's current Net-Net Working Capital is $40.78. 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 $20.88, compared to a current price of $32.25 — trading 54.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is $40.78 and 798.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 4.54. 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-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IDW Media Holdings (IDWM), the current Net-Net Working Capital is $40.78 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 $32.25 is trading 54.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.88. GuruFocus considers IDW Media Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IDWM:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: $40.78
  • GF Value™: $20.88 vs. price of $32.25 (54.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 798.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#20 of 383)

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 Business Description

Address 14144 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 210, Sherman Oaks, Los Angles, CA, USA, 91423
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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