IDWM (IDW Media Holdings) Pre-Tax Income: $0.33 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

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48 GF Score
Price $32.55
GF Value $20.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is IDW Media Holdings Pre-Tax Income?

IDW Media Holdings IDWM 48 Pre-Tax Income is $0.33 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates IDWM with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. IDW Media Holdings's pretax income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0.14 Mil. Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.33 Mil. IDW Media Holdings's pretax margin was -2.54%.

During the past 13 years, IDW Media Holdings's highest Pretax Margin was 9.51%. The lowest was -58.92%. And the median was -5.68%.


IDW Media Holdings  (OTCPK:IDWM) Pre-Tax Income Explanation

IDW Media Holdings's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pretax Income/Revenue
=-0.144/5.679
=-2.54%

During the past 13 years, IDW Media Holdings's highest Pretax Margin was 9.51%. The lowest was -58.92%. And the median was -5.68%.

* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms


IDW Media Holdings Pre-Tax Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IDW Media Holdings's Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income Chart

IDW Media Holdings Annual Data
Trend Oct15 Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct24 Oct25
Pre-Tax Income
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -9.69 -6.23 -0.75 -1.40 -1.41

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
Pre-Tax Income Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.53 0.28 0.05 0.14 -0.14

IDWM vs EDUC, TNMG, NYT: Pre-Tax Income Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, IDW Media Holdings's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, IDW Media Holdings's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where IDW Media Holdings's Pre-Tax Income falls into.


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IDW Media Holdings Pre-Tax Income Calculation

This is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes.

IDW Media Holdings's Pretax Income for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=-1.683+-0.008+0+0.283+2.2204460492503E-16
=-1.41

IDW Media Holdings's Pretax Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=-0.208+0+0+0+0.064
=-0.14

Pre-Tax Income 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 $0.33 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pre-Tax Income →
What does a Pre-Tax Income of $0.33 Mil mean?
IDW Media Holdings (IDWM) has a Pre-Tax Income of $0.33 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on IDW Media Holdings and its competitors.
Is IDW Media Holdings' Pre-Tax Income too high?
IDW Media Holdings' current Pre-Tax Income is $0.33 Mil. 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' Pre-Tax Income compare to EDUC and TNMG?
IDW Media Holdings' Pre-Tax Income of $0.33 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on IDW Media Holdings and its competitors. IDW Media Holdings's current Pre-Tax Income is $0.33 Mil. 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 $20.35, compared to a current price of $32.55 — trading 60% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $0.33 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IDW Media Holdings (IDWM), the current Pre-Tax Income is $0.33 Mil 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 60% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.35. GuruFocus considers IDW Media Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IDWM:

  • Pre-Tax Income: $0.33 Mil
  • GF Value™: $20.35 vs. price of $32.55 (60% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 5 warning signs

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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