IDW Media HoldingsIDWM 48 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.72% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates IDWM with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,030 Media - Diversified companies, IDW Media Holdings ranks better than 54.66% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. IDW Media Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0.58 Mil. IDW Media Holdings's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $21.20 Mil. Therefore, IDW Media Holdings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -2.72%.
The historical rank and industry rank for IDW Media Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
IDWM'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -48.01 Med: -6.08 Max: 8.45
Current: 1.55
During the past 13 years, IDW Media Holdings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 8.45%. The lowest was -48.01%. And the median was -6.08%.
IDWM's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 54.66% of 1030
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.755
vs IDWM: 1.55
IDW Media Holdings (OTCPK:IDWM) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
IDW Media Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
IDW Media Holdings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IDW Media Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, IDW Media Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, IDW Media Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IDW Media Holdings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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 the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -2.72% mean?
IDW Media Holdings (IDWM) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -2.72% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on IDW Media Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #467 out of 1030 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is IDW Media Holdings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
IDW Media Holdings' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.72%. Based on the distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #467 out of 1030 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to EDUC and TNMG?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #467 out of 1030 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts IDW Media Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.76. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Media - Diversified companies is 0.76, based on 1,030 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on IDW Media Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IDW Media Holdings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.72%. 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 $20.97, compared to a current price of $32.25 — trading 53.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.72%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IDW Media Holdings (IDWM), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.72% 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 53.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.97.
GuruFocus considers IDW Media Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IDWM:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -2.72%
GF Value™: $20.97 vs. price of $32.25 (53.8% above fair value)
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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