IDWM (IDW Media Holdings) 10-Year RORE % : 5.07% (As of Apr. 2026)


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GF Value $21.01
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What is IDW Media Holdings 10-Year RORE %?

IDW Media Holdings IDWM 46 10-Year RORE % is 5.07 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates IDWM with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 661 Media - Diversified companies, IDW Media Holdings ranks better than 52.5% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. IDW Media Holdings's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 5.07%.

The industry rank for IDW Media Holdings's 10-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

IDWM's 10-Year RORE % is ranked better than
52.5% of 661 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.88 vs IDWM: 5.07

IDW Media Holdings  (OTCPK:IDWM) 10-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 10-year period is chosen.

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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


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IDW Media Holdings 10-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IDW Media Holdings's 10-Year RORE % 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 10-Year RORE % Chart

IDW Media Holdings Annual Data
Trend Oct15 Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct24 Oct25
10-Year RORE %
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IDW Media Holdings Quarterly Data
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IDWM vs EDUC, TNMG, NYT: 10-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, IDW Media Holdings's 10-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 10-Year RORE % 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 10-Year RORE % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, IDW Media Holdings's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where IDW Media Holdings's 10-Year RORE % falls into.


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IDW Media Holdings 10-Year RORE % Calculation

IDW Media Holdings's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

10-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 10-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 10-year )
=( 1.2-42 )/( -735.844-68.6 )
=-40.8/-804.444
=5.07 %

* 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 10-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Apr. 2026 and 10-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 10-Year RORE % →
What does a 10-Year RORE % of 5.07 mean?
IDW Media Holdings (IDWM) has a 10-Year RORE % of 5.07 as of Apr. 2026. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on IDW Media Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #314 out of 661 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 47.5%.
Is IDW Media Holdings' 10-Year RORE % too high?
IDW Media Holdings' current 10-Year RORE % is 5.07. The Media - Diversified industry median 10-Year RORE % is 2.88. IDW Media Holdings' value of 5.07 is 76% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #314 out of 661 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IDW Media Holdings has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IDW Media Holdings' 10-Year RORE % compare to EDUC and TNMG?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #314 out of 661 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This puts IDW Media Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 2.88. IDW Media Holdings' value of 5.07 is 76% 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 10-Year RORE % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.88, based on 661 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 10-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 10-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. IDW Media Holdings's current 10-Year RORE % of 5.07 is 76% 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 10-Year RORE % mean?
A high 10-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on IDW Media Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 2.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IDW Media Holdings's current 10-Year RORE % is 5.07. 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 $21.01, compared to a current price of $32.25 — trading 53.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is 5.07 and 76% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.88. IDW Media Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 10-Year RORE % calculated?
10-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For IDW Media Holdings (IDWM), the current 10-Year RORE % is 5.07 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 53.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.01. GuruFocus considers IDW Media Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IDWM:

  • 10-Year RORE %: 5.07
  • GF Value™: $21.01 vs. price of $32.25 (53.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76% above the Media - Diversified median (#314 of 661)

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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