Warner Bros. Discovery (XSWX:WBD) Total Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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XSWX:WBD Warner Bros. Discovery Inc XSWX:WBD
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Price CHF21.43
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What is Warner Bros. Discovery Total Payout Ratio?

Warner Bros. Discovery XSWX:WBD +0.75% 60 Total Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:WBD with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF8.08. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Warner Bros. Discovery's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.00.


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Warner Bros. Discovery Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Warner Bros. Discovery's Total Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Warner Bros. Discovery Total Payout Ratio Chart

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XSWX:WBD vs LYV, FWONA, FOXA: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Warner Bros. Discovery's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Ratio 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.


Warner Bros. Discovery Total Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Warner Bros. Discovery's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Warner Bros. Discovery's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Warner Bros. Discovery Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Warner Bros. Discovery's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + 0) / 596.878
=0.00

Warner Bros. Discovery's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + 0) / -2287.894
=0.00

* 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 Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.00 mean?
Warner Bros. Discovery (XSWX:WBD) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Warner Bros. Discovery and its competitors.
Is Warner Bros. Discovery's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Warner Bros. Discovery's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.00. Overall, Warner Bros. Discovery has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Warner Bros. Discovery's Total Payout Ratio compare to LYV and FWONA?
Warner Bros. Discovery's Total Payout Ratio of 0.00 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 Total Payout Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Warner Bros. Discovery and its competitors. Warner Bros. Discovery's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Warner Bros. Discovery stock overvalued right now?
Warner Bros. Discovery (XSWX:WBD) has a current Total Payout Ratio of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF8.08, compared to a current price of CHF21.43 — trading 165.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.00. Warner Bros. Discovery's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Warner Bros. Discovery (XSWX:WBD), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 25, 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 Warner Bros. Discovery (XSWX:WBD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warner Bros. Discovery stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF21.43 is trading 165.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF8.08.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:WBD:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.00
  • GF Value™: CHF8.08 vs. price of CHF21.43 (165.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:WBD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Warner Bros. Discovery Business Description

Address 230 Park Avenue South, New York, NY, USA, 10003
Warner Bros. Discovery operates in three segments: streaming, studios, and linear networks. The streaming business includes HBO Max, which is rapidly increasing its international footprint in addition to its major presence in the US. Studios include industry leaders in both film and television, which produce movies and television series that are monetized in multiple ways, including theatrical release, sales to third parties, and feeding into Warner's own platforms. Global networks consist of basic cable networks like CNN, TNT, TBS, Discovery, HGTV, and The Food Network. The Discovery+ streaming service will remain part of global networks.
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