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Is the gross margin high or low?

The gross margin of 47.79% is in line with its 5-year average of 45.75%, around the middle of its 5-year range (30.21%–66.52%).

As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 14.01% above its 12-month average of 41.92%.

Gross Margin

WBD Gross Margin

47.79%

Reported quarterly gross margin; no daily interpolation.

-27.09% 5Y
WBD Gross Margin

WBD Average Gross Margin Chart

WBD Gross Margin

WBD Current vs Average Gross Margin Chart

WBD Gross Margin Metrics

GROSS MARGIN

47.79%

GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM

41.92%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y

41.45%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y

45.75%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y

54.25%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y

58.95%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y

57.98%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+14.01%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+15.30%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+4.47%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-11.91%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-18.93%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-17.58%

WBD Competitors' Gross Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPGROSS MARGINTTM3Y5Y
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)$68.19B47.79%41.92%41.45%45.75%
DoorDash, Inc. (DASH)vs ›$77.53B50.89%49.59%47.89%49.39%
Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)vs ›$80.88B70.13%70.91%70.03%69.18%
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA)vs ›$51.28B78.99%79.14%77.89%76.40%
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO)vs ›$43.77B57.23%54.27%48.29%50.64%
Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT)vs ›$93.56B32.31%31.06%28.18%27.51%
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV)vs ›$39.90B44.74%24.09%24.56%25.57%
Reddit, Inc. (RDDT)vs ›$30.93B91.37%90.84%88.03%85.52%
Fox Corporation (FOXA)vs ›$21.96B34.99%66.56%83.28%88.85%
Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC)vs ›$20.99B16.76%17.38%17.44%17.20%

Gross Margin Analysis

Gross Margin

47.8%

(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue

Gross Margin Formula & Definition

Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Gross Margin FAQ

What is the gross margin for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)?
The gross margin for WBD stock is 47.79%.
Is Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
The gross margin of 47.79% is in line with its 5-year average of 45.75%, around the middle of its 5-year range (30.21%–66.52%).
What is the TTM average gross margin for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)?
The TTM average gross margin for WBD stock is 41.92%.
What is the 3Y average gross margin for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)?
The 3Y average gross margin for WBD stock is 41.45%.
What is the 5Y average gross margin for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)?
The 5Y average gross margin for WBD stock is 45.75%.
What is the 10Y average gross margin for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)?
The 10Y average gross margin for WBD stock is 54.25%.
What is the 15Y average gross margin for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)?
The 15Y average gross margin for WBD stock is 58.95%.
What is the 20Y average gross margin for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)?
The 20Y average gross margin for WBD stock is 57.98%.

WBD Gross Margin History

DATEGROSS MARGIN
2026-03-3147.79%
2025-12-3130.21%
2025-09-3049.54%
2025-06-3039.19%
2025-03-3142.86%
2024-12-3144.88%
2024-09-3046.16%
2024-06-3036.13%
2024-03-3139.16%
2023-12-3142.67%
2023-09-3046.80%
2023-06-3035.93%
2023-03-3137.52%
2022-12-3136.83%
2022-09-3042.72%
2022-06-3032.58%
2022-03-3160.87%
2021-12-3166.52%
2021-09-3051.46%
2021-06-3065.55%
2021-03-3165.29%
2020-12-3160.88%
2020-09-3060.84%
2020-06-3068.12%
2020-03-3165.78%
2019-12-3163.92%
2019-09-3065.87%
2019-06-3067.49%
2019-03-3165.64%
2018-12-3166.32%
2018-09-3063.97%
2018-06-3065.03%
2018-03-3154.05%
2017-12-3160.03%
2017-09-3059.42%
2017-06-3063.67%
2017-03-3162.37%
2016-12-3161.42%
2016-09-3061.95%
2016-06-3064.70%
2016-03-3162.08%
2015-12-3161.12%
2015-09-3063.13%
2015-06-3065.90%
2015-03-3163.24%
2014-12-3164.32%
2014-09-3066.26%
2014-06-3068.01%
2014-03-3165.84%
2013-12-3169.10%
2013-09-3068.36%
2013-06-3070.21%
2013-03-3170.42%
2012-12-3172.67%
2012-09-3072.49%
2012-06-3073.53%
2012-03-3172.72%
2011-12-3170.59%
2011-09-3069.63%
2011-06-3073.01%
2011-03-3171.29%
2010-12-3171.33%
2010-09-3071.81%
2010-06-3073.62%
2010-03-3169.28%
2009-12-3169.09%
2009-09-3070.01%
2009-06-3070.98%
2009-03-3169.08%
2008-12-3170.58%
2008-09-3068.99%
2008-06-3071.30%
2008-03-3170.09%
2007-12-3127.69%
2007-09-3026.67%
2007-06-3031.38%
2007-03-3132.12%
2006-12-3131.73%
2006-09-3034.36%
2006-06-3033.88%
2006-03-3136.45%
2005-12-3136.84%
2005-09-3034.90%
2005-06-3035.07%
2005-03-3136.40%
2004-12-3139.14%
2004-09-3039.93%
2004-06-3040.14%
2004-03-3165.54%

About Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. operates as a prominent global media and entertainment conglomerate. Its operations are structured across three key divisions: Studios, Network, and Direct-to-Consumer (DTC). The Studios segment is responsible for the creation and theatrical release of feature films. It also develops and licenses television programming, serving both its internal network infrastructure and external partners, including direct-to-consumer platforms. Further, this segment manages the distribution of its film and television catalog to various third-party outlets and its proprietary television channels. Additionally, it encompasses streaming services, home entertainment distribution, licensing for themed attractions, and the creation of interactive games. The Network division oversees a comprehensive portfolio of television channels, both domestically and internationally. Its Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) segment focuses on delivering premium subscription television and streaming content directly to consumers. Beyond its operational structure, Warner Bros. Discovery commands an extensive intellectual property portfolio. This encompasses a vast array of iconic content, brands, and franchises spanning television, film, streaming, and gaming. Noteworthy examples include properties from the Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group and Television Group, DC, HBO, Max, Discovery Channel, CNN, HGTV, Food Network, TNT Sports, TBS, TLC, OWN, Warner Bros. Games, as well as beloved sagas like Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Harry Potter, Looney Tunes, Hanna-Barbera, Game of Thrones, and The Lord of the Rings. The company distributes its content through a multitude of channels, ranging from traditional linear, free-to-air, and broadcast television to authenticated digital applications, various digital distribution partnerships, content licensing agreements, and proprietary direct-to-consumer subscription offerings. Established in 2008, Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in New York City.

New York City, NY
35,000 employees
Communication Services / Entertainment
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Entertainment
CEO
David Zaslav