Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Interest Coverage Ratio: History & Chart

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)WBDWarner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

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

35,500 employees

ir.wbd.com

Communication Services / Entertainment

Sector: Communication Services
Industry: Entertainment
CEO: David Zaslav

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WBD Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

0.46x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM

0.60x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y

0.13x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y

0.28x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y

2.06x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y

3.65x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y

4.02x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-22.67%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+264.03%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+63.10%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-77.44%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-87.31%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-88.46%

SECTOR MEDIAN · COMMUNICATION SERVICES

4.74x

median of 23 covered companies

CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN

-90.22%

vs the sector median at left

NAME	MARKET CAP	INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO	TTM	3Y	5Y
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)	$67.14B	0.46x	0.60x	0.13x	0.28x
Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)vs ›	$89.99B	4.69x	5.17x	5.46x	5.08x
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV)vs ›	$42.04B	4.70x	3.62x	3.23x	3.23x
DoorDash, Inc. (DASH)vs ›	$94.23B	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT)vs ›	$100.35B	70.90x	54.41x	54.41x	37.06x
Reddit, Inc. (RDDT)vs ›	$31.13B	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Fox Corporation (FOXA)vs ›	$28.08B	12.21x	10.11x	8.56x	8.02x
EchoStar Corporation (SATS)vs ›	$25.07B	-0.06x	29.49x	15.01x	10.32x
Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC)vs ›	$23.39B	9.82x	9.64x	9.86x	9.62x
Roku, Inc. (ROKU)vs ›	$22.71B	-2.95x	78.89x	78.89x	78.89x

NAME

MARKET CAP

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

TTM

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)

$67.14B

0.46x

0.60x

0.13x

0.28x

Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)vs ›

$89.99B

4.69x

5.17x

5.46x

5.08x

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV)vs ›

$42.04B

4.70x

3.62x

3.23x

DoorDash, Inc. (DASH)vs ›

$94.23B

N/A

Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT)vs ›

$100.35B

70.90x

54.41x

37.06x

Reddit, Inc. (RDDT)vs ›

$31.13B

N/A

Fox Corporation (FOXA)vs ›

$28.08B

12.21x

10.11x

8.56x

8.02x

EchoStar Corporation (SATS)vs ›

$25.07B

-0.06x

29.49x

15.01x

10.32x

Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC)vs ›

$23.39B

9.82x

9.64x

9.86x

9.62x

Roku, Inc. (ROKU)vs ›

$22.71B

-2.95x

78.89x

Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)?

The interest coverage ratio for WBD stock is 0.46x.

Is Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s interest coverage ratio high or low?

The interest coverage ratio of 0.46x is 146% above its 5-year average of -1.00x, near the high end of its 5-year range (-19.71x–4.96x).

What is the TTM average interest coverage ratio for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)?

The TTM average interest coverage ratio for WBD stock is 0.60x.

What is the 3Y average interest coverage ratio for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)?

The 3Y average interest coverage ratio for WBD stock is 0.13x.

What is the 5Y average interest coverage ratio for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)?

The 5Y average interest coverage ratio for WBD stock is 0.28x.

What is the 10Y average interest coverage ratio for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)?

The 10Y average interest coverage ratio for WBD stock is 2.06x.

What is the 15Y average interest coverage ratio for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)?

The 15Y average interest coverage ratio for WBD stock is 3.65x.

What is the 20Y average interest coverage ratio for Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD)?

The 20Y average interest coverage ratio for WBD stock is 4.02x.

DATE	INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2026-06-30	0.46x
2026-03-31	0.94x
2025-12-31	0.92x
2025-09-30	1.07x
2025-06-30	-0.40x
2025-03-31	-0.08x
2024-12-31	0.33x
2024-09-30	0.57x
2024-06-30	-19.71x
2024-03-31	-0.52x
2023-12-31	-0.36x
2023-09-30	0.17x
2023-06-30	-1.58x
2023-03-31	-0.98x
2022-12-31	-3.39x
2022-09-30	-3.95x
2022-06-30	-7.12x
2022-03-31	2.31x
2021-12-31	3.30x
2021-09-30	2.07x
2021-06-30	4.96x
2021-03-31	2.43x
2020-12-31	2.99x
2020-09-30	3.30x
2020-06-30	4.45x
2020-03-31	4.78x
2019-12-31	4.35x
2019-09-30	3.80x
2019-06-30	5.66x
2019-03-31	4.25x
2018-12-31	4.16x
2018-09-30	1.99x
2018-06-30	3.32x
2018-03-31	1.15x
2017-12-31	-5.33x
2017-09-30	3.18x
2017-06-30	6.92x
2017-03-31	5.35x
2016-12-31	6.10x
2016-09-30	5.03x
2016-06-30	6.44x
2016-03-31	5.75x
2015-12-31	5.38x
2015-09-30	6.16x
2015-06-30	7.23x
2015-03-31	5.42x
2014-12-31	5.88x
2014-09-30	6.16x
2014-06-30	7.71x
2014-03-31	5.36x
2013-12-31	6.68x
2013-09-30	6.10x
2013-06-30	6.86x
2013-03-31	6.12x
2012-12-31	7.52x
2012-09-30	6.44x
2012-06-30	8.00x
2012-03-31	8.15x
2011-12-31	7.80x
2011-09-30	7.64x
2011-06-30	9.08x
2011-03-31	10.35x
2010-12-31	8.21x
2010-09-30	6.37x
2010-06-30	7.75x
2010-03-31	4.86x
2009-12-31	4.36x
2009-09-30	3.40x
2009-06-30	8.28x
2009-03-31	4.35x
2008-09-30	4.85x
2008-06-30	3.15x
2008-03-31	3.90x

DATE

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

2026-06-30

0.46x

2026-03-31

0.94x

2025-12-31

0.92x

2025-09-30

1.07x

2025-06-30

-0.40x

2025-03-31

-0.08x

2024-12-31

0.33x

2024-09-30

0.57x

2024-06-30

-19.71x

2024-03-31

-0.52x

2023-12-31

-0.36x

2023-09-30

0.17x

2023-06-30

-1.58x

2023-03-31

-0.98x

2022-12-31

-3.39x

2022-09-30

-3.95x

2022-06-30

-7.12x

2022-03-31

2.31x

2021-12-31

3.30x

2021-09-30

2.07x

2021-06-30

4.96x

2021-03-31

2.43x

2020-12-31

2.99x

2020-09-30

3.30x

2020-06-30

4.45x

2020-03-31

4.78x

2019-12-31

4.35x

2019-09-30

3.80x

2019-06-30

5.66x

2019-03-31

4.25x

2018-12-31

4.16x

2018-09-30

1.99x

2018-06-30

3.32x

2018-03-31

1.15x

2017-12-31

-5.33x

2017-09-30

3.18x

2017-06-30

6.92x

2017-03-31

5.35x

2016-12-31

6.10x

2016-09-30

5.03x

2016-06-30

6.44x

2016-03-31

5.75x

2015-12-31

5.38x

2015-09-30

6.16x

2015-06-30

7.23x

2015-03-31

5.42x

2014-12-31

5.88x

2014-09-30

6.16x

2014-06-30

7.71x

2014-03-31

5.36x

2013-12-31

6.68x

2013-09-30

6.10x

2013-06-30

6.86x

2013-03-31

6.12x

2012-12-31

7.52x

2012-09-30

6.44x

2012-06-30

8.00x

2012-03-31

8.15x

2011-12-31

7.80x

2011-09-30

7.64x

2011-06-30

9.08x

2011-03-31

10.35x

2010-12-31

8.21x

2010-09-30

6.37x

2010-06-30

7.75x

2010-03-31

4.86x

2009-12-31

4.36x

2009-09-30

3.40x

2009-06-30

8.28x

2009-03-31

4.35x

2008-09-30

4.85x

2008-06-30

3.15x

2008-03-31

3.90x

Interest Coverage Ratio: 0.46x

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