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IDW Media Holdings Inc (IDWM) fair value: what the stock is really worth

As of Sep 24, 2026: fair value of IDW Media Holdings Inc $53.31, price $40.00, upside +33.3%, quality 35 out of 100. Calculated from audited financials with 26 valuation models and 37 quality factors, updated daily.

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Communication Services · US · ISIN US44951N1063

IM IDW Media Holdings Inc logo Thin data Sep 23, 2026

IDW Media Holdings Inc

IDWM · US

SpeculativeUpside exists, but weak quality makes the signal speculative.

✓Fair value $53.31 · Undervalued (+33%)
!Quality 35/100
!Weak Growth (revenue 5y −9.5 %/yr)
!Thin margins · 1.3% net margin (TTM)
!Low debt · negative free cash flow
!Trails peers (4/11)
!Narrow moat 24/100
!Evidence only low, so the estimate is less certain
!Weak on past: 7 out of 100
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Price vs Fair Value

$70.00 $0.1500 Fair Value $53.31 Jun 2021 Sep 2026

White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 23, 2026.

How to read this chart

60‑month range $0.1500 – $70.00 · fair‑value band $35.19 – $66.64 · the $40.00 price screens below the $53.31 fair value. Green steps = our fair value per fiscal year (point-in-time, no hindsight). Dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 23, 2026.

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Company profile

IDW Media Holdings, Inc. engages in the publishing and television entertainment businesses in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, IDW Publishing and IDW Entertainment.

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IDW Media Holdings, Inc. engages in the publishing and television entertainment businesses in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, IDW Publishing and IDW Entertainment. The company publishes comic books, graphic novels, and digital content through its imprints, including IDW, IDW Dark, Top Shelf Productions, and Artist's Editions. It also develops, produces, and distributes content in various formats, such as film and television. The company was formerly known as CTM Media Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to IDW Media Holdings, Inc. in April 2015. IDW Media Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Sherman Oaks, California.

Stock analysis

IDW Media Holdings Inc (IDWM) currently trades at $40.00, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is $53.31, implying the stock looks roughly 25.0% undervalued today.

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Valuation

How firm this estimate is: it rests on 1 models at a data quality of 95/100, which puts the evidence level at low.

Scenario range: $35.19 (bear) to $66.64 (bull), the price of $40.00 sits inside it. Bear and bull are the same models on cautious and optimistic assumptions, a range, not a price target.

Quality & growth

The Quality Score stands at 35/100 (below-average quality), in the Communication Services sector.

Weak Growth: Revenue is shrinking: the last year, the last three and the last five years are all negative.

IDW Media Holdings Inc reported revenue of $23.2M in FY2025 versus $32.4M in FY2021, a compound −8.1%/yr. Reported net income was −$1.4M in FY2025.

Key figures

Market cap $10.0M · P/S ratio 0.38 · EPS (TTM) $−33.17 · Net margin −6.1% · Return on equity 1.7% · Return on assets (EBIT) −13.0% · Operating margin −3.7% · Revenue (TTM) $24.7M.

Competitive moat

Our AI-assisted moat analysis scores the competitive advantage at 37 out of 100 (medium confidence).

What moves the price

The share trades about 3% below its 52-week high and 25% above its 52-week low, currently above its 200-day average.

For context, the median of 10 Communication Services peers we cover trades at 10% fair-value upside, at 33%, IDWM screens cheaper than that median.

Fair Value models

Bear $35.19 Fair Value $53.31 Bull $66.64
Model ⓘEach model values the company its own way (discounted cash flow, earnings, assets, dividends). The fair value above is their evidence-weighted blend, not the output of a single model. Bear ⓘBear = the cautious scenario: the same model computed with conservative anchors (lower growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bull it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.BaseBull ⓘBull = the optimistic scenario: the same model computed with favourable anchors (higher growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bear it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target. Evidence ⓘEvidence = how well-backed THIS model's estimate is for this stock (0–100): how complete and reliable its input data are, and how well the model fits the company. The final Fair Value is an evidence-weighted blend, so better-evidenced models count more. Green ≥70, amber 50–69, grey below 50.
Highest evidence
NCAV (Graham) $34.82 $46.66 $69.64 54
All 1 models by family
Asset-Based
NCAV (Graham) $34.82 $46.66 $69.64 54

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Quality Score breakdown

Overall quality 35/100

Of which business quality 35 · Market factors (momentum, volatility) 59

Profitability 31
Margins and returns on capital today
Quality Growth 32
Are margins and returns improving?
Cashflow 5
Earnings quality: real cash, not paper profit
Fin. Strength 62
Balance sheet, leverage, solvency risk
Investment 100
Disciplined investing over empire-building
Low Volatility 56
Calm price path (market factor)
Momentum 61
Price trend over the last 3–12 months (market factor)
52W Momentum 59
Distance to the 52-week high (market factor)
Net Issuance 0
Share count: buybacks or dilution?

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Revenue & earnings trend

Growth Quality ⓘGrowth is valuable only when reinvestment earns attractive returns (Aswath Damodaran): sustainable growth depends on return on capital, reinvestment and efficiency. Basis: total company revenue over the periods shown on the cards (3Y/5Y/all years), not per share, so a merger can show up as a growth jump; per-share earnings growth is in the value-creation card. 14/100
Revenue is shrinking: the last year, the last three and the last five years are all negative.
Revenue growth 1 year
−12.5%
Revenue growth 3 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
−13.8%
Revenue growth 5 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
−9.5%
Start year 2020 (pandemic). Over 10 years: −7.3% a year
Revenue growth 16 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
−2.3%
Profit margin (trend) ⓘOperating margin then vs now, from reported annual statements. A falling margin after a boom year is the classic peak-earnings signal: the growth rate then leans on an inflated base.
−24.4% (2020) → −7.3% (2025)
What shareholders gained per year ⓘWe only publish this rate when it is defensible. Reason: fiscal 2025 is a loss year, no rate is defined from a loss
not computed

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Peer GroupⓘHow this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.Publishing · 108 stocks

Beats the industry median on 4/11 measures
Overall it trails its industry peers.
Valuation
Quality Score 35 · Bottom 25%
Fair Value upside +33% · Above median
Profitability
Return on equity (TTM) 2% · Below median
Return on assets 0% · Below median
Net margin (TTM) 1% · Below median
Operating margin (TTM) −4% · Below median
Growth and dividend
Revenue growth 19% · Top 25%
Balance sheet
Debt / equity 0.21× · Highest 25%

Valuation Multiplesvs Publishing median · lower = cheaper

P/B 0.50× · Cheaper than median
P/S (TTM) 0.40× · Cheaper than median
EV/EBITDA 21.4× · Priciest 25%

Strength profile in five axes (Snowflake)

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Sector peers
VALUE (fair-value potential)78 · sector 48
FUTURE (revenue growth)94 · sector 0
PAST (return on equity)7 · sector 25
HEALTH (low debt)90 · sector 99
DIVIDEND (yield)0 · sector 59

Context: sector, industry, market

Values & ESG

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Frequently asked questions

Is IDW Media Holdings Inc (IDWM) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Sep 23, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of $53.31 versus a price of $40.00, about +33% upside (undervalued).
What is the fair value of IDWM?
Our model-based fair value for IDW Media Holdings Inc is $53.31 (as of Sep 23, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price: $40.00.
What is the quality score of IDWM?
IDW Media Holdings Inc has a Quality Score of 35/100. It measures business quality (profitability, growth, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, investment discipline, share issuance). Market factors such as price momentum and volatility do not enter the number; they are shown separately in the detail view.
What is the price target for IDW Media Holdings Inc (IDWM)?
Our model-based price target is the fair value of $53.31 (as of Sep 23, 2026) from 1 valuation models. Cautious scenario $35.19, optimistic scenario $66.64. It is a calculation from audited fundamentals, not an analyst target.
What is the IDW Media Holdings Inc stock forecast for 2026?
Our models put fair value at $53.31, about +33% upside versus a price of $40.00 (undervalued). Cautious scenario $35.19, optimistic scenario $66.64. The calculation is refreshed regularly with new filings.
What is the revenue of IDW Media Holdings Inc (IDWM)?
IDW Media Holdings Inc reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about $24.7M (latest available figure, as of Sep 23, 2026).
What is the intrinsic value of IDW Media Holdings Inc (IDWM)?
Intrinsic value and fair value mean the same thing: what the business is worth on its numbers, independent of the share price. For IDW Media Holdings Inc it is $53.31 per share (as of Sep 23, 2026), against a price of $40.00. It is the blended result of 1 valuation models (cash flow, earnings, asset, dividend).
Is IDW Media Holdings Inc stock overvalued or undervalued in 2026?
As of Sep 23, 2026, IDWM trades below its calculated fair value: price $40.00, fair value $53.31, a gap of about +33% (undervalued). The calculation is refreshed with each new quarterly report, so the verdict can change during the year.
Is fair value the same as the market price of IDWM?
No. The price is what the market pays today ($40.00); the fair value is what the company's own numbers justify ($53.31). For IDW Media Holdings Inc the two are $13.31 per share apart. That gap is exactly why we show both numbers side by side.
How much is IDW Media Holdings Inc worth?
The market values IDW Media Holdings Inc at about $10.0M (market capitalisation, as of Sep 23, 2026). Per share that is $40.00; our models calculate a fair value of $53.31 per share.
What do the bullish and bearish scenarios say about IDWM?
Our models span a range for IDW Media Holdings Inc: cautious scenario $35.19, base $53.31, optimistic $66.64 per share (as of Sep 23, 2026, price $40.00). The range comes from different growth and margin assumptions, not from analyst opinions.
How solid is the balance sheet of IDW Media Holdings Inc (IDWM)?
Balance-sheet figures for IDW Media Holdings Inc (as of Sep 23, 2026): return on equity 1.7%, debt of 0.21 per unit of equity. They feed the Quality Score of 35/100, which measures business quality independently of the share price.
How far is IDWM from its 52-week high?
IDW Media Holdings Inc trades at $40.00, about 3% below its 52-week high of $41.28 and 25% above the low of $32.00 (as of Sep 24, 2026). Distance from the high says nothing about value: that is what the fair value of $53.31 is for.
Which stocks are comparable to IDW Media Holdings Inc?
From the same area (Communication Services) we also value The New York Times Company, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Corporation, China Science Publishing & Media Ltd, People.cn CO., LTD, among others. Each of them has its own fair-value calculation on this site using the same models, so the comparison is like for like.
Is IDW Media Holdings Inc stock attractive at the current price?
The data as of Sep 23, 2026: price $40.00, calculated fair value $53.31 (+33%), Quality Score 35/100, from 1 models. Whether that fits your horizon and risk tolerance is your call. We provide the calculation, not investment advice.
How is the fair value of IDWM calculated?
We run IDW Media Holdings Inc through 1 models from four families: discounted cash flow, earnings models, asset and balance-sheet models, and dividend models. Every model gets the same audited fundamentals; the result is the weighted average of $53.31, with the spread shown as a cautious and an optimistic scenario.
Is it still worth investing in stocks now?
The global stock market currently sits 14.0 % above its aggregate fair value. IDW Media Holdings Inc currently trades 33 % below its own fair value, and the market average says nothing about that. An expensive market is no reason to stay out and no reason to buy everything at once: keep a broad savings plan running, buy single stocks only with money you can do without, and hold part of your money liquid while the market is high. The full picture including sectors is on is it worth investing now.
What is the share price of IDW Media Holdings Inc (IDWM)?
The closing price on Sep 24, 2026 was $40.00. Our model-based fair value is $53.31, about +33% upside (undervalued). We carry closing prices from our data provider, not a live tick.
What should I pay attention to with IDW Media Holdings Inc right now?
The large discount to fair value meets weak quality (35/100). That raises the risk this is a value trap rather than a bargain. The large gap to fair value rests on thin data (low evidence): fewer applicable models and a shorter history. Read it with extra caution. A fairly wide model range ($35.19 to $66.64) leaves room in how you read the outcome.

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How large is the market capitalisation of IDW Media Holdings Inc (IDWM)?
The market capitalisation of IDW Media Holdings Inc is $10.0M. The stock-market value of the whole company: share price times number of shares. It is what the market asks for the entire business today.
What is the P/S ratio of IDW Media Holdings Inc (IDWM)?
The price-to-sales ratio of IDW Media Holdings Inc is 0.38 (last twelve months). Price to sales: market value relative to yearly revenue. Useful when profit is thin or distorted.
What are the earnings per share of IDW Media Holdings Inc (IDWM)?
Earnings per share at IDW Media Holdings Inc are $−33.17. Earnings per share over the last twelve months: total profit spread across every single share.
What is the net margin of IDW Media Holdings Inc (IDWM)?
The net margin of IDW Media Holdings Inc is −6.1% (fiscal year 2025). How much of every unit of revenue ends up as profit. 10% means 10 cents of profit per dollar of sales.
What is the return on equity of IDW Media Holdings Inc (IDWM)?
The return on equity (ROE) of IDW Media Holdings Inc is 1.7% (last twelve months). Profit relative to shareholders' equity, how efficiently the company works with its owners' money.
What is the EBIT return on assets of IDW Media Holdings Inc (IDWM)?
On an EBIT basis the return on assets of IDW Media Holdings Inc is −13.0% (avg 5y). Operating profit (EBIT) relative to everything the company owns, as a multi-year average. It describes the business model rather than one good or bad year.
What is the operating margin of IDW Media Holdings Inc (IDWM)?
The operating margin of IDW Media Holdings Inc is −3.7% (last twelve months). Profit from the core business (before interest and taxes) relative to revenue.
How fast is revenue growing at IDW Media Holdings Inc (IDWM)?
Revenue at IDW Media Holdings Inc is growing +18.7% versus a year earlier (3y avg −13.8%). How much revenue grew versus a year earlier (YoY). The 3-year average next to it puts the single year in context.
How fast are earnings growing at IDW Media Holdings Inc (IDWM)?
Earnings per share at IDW Media Holdings Inc are growing +67.2% versus a year earlier. How much earnings per share grew versus a year earlier.
How much free cash flow does IDW Media Holdings Inc (IDWM) generate?
The free cash flow of IDW Media Holdings Inc is −$883K (fiscal year 2025). The cash truly left after running and investing in the business, this is what pays dividends and buybacks.
How much net cash does IDW Media Holdings Inc (IDWM) hold?
IDW Media Holdings Inc holds more cash than debt, $6.1M net (fiscal year 2025). The company holds more cash than debt, a safety cushion.
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