IDW Media Holdings Inc (IDWM) fair value: what the stock is really worth
As of Oct 28, 2026: fair value (intrinsic value) of IDW Media Holdings Inc stock $53.31, price $34.10, upside +56.3%, quality 35 out of 100. Rating: strongly undervalued. Calculated from audited financials with one of our 26 valuation models and 37 quality factors, updated daily.
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Price vs Fair Value
White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year. As of Nov 5, 2026.
How to read this chart
60‑month range $0.1500 – $70.00 · fair‑value band $35.19 – $66.64 · the $34.10 price screens below the $53.31 fair value. Green steps = our fair value per fiscal year (point-in-time, no hindsight). As of Nov 5, 2026.
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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.
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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 $34.10, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is $53.31, implying the stock looks roughly 36% undervalued today.
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Valuation
How firm this estimate is: it rests on 1 models at a data quality of 96/100, which puts the data coverage at low.
Scenario range: $35.19 (bear) to $66.64 (bull), the price of $34.10 sits below 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 $9.5M Micro · P/E ratio 17.4 · P/S ratio 0.38 · EPS (TTM) $1.92 · Net margin 2.0% · Return on equity 2.5% · Return on assets (EBIT) −13.0% (5-year average) · Operating margin 6.7%.
Competitive moat
Our AI-assisted moat analysis scores the competitive advantage at 28 out of 100 (medium confidence).
What moves the price
The share trades about 17% below its 52-week high and 7% above its 52-week low, currently below its 200-day average.
For context, the median of 10 Communication Services peers we cover trades at −7% fair-value upside, at 56%, IDWM screens cheaper than that median.
Fair Value models
Bear$35.19Fair Value $53.31Bull$66.64
Price $34.10 · Upside +56.3%
Model ⓘEach model values the company its own way (discounted cash flow, earnings, assets, dividends). The fair value above starts from their evidence-weighted blend, not from a single model. In cyclical trough or peak years, after dilution or a stock split it is adjusted afterwards, so it can sit above or below the models. Based on fiscal year 2025 figures (about 12 months old). Earnings retained since then ($1.92 per share) are deliberately not added.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. If a model's bull case is above four times its base value, the table shows that limit with a > sign (like the overall Bull above): beyond it no assumption holds.Coverage ⓘCoverage = 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.
Best data coverage
NCAV (Graham)$41.40$62.72$78.4054
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Asset-Based
NCAV (Graham)$41.40$62.72$78.4054
The fair value above starts from this blend and is adjusted for dilution from new shares.
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%
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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
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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 · 98 stocks
Beats the industry median on 4/12 measures
Overall it trails its industry peers.
Valuation
Quality Score35 · Bottom 25%
Fair Value upside+56.3% · Above median
Profitability
Return on equity (12 months)2.5% · Below median
Return on assets−6.2% · Bottom 25%
Net margin (12 months)2.0% · Below median
Operating margin (12 months)6.7% · Below median
Growth and dividend
Revenue growth (quarter YoY)4.8% · Above median
Balance sheet
Debt / equity0.21× · Highest 25%
Valuation Multiplesvs Publishing median · lower = cheaper
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Frequently asked questions
Is IDW Media Holdings Inc (IDWM) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Nov 5, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of $53.31 versus the last price from Oct 28, 2026 of $34.10, about +56% upside (undervalued).
What is the fair value of IDWM?
Our model-based fair value for IDW Media Holdings Inc is $53.31 (as of Nov 5, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. Last price (from Oct 28, 2026): $34.10.
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 Nov 5, 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 +56% upside versus the last price from Oct 28, 2026 of $34.10 (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 $25.0M (latest available figure, as of Nov 5, 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 Nov 5, 2026), against a price of $34.10. It is the blended result of 1 valuation models in 1 family (Asset-Based).
Is IDW Media Holdings Inc stock overvalued or undervalued in 2026?
As of Nov 5, 2026, IDWM trades below its calculated fair value: price $34.10, fair value $53.31, a gap of about +56% (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 ($34.10); the fair value is what the company's own numbers justify ($53.31). For IDW Media Holdings Inc the two are $19.21 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 $9.5M (market capitalisation, as of Nov 5, 2026). Per share that is $34.10; 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 Nov 5, 2026, price $34.10). The range comes from different growth and margin assumptions, not from analyst opinions.
What is the P/E ratio of IDWM?
IDW Media Holdings Inc trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.4 (as of Nov 5, 2026). A P/E on its own says little: it compares the price with ONE year of profit, while our fair value of $53.31 is built from several models across several years. Other multiples: P/B 0.5, P/S 0.4, EV/EBITDA 10.9.
How solid is the balance sheet of IDW Media Holdings Inc (IDWM)?
Balance-sheet figures for IDW Media Holdings Inc (as of Nov 5, 2026): return on equity 2.5%, 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 $34.10, about 17% below its 52-week high of $41.28 and 7% above the low of $32.00 (as of Nov 6, 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, Xinhua Winshare Publishing and Media Co, Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Corporation, China Science Publishing & Media 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 Nov 5, 2026: price $34.10, calculated fair value $53.31 (+56%), 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 1 family: Asset-Based. Every model gets the same audited fundamentals; the fair value of $53.31 builds on their evidence-weighted average, 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 13.3% above its aggregate fair value. IDW Media Holdings Inc currently trades 36% 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 latest price we hold is from Oct 28, 2026 and stands at $34.10. Our model-based fair value is $53.31, about +56% 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 price is below even our cautious bear case ($35.19). The market is more pessimistic than our downside scenario. 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.
Key figures of IDW Media Holdings Inc
How large is the market capitalisation of IDW Media Holdings Inc (IDWM)?
The market capitalisation of IDW Media Holdings Inc is $9.5M. 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 $1.92 (price ÷ EPS = P/E 17.4). 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 2.0% (last twelve months). 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 2.5% (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 6.7% (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 +4.8% 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 +61.8% 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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