Company / Profit Margin
Warner Bros. Discovery Profit Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Profit Margin
1.9%
FY2025
5-year range
-28.8% / 18.6%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+106.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#41 of 70
Communication Services
What the data says
At 1.9%, Warner Bros. Discovery's profit margin ranks #41 of 70 in the Communication Services sector. Profit Margin returned to growth in FY2025 after 3 years of decline, reaching 1.9%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
1.9% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -3.7%.
Declined from 8.3% to 1.9% over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Profit Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -9.5pp
- 5-Year Change
- -3.7pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#41 of 70 in Communication ServicesTop 59% of 70This company 1.9% Sector average -96.3%
▼
+102.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, profit margin increased 106.8% year-over-year.
- Currently 98.3pp above the Communication Services sector average.
- Peak profit margin was recorded in FY2021.
- Lowest profit margin in the period was in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.54 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Profit MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 1.9% | +106.8% |
| FY2024 | -28.8% | -448.7% |
| FY2023 | 8.3% | -27.8% |
| FY2022 | 11.4% | -38.5% |
| FY2021 | 18.6% | +229.8% |
| FY2020 | 5.6% | +214.9% |
| FY2019 | -4.9% | -187.0% |
| FY2018 | 5.6% | +214.9% |
| FY2017 | -4.9% | -126.7% |
| FY2016 | 18.4% | -5.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026