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WBTN:NASDAQWEBTOON Entertainment Inc. Analysis

Data as of 2026-05-10 - not real-time

$13.28

Latest Price

7/10Risk

Risk Level: Medium

Executive Summary

WEBTOON’s stock is trading at $13.28, just below the 20‑day SMA of 12.29 and comfortably above the 50‑day SMA of 10.73, but still under the 200‑day SMA of 13.42, signaling mixed short‑term momentum against a longer‑term downtrend. The RSI of 68.4 places the shares in the overbought zone, while a bullish MACD histogram (+0.06) suggests lingering upward pressure; however, the 30‑day volatility of 49% and a beta of 2.03 underscore a highly erratic price profile.
Fundamentally, the company posted $1.38 B in revenue with a ‑6.3% YoY decline, negative operating and profit margins, and a trailing EPS of –$2.66, yet it holds a robust cash reserve of $584 M against modest debt. The DCF‑derived fair value of roughly $5.9 per share implies the market is pricing the stock at a significant premium, and while forward EPS is projected at $0.35, the lack of dividend and ongoing losses keep the valuation in the overvalued camp despite recent leadership restructuring aimed at accelerating growth.

Market Outlook

Short Term

< 1 year
Cautious
Model confidence: 6/10

Key Factors

  • RSI in overbought territory suggests limited upside
  • Price hovering near the $13.83 resistance level
  • DCF fair value far below current market price

Medium Term

1–3 years
Neutral
Model confidence: 5/10

Key Factors

  • New global leadership structure may improve execution
  • Forward EPS estimate turns positive at $0.35
  • Strong cash position provides a buffer against operational losses

Long Term

> 3 years
Positive
Model confidence: 7/10

Key Factors

  • Large cash reserves enable strategic investments and acquisitions
  • Potential growth from expanding web‑comic and web‑novel platforms worldwide
  • Integrated leadership could drive margin recovery and sustainable earnings

Key Metrics & Analysis

Financial Health

Revenue Growth-6.30%
Profit Margin-25.02%
P/E Ratio37.9
ROE-26.82%
ROA-2.27%
Debt/Equity1.93
P/B Ratio1.5
Op. Cash Flow$11.2M
Free Cash Flow$17.8M
Industry P/E17.2

Technical Analysis

TrendNeutral
RSI68.4
Support$10.98
Resistance$13.83
MA 20$12.29
MA 50$10.73
MA 200$13.42
MACDBullish
VolumeStable
Fear & Greed Index90.73

Valuation

Fair Value$5.92
Target Price$12.21
Upside/Downside-8.02%
GradeOvervalued
TypeBlend

Risk Assessment

Beta2.03
Volatility49.07%
Sector RiskHigh
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskMedium
Liquidity RiskMedium

This analysis may contain inaccuracies and is provided for informational and research purposes only. It is not personal investment advice, a recommendation, or an instruction to buy, sell, or hold any asset.