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.
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 yearCautious
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 yearsNeutral
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 yearsPositive
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
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