Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 8.2x · EV/EBITDA -0.2x · ROE N/A. (2019–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $50M | $37M | $22M | $91M | $42M | $285M | $531M | — |
| Enterprise Value | $-14118089 | $-27468280 | $-71145528 | $-58420240 | $-109685040 | $154M | $425M | — |
| P/E Ratio → | 8.19 | 6.50 | 3.18 | 54.60 | 2.31 | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 0.15 | 0.11 | 0.05 | 0.20 | 0.08 | 0.52 | 1.46 | — |
| P/B Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/FCF | 1.10 | 0.80 | — | 1.50 | 0.86 | 4.56 | 9.55 | — |
| P/OCF | 1.09 | 0.80 | — | 1.46 | 0.86 | 4.48 | 9.50 | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | -0.08 | -0.17 | -0.13 | -0.21 | 0.28 | 1.17 | — |
| EV / EBITDA | -0.22 | -0.42 | -0.78 | -1.05 | -1.22 | — | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | -0.22 | -0.44 | -0.76 | -1.07 | -1.26 | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | -0.60 | — | -0.96 | -2.28 | 2.47 | 7.65 | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 86.5% | 86.5% | 87.6% | 87.3% | 87.8% | 56.4% | 57.5% | 84.4% |
| Operating Margin | 19.2% | 19.2% | 21.8% | 11.6% | 17.0% | -176.2% | -147.9% | 9.4% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 3.5% | -184.5% | -147.8% | 10.3% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ROA | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 4.2% | -286.9% | -191.9% | 10.1% |
| ROIC | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ROCE | — | — | 810.1% | 130.1% | 210.2% | -3712.8% | — | 117.4% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.05 | 0.10 | 0.08 | — | — | 0.57 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.98 | -0.98 | -1.02 | -2.69 | -1.68 | — | — | -5.54 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -1.41 | — | -2.46 | -3.14 | -2.10 | -1.90 | -2.90 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | — | 295.87 | -8796.30 | — | — |
Net cash position: cash ($70M) exceeds total debt ($6M)
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.65 | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.62 | 0.52 | 0.81 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.65 | 0.72 | 0.43 | 0.62 | 0.52 | 0.81 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.38 | 0.42 | 0.41 | 0.35 | 0.33 | 0.67 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.50 | 1.57 | 1.13 | 1.16 | 1.30 | 1.28 | 0.99 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | 0.56 | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 7.30 | 2.16 | 7.91 | 3.95 | 5.72 | 13.30 | 9.83 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.4% | 13.1% | 6.7% | 6.3% | — | 47.5% | 19.2% | — |
| Payout Ratio | 85.0% | 85.0% | 21.3% | 322.3% | — | — | — | 73.2% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 12.2% | 15.4% | 31.5% | 1.8% | 43.3% | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 91.2% | 124.5% | — | 66.7% | 115.9% | 21.9% | 10.5% | — |
| Buyback Yield | 6.8% | 9.2% | 48.3% | 6.3% | 31.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 17.1% | 22.3% | 55.0% | 12.6% | 31.4% | 48.7% | 19.2% | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $2M | $2M | $2M | $1M | $2M | $3M | $3M |
Liquidity and subscriber churn
According to current market data, MKTW trades at a P/S ratio of 0.14 and a P/FCF of 0.98, suggesting that investors are heavily discounting the company's future earnings potential compared to broader software peers due to the persistent -19.72% year-over-year revenue contraction observed in recent filings.
The extremely low valuation multiples appear to indicate that the market views the current subscription model as a terminal decline rather than a cyclical downturn. Investors should monitor whether these depressed levels represent a value opportunity or a rational pricing of the company's inability to stabilize its paid subscriber base.
As reported in financial statements, MarketWise's operating margin has collapsed to -1.4% in 2026Q1 from a 24.8% peak in 2024Q4, illustrating a significant inability to scale fixed editorial and marketing costs against a shrinking top-line revenue base during periods of reduced retail investor engagement.
While gross margins remain robust at 85.5%, the rapid deterioration in operating profitability suggests that the company's direct-response marketing engine is becoming increasingly inefficient. This trend warrants further investigation into whether the current cost structure is fundamentally misaligned with the lower-growth reality of the post-stimulus retail market.
Based on quarterly data, the current ratio has deteriorated to a precarious 0.30 in 2026Q1, indicating that the company's liquid assets are insufficient to cover its short-term obligations, a significant shift from the more stable liquidity profile observed in previous fiscal periods as reported in SEC filings.
The reliance on deferred revenue as a primary liability suggests that any further decline in new subscription billings could create an immediate liquidity crunch. Investors should monitor the company's cash position closely, as the current ratio implies limited flexibility to fund necessary customer acquisition campaigns without further capital strain.
As evidenced by the provided financial data, the P/E ratio of 7.34 is a misleading metric for MarketWise, as it fails to account for the significant non-cash stock-based compensation and the lumpy nature of deferred revenue recognition that frequently distorts GAAP earnings in this specific business model.
Analysts should instead focus on 'Billings' and 'Free Cash Flow' adjusted for stock-based compensation to gain a clearer picture of the company's economic health. Relying on traditional P/E multiples obscures the underlying cash-generating capability and the potential for structural margin volatility inherent in the subscription research industry.
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MKTW stock.
MarketWise, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 8.2x. The historical average is 16.6x. This places it at the 75th percentile of its historical range.
MarketWise, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is -0.2x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA.
Based on historical data, MarketWise, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 8.2x. This is at the 75th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
MarketWise, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 10.36% with a payout ratio of 85.0%.
MarketWise, Inc. has 86.5% gross margin and 19.2% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
MarketWise, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.1x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.