WildBrain Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
WildBrain's CEO is Josh Scherba, appointed in Apr 2018, has a tenure of 8.08 years. total yearly compensation is CA$2.77M, comprised of 27.9% salary and 72.1% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.37% of the company’s shares, worth CA$1.07M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3 years and 6.4 years respectively.
Key information
Josh Scherba
Chief executive officer
CA$2.8m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 27.93% |
| CEO tenure | 8.1yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.4% |
| Management average tenure | 3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 6.4yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
WILD: Higher Margins And Lower P E Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have lowered their price target on WildBrain by CA$1.00, reflecting an updated view that combines a higher assumed discount rate with sharply weaker revenue growth expectations and a much lower future P/E, partly offset by stronger projected profit margins. Valuation Changes Fair Value: CA$ fair value estimate reduced from 3.0 to 2.0, indicating a lower implied valuation level.
WILD: Future Profit Margin Shift May Unlock Upside Potential
Analysts have cut their fair value estimate for WildBrain from CA$2.26 to CA$1.80, citing updated assumptions that include a higher discount rate, a projected revenue decline, a higher expected profit margin and a much lower future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Reduced from CA$2.26 to CA$1.80.Subdued Growth No Barrier To WildBrain Ltd. (TSE:WILD) With Shares Advancing 29%
Those holding WildBrain Ltd. ( TSE:WILD ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 29% in the last...
WILD: Long Term Earnings Outlook Will Face Mounting Execution And Cash Flow Risks
Analysts have raised their price target on WildBrain to C$2.25 from C$1.75, citing a recalibrated fair value and expectations for improved long term earnings power, despite slightly higher discount rates and moderated growth and margin assumptions. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts acknowledge that the higher price target reflects a more constructive view on WildBrain's long term earnings power, but they continue to flag several areas of caution that could limit upside in the near to medium term.We Think WildBrain (TSE:WILD) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Peanuts And Teletubbies Will Expand Global Consumer Markets
Strategic focus on core franchises and global licensing, particularly Peanuts, aims to enhance revenue through expanded products and market penetration.WildBrain Ltd.'s (TSE:WILD) Price In Tune With Revenues
There wouldn't be many who think WildBrain Ltd.'s ( TSE:WILD ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.5x is worth a...Revenues Tell The Story For WildBrain Ltd. (TSE:WILD)
There wouldn't be many who think WildBrain Ltd.'s ( TSE:WILD ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.5x is worth a...WildBrain (TSE:WILD) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...WildBrain Ltd.'s (TSE:WILD) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 0.5x in the Entertainment industry in Canada, you could be...Investors Will Want WildBrain's (TSE:WILD) Growth In ROCE To Persist
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Ideally, a...WildBrain (TSE:WILD) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...When Should You Buy WildBrain Ltd. (TSE:WILD)?
WildBrain Ltd. ( TSE:WILD ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during...Returns Are Gaining Momentum At WildBrain (TSE:WILD)
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Investor Optimism Abounds WildBrain Ltd. (TSE:WILD) But Growth Is Lacking
It's not a stretch to say that WildBrain Ltd.'s ( TSE:WILD ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.6x seems quite...Is WildBrain Ltd. (TSE:WILD) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value
Key Insights The projected fair value for WildBrain is CA$1.59 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...WildBrain's (TSE:WILD) Earnings Are Of Questionable Quality
WildBrain Ltd. ( TSE:WILD ) just reported some strong earnings, and the market reacted accordingly with a healthy...Is It Too Late To Consider Buying WildBrain Ltd. (TSE:WILD)?
While WildBrain Ltd. ( TSE:WILD ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw significant share...Here's Why WildBrain (TSE:WILD) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -CA$40m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -CA$106m |
| Jun 30 2025 | CA$3m | CA$775k | -CA$90m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -CA$189m |
| Dec 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -CA$194m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -CA$108m |
| Jun 30 2024 | CA$1m | CA$775k | -CA$106m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -CA$86m |
| Dec 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -CA$46m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -CA$58m |
| Jun 30 2023 | CA$2m | CA$557k | -CA$46m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -CA$10k |
| Dec 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | CA$2m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | CA$19m |
| Jun 30 2022 | CA$2m | CA$465k | CA$6m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | CA$16m |
| Dec 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -CA$32m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -CA$25m |
| Jun 30 2021 | CA$906k | CA$435k | -CA$7m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -CA$14m |
| Dec 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -CA$210m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -CA$223m |
| Jun 30 2020 | CA$1m | CA$389k | -CA$236m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -CA$303m |
| Dec 31 2019 | n/a | n/a | -CA$99m |
| Sep 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | -CA$115m |
| Jun 30 2019 | CA$709k | CA$350k | -CA$101m |
Compensation vs Market: Josh's total compensation ($USD2.03M) is above average for companies of similar size in the Canadian market ($USD481.82K).
Compensation vs Earnings: Josh's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.
CEO
Josh Scherba
Mr. Josh Scherba has been Chief Executive Officer and Director of WildBrain Ltd. since May 9, 2023. He has been President of WildBrain Ltd.(formerly known as DHX Media Ltd.) since April 18, 2018, where he...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 8.1yrs | CA$2.77m | 0.37% CA$ 1.1m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 2.5yrs | CA$1.99m | 0.058% CA$ 165.7k | |
| Executive Vice President of Content Creation | no data | CA$988.14k | 0.14% CA$ 401.1k | |
| Executive Vice President of Global Partnerships & Licensing | 7.4yrs | CA$1.38m | 0.24% CA$ 678.9k | |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior Director of Global Communications & Public Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Strategic Advisor | 3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive Vice President of Audience Engagement | 2.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Director of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: WILD's management team is considered experienced (3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 3yrs | CA$2.77m | 0.37% CA$ 1.1m | |
| Independent Director | 3.9yrs | CA$198.75k | no data | |
| Independent Non-Executive Chairman | 20.3yrs | CA$275.00k | 0.075% CA$ 214.4k | |
| Non-Executive Independent Director | 6.4yrs | CA$188.75k | no data | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 7.9yrs | CA$190.00k | 0.84% CA$ 2.4m | |
| Non-Executive Independent Director | 6.4yrs | CA$190.00k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 4yrs | CA$188.75k | no data |
Experienced Board: WILD's board of directors are considered experienced (6.4 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/07 01:42 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
WildBrain Ltd. is covered by 15 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David McFadgen | ATB Cormark Historical (Cormark Securities) |
| Michael Mills | Beacon Securities Limited |
| Daniel Kurnos | Benchmark Company |