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Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation Class A Common Stock (AENT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/22/2025: AENT (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 30.89% | Avg. Invested days 44 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 04/22/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 157.40M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 23.77 | 1Y Target Price 7 |
Price to earnings Ratio 23.77 | 1Y Target Price 7 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 54222 | Beta 0.3 | 52 Weeks Range 1.10 - 11.57 | Updated Date 04/24/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.10 - 11.57 | Updated Date 04/24/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.13 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 0.62% | Operating Margin (TTM) 3.76% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.89% | Return on Equity (TTM) 7.17% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 23.77 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 260143273 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.15 |
Enterprise Value 260143273 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.15 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.24 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.46 | Shares Outstanding 50937400 | Shares Floating 11707965 |
Shares Outstanding 50937400 | Shares Floating 11707965 | ||
Percent Insiders 93.97 | Percent Institutions 0.92 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 5 | Target Price 7 | Buy - | Strong Buy 1 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 1 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation Class A Common Stock
Company Overview
History and Background
Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation Class A Common Stock (formerly Adara Acquisition Corp.) focuses on entertainment distribution and retail. Founded as a SPAC, it acquired Alliance Entertainment, a leading physical media distributor, in early 2023. The aim is to consolidate and grow within the entertainment distribution sector.
Core Business Areas
- Physical Media Distribution: Distributes CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, and vinyl records to retailers across North America.
- E-commerce Retail: Operates online retail platforms selling music, movies, and related merchandise.
- Specialty Retail: Supplies specialty stores with entertainment products and related goods.
Leadership and Structure
Bruce Ogilvie serves as CEO. The organizational structure is based on functional departments, with divisions for distribution, e-commerce, and specialty retail. The board of directors provides oversight and strategic direction.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Physical Media (CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays): Distribution of physical entertainment media to retail channels. Market share in physical media distribution is estimated at approximately 20% in North America. Competitors include Ingram Entertainment, Super D, and a network of smaller distributors.
- Vinyl Records: Distributes vinyl records to a wide range of retailers. Market share is estimated at approximately 15% of physical record sales in North America. Competitors include larger record labels and independent distributors.
- Pop Culture Merch and Collectibles: Offers a wide range of pop culture merchandise and collectible items. Market share data on this is difficult to obtain. Competitors include Entertainment Earth and Hot Topic.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The entertainment distribution industry is undergoing a shift from physical to digital media, but physical media still holds a substantial share, especially with niche markets like vinyl records. The rise of streaming services impacts demand for physical media. The pop culture collectibles industry is booming as well.
Positioning
Alliance Entertainment positions itself as a key distributor and retailer of physical media, focusing on efficient logistics, a wide product selection, and strong relationships with retailers. They are focused on leveraging their distribution network to expand into complementary product categories.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global physical media market is estimated at around $15 billion. The collectible market is estimated at around $40 billion. Alliance Entertainment is well positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its distribution network and retail platforms.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Extensive distribution network
- Wide product selection
- Established relationships with retailers
- Vertical integration (distribution and retail)
- Leading position in Physical Media Market
Weaknesses
- Dependence on physical media sales
- Exposure to changing consumer preferences
- Potential obsolescence of physical media formats
- High operating costs associated with physical distribution
- Limited brand recognition outside the distribution network
Opportunities
- Expansion into new product categories (e.g., collectibles, merchandise)
- Growth of the vinyl record market
- Partnerships with streaming services for physical media offerings
- International expansion
- Leveraging e-commerce platform for direct-to-consumer sales
Threats
- Continued decline in physical media sales
- Competition from digital streaming services
- Economic downturn impacting consumer spending
- Technological advancements rendering physical media obsolete
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Ingram Entertainment
- Super D
- Entertainment Earth
- Hot Topic
Competitive Landscape
Alliance Entertainment holds a competitive advantage through its established distribution network and wide product selection. However, it faces strong competition from larger distributors and the ongoing shift towards digital media. The company's ability to adapt to changing consumer preferences will be crucial for its long-term success.
Major Acquisitions
Alliance Entertainment
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 480
- Strategic Rationale: The acquisition of Alliance Entertainment provides Adara Acquisition Corp with a leading platform in entertainment distribution and retail, enabling it to capitalize on the growth of physical media and related products.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: N/A - Too early to establish a historical growth trajectory.
Future Projections: Future growth is projected to come from expanding its product selection, leveraging its distribution network, and capitalizing on the resurgence of vinyl records. Analyst estimates are not yet widely available for this recently public company.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include integrating Alliance Entertainment into the SPAC structure, streamlining operations, and expanding into new product categories.
Summary
Alliance Entertainment is a leading physical media distributor with a strong network and broad product selection. However, it faces challenges due to the shift to digital media and must diversify its offerings. Recent initiatives include expanding into new product categories and streamlining operations. The company's future success depends on its ability to adapt to changing consumer preferences. Financial performance is not yet readily available due to the company's recent public listing and the completion of the Adara acquisition.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Market Research Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be made based on individual research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Market share data is based on estimates and may not be precise.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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About Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation Class A Common Stock
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Plantation, FL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-03-24 | CEO, CFO & Director Mr. Jeffrey Walker | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Entertainment | Full time employees 657 | Website https://www.aent.com |
Full time employees 657 | Website https://www.aent.com | ||
Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation operates as a wholesaler, retailer, distributor, and e-commerce provider for the entertainment industry worldwide. The company offers vinyl records, video games, digital video discs, blu-rays, toys, compact discs, collectibles, and other entertainment and consumer products. It also provides third party logistics products and services. Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation distributes its physical media, entertainment products, hardware, and accessories through multi-channel strategy. The company exports its products. Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Plantation, Florida.
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