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Cineverse Corp.(CNVS)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$1.58
10/19/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CNVS

10/19/2026: CNVS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Cineverse Corp. is a small-cap media and streaming technology company transitioning from legacy cinema services to a digital-first business model. Its strengths include a specialized portfolio of niche streaming channels and the proprietary Matchpoint platform. The primary growth opportunity lies in scaling this streaming technology to third-party partners and improving ad-monetization through AI. However, investors face significant risks, including historical financial volatility, intense competition from major streaming conglomerates, and reliance on dilutive capital raises. The stock is speculative in nature and may best suit investors comfortable with high volatility and long-term execution risk who are monitoring the firm’s progress toward sustained positive cash flow.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitWhile the business is in a growth-oriented sector, the company must demonstrate consistent execution to justify the profile.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock can exhibit high volatility and sensitivity to news, which may create opportunities for those following momentum trends.
Value investorWeak fitThe lack of consistent earnings and historical financial volatility makes it a poor fit for traditional value-based strategies.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and focuses on cash preservation for growth, making it unsuitable for income-focused investors.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe stock's high volatility and speculative nature are not appropriate for investors seeking capital preservation.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighSmall-cap media stocks often experience sharp price swings based on sentiment and minor news.
Valuation riskHighDifficulties in predicting future cash flows make valuation highly subjective and prone to correction.
Competition risk (Streaming giants)HighCineverse competes with major entities that have vastly superior content budgets and distribution reach.
Business qualityMediumThe transition to a SaaS-like tech model (Matchpoint) has potential, but the core business is still developing.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend income for investors.
Execution riskHighThe company must successfully scale its technology and content library to reach sustained profitability.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 277.35%
Avg. Invested days 36
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CNVS receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft company fundamentals, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CNVS has soft overall fundamentals (2 stars), with soft financial health, weak growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-345.3%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -46.9%), negative revenue growth (-15.9%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CNVS's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being soft efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 63.4% of revenue). Overall financial-health metrics support a 2-star score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
CNVS's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -15.9% FY2026 versus FY2025. By comparison, while earnings growth (-345.3%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-290.0%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 16.8% (soft) and 84.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (strong). Insider ownership of 8.21% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Corsair Capital Management LLC 3.87%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.96%
CI Private Wealth LLC 2.32%
Citadel Advisors Llc 0.92%
BlackRock Inc 0.82%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CNVS generates approximately $443 of gross profit, $-191 of operating income, and $-469 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 24.72%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CNVS has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 38.27M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 11.5
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 11.5
Volume (30-day avg) 116.6K shares
Beta 1.71
52 Weeks Range 1.56 - 3.44
Updated Date 10/18/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.56 - 3.44
Updated Date 10/18/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.56

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Streaming TechnologyMatchpoint platform licensing and SaaS fees.Selling the 'tools' to other streaming companies.
Content & AdvertisingRevenue from ads (AVOD) and subscriptions (SVOD) on company-owned channels.Earning money when people watch their channels.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 38.76
Enterprise Value 73.49M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.45
Enterprise Value 73.49M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.45
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.86
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.33
Shares Outstanding 23.77M
Shares Floating 20.18M
Shares Outstanding 23.77M
Shares Floating 20.18M
Percent Insiders 8.21
Percent Institutions 16.79

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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