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Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (CSSEQ)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/23/2024: CSSEQ (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
0 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -39.65% | Avg. Invested days 21 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/23/2024 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 0.00M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta -14.99 | 52 Weeks Range - | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range - | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -21.23 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -290.12% | Operating Margin (TTM) -99.91% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -15.83% | Return on Equity (TTM) - |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 574160525 | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value 574160525 | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.71 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -1.36 | Shares Outstanding 24804500 | Shares Floating 19692853 |
Shares Outstanding 24804500 | Shares Floating 19692853 | ||
Percent Insiders 20.61 | Percent Institutions - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc.
Company Overview
History and Background
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. was founded in 1993. Originally focused on publishing inspirational books, it has evolved into a media company with a focus on streaming content and entertainment.
Core Business Areas
- Screen Media: Owns and operates ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) streaming services such as Crackle, Popcornflix, and Chicken Soup for the Soul. Also produces original content.
- Distribution: Distributes content through various platforms including streaming services, television, and digital channels.
- Television: Involved in television production and distribution.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes William J. Rouhana Jr. as Chairman and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with various departments and divisions overseeing content creation, distribution, and operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Crackle: AVOD streaming service featuring a variety of movies and TV shows. While market share data is dynamic and can fluctuate, Crackle aims to compete with other free streaming platforms. Competitors include Tubi (FOXA) and Pluto TV (PARA).
- Popcornflix: Another AVOD streaming service offering free movies and TV shows. Market share and revenue specifics are not always publicly disclosed. Competitors include The Roku Channel (ROKU).
- Chicken Soup for the Soul (branded content): Includes various forms of content inspired by the original book series, including movies, TV shows, and digital content. Market share data is variable, it competes broadly in the inspirational and family-friendly content space. Competitors include Hallmark Media and Pure Flix.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The entertainment industry is highly competitive and evolving rapidly, with a shift towards streaming and digital content consumption. The AVOD market is growing, but faces competition from subscription-based services.
Positioning
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. is positioned as a provider of affordable, ad-supported entertainment. It differentiates itself with a focus on positive and uplifting content, with a target audience looking for family-friendly options.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global AVOD market is projected to reach hundreds of billions in coming years. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. is attempting to capture a portion of this market by offering niche content and targeting specific demographic groups.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established brand recognition (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
- Focus on niche, family-friendly content
- AVOD business model provides accessibility
- Multiple streaming platforms
- Original content creation capabilities
Weaknesses
- Smaller scale compared to larger streaming competitors
- Reliance on advertising revenue
- Limited original content library
- Inconsistent profitability
- High debt
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Partnerships with other content providers
- Increased advertising revenue from growing AVOD market
- Development of new original content
- Potential acquisitions of complementary assets
Threats
- Intense competition from larger streaming services
- Changes in advertising market conditions
- Difficulty attracting and retaining users
- Content piracy
- Economic downturn impacting advertising budgets
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- FOXA
- PARA
- ROKU
- NFLX
- DIS
Competitive Landscape
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. faces a highly competitive landscape with larger, more established streaming services. It aims to differentiate itself with a focus on family-friendly and positive content.
Major Acquisitions
Redbox Entertainment
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 375
- Strategic Rationale: Expansion of content library and distribution network through Redbox's streaming and physical media presence.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven by acquisitions and the expansion of its streaming platforms. Historical data required.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on factors such as the success of its streaming services, original content strategy, and ability to attract advertising revenue. Requires analyst reports to provide forward looking insight.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include expanding original content offerings and exploring new distribution channels.
Summary
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. leverages a well-known brand to offer AVOD streaming services with a family-friendly focus. Strengths include its niche content and accessibility, but it faces challenges from larger, better-funded competitors. Success depends on attracting and retaining users, growing advertising revenue, and managing debt while producing original content. The acquisition of Redbox was intended to bolster content library and distribution, but the company still faces significant hurdles.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Company Website
- Industry Reports
- Financial News Providers
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market data and financial information are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc.
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Cos Cob, CT, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2017-08-18 | Chairman & CEO Mr. William J. Rouhana Jr. | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Entertainment | Full time employees 1194 | Website https://cssentertainment.com |
Full time employees 1194 | Website https://cssentertainment.com | ||
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. operates as an advertising-supported video-on-demand (VOD) company in the United States and internationally. It owns and operates various ad-supported and subscription-based AVOD networks, including Redbox, Crackle, Chicken Soup for the Soul. The company also operates Redbox Free Live TV, a free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service with various channels as well as a transactional video-on-demand (TVOD) service; and a network of kiosks for DVD rentals. In addition, it is involved in the creation, acquisition, and distribution of films and TV series; and licensing of content through theatrical, home video, pay-per-view, cable and pay television, and subscription and advertising video-on-demand platforms. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Cos Cob, Connecticut. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC. On June 28, 2024, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc., along with its affiliates, filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The plan was later approved as Chapter 7 liquidation on July 10, 2024.
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