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Roku Inc(ROKU)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
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BUY for 85 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+8.91% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$155.12
10/30/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ROKU

10/30/2026: ROKU (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Roku is a prominent streaming platform provider that connects users to content through its hardware devices and proprietary software. Its primary strength lies in its large, engaged user base, which creates a high-margin opportunity for advertising revenue as television viewing shifts from linear to digital. The company's main investment story is its potential to capture a growing share of TV ad budgets. However, Roku faces significant risks from intense competition by tech giants and the cyclical nature of advertising spending. The stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors who can tolerate volatility, as the company navigates the challenges of scaling while maintaining profitability.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitRoku operates in the expanding connected TV market, offering significant potential for revenue growth as advertising migrates from linear to digital.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock can exhibit high price volatility and should be evaluated based on current market sentiment and technical signals.
Value investorWeak fitRoku's valuation is often high relative to current earnings, making it a poor fit for investors focused on traditional valuation metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitRoku does not pay a dividend and focuses on reinvestment, failing to provide the income stream sought by dividend investors.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh price volatility and competitive threats make this stock unsuitable for investors seeking low risk.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is subject to significant price swings driven by market sentiment and growth expectations.
Valuation riskHighGrowth expectations are often priced into the stock, leaving it susceptible to corrections if growth targets are missed.
Competition risk (Big Tech platforms)HighDirect competition from Amazon and Google poses a constant threat to market share and platform influence.
Business qualityMediumWhile the platform has sticky user engagement, it remains sensitive to fluctuations in advertising spend.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company does not provide dividend income.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccess depends on the company's ability to navigate competition while expanding its advertising revenue.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -29.06%
Avg. Invested days 34
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ROKU has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+168.3%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 10.1%) are partially offset by soft profitability (net margin 1.9%), very low insider ownership of 0.65%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ROKU's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 48.8%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is ROKU's strongest growth driver at +168.3% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+15.2%, solid) and free-cash-flow growth (+124.6%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 88.0% and approximately 99.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.65%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 9.01%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.99%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 3.96%
FMR Inc 3.58%
Pentwater Capital Management LP 2.91%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ROKU generates approximately $438 of gross profit, $-1 of operating income, and $101 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses explain the 2-star rating, with solid cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 5.90%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ROKU has a large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 23.02B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 66.01
1Y Target Price 162.45
Price to earnings Ratio 66.01
1Y Target Price 162.45
Volume (30-day avg) 2.0M shares
Beta 2.05
52 Weeks Range 78.53 - 160.22
Updated Date 11/01/2026
52 Weeks Range 78.53 - 160.22
Updated Date 11/01/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.35

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
PlatformDigital advertising, subscription revenue shares, and content promotion on The Roku Channel.This is the core, high-margin engine of the business where Roku earns money as users watch content.
DevicesStreaming players, smart home products, and branded TVs.Hardware sales serve as the entry point to acquire customers for the profitable Platform business.
GeographyOperations are currently concentrated in North America, with expanding international efforts.Future revenue growth relies heavily on successful expansion into new global markets.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-02
When After Market
Estimate 0.55
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 6.82%
Operating Margin (TTM) 12.17%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.25%
Return on Equity (TTM) 13.12%

Valuation

Trailing PE 66.01
Forward PE 38.61
Enterprise Value 20.95B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.42
Enterprise Value 20.95B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.42
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.02
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 28.67
Shares Outstanding 132.05M
Shares Floating 131.00M
Shares Outstanding 132.05M
Shares Floating 131.00M
Percent Insiders 0.65
Percent Institutions 87.98

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

Information icon Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.

EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

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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