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Kartoon Studios, Inc. (TOON)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: TOON (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 -72.26% | Avg. Invested days 21 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 35.37M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 10 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 10 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.92 | 52 Weeks Range 0.46 - 1.07 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.46 - 1.07 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.48 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -56.14% | Operating Margin (TTM) -32.4% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -10.44% | Return on Equity (TTM) -53.49% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 44062352 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.98 |
Enterprise Value 44062352 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.98 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.22 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -2.87 | Shares Outstanding 47793700 | Shares Floating 41101643 |
Shares Outstanding 47793700 | Shares Floating 41101643 | ||
Percent Insiders 5.7 | Percent Institutions 16.05 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Kartoon Studios, Inc.
Company Overview
History and Background
Kartoon Studios, Inc., formerly Genius Brands International, Inc., was founded in 2013. The company focuses on creating, producing, broadcasting, and licensing children's entertainment content. They have grown through content creation, acquisitions, and partnerships to establish a significant presence in the children's entertainment sector.
Core Business Areas
- Content Production: Development and production of animated children's content for various platforms.
- Content Distribution: Licensing and distribution of content to broadcasters, streaming services, and other platforms.
- Merchandising and Licensing: Creation and licensing of merchandise based on the company's intellectual property.
- Channel Operation: Operation of the Kartoon Channel! streaming service offering children's programming.
Leadership and Structure
Andy Heyward serves as the Chairman and CEO. The company has a board of directors and a management team overseeing various operational aspects, including content creation, distribution, marketing, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten: Animated series starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Limited market share data available. Competitors include other animated superhero series from companies like Disney (DIS) and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).
- Shaq's Garage: Animated series featuring Shaquille O'Neal. Limited market share data available. Competitors include other celebrity-driven animated series.
- Kartoon Channel!: A streaming service providing access to a library of children's animated content. User numbers and market share are still growing. Competitors include Netflix (NFLX), Disney+ (DIS), and Nickelodeon (PARA).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The children's entertainment industry is highly competitive, with numerous players vying for audience attention and market share. Streaming services are becoming increasingly important distribution channels.
Positioning
Kartoon Studios, Inc. aims to differentiate itself through original content and strategic partnerships, focusing on underserved segments within the children's market.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global children's entertainment market is estimated to be hundreds of billions of dollars. Kartoon Studios, Inc. is attempting to capture a small but growing share of this TAM through its diverse content offerings and distribution strategies.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Original content creation
- Strategic partnerships with celebrities
- Proprietary streaming platform (Kartoon Channel!)
- Focus on underserved segments
Weaknesses
- Limited brand recognition compared to established players
- Reliance on key partnerships
- Inconsistent profitability
- High marketing costs
Opportunities
- Expansion of Kartoon Channel! subscriber base
- Increased licensing and merchandising revenue
- Acquisition of complementary content libraries
- International market expansion
Threats
- Intense competition from established players
- Changing consumer preferences
- Economic downturn impacting consumer spending
- Piracy and unauthorized content distribution
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- DIS
- NFLX
- PARA
- WBD
Competitive Landscape
Kartoon Studios, Inc. is a smaller player compared to the established media conglomerates. They aim to compete through niche content and strategic partnerships. Major competitors have significantly greater resources and brand recognition.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been driven by acquisitions, content releases, and the expansion of the Kartoon Channel! streaming service.
Future Projections: Analyst projections vary. Future growth is expected to depend on the success of new content and the expansion of the streaming platform. (See financial data sources for current figures).
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include the launch of new animated series, strategic partnerships, and efforts to expand the Kartoon Channel! distribution.
Summary
Kartoon Studios, Inc. is a small company attempting to break into the highly competitive children's entertainment industry. They have made strides with celebrity partnerships and original content. However, the company is still burning cash, and faces challenges from established players, so this is speculative growth stock at best. Continued subscriber growth for Kartoon Channel! and the success of their new content are crucial.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company website
- Public filings
- Third-party market research reports
- Analyst reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is estimated and may not be precise. All investment decisions should be made based on thorough research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Financial information is based on past performance and is no guarantee of future results.
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About Kartoon Studios, Inc.
Exchange NYSE MKT | Headquaters Beverly Hills, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2014-05-05 | Chairman of the Board & CEO Mr. Andrew A. Heyward | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Entertainment | Full time employees 344 | Website https://www.KartoonStudios.com |
Full time employees 344 | Website https://www.KartoonStudios.com | ||
Kartoon Studios Inc., a content and brand management company, creates, produces, licenses, and broadcasts educational and multimedia animated content for children in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It operates through two segments: Content Production and Distribution; and Media Advisory and Advertising Services. The company offers SuperKitties Season 2, a computer-generated animation shows for disney junior; Cocomelon that provides 3D animation videos of traditional nursery rhymes and children's songs; Phoebe & Jay, a preschool series for PBS kids; Unicorn Academy which offers netflix greenlit a second season of this children's fantasy-adventure series from spin master entertainment; and Kidaverse Roblox Rumble, an elimination-style competitive reality series featuring a diverse group of girls and boys. It also operates a kartoon channel network, Ameba TV, and channel frederator network, as well as distributes subscription video on demand services for kids. It serves various customers and partners, including broadcasters, consumer products licensees, and online platforms. The company was formerly known as Genius Brands International, Inc. and changed its name to Kartoon Studios Inc. in June 2023. Kartoon Studios Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.
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