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Kartoon Studios, Inc. (TOON)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: 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.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -75.3% | 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 10/15/2025 |
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, was founded in 2013. The company focuses on creating and acquiring high-quality children's entertainment content. They have grown through organic content creation and strategic acquisitions.
Core Business Areas
- Content Production & Distribution: Creation, production, and global distribution of animated children's content across various platforms including television, streaming, and digital media.
- Consumer Products Licensing: Licensing of characters and brands for merchandise and consumer products, generating revenue through royalty agreements.
- Digital Platforms: Operation of digital platforms like Kartoon Channel!, providing on-demand access to its content library and third-party programming.
Leadership and Structure
Andy Heyward is the Chairman & CEO. The company has a board of directors and operates with distinct divisions for content creation, licensing, and distribution.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Stan Lee Universe: Holds the rights to Stan Lee's post-Marvel creations, which it aims to develop into various entertainment formats. Limited current revenue generation. Competitors include companies holding IP rights like Disney and Warner Bros.
- Kartoon Channel!: A free, ad-supported streaming channel (FAST) for children. It has a sizable user base but profitability is uncertain. Competitors include Nickelodeon, Disney+, and YouTube Kids.
- Rainbow Rangers: An animated series targeting preschool children. Generates revenue through broadcast licensing, streaming deals, and consumer products. Competitors include Paw Patrol, Bluey and other popular preschool properties.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The children's entertainment industry is highly competitive, with a shift towards streaming and digital content consumption. Demand for quality children's content is strong.
Positioning
Kartoon Studios is a smaller player seeking to compete with larger media conglomerates by focusing on niche markets and leveraging its intellectual property. They are positioning themselves to be a top provider of children's animated content on streaming platforms.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global childrenu2019s entertainment market is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions. Kartoon Studios seeks to capture a portion of this market through its content and licensing efforts.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong IP Portfolio (Stan Lee Universe)
- Established Distribution Network (Kartoon Channel!)
- Experienced Management Team
- Focus on Children's Entertainment
Weaknesses
- Limited Financial Resources
- High Dependence on Licensing Revenue
- Small Market Share Compared to Major Players
- Inconsistent Profitability
Opportunities
- Expansion of Kartoon Channel! Distribution
- Development of Stan Lee Universe IP
- Strategic Partnerships with Streaming Platforms
- Growth in International Markets
Threats
- Competition from Major Media Companies
- Changing Consumer Preferences
- Economic Downturn Impacting Advertising Revenue
- Piracy and Content Infringement
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- DIS
- WBD
- HAS
Competitive Landscape
Kartoon Studios faces intense competition from larger, better-funded media companies. To succeed, it needs to effectively leverage its niche IP and digital platforms.
Major Acquisitions
WOW Unlimited Media
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 53
- Strategic Rationale: Acquisition of a leading animation production company to strengthen its content creation capabilities.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Kartoon Studios has experienced periods of rapid revenue growth, offset by periods of decline. Their growth has been erratic.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates for future growth are highly speculative and depend on the successful development and monetization of its IP and growth of its digital platforms. Projections should be reviewed cautiously.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding the reach of Kartoon Channel! and developing content based on the Stan Lee Universe.
Summary
Kartoon Studios is a small company in a highly competitive industry. They own valuable IP but struggle with profitability. Success depends on successful execution of their growth strategy and effective monetization of their assets, but face stiff competition. The company remains high risk.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Reports
- Company Website
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and represents a general overview. It is not financial advice and should not be used as the sole basis for investment decisions. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly.
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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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