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Kartoon Studios, Inc. (formerly, Genius Brands International, Inc.) (the Company, Kartoon Studios, we, us or our ) is a global content and brand management company focused on the creation, production, licensing, and distribution of multimedia animated content for children. Led by experienced industry personnel, the Company s core business includes original intellectual property ( IP ) developme…
The business is unprofitable at the operating level (-32.82% margin). The thesis depends entirely on whether and when it reaches sustainable profitability.
Revenue up 20.7% YoY with margins expanding 19.3pp.
ROIC dropped from -24.87% to -27.34%, capital efficiency is deteriorating. Negative free cash flow of -$12M. The business is consuming cash, not generating it.
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (TTM)
$37M
▲ +20.7% YoY
Net Income (TTM)
-$24M
▼ -18.3% YoY
Op. Margin
-34.08%
▲ +19.3pp YoY
ROIC
-32.63%
▼ -2.5pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (TTM)
-$13M
▼ -220.5% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (TTM)
-$12M
▼ -226.9% YoY
Net Debt
$435K
Cash & Equiv.
$5M
3Y CAGR: -14.2%
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