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$1.46 +0.02 (+1.39%)
As of 08/21/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

GAIA vs. PODC, CNVS, SOGP, LVO, and CAST

Should you buy Gaia stock or one of its competitors? Gaia's main competitors and comparable companies include PodcastOne (PODC), Cineverse (CNVS), Sound Group (SOGP), LiveOne (LVO), and FreeCast (Direct Listing) (CAST). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "movies & entertainment" industry.

How does Gaia compare to PodcastOne?

Gaia (NASDAQ:GAIA) and PodcastOne (NASDAQ:PODC) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment and profitability.

PodcastOne has a net margin of -5.01% compared to Gaia's net margin of -6.08%. Gaia's return on equity of -5.82% beat PodcastOne's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gaia-6.08% -5.82% -3.85%
PodcastOne -5.01%-17.56%-10.97%

In the previous week, PodcastOne had 5 more articles in the media than Gaia. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for PodcastOne and 6 mentions for Gaia. Gaia's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat PodcastOne's score of 0.76 indicating that Gaia is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Gaia
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
PodcastOne
5 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

40.5% of Gaia shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.9% of PodcastOne shares are owned by institutional investors. 26.0% of Gaia shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 7.8% of PodcastOne shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Gaia has a beta of 0.95, suggesting that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PodcastOne has a beta of 2.15, suggesting that its share price is 115% more volatile than the broader market.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Gaia
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
PodcastOne
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

PodcastOne has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Gaia. PodcastOne is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gaia, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Gaia$98.95M0.38-$4.49M-$0.24N/A
PodcastOne$61.67M1.32-$2.64M-$0.12N/A

Summary

Gaia beats PodcastOne on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Gaia compare to Cineverse?

Gaia (NASDAQ:GAIA) and Cineverse (NASDAQ:CNVS) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, dividends and analyst recommendations.

40.5% of Gaia shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.2% of Cineverse shares are owned by institutional investors. 26.0% of Gaia shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 12.4% of Cineverse shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Cineverse has a consensus price target of $11.50, indicating a potential upside of 354.55%. Given Cineverse's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Cineverse is more favorable than Gaia.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Gaia
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Cineverse
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

In the previous week, Gaia had 3 more articles in the media than Cineverse. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Gaia and 3 mentions for Cineverse. Gaia's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Cineverse's score of 0.28 indicating that Gaia is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Gaia
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Cineverse
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Gaia has a net margin of -6.08% compared to Cineverse's net margin of -12.87%. Gaia's return on equity of -5.82% beat Cineverse's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gaia-6.08% -5.82% -3.85%
Cineverse -12.87%-50.16%-18.30%

Gaia has a beta of 0.95, suggesting that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cineverse has a beta of 1.5, suggesting that its stock price is 50% more volatile than the broader market.

Gaia has higher revenue and earnings than Cineverse. Gaia is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cineverse, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Gaia$98.95M0.38-$4.49M-$0.24N/A
Cineverse$65.73M0.91-$8.84M-$0.59N/A

Summary

Gaia beats Cineverse on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Gaia compare to Sound Group?

Sound Group (NASDAQ:SOGP) and Gaia (NASDAQ:GAIA) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, risk, institutional ownership, dividends and valuation.

1.6% of Sound Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.5% of Gaia shares are held by institutional investors. 25.2% of Sound Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 26.0% of Gaia shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Sound Group has higher revenue and earnings than Gaia. Sound Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gaia, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sound Group$443.69M0.13$32.39M-$1.21N/A
Gaia$98.95M0.38-$4.49M-$0.24N/A

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sound Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Gaia
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

In the previous week, Gaia had 6 more articles in the media than Sound Group. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Gaia and 0 mentions for Sound Group. Gaia's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Sound Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Gaia is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Sound Group Neutral
Gaia Positive

Sound Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Gaia's net margin of -6.08%. Sound Group's return on equity of 0.00% beat Gaia's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sound GroupN/A N/A N/A
Gaia -6.08%-5.82%-3.85%

Sound Group has a beta of 2.45, suggesting that its share price is 145% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gaia has a beta of 0.95, suggesting that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Sound Group and Gaia tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Gaia compare to LiveOne?

Gaia (NASDAQ:GAIA) and LiveOne (NASDAQ:LVO) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Gaia has higher revenue and earnings than LiveOne. Gaia is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than LiveOne, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Gaia$98.95M0.38-$4.49M-$0.24N/A
LiveOne$77.14M0.71-$20.97M-$1.75N/A

Gaia has a beta of 0.95, indicating that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LiveOne has a beta of 1.66, indicating that its stock price is 66% more volatile than the broader market.

40.5% of Gaia shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 21.3% of LiveOne shares are owned by institutional investors. 26.0% of Gaia shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 19.8% of LiveOne shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

LiveOne has a consensus price target of $11.00, indicating a potential upside of 177.08%. Given LiveOne's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe LiveOne is more favorable than Gaia.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Gaia
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
LiveOne
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

In the previous week, Gaia had 2 more articles in the media than LiveOne. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Gaia and 4 mentions for LiveOne. Gaia's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat LiveOne's score of 0.30 indicating that Gaia is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Gaia
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
LiveOne
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Gaia has a net margin of -6.08% compared to LiveOne's net margin of -25.87%. LiveOne's return on equity of 0.00% beat Gaia's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Gaia-6.08% -5.82% -3.85%
LiveOne -25.87%N/A -39.66%

Summary

Gaia beats LiveOne on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Gaia compare to FreeCast (Direct Listing)?

FreeCast (Direct Listing) (NASDAQ:CAST) and Gaia (NASDAQ:GAIA) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, risk, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.

In the previous week, Gaia had 5 more articles in the media than FreeCast (Direct Listing). MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Gaia and 1 mentions for FreeCast (Direct Listing). FreeCast (Direct Listing)'s average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Gaia's score of 0.81 indicating that FreeCast (Direct Listing) is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
FreeCast (Direct Listing)
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Gaia
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

FreeCast (Direct Listing) presently has a consensus target price of $6.00, indicating a potential upside of 279.75%. Given FreeCast (Direct Listing)'s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe FreeCast (Direct Listing) is more favorable than Gaia.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
FreeCast (Direct Listing)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Gaia
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

FreeCast (Direct Listing) has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Gaia. FreeCast (Direct Listing) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gaia, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
FreeCast (Direct Listing)N/AN/AN/A-$0.18N/A
Gaia$98.95M0.38-$4.49M-$0.24N/A

FreeCast (Direct Listing) has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Gaia's net margin of -6.08%. FreeCast (Direct Listing)'s return on equity of 0.00% beat Gaia's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
FreeCast (Direct Listing)N/A N/A N/A
Gaia -6.08%-5.82%-3.85%

40.5% of Gaia shares are owned by institutional investors. 53.3% of FreeCast (Direct Listing) shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 26.0% of Gaia shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

FreeCast (Direct Listing) beats Gaia on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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GAIA vs. The Competition

MetricGaiaEntertainment IndustryCommunication Services SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$37.12M$11.26B$33.01B$12.83B
Dividend YieldN/A3.92%5.36%10.78%
P/E Ratio-6.0826.77232.3424.21
Price / Sales0.38110.3362.2390.25
Price / Cash2.5937.2120.8036.90
Price / Book0.366.5911.036.42
Net Income-$4.49M$84.02M$1.10B$348.89M
7 Day PerformanceN/A-1.42%-1.15%0.08%
1 Month Performance-21.51%1.10%2.43%3.88%
1 Year Performance-74.61%-5.41%0.05%16.98%

Gaia Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GAIA
Gaia
2.1757 of 5 stars
$1.46
+1.4%
N/A-74.6%$37.12M$98.95MN/A150
PODC
PodcastOne
1.7755 of 5 stars
$2.74
-3.4%
N/A+86.2%$82.62M$62.80MN/AN/A
CNVS
Cineverse
2.1587 of 5 stars
$2.75
+0.4%
$11.50
+318.2%
-52.9%$65.37M$65.73MN/A134
SOGP
Sound Group
0.152 of 5 stars
$11.91
+3.1%
N/A+251.9%$53.22M$443.69MN/A750
LVO
LiveOne
2.5641 of 5 stars
$3.79
-3.7%
$11.00
+190.6%
-33.9%$51.88M$77.14MN/A180

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This page (NASDAQ:GAIA) was last updated on 8/23/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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