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

Should you buy Gaia stock or one of its competitors? Gaia's main competitors and comparable companies include PodcastOne (PODC), FreeCast (Direct Listing) (CAST), Cineverse (CNVS), Reading International (RDI), and LiveOne (LVO). 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 superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations and risk.

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%

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$98.95M0.36-$4.49M-$0.24N/A
PodcastOne$61.67M1.15-$2.64M-$0.12N/A

Gaia has a beta of 0.99, meaning that its share price is 1% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PodcastOne has a beta of 2.18, meaning that its share price is 118% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, PodcastOne had 5 more articles in the media than Gaia. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for PodcastOne and 3 mentions for Gaia. PodcastOne's average media sentiment score of 1.21 beat Gaia's score of 0.67 indicating that PodcastOne is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Gaia
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
PodcastOne
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 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 company is poised for long-term growth.

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

Summary

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

How does Gaia compare to FreeCast (Direct Listing)?

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

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

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
Gaia-6.08% -5.82% -3.85%
FreeCast (Direct Listing) N/A N/A N/A

Gaia has higher revenue and earnings than FreeCast (Direct Listing). 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
Gaia$98.95M0.36-$4.49M-$0.24N/A
FreeCast (Direct Listing)$710K68.71-$7.44M-$0.18N/A

FreeCast (Direct Listing) has a consensus price target of $6.00, suggesting a potential upside of 408.47%. 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
Gaia
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
FreeCast (Direct Listing)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, FreeCast (Direct Listing) had 13 more articles in the media than Gaia. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for FreeCast (Direct Listing) and 3 mentions for Gaia. Gaia's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat FreeCast (Direct Listing)'s score of -0.32 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)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
FreeCast (Direct Listing)
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

FreeCast (Direct Listing) beats Gaia on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Gaia compare to Cineverse?

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

Cineverse presently has a consensus target price of $11.50, suggesting a potential upside of 503.67%. Given Cineverse's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Cineverse is more favorable than Gaia.

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

Cineverse has a beta of 1.7, meaning that its stock price is 70% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gaia has a beta of 0.99, meaning that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the broader market.

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
Cineverse-12.87% -50.16% -18.30%
Gaia -6.08%-5.82%-3.85%

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
Cineverse$65.73M0.69-$8.84M-$0.59N/A
Gaia$98.95M0.36-$4.49M-$0.24N/A

In the previous week, Gaia had 2 more articles in the media than Cineverse. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Gaia and 1 mentions for Cineverse. Gaia's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Cineverse's score of 0.00 indicating that Gaia is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

8.2% of Cineverse shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.5% of Gaia shares are held by institutional investors. 12.4% of Cineverse shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 26.0% of Gaia shares are held by company 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

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

How does Gaia compare to Reading International?

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

Reading International has a net margin of -5.87% compared to Gaia's net margin of -6.08%. Reading International's return on equity of 0.00% beat Gaia's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Reading International-5.87% N/A -2.91%
Gaia -6.08%-5.82%-3.85%

44.7% of Reading International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.5% of Gaia shares are held by institutional investors. 32.4% of Reading International shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 26.0% of Gaia shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Reading International
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
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 3 more articles in the media than Reading International. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Gaia and 0 mentions for Reading International. Gaia's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Reading International's score of 0.00 indicating that Gaia is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Reading International Neutral
Gaia Positive

Reading International has a beta of 0.87, meaning that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gaia has a beta of 0.99, meaning that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Reading International$202.99M0.22-$14.14M-$0.55N/A
Gaia$98.95M0.36-$4.49M-$0.24N/A

Summary

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

How does Gaia compare to LiveOne?

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

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
LiveOne$77.14M0.47-$20.97M-$1.75N/A
Gaia$98.95M0.36-$4.49M-$0.24N/A

LiveOne has a beta of 1.67, meaning that its stock price is 67% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gaia has a beta of 0.99, meaning that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the broader market.

LiveOne currently has a consensus target price of $10.00, suggesting a potential upside of 280.23%. 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
LiveOne
1 Sell rating(s)
0 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

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
LiveOne-25.87% N/A -39.66%
Gaia -6.08%-5.82%-3.85%

In the previous week, Gaia had 3 more articles in the media than LiveOne. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Gaia and 0 mentions for LiveOne. Gaia's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat LiveOne's score of 0.00 indicating that Gaia is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
LiveOne Neutral
Gaia Positive

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

Summary

Gaia beats LiveOne on 9 of the 16 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$35.34M$9.93B$34.12B$13.28B
Dividend YieldN/A3.84%5.56%17.32%
P/E Ratio-5.7926.67232.6426.04
Price / Sales0.36113.2766.7191.76
Price / Cash2.4634.8420.2252.62
Price / Book0.346.5512.166.31
Net Income-$4.49M$74.73M$1.12B$362.16M
7 Day Performance6.92%-1.46%-1.63%-1.66%
1 Month Performance-17.26%-2.69%-4.18%-4.50%
1 Year Performance-75.83%-13.59%-9.54%2.06%

Gaia Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GAIA
Gaia
1.9806 of 5 stars
$1.39
flat
N/A-74.9%$35.34M$98.95MN/A112
PODC
PodcastOne
1.4208 of 5 stars
$2.32
-2.8%
N/A+41.6%$70.30M$61.67MN/A37
CAST
FreeCast (Direct Listing)
2.3245 of 5 stars
$1.38
-5.2%
$6.00
+336.4%
N/A$56.84MN/AN/A48
CNVS
Cineverse
2.4411 of 5 stars
$2.07
-1.4%
$11.50
+455.3%
-44.9%$49.32M$65.73MN/A300
RDI
Reading International
0.6371 of 5 stars
$1.98
-1.6%
N/A+36.5%$45.55M$214.46MN/A2,025

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This page (NASDAQ:GAIA) was last updated on 10/3/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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