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SOGP vs. PODC, CAST, CNVS, RDI, and TOON

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

How does Sound Group compare to PodcastOne?

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

PodcastOne has a beta of 2.18, indicating that its stock price is 118% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sound Group has a beta of 2.44, indicating that its stock price is 144% more volatile than the broader market.

Sound Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to PodcastOne's net margin of -5.01%. Sound Group's return on equity of 0.00% beat PodcastOne's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PodcastOne-5.01% -17.56% -10.97%
Sound Group N/A N/A N/A

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

In the previous week, PodcastOne had 6 more articles in the media than Sound Group. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for PodcastOne and 2 mentions for Sound Group. PodcastOne's average media sentiment score of 1.21 beat Sound Group's score of -0.71 indicating that PodcastOne is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PodcastOne
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Sound Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Negative

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PodcastOne$61.67M1.15-$2.64M-$0.12N/A
Sound Group$443.69M0.08$32.39M-$1.21N/A

2.9% of PodcastOne shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.6% of Sound Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.8% of PodcastOne shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 25.2% of Sound Group shares are owned by company 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.

Summary

Sound Group beats PodcastOne on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sound Group compare to FreeCast (Direct Listing)?

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

FreeCast (Direct Listing) presently has a consensus target price of $6.00, indicating a potential upside of 408.47%. Given FreeCast (Direct Listing)'s higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe FreeCast (Direct Listing) is more favorable than Sound Group.

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
Sound Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

1.6% of Sound Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 53.3% of FreeCast (Direct Listing) shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 25.2% of Sound Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
FreeCast (Direct Listing)N/A N/A N/A
Sound Group N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, FreeCast (Direct Listing) had 14 more articles in the media than Sound Group. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for FreeCast (Direct Listing) and 2 mentions for Sound Group. FreeCast (Direct Listing)'s average media sentiment score of -0.32 beat Sound Group's score of -0.71 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)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Sound Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Negative

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
FreeCast (Direct Listing)$710K68.71-$7.44M-$0.18N/A
Sound Group$443.69M0.08$32.39M-$1.21N/A

Summary

FreeCast (Direct Listing) beats Sound Group on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sound Group compare to Cineverse?

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

Cineverse has a beta of 1.7, indicating that its stock price is 70% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sound Group has a beta of 2.44, indicating that its stock price is 144% more volatile than the broader market.

8.2% of Cineverse shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.6% of Sound Group shares are held by institutional investors. 12.4% of Cineverse shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 25.2% of Sound Group shares are held 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.

Sound Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Cineverse's net margin of -12.87%. Sound Group's return on equity of 0.00% beat Cineverse's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cineverse-12.87% -50.16% -18.30%
Sound Group N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, Sound Group had 1 more articles in the media than Cineverse. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Sound Group and 1 mentions for Cineverse. Cineverse's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Sound Group's score of -0.71 indicating that Cineverse is being referred to more favorably in the 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
Sound Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Negative

Cineverse presently has a consensus price target 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 Sound Group.

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
Sound Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Sound Group has higher revenue and earnings than Cineverse. Sound Group 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
Sound Group$443.69M0.08$32.39M-$1.21N/A

Summary

Cineverse and Sound Group tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sound Group compare to Reading International?

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

Sound Group has higher revenue and earnings than Reading International. Sound Group 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
Sound Group$443.69M0.08$32.39M-$1.21N/A

Sound Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Reading International's net margin of -5.87%.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Reading International-5.87% N/A -2.91%
Sound Group N/A N/A N/A

Reading International has a beta of 0.87, indicating that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sound Group has a beta of 2.44, indicating that its stock price is 144% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Sound Group had 2 more articles in the media than Reading International. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Sound Group and 0 mentions for Reading International. Reading International's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Sound Group's score of -0.71 indicating that Reading International is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Reading International Neutral
Sound Group Negative

44.7% of Reading International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.6% of Sound Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 32.4% of Reading International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 25.2% of Sound Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock 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
Sound Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

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

How does Sound Group compare to Kartoon Studios?

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

In the previous week, Kartoon Studios had 1 more articles in the media than Sound Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Kartoon Studios and 2 mentions for Sound Group. Kartoon Studios' average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Sound Group's score of -0.71 indicating that Kartoon Studios is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Kartoon Studios
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Sound Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Negative

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kartoon Studios
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Sound Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kartoon Studios$32.63M1.07-$77.10M$0.069.35
Sound Group$443.69M0.08$32.39M-$1.21N/A

Kartoon Studios has a beta of 2.08, indicating that its stock price is 108% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sound Group has a beta of 2.44, indicating that its stock price is 144% more volatile than the broader market.

8.6% of Kartoon Studios shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.6% of Sound Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.2% of Kartoon Studios shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 25.2% of Sound Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Sound Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Kartoon Studios' net margin of -114.48%. Sound Group's return on equity of 0.00% beat Kartoon Studios' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kartoon Studios-114.48% -78.36% -38.43%
Sound Group N/A N/A N/A

Summary

Sound Group beats Kartoon Studios on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of NASDAQ and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.
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SOGP vs. The Competition

MetricSound GroupEntertainment IndustryCommunication Services SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$34.03M$9.93B$34.12B$13.28B
Dividend YieldN/A3.84%5.56%17.32%
P/E Ratio-8.8926.67232.6426.04
Price / Sales0.08113.2766.7191.76
Price / Cash1.5034.8420.2252.62
Price / Book0.996.5512.166.31
Net Income$32.39M$74.73M$1.12B$362.16M
7 Day Performance-10.67%-1.46%-1.63%-1.66%
1 Month Performance-10.41%-2.69%-4.18%-4.50%
1 Year Performance-45.66%-13.59%-9.54%2.06%

Sound Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SOGP
Sound Group
0.5942 of 5 stars
$10.76
-0.8%
N/A-44.3%$34.03M$443.69MN/A590
PODC
PodcastOne
1.4208 of 5 stars
$2.20
flat
N/A+41.6%$66.55M$61.67MN/A37
CAST
FreeCast (Direct Listing)
2.3245 of 5 stars
$1.19
flat
$6.00
+404.2%
N/A$49.20MN/AN/A48
CNVS
Cineverse
2.4411 of 5 stars
$2.02
flat
$11.50
+469.3%
-44.9%$48.02M$65.73MN/A300
RDI
Reading International
0.6371 of 5 stars
$1.99
flat
N/A+36.5%$45.55M$214.46MN/A2,025

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