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$12.35 -0.11 (-0.88%)
As of 08/21/2026 03:59 PM Eastern

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

Should you buy Sound Group stock or one of its competitors? Sound Group's main competitors and comparable companies include PodcastOne (PODC), Cineverse (CNVS), LiveOne (LVO), FreeCast (Direct Listing) (CAST), 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?

Sound Group (NASDAQ:SOGP) and PodcastOne (NASDAQ:PODC) 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, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and profitability.

In the previous week, PodcastOne had 11 more articles in the media than Sound Group. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for PodcastOne and 0 mentions for Sound Group. PodcastOne's average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat Sound Group's score of 0.00 indicating that PodcastOne is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Sound Group Neutral
PodcastOne Positive

Sound Group has a beta of 2.45, indicating that its stock price is 145% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PodcastOne has a beta of 2.15, indicating that its stock price is 115% more volatile than the broader market.

1.6% of Sound Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.9% of PodcastOne shares are held by institutional investors. 25.2% of Sound Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.8% of PodcastOne 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 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
Sound Group$443.69M0.13$32.39M-$1.21N/A
PodcastOne$61.67M1.32-$2.64M-$0.12N/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
PodcastOne
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

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
Sound GroupN/A N/A N/A
PodcastOne -5.01%-17.56%-10.97%

Summary

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

How does Sound Group compare to Cineverse?

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

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
Sound Group$443.69M0.13$32.39M-$1.21N/A
Cineverse$65.73M0.91-$8.84M-$0.59N/A

In the previous week, Cineverse had 3 more articles in the media than Sound Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Cineverse and 0 mentions for Sound Group. Cineverse's average media sentiment score of 0.28 beat Sound Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Cineverse is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Sound Group Neutral
Cineverse Neutral

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

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
Cineverse
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

1.6% of Sound Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.2% of Cineverse shares are held by institutional investors. 25.2% of Sound Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 12.4% of Cineverse shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company 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
Sound GroupN/A N/A N/A
Cineverse -12.87%-50.16%-18.30%

Sound Group has a beta of 2.45, indicating that its stock price is 145% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cineverse has a beta of 1.5, indicating that its stock price is 50% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Cineverse beats Sound Group on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sound Group compare to LiveOne?

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

Sound Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to LiveOne's net margin of -25.87%.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sound GroupN/A N/A N/A
LiveOne -25.87%N/A -39.66%

1.6% of Sound Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 21.3% of LiveOne shares are held by institutional investors. 25.2% of Sound Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 19.8% of LiveOne shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Sound Group has a beta of 2.45, indicating that its share price is 145% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LiveOne has a beta of 1.66, indicating that its share price is 66% more volatile than the broader market.

Sound Group has higher revenue and earnings than LiveOne. Sound Group 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
Sound Group$443.69M0.13$32.39M-$1.21N/A
LiveOne$77.14M0.71-$20.97M-$1.75N/A

In the previous week, LiveOne had 4 more articles in the media than Sound Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for LiveOne and 0 mentions for Sound Group. LiveOne's average media sentiment score of 0.30 beat Sound Group's score of 0.00 indicating that LiveOne is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Sound Group Neutral
LiveOne Neutral

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

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
LiveOne
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Summary

LiveOne beats Sound Group on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

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

FreeCast (Direct Listing) has a consensus target price of $6.00, suggesting a potential upside of 279.75%. Given FreeCast (Direct Listing)'s higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe FreeCast (Direct Listing) is more favorable than Sound Group.

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
FreeCast (Direct Listing)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

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

In the previous week, FreeCast (Direct Listing) had 1 more articles in the media than Sound Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for FreeCast (Direct Listing) and 0 mentions for Sound Group. FreeCast (Direct Listing)'s average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Sound Group's score of 0.00 indicating that FreeCast (Direct Listing) is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Sound Group Neutral
FreeCast (Direct Listing) Positive

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
Sound Group$443.69M0.13$32.39M-$1.21N/A
FreeCast (Direct Listing)N/AN/AN/A-$0.18N/A

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

Summary

FreeCast (Direct Listing) beats Sound Group on 7 of the 9 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 better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, earnings and institutional ownership.

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$32.63M1.23-$77.10M$0.0610.74
Sound Group$443.69M0.13$32.39M-$1.21N/A

Kartoon Studios has a beta of 2.08, suggesting that its stock price is 108% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sound Group has a beta of 2.45, suggesting that its stock price is 145% 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. 6.4% of Kartoon Studios 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 large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock 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

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

In the previous week, Kartoon Studios' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Sound Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Kartoon Studios Neutral
Sound Group Neutral

Summary

Sound Group beats Kartoon Studios on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SOGP vs. The Competition

MetricSound GroupEntertainment IndustryCommunication Services SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$55.65M$11.26B$33.01B$12.83B
Dividend YieldN/A3.92%5.36%10.78%
P/E Ratio-10.2126.77232.3424.21
Price / Sales0.13110.3362.2394.86
Price / Cash1.7137.2120.8036.90
Price / Book1.146.5911.036.42
Net Income$32.39M$84.02M$1.10B$348.89M
7 Day Performance9.49%-1.42%-1.15%0.08%
1 Month Performance10.76%1.10%2.43%3.88%
1 Year Performance251.85%-5.41%0.05%16.98%

Sound Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SOGP
Sound Group
0.152 of 5 stars
$12.35
-0.9%
N/A+251.9%$55.65M$443.69MN/A750
PODC
PodcastOne
1.7755 of 5 stars
$3.17
flat
N/A+86.2%$95.73M$61.67MN/AN/A
CNVS
Cineverse
2.1587 of 5 stars
$2.69
flat
$11.50
+327.5%
-52.9%$63.94M$65.73MN/A134
LVO
LiveOne
2.5641 of 5 stars
$4.15
flat
$11.00
+165.1%
-33.9%$57.19M$77.14MN/A180
CAST
FreeCast (Direct Listing)
2.1838 of 5 stars
$1.00
flat
$6.00
+502.2%
N/A$41.19MN/AN/A48

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