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

Should you buy Kartoon Studios stock or one of its competitors? Kartoon Studios'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 Kartoon Studios compare to PodcastOne?

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

PodcastOne has higher revenue and earnings than Kartoon Studios. PodcastOne 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
PodcastOne$62.80M0.95-$2.64M-$0.12N/A
Kartoon Studios$32.63M1.04-$77.10M$0.069.09

PodcastOne has a beta of 2.18, indicating that its stock price is 118% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kartoon Studios has a beta of 2.07, indicating that its stock price is 107% more volatile than the broader market.

PodcastOne has a net margin of -5.01% compared to Kartoon Studios' net margin of -114.48%. PodcastOne's return on equity of -17.56% beat Kartoon Studios' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PodcastOne-5.01% -17.56% -10.97%
Kartoon Studios -114.48%-78.36%-38.43%

In the previous week, PodcastOne had 2 more articles in the media than Kartoon Studios. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for PodcastOne and 1 mentions for Kartoon Studios. Kartoon Studios' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat PodcastOne's score of 0.70 indicating that Kartoon Studios is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PodcastOne
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Kartoon Studios
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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
Kartoon Studios
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

2.9% of PodcastOne shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.6% of Kartoon Studios shares are held by institutional investors. 7.8% of PodcastOne shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.2% of Kartoon Studios shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

PodcastOne beats Kartoon Studios on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kartoon Studios compare to FreeCast (Direct Listing)?

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

FreeCast (Direct Listing) has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Kartoon Studios. FreeCast (Direct Listing) 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
FreeCast (Direct Listing)$710K76.54-$13.05M-$0.55N/A
Kartoon Studios$32.63M1.04-$77.10M$0.069.09

FreeCast (Direct Listing) currently has a consensus price target of $6.00, suggesting a potential upside of 460.75%. Given FreeCast (Direct Listing)'s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe FreeCast (Direct Listing) is more favorable than Kartoon Studios.

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
Kartoon Studios
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

8.6% of Kartoon Studios shares are held by institutional investors. 53.3% of FreeCast (Direct Listing) shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.2% of Kartoon Studios shares are held 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.

FreeCast (Direct Listing) has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Kartoon Studios' net margin of -114.48%. FreeCast (Direct Listing)'s return on equity of 0.00% beat Kartoon Studios' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
FreeCast (Direct Listing)N/A N/A N/A
Kartoon Studios -114.48%-78.36%-38.43%

In the previous week, FreeCast (Direct Listing) had 2 more articles in the media than Kartoon Studios. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for FreeCast (Direct Listing) and 1 mentions for Kartoon Studios. FreeCast (Direct Listing)'s average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Kartoon Studios' score of 0.75 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)
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Kartoon Studios
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

FreeCast (Direct Listing) beats Kartoon Studios on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kartoon Studios compare to Cineverse?

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

Cineverse has a net margin of -12.87% compared to Kartoon Studios' net margin of -114.48%. Cineverse's return on equity of -50.16% beat Kartoon Studios' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kartoon Studios-114.48% -78.36% -38.43%
Cineverse -12.87%-50.16%-18.30%

In the previous week, Cineverse had 2 more articles in the media than Kartoon Studios. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Cineverse and 1 mentions for Kartoon Studios. Kartoon Studios' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Cineverse's score of 0.60 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)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Cineverse
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

8.6% of Kartoon Studios shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 8.2% of Cineverse shares are held by institutional investors. 5.2% of Kartoon Studios 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, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Kartoon Studios has a beta of 2.07, indicating that its stock price is 107% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cineverse has a beta of 1.7, indicating that its stock price is 70% more volatile than the broader market.

Cineverse has a consensus price target of $11.50, indicating a potential upside of 580.47%. Given Cineverse's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Cineverse is more favorable than Kartoon Studios.

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

Cineverse has higher revenue and earnings than Kartoon Studios. Cineverse 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$32.63M1.04-$77.10M$0.069.09
Cineverse$65.73M0.61-$8.84M-$0.59N/A

Summary

Cineverse beats Kartoon Studios on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kartoon Studios compare to Reading International?

Kartoon Studios (NASDAQ:TOON) and Reading International (NASDAQ:RDI) 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 media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, dividends, valuation, risk and institutional ownership.

8.6% of Kartoon Studios shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 44.7% of Reading International shares are held by institutional investors. 5.2% of Kartoon Studios shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 32.4% of Reading International 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.

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
Reading International
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

In the previous week, Reading International had 1 more articles in the media than Kartoon Studios. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Reading International and 1 mentions for Kartoon Studios. Reading International's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Kartoon Studios' score of 0.75 indicating that Reading International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Kartoon Studios Positive
Reading International Positive

Reading International has a net margin of -5.87% compared to Kartoon Studios' net margin of -114.48%. Reading International'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%
Reading International -5.87%N/A -2.91%

Kartoon Studios has a beta of 2.07, suggesting that its share price is 107% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Reading International has a beta of 0.87, suggesting that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

Reading International has higher revenue and earnings than Kartoon Studios. Reading International 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$32.63M1.04-$77.10M$0.069.09
Reading International$202.99M0.20-$14.14M-$0.55N/A

Summary

Reading International beats Kartoon Studios on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kartoon Studios compare to LiveOne?

Kartoon Studios (NASDAQ:TOON) and LiveOne (NASDAQ:LVO) 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 profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends and earnings.

LiveOne has higher revenue and earnings than Kartoon Studios. LiveOne 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$32.63M1.04-$77.10M$0.069.09
LiveOne$77.14M0.41-$20.97M-$1.75N/A

Kartoon Studios has a beta of 2.07, meaning that its stock price is 107% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, LiveOne has a beta of 1.67, meaning that its stock price is 67% more volatile than the broader market.

8.6% of Kartoon Studios shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 21.3% of LiveOne shares are held by institutional investors. 5.2% of Kartoon Studios shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 19.8% of LiveOne shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, LiveOne had 2 more articles in the media than Kartoon Studios. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for LiveOne and 1 mentions for Kartoon Studios. Kartoon Studios' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat LiveOne's score of 0.12 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)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
LiveOne
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

LiveOne has a consensus target price of $10.00, suggesting a potential upside of 329.18%. Given LiveOne's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe LiveOne is more favorable than Kartoon Studios.

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
LiveOne
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

LiveOne has a net margin of -25.87% compared to Kartoon Studios' net margin of -114.48%. LiveOne'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%
LiveOne -25.87%N/A -39.66%

Summary

LiveOne beats Kartoon Studios on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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TOON vs. The Competition

MetricKartoon StudiosEntertainment IndustryCommunication Services SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$33.84M$9.93B$33.81B$12.89B
Dividend YieldN/A3.83%5.42%19.59%
P/E Ratio-0.5327.8520.8725.25
Price / Sales1.04113.2066.6274.93
Price / CashN/A36.0320.6752.75
Price / Book0.367.0412.325.99
Net Income-$77.10M$63.27M$1.11B$380.68M
7 Day Performance-1.72%-1.84%-0.52%-3.34%
1 Month Performance-2.86%-3.53%-4.17%-5.88%
1 Year Performance-28.62%-11.35%-8.17%-5.63%

Kartoon Studios Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
TOON
Kartoon Studios
N/A$0.54
-0.3%
N/A-29.5%$33.84M$32.63MN/A294
PODC
PodcastOne
1.1872 of 5 stars
$2.21
-0.5%
N/A+17.3%$66.85M$61.67MN/A37
CAST
FreeCast (Direct Listing)
2.5353 of 5 stars
$1.16
+2.4%
$6.00
+418.6%
N/A$59.17M$710KN/A47
CNVS
Cineverse
2.6014 of 5 stars
$1.91
-0.8%
$11.50
+500.8%
-48.9%$45.50M$65.73MN/A300
RDI
Reading International
0.949 of 5 stars
$1.82
-0.5%
N/A+26.6%$41.66M$214.46MN/A2,025

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This page (NASDAQ:TOON) was last updated on 10/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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