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ALLIANCE ENTERTAINMENT HOLDI (AENT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:AENT - US01861F1021 - Common Stock

7.74 USD
+0.15 (+1.91%)
Last: 1/12/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall AENT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated AENT against 21 industry peers in the Distributors industry. AENT has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. AENT scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

AENT had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year AENT had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years AENT 4 years were profitable.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: AENT reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
AENT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAENT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.11%, AENT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
AENT's Return On Equity of 18.09% is amongst the best of the industry. AENT outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
AENT has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.58%) than 90.48% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.11%
ROE 18.09%
ROIC 16.58%
ROA(3y)2.67%
ROA(5y)1.82%
ROE(3y)7.47%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
AENT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAENT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of AENT (1.80%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.67%, AENT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
AENT has a Gross Margin of 13.28%. This is in the lower half of the industry: AENT underperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.67%
PM (TTM) 1.8%
GM 13.28%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
AENT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAENT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AENT is still creating some value.
AENT has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
AENT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
AENT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
AENT Yearly Shares OutstandingAENT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
AENT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAENT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

AENT has an Altman-Z score of 4.43. This indicates that AENT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
AENT's Altman-Z score of 4.43 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AENT outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AENT is 1.72, which is an excellent value as it means it would take AENT, only 1.72 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
AENT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.72. This is amongst the best in the industry. AENT outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
AENT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62. This is a neutral value indicating AENT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
AENT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.62. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AENT outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for AENT, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 1.72
Altman-Z 4.43
ROIC/WACC1.55
WACC10.68%
AENT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAENT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.28 indicates that AENT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.28, AENT is doing worse than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
AENT has a Quick Ratio of 1.28. This is a bad value and indicates that AENT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of AENT (0.64) is worse than 76.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.28
Quick Ratio 0.64
AENT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAENT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 131.32% over the past year.
AENT shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.72% yearly.
AENT shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.29%.
EPS 1Y (TTM)131.32%
EPS 3Y8.72%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1126.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.29%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%10.91%

3.2 Future

AENT is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 57.80% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.11% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y109.8%
EPS Next 2Y57.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.76%
Revenue Next 2Y3.11%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
AENT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAENT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
AENT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAENT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.2 -0.2 0.4 -0.4 0.6 -0.6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

AENT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.20.
71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AENT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.25. AENT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.95, the valuation of AENT can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AENT indicates a rather cheap valuation: AENT is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.98, AENT is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.2
Fwd PE 11.95
AENT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAENT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AENT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AENT is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
AENT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AENT is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.68
EV/EBITDA 10.2
AENT Per share dataAENT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

AENT's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as AENT's earnings are expected to grow with 57.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y57.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

AENT does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

ALLIANCE ENTERTAINMENT HOLDI

NASDAQ:AENT (1/12/2026, 8:00:00 PM)

7.74

+0.15 (+1.91%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryDistributors
Earnings (Last)11-12 2025-11-12/amc
Earnings (Next)02-05 2026-02-05
Inst Owners1.42%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners93.95%
Ins Owner Change0.02%
Market Cap394.43M
Revenue(TTM)1.09B
Net Income(TTM)19.56M
Analysts82.22
Price Target10.54 (36.18%)
Short Float %N/A
Short Ratio5.9
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)78.92%
Min EPS beat(2)22.55%
Max EPS beat(2)135.29%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.78%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.94%
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)3.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.69%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.94%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.89%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.69%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.2
Fwd PE 11.95
P/S 0.36
P/FCF 9.68
P/OCF 9.58
P/B 3.65
P/tB 285.82
EV/EBITDA 10.2
EPS(TTM)0.45
EY5.81%
EPS(NY)0.65
Fwd EY8.37%
FCF(TTM)0.8
FCFY10.33%
OCF(TTM)0.81
OCFY10.43%
SpS21.36
BVpS2.12
TBVpS0.03
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.64
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.11%
ROE 18.09%
ROCE 20.57%
ROIC 16.58%
ROICexc 16.86%
ROICexgc 38.28%
OM 3.67%
PM (TTM) 1.8%
GM 13.28%
FCFM 3.74%
ROA(3y)2.67%
ROA(5y)1.82%
ROE(3y)7.47%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover2.84
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 1.72
Debt/EBITDA 1.48
Cap/Depr 7.25%
Cap/Sales 0.04%
Interest Coverage 4.69
Cash Conversion 90.93%
Profit Quality 208.38%
Current Ratio 1.28
Quick Ratio 0.64
Altman-Z 4.43
F-Score7
WACC10.68%
ROIC/WACC1.55
Cap/Depr(3y)5.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)4.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)131.32%
EPS 3Y8.72%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1126.92%
EPS Next Y109.8%
EPS Next 2Y57.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.29%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%10.91%
Revenue Next Year4.76%
Revenue Next 2Y3.11%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y97.55%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year94.9%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y4172.75%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y2213.15%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

ALLIANCE ENTERTAINMENT HOLDI / AENT FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for AENT stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to AENT.


What is the valuation status for AENT stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ALLIANCE ENTERTAINMENT HOLDI (AENT). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for ALLIANCE ENTERTAINMENT HOLDI?

ALLIANCE ENTERTAINMENT HOLDI (AENT) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for AENT stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ALLIANCE ENTERTAINMENT HOLDI (AENT) is expected to grow by 109.8% in the next year.