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CHICKEN SOUP FOR SOUL - CSSE 9 3/4 PERP (CSSEP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:CSSEP - Nasdaq - US16842Q2093 - Currency: USD

0.4  +0.03 (+6.67%)

After market: 0.23 -0.17 (-42.5%)

Fundamental Rating

2

Taking everything into account, CSSEP scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CSSEP was compared to 72 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. CSSEP may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. CSSEP has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CSSEP had negative earnings in the past year.
CSSEP had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
CSSEP had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
CSSEP had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CSSEP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCSSEP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -200M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CSSEP (-152.35%) is worse than 93.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -152.35%
ROE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-62.52%
ROA(5y)-47.4%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CSSEP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCSSEP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 100 -100

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for CSSEP so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/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
CSSEP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCSSEP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 100 -100 200 -200

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CSSEP does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
CSSEP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CSSEP has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CSSEP is higher compared to a year ago.
CSSEP Yearly Shares OutstandingCSSEP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10M 20M 30M
CSSEP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCSSEP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

CSSEP has an Altman-Z score of -4.31. This is a bad value and indicates that CSSEP is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -4.31, CSSEP is doing worse than 80.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -4.31
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC1.36%
CSSEP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCSSEP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 200M -200M 400M -400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.53 indicates that CSSEP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CSSEP's Current ratio of 0.53 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CSSEP is outperformed by 76.32% of its industry peers.
CSSEP has a Quick Ratio of 0.53. This is a bad value and indicates that CSSEP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CSSEP's Quick ratio of 0.53 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CSSEP is outperformed by 73.68% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.53
Quick Ratio 0.53
CSSEP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCSSEP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CSSEP have decreased strongly by -151.68% in the last year.
CSSEP shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -36.32%.
The Revenue has been growing by 61.38% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-151.68%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%40.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-36.32%
Revenue growth 3Y64.28%
Revenue growth 5Y61.38%
Sales Q2Q%-75%

3.2 Future

CSSEP is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 23.89% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CSSEP will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.04% on average per year.
EPS Next Y42.18%
EPS Next 2Y62.8%
EPS Next 3Y39.86%
EPS Next 5Y23.89%
Revenue Next Year21.93%
Revenue Next 2Y18.06%
Revenue Next 3Y13.53%
Revenue Next 5Y10.04%

3.3 Evolution

Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
CSSEP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCSSEP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 200M 400M 600M
CSSEP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCSSEP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 2 -2 4 -4 6 -6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for CSSEP. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 0.10 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CSSEP.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CSSEP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.30. CSSEP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 0.1
CSSEP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCSSEP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
CSSEP Per share dataCSSEP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 -10 -20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CSSEP's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
CSSEP's earnings are expected to grow with 39.86% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y62.8%
EPS Next 3Y39.86%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CSSEP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 304.65%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.08, CSSEP pays a better dividend. On top of this CSSEP pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, CSSEP pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 304.65%

5.2 History

The dividend of CSSEP decreases each year by -0.36%.
CSSEP has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
CSSEP has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.36%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
CSSEP Yearly Dividends per shareCSSEP Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of CSSEP are negative and hence is the payout ratio. CSSEP will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-1.69%
EPS Next 2Y62.8%
EPS Next 3Y39.86%
CSSEP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCSSEP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -200M -400M -600M

CHICKEN SOUP FOR SOUL - CSSE 9 3/4 PERP

NASDAQ:CSSEP (7/2/2024, 8:13:23 PM)

After market: 0.23 -0.17 (-42.5%)

0.4

+0.03 (+6.67%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)05-13 2024-05-13/amc
Earnings (Next)08-12 2024-08-12/amc
Inst OwnersN/A
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.98M
Analysts43.33
Price Target73.73 (18332.5%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 304.65%
Yearly Dividend0.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.36%
DP-1.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-72.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)-76.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)-69.74%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-54.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)-76.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)-34.76%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-23.46%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-17.11%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-11.51%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 0.1
P/S 0.06
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-20.06
EYN/A
EPS(NY)3.96
Fwd EY989.4%
FCF(TTM)-0.45
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.24
OCFYN/A
SpS6.54
BVpS-17.12
TBVpS-24.02
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -152.35%
ROE N/A
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-62.52%
ROA(5y)-47.4%
ROE(3y)N/A
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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-Score2
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 6.79%
Cap/Sales 3.26%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.53
Quick Ratio 0.53
Altman-Z -4.31
F-Score2
WACC1.36%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)4.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)2.01%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-151.68%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%40.82%
EPS Next Y42.18%
EPS Next 2Y62.8%
EPS Next 3Y39.86%
EPS Next 5Y23.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-36.32%
Revenue growth 3Y64.28%
Revenue growth 5Y61.38%
Sales Q2Q%-75%
Revenue Next Year21.93%
Revenue Next 2Y18.06%
Revenue Next 3Y13.53%
Revenue Next 5Y10.04%
EBIT growth 1Y-31.18%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year224.06%
EBIT Next 3Y56.56%
EBIT Next 5Y32.71%
FCF growth 1Y60.65%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y77.99%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A