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DOLPHIN ENTERTAINMENT INC (DLPN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:DLPN - US25686H3084 - Common Stock

1.19 USD
-0.01 (-0.83%)
Last: 9/8/2025, 12:14:56 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

Taking everything into account, DLPN scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DLPN was compared to 79 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. DLPN may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. DLPN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DLPN had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year DLPN has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
DLPN had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years DLPN always reported negative operating cash flow.
DLPN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDLPN 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 2024 0 -10M -20M -30M -40M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -24.56%, DLPN is not doing good in the industry: 79.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Equity of DLPN (-182.16%) is worse than 77.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -24.56%
ROE -182.16%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-21.58%
ROA(5y)-16.18%
ROE(3y)-81.5%
ROE(5y)-56.51%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
DLPN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDLPN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100 200 -200

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 96.45%, DLPN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.20% of the companies in the same industry.
DLPN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for DLPN so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 96.45%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.61%
GM growth 5Y3%
DLPN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDLPN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300 -400

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DLPN does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for DLPN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DLPN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
DLPN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
DLPN Yearly Shares OutstandingDLPN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
DLPN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDLPN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -2.85, we must say that DLPN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
DLPN has a Altman-Z score of -2.85. This is in the lower half of the industry: DLPN underperforms 75.95% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.38 is on the high side and indicates that DLPN has dependencies on debt financing.
DLPN has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.38) than 74.68% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.38
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -2.85
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.31%
DLPN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDLPN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.76 indicates that DLPN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DLPN's Current ratio of 0.76 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DLPN is outperformed by 63.29% of its industry peers.
DLPN has a Quick Ratio of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that DLPN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.76, DLPN is not doing good in the industry: 62.03% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.76
DLPN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDLPN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

DLPN shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.93%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.84% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, DLPN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 15.63% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.93%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%68.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.84%
Revenue growth 3Y13.1%
Revenue growth 5Y15.63%
Sales Q2Q%23.05%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, DLPN will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 55.75% on average per year.
DLPN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.32% yearly.
EPS Next Y95.05%
EPS Next 2Y55.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.36%
Revenue Next 2Y11.32%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
DLPN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDLPN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 20M 40M 60M
DLPN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDLPN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 2 -2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

DLPN reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 2.71, the valuation of DLPN can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DLPN indicates a rather cheap valuation: DLPN is cheaper than 98.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DLPN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.66.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 2.71
DLPN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDLPN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
DLPN Per share dataDLPN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The 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 DLPN's earnings are expected to grow with 55.75% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y55.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DLPN does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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DOLPHIN ENTERTAINMENT INC

NASDAQ:DLPN (9/8/2025, 12:14:56 PM)

1.19

-0.01 (-0.83%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)08-13 2025-08-13/amc
Earnings (Next)11-12 2025-11-12/amc
Inst Owners4.17%
Inst Owner Change-2.34%
Ins Owners17.63%
Ins Owner Change7.77%
Market Cap13.97M
Analysts82.86
Price Target5.1 (328.57%)
Short Float %5.03%
Short Ratio1.41
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-14.38%
Min EPS beat(2)-30.72%
Max EPS beat(2)1.96%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-160.62%
Min EPS beat(4)-566.67%
Max EPS beat(4)1.96%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-209.92%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)12.78%
Min Revenue beat(2)6.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)19.31%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)10.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)19.31%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)7.79%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.72%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.04%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)137.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)54.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.33%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 2.71
P/S 0.27
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.77
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-1.08
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.44
Fwd EY36.86%
FCF(TTM)-0.09
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.09
OCFYN/A
SpS4.37
BVpS0.67
TBVpS-1.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -24.56%
ROE -182.16%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 96.45%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-21.58%
ROA(5y)-16.18%
ROE(3y)-81.5%
ROE(5y)-56.51%
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 3Y1.61%
GM growth 5Y3%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.87
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.38
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 0.04%
Cap/Sales 0%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.76
Altman-Z -2.85
F-Score3
WACC8.31%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)1.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)1.86%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.12%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.93%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%68.75%
EPS Next Y95.05%
EPS Next 2Y55.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.84%
Revenue growth 3Y13.1%
Revenue growth 5Y15.63%
Sales Q2Q%23.05%
Revenue Next Year7.36%
Revenue Next 2Y11.32%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y8.53%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year131.42%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y81.29%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y81.24%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A