1.66 USD
+0.03 (+1.84%)
DLPN gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. DLPN may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. DLPN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year DLPN has reported negative net income.
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.
1.2 Ratios
DLPN's Return On Assets of -24.56% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DLPN is outperformed by 78.75% of its industry peers.
DLPN has a Return On Equity of -182.13%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DLPN underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -24.56% | ||
| ROE | -182.13% | ||
| 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
1.3 Margins
DLPN has a Gross Margin of 96.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DLPN outperforms 96.25% of its industry peers.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
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.
DLPN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
DLPN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of -2.79, we must say that DLPN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of DLPN (-2.79) is worse than 76.25% of its industry peers.
DLPN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.38. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
DLPN has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.38) than 73.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | -2.79 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.84%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.76 indicates that DLPN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DLPN has a Current ratio of 0.76. This is in the lower half of the industry: DLPN underperforms 65.00% 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: 63.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 69.72% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, DLPN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 19.85% in the last year.
DLPN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 15.63% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)69.72%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%95.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.85%
Revenue growth 3Y13.1%
Revenue growth 5Y15.63%
Sales Q2Q%16.67%
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 48.92% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.32% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y62.37%
EPS Next 2Y48.92%
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
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
DLPN reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
DLPN is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.40.
95.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DLPN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.12, DLPN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DLPN's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
DLPN's earnings are expected to grow with 48.92% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y48.92%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DLPN does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:DLPN (11/28/2025, 12:27:09 PM)
1.66
+0.03 (+1.84%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners3.87%
Inst Owner Change-20.38%
Ins Owners17.75%
Ins Owner Change6.97%
Market Cap19.89M
Revenue(TTM)51.69M
Net Income(TTM)-14.39M
Analysts82.86
Price Target5.1 (207.23%)
Short Float %1.52%
Short Ratio2.21
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)-300%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-660%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.4 | ||
| P/S | 0.39 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 2.52 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-0.43
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.22
Fwd EY13.52%
FCF(TTM)-0.08
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.08
OCFYN/A
SpS4.28
BVpS0.66
TBVpS-1.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -24.56% | ||
| ROE | -182.13% | ||
| 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
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 3Y1.61%
GM growth 5Y3%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.87
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 0.11% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | -2.79 |
F-Score3
WACC8.84%
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)69.72%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%95.59%
EPS Next Y62.37%
EPS Next 2Y48.92%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.85%
Revenue growth 3Y13.1%
Revenue growth 5Y15.63%
Sales Q2Q%16.67%
Revenue Next Year7.36%
Revenue Next 2Y11.32%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y8.71%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year119.62%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y81.29%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y81.27%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
DOLPHIN ENTERTAINMENT INC / DLPN FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DOLPHIN ENTERTAINMENT INC (DLPN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to DLPN.
Can you provide the valuation status for DOLPHIN ENTERTAINMENT INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to DOLPHIN ENTERTAINMENT INC (DLPN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for DOLPHIN ENTERTAINMENT INC?
DOLPHIN ENTERTAINMENT INC (DLPN) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for DLPN stock?
The financial health rating of DOLPHIN ENTERTAINMENT INC (DLPN) is 0 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for DOLPHIN ENTERTAINMENT INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DOLPHIN ENTERTAINMENT INC (DLPN) is expected to grow by 62.37% in the next year.