DOLPHIN ENTERTAINMENT INC (DLPN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:DLPN - US25686H3084 - Common Stock
1.76 USD
+0.15 (+9.32%)
Taking everything into account, DLPN scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DLPN was compared to 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. DLPN has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. 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.
DLPN had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
DLPN has a Return On Assets of -24.56%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DLPN underperforms 78.75% of its industry peers.
DLPN has a Return On Equity of -182.16%. This is in the lower half of the industry: DLPN underperforms 76.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 96.45%, DLPN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.25% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DLPN has grown nicely.
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 77.50% 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.38, DLPN is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | -2.79 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.7%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.76 indicates that DLPN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DLPN (0.76) is worse than 63.75% 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.
DLPN has a worse Quick ratio (0.76) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for DLPN have decreased by -6.93% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, DLPN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.84% in the last 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
DLPN is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 48.92% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, DLPN will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.32% on average per year.
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
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
DLPN reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.84, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of DLPN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DLPN indicates a rather cheap valuation: DLPN is cheaper than 96.25% 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 23.09.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.84 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as DLPN's earnings are expected to grow with 48.92% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y48.92%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for DLPN!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:DLPN (10/27/2025, 8:14:23 PM)
1.76
+0.15 (+9.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners3.87%
Inst Owner Change3.7%
Ins Owners17.75%
Ins Owner Change7.6%
Market Cap21.08M
Revenue(TTM)51.26M
Net Income(TTM)-14395000
Analysts82.86
Price Target5.1 (189.77%)
Short Float %1.91%
Short Ratio1.96
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)2.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.84 | ||
| P/S | 0.41 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 2.67 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-1.08
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.22
Fwd EY12.75%
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 | -182.16% | ||
| 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
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 | 0.04% | ||
| 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 | -2.79 |
F-Score3
WACC7.7%
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 Y62.37%
EPS Next 2Y48.92%
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 Year119.62%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y81.29%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y81.24%
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.