DOLPHIN ENTERTAINMENT INC (DLPN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:DLPN - US25686H3084 - Common Stock
1.79 USD
-0.03 (-1.65%)
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 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
DLPN had negative earnings in the past year.
DLPN had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
The Return On Equity of DLPN (-182.16%) is worse than 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.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, DLPN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of -2.76, we must say that DLPN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of DLPN (-2.76) is worse than 77.50% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of DLPN (2.38) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | -2.76 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.69%
2.3 Liquidity
DLPN has a Current 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.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.76, DLPN is doing worse than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.84% in the past 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)-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 48.92% on average per year.
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
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for DLPN. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
DLPN is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.98.
DLPN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DLPN is cheaper than 96.25% of the companies 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 22.63.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.98 |
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 (10/29/2025, 8:24:17 PM)
1.79
-0.03 (-1.65%)
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 Cap21.44M
Revenue(TTM)51.26M
Net Income(TTM)-14395000
Analysts82.86
Price Target5.1 (184.92%)
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 | 7.98 | ||
| P/S | 0.42 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 2.71 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-1.08
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.22
Fwd EY12.54%
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 | -2.76 |
F-Score3
WACC7.69%
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.