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FLUENT INC (FLNT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:FLNT - Nasdaq - US34380C2017 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

2.24  +0.05 (+2.28%)

Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, FLNT scores 1 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FLNT was compared to 97 industry peers in the Media industry. FLNT has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. FLNT is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

FLNT had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year FLNT has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
FLNT had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years FLNT 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
FLNT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFLNT 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 -50M -100M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -40.35%, FLNT is doing worse than 88.66% of the companies in the same industry.
FLNT has a Return On Equity of -141.91%. This is in the lower half of the industry: FLNT underperforms 79.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -40.35%
ROE -141.91%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-51.61%
ROA(5y)-31.45%
ROE(3y)-144.11%
ROE(5y)-87.21%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
FLNT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFLNT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

The Gross Margin of FLNT (21.98%) is worse than 73.20% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FLNT has declined.
FLNT does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 21.98%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.77%
GM growth 5Y-5.07%
FLNT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFLNT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200 -400

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

FLNT does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
FLNT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FLNT has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for FLNT is higher compared to a year ago.
FLNT Yearly Shares OutstandingFLNT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
FLNT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFLNT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

FLNT has an Altman-Z score of -4.87. This is a bad value and indicates that FLNT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
FLNT has a worse Altman-Z score (-4.87) than 87.63% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17 indicates that FLNT is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FLNT (0.17) is better than 72.16% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.17
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -4.87
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.84%
FLNT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFLNT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.99 indicates that FLNT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FLNT (0.99) is worse than 67.01% of its industry peers.
FLNT has a Quick Ratio of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that FLNT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FLNT's Quick ratio of 0.99 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FLNT is outperformed by 65.98% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.99
Quick Ratio 0.99
FLNT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFLNT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 39.06% over the past year.
FLNT shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -15.07%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.00% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.06%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%13.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.07%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.21%
Revenue growth 5Y-2%
Sales Q2Q%-16.33%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.63% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.37% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y59.91%
EPS Next 2Y38.3%
EPS Next 3Y26.56%
EPS Next 5Y16.63%
Revenue Next Year-3.59%
Revenue Next 2Y3.74%
Revenue Next 3Y5.78%
Revenue Next 5Y5.37%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
FLNT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFLNT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 100M 200M 300M
FLNT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFLNT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 -2 -4 -6 -8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for FLNT. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for FLNT. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
FLNT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFLNT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
FLNT Per share dataFLNT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

FLNT's earnings are expected to grow with 26.56% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y38.3%
EPS Next 3Y26.56%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

FLUENT INC

NASDAQ:FLNT (7/18/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

2.24

+0.05 (+2.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)05-15 2025-05-15/amc
Earnings (Next)08-18 2025-08-18
Inst Owners31.45%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners25.81%
Ins Owner Change1.68%
Market Cap46.23M
Analysts45.71
Price Target3.06 (36.61%)
Short Float %0.36%
Short Ratio1.3
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)2.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-25.36%
Max EPS beat(2)29.71%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-139.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-422.88%
Max EPS beat(4)29.71%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-227.98%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-1447.95%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-1097.98%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.78%
Max Revenue beat(2)-5.53%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.46%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)-5.53%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-7.25%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.52%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.26%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-14.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-37.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)-40%
EPS NY rev (3m)-24.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-18.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-9.01%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.19
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 2.1
P/tB 44.07
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-1.81
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.16
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.86
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.57
OCFYN/A
SpS11.81
BVpS1.07
TBVpS0.05
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -40.35%
ROE -141.91%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 21.98%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-51.61%
ROA(5y)-31.45%
ROE(3y)-144.11%
ROE(5y)-87.21%
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 3Y-2.77%
GM growth 5Y-5.07%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover3.15
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.17
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 60.97%
Cap/Sales 2.45%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.99
Quick Ratio 0.99
Altman-Z -4.87
F-Score3
WACC8.84%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)49.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)38.22%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.49%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.06%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%13.33%
EPS Next Y59.91%
EPS Next 2Y38.3%
EPS Next 3Y26.56%
EPS Next 5Y16.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.07%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.21%
Revenue growth 5Y-2%
Sales Q2Q%-16.33%
Revenue Next Year-3.59%
Revenue Next 2Y3.74%
Revenue Next 3Y5.78%
Revenue Next 5Y5.37%
EBIT growth 1Y-1079.76%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year126.07%
EBIT Next 3Y39.31%
EBIT Next 5Y23.07%
FCF growth 1Y-527.53%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-237.43%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A