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FLUENT INC (FLNT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

1.94  -0.04 (-2.02%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall FLNT gets a fundamental rating of 1 out of 10. We evaluated FLNT against 98 industry peers in the Media industry. FLNT may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. FLNT has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

FLNT had negative earnings in the past year.
FLNT had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
FLNT had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
FLNT had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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

FLNT has a worse Return On Assets (-40.35%) than 88.78% of its industry peers.
FLNT's Return On Equity of -141.91% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FLNT is outperformed by 78.57% 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

FLNT has a Gross Margin of 21.98%. This is in the lower half of the industry: FLNT underperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
FLNT's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for FLNT so they could not be analyzed.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for FLNT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FLNT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of -4.92, we must say that FLNT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
FLNT has a Altman-Z score of -4.92. This is amonst the worse of the industry: FLNT underperforms 86.73% of its industry peers.
FLNT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
FLNT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.17. This is in the better half of the industry: FLNT outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.17
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -4.92
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.98%
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.
FLNT's Current ratio of 0.99 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FLNT is outperformed by 67.35% 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.
The Quick ratio of FLNT (0.99) is worse than 65.31% 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

FLNT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 39.06%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, FLNT shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -15.07% in the last year.
FLNT shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -2.00% yearly.
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 Y71.36%
EPS Next 2Y41.23%
EPS Next 3Y26.62%
EPS Next 5Y16.63%
Revenue Next Year-3.59%
Revenue Next 2Y3.74%
Revenue Next 3Y5.78%
Revenue Next 5Y5.37%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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

FLNT reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
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 -50 -100 -150

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

A more expensive valuation may be justified as FLNT's earnings are expected to grow with 26.62% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y41.23%
EPS Next 3Y26.62%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for FLNT!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

FLUENT INC

NASDAQ:FLNT (6/6/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

1.94

-0.04 (-2.02%)

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 Owners35.01%
Inst Owner Change-13.61%
Ins Owners27.74%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap40.04M
Analysts45.71
Price Target3.06 (57.73%)
Short Float %0.33%
Short Ratio1.62
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)-14.29%
PT rev (3m)-14.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-37.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25%
EPS NY rev (1m)11.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-18.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-18.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-9.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-11.01%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.16
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.82
P/tB 38.17
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-1.81
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.01
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 -4.92
F-Score3
WACC8.98%
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 Y71.36%
EPS Next 2Y41.23%
EPS Next 3Y26.62%
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