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MARKETWISE INC (MKTW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:MKTW - US57064P2065 - Common Stock

15.67 USD
-0.02 (-0.13%)
Last: 1/13/2026, 3:30:27 PM
15.4 USD
-0.27 (-1.72%)
After Hours: 1/6/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to MKTW. MKTW was compared to 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While MKTW seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. MKTW has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MKTW had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MKTW had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: MKTW reported negative net income in multiple years.
MKTW had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
MKTW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMKTW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200M -400M -600M -800M -1B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of MKTW (2.89%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.89%
ROE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)2.41%
ROA(5y)-84.43%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
MKTW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMKTW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2K -2K -4K -6K -8K -10K

1.3 Margins

MKTW has a Profit Margin of 1.70%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MKTW underperforms 70.64% of its industry peers.
MKTW's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 23.21%, MKTW is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.94% of the companies in the same industry.
MKTW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MKTW has a Gross Margin of 87.00%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MKTW outperforms 92.34% of its industry peers.
MKTW's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 23.21%
PM (TTM) 1.7%
GM 87%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y20.02%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-30.01%
GM growth 3Y15.79%
GM growth 5Y0.75%
MKTW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMKTW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100 -150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

MKTW has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MKTW has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for MKTW. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
MKTW Yearly Shares OutstandingMKTW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
MKTW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMKTW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

MKTW has an Altman-Z score of 2.22. This is not the best score and indicates that MKTW is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of MKTW (2.22) is better than 70.64% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for MKTW. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 2.22
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
MKTW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMKTW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200M -400M -600M -800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.51 indicates that MKTW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MKTW has a Current ratio of 0.51. This is in the lower half of the industry: MKTW underperforms 73.19% of its industry peers.
MKTW has a Quick Ratio of 0.51. This is a bad value and indicates that MKTW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MKTW has a worse Quick ratio (0.51) than 73.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.51
Quick Ratio 0.51
MKTW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMKTW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MKTW shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -25.88%.
Measured over the past years, MKTW shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -30.60% on average per year.
MKTW shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -19.17%.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.47% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.88%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-30.6%
EPS Q2Q%-27.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.17%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.38%
Revenue growth 5Y8.47%
Sales Q2Q%-16.38%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -35.85% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -6.26% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-99.7%
EPS Next 2Y-72.31%
EPS Next 3Y-35.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-18.85%
Revenue Next 2Y-15.34%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
MKTW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMKTW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
MKTW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMKTW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

MKTW is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.22.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MKTW indicates a rather cheap valuation: MKTW is cheaper than 88.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MKTW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.25.
MKTW is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.22
Fwd PE N/A
MKTW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMKTW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

97.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKTW, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
MKTW's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MKTW is cheaper than 79.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.14
EV/EBITDA 2.45
MKTW Per share dataMKTW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

MKTW's earnings are expected to decrease with -35.85% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-72.31%
EPS Next 3Y-35.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MKTW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.43%, which is a nice return.
MKTW's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.19.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, MKTW pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.43%

5.2 History

MKTW has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
MKTW Yearly Dividends per shareMKTW Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

71.96% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MKTW. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP71.96%
EPS Next 2Y-72.31%
EPS Next 3Y-35.85%
MKTW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMKTW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200M -400M -600M -800M -1B
MKTW Dividend Payout.MKTW Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MKTW Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MARKETWISE INC

NASDAQ:MKTW (1/13/2026, 3:30:27 PM)

After market: 15.4 -0.27 (-1.72%)

15.67

-0.02 (-0.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)02-27 2026-02-27/amc
Inst Owners25.01%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners16.02%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap251.19M
Revenue(TTM)342.21M
Net Income(TTM)5.83M
Analysts43.33
Price Target20.4 (30.19%)
Short Float %1.46%
Short Ratio1.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.43%
Yearly Dividend0.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP71.96%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)62.13%
Min EPS beat(2)-18.81%
Max EPS beat(2)143.08%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)102.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.81%
Max EPS beat(4)145.1%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)46.18%
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)10.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)6.47%
Max Revenue beat(2)15.11%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)12.19%
Min Revenue beat(4)3.65%
Max Revenue beat(4)23.54%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)6.06%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.16%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.85%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)77.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)100.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.66%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.22
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.73
P/FCF 9.14
P/OCF 9.06
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 2.45
EPS(TTM)2.52
EY16.08%
EPS(NY)-3.29
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.71
FCFY10.94%
OCF(TTM)1.73
OCFY11.04%
SpS21.35
BVpS-0.91
TBVpS-3.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.89%
ROE N/A
ROCE -288.47%
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 23.21%
PM (TTM) 1.7%
GM 87%
FCFM 8.03%
ROA(3y)2.41%
ROA(5y)-84.43%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
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)-4473.71%
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 5Y20.02%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-30.01%
GM growth 3Y15.79%
GM growth 5Y0.75%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.7
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 10.62%
Cap/Sales 0.08%
Interest Coverage 1168.13
Cash Conversion 33.87%
Profit Quality 471.18%
Current Ratio 0.51
Quick Ratio 0.51
Altman-Z 2.22
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)2.61%
Cap/Depr(5y)13.24%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.02%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.08%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.88%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-30.6%
EPS Q2Q%-27.5%
EPS Next Y-99.7%
EPS Next 2Y-72.31%
EPS Next 3Y-35.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.17%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.38%
Revenue growth 5Y8.47%
Sales Q2Q%-16.38%
Revenue Next Year-18.85%
Revenue Next 2Y-15.34%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y14.58%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y30.19%
EBIT Next Year-9.48%
EBIT Next 3Y-16.99%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-50.42%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-50.04%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

MARKETWISE INC / MKTW FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MARKETWISE INC (MKTW) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MKTW.


Can you provide the valuation status for MARKETWISE INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to MARKETWISE INC (MKTW). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for MARKETWISE INC?

MARKETWISE INC (MKTW) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the valuation of MARKETWISE INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MARKETWISE INC (MKTW) is 6.22 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -17.3.


Is the dividend of MARKETWISE INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of MARKETWISE INC (MKTW) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 71.96%.