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PALTALK INC (PALT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:PALT - Nasdaq - US69764K1060 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

2.03  -0.02 (-0.98%)

After market: 2.3 +0.27 (+13.3%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall PALT gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated PALT against 71 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. No worries on liquidiy or solvency for PALT as it has an excellent financial health rating, but there are worries on the profitability. PALT does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PALT had negative earnings in the past year.
PALT had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years PALT reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: PALT reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
PALT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPALT 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 0 2M -2M -4M -6M -8M

1.2 Ratios

PALT has a worse Return On Assets (-14.85%) than 62.69% of its industry peers.
PALT has a Return On Equity (-18.54%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -14.85%
ROE -18.54%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-4.44%
ROA(5y)-14.36%
ROE(3y)-5.43%
ROE(5y)-20.94%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
PALT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPALT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

1.3 Margins

PALT's Gross Margin of 66.53% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PALT outperforms 53.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PALT has declined.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for PALT so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 66.53%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.11%
GM growth 5Y-3.03%
PALT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPALT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 -20 40 -40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

PALT does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, PALT has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, PALT has more shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for PALT. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
PALT Yearly Shares OutstandingPALT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2M 4M 6M 8M
PALT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPALT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.79, we must say that PALT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of PALT (1.79) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
There is no outstanding debt for PALT. 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 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.79
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.41%
PALT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPALT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M

2.3 Liquidity

PALT has a Current Ratio of 3.47. This indicates that PALT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.47, PALT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.63% of the companies in the same industry.
PALT has a Quick Ratio of 3.47. This indicates that PALT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PALT (3.47) is better than 74.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.47
Quick Ratio 3.47
PALT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPALT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M 20M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PALT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -142.86%.
PALT shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -13.04%.
The Revenue for PALT have been decreasing by -11.59% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)-142.86%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-700%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.04%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.06%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.59%
Sales Q2Q%-26.61%

3.2 Future

PALT is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -95.58% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, PALT will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -16.09% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-316.5%
EPS Next 2Y-95.58%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-29.06%
Revenue Next 2Y-16.09%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 decreasing.
PALT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPALT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M
PALT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPALT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -0.5 -1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for PALT. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year PALT is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
PALT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPALT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
PALT Per share dataPALT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 1 1.5

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PALT's earnings are expected to decrease with -95.58% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-95.58%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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PALTALK INC

NASDAQ:PALT (1/3/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 2.3 +0.27 (+13.3%)

2.03

-0.02 (-0.98%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)11-12 2024-11-12/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners8.56%
Inst Owner Change-23.7%
Ins Owners11.25%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap18.76M
Analysts43.33
Price Target4.59 (126.11%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-32.58%
Min EPS beat(2)-42.6%
Max EPS beat(2)-22.55%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-45.94%
Min EPS beat(4)-145.1%
Max EPS beat(4)26.47%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.81%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-14.67%
Min Revenue beat(2)-18%
Max Revenue beat(2)-11.34%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-14.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-25.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.82%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-11.5%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-9.98%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-200%
EPS NY rev (1m)-22.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-22.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-17.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.35%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.95
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.08
P/tB 2.1
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.34
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.46
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.18
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.18
OCFYN/A
SpS1.04
BVpS1.88
TBVpS0.97
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -14.85%
ROE -18.54%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 66.53%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-4.44%
ROA(5y)-14.36%
ROE(3y)-5.43%
ROE(5y)-20.94%
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-4.11%
GM growth 5Y-3.03%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.47
Quick Ratio 3.47
Altman-Z 1.79
F-Score2
WACC9.41%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-142.86%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-700%
EPS Next Y-316.5%
EPS Next 2Y-95.58%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.04%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.06%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.59%
Sales Q2Q%-26.61%
Revenue Next Year-29.06%
Revenue Next 2Y-16.09%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-73.02%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-88.13%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y32.32%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y32.32%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A