CuriosityStream (NASDAQ:CURI – Get Free Report) is one of 188 public companies in the “Entertainment” industry, but how does it contrast to its rivals? We will compare CuriosityStream to related companies based on the strength of its profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, dividends, risk and analyst recommendations.
Dividends
CuriosityStream pays an annual dividend of $0.34 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.5%. CuriosityStream pays out -261.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. As a group, “Entertainment” companies pay a dividend yield of 19.1% and pay out 79.0% of their earnings in the form of a dividend. CuriosityStream has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.
Earnings and Valuation
This table compares CuriosityStream and its rivals gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Net Income | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| CuriosityStream | $71.66 million | -$6.43 million | -30.69 |
| CuriosityStream Competitors | $4.09 billion | $74.17 million | -5.97 |
Profitability
This table compares CuriosityStream and its rivals’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| CuriosityStream | -11.26% | -18.46% | -10.83% |
| CuriosityStream Competitors | 10.40% | -3.84% | -3.26% |
Volatility & Risk
CuriosityStream has a beta of 1.77, suggesting that its share price is 77% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, CuriosityStream’s rivals have a beta of 1.06, suggesting that their average share price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current recommendations for CuriosityStream and its rivals, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| CuriosityStream | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2.83 |
| CuriosityStream Competitors | 1767 | 4364 | 9398 | 240 | 2.51 |
CuriosityStream currently has a consensus price target of $6.00, suggesting a potential upside of 50.38%. As a group, “Entertainment” companies have a potential upside of 22.12%. Given CuriosityStream’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe CuriosityStream is more favorable than its rivals.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
6.8% of CuriosityStream shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.6% of shares of all “Entertainment” companies are owned by institutional investors. 31.1% of CuriosityStream shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 24.2% of shares of all “Entertainment” companies are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Summary
CuriosityStream rivals beat CuriosityStream on 9 of the 15 factors compared.
CuriosityStream Company Profile
CuriosityStream Inc. operates as a factual content streaming service and media company. The company provides premium video and audio programming services in various categories of factual entertainment, including science, history, society, nature, lifestyle, and technology through direct subscription video on-demand (SVoD) platforms accessible by internet connected devices, or indirectly via distribution partners who deliver CuriosityStream content via distributor's platform or system, as well as through bundled content licenses for SVoD and linear offerings, talks and courses, and partner bulk sales. It offers streaming content through devices, including televisions, set-top boxes, computers, streaming media players, game consoles, and mobile devices. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Silver Spring, Maryland.
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