Cineverse (NASDAQ:CNVS – Get Free Report) and PodcastOne (NASDAQ:PODC – Get Free Report) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.
Volatility & Risk
Cineverse has a beta of 1.7, meaning that its share price is 70% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, PodcastOne has a beta of 2.18, meaning that its share price is 118% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Cineverse and PodcastOne”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Cineverse | $85.21 million | 0.50 | -$8.84 million | ($0.59) | -2.69 |
| PodcastOne | $61.67 million | 1.07 | -$2.64 million | ($0.12) | -18.21 |
PodcastOne has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Cineverse. PodcastOne is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cineverse, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Cineverse and PodcastOne, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Cineverse | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2.33 |
| PodcastOne | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.50 |
Cineverse currently has a consensus target price of $14.00, indicating a potential upside of 783.28%. Given Cineverse’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Cineverse is more favorable than PodcastOne.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
8.2% of Cineverse shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 2.9% of PodcastOne shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.4% of Cineverse shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.8% of PodcastOne shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
Profitability
This table compares Cineverse and PodcastOne’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Cineverse | -12.87% | -50.16% | -18.30% |
| PodcastOne | -5.01% | -17.56% | -10.97% |
About Cineverse
Cineverse Corp. operates as a streaming technology and entertainment company. The company operates in two segments, Cinema Equipment, and Content and Entertainment. It owns and operates streaming channels, through its proprietary technology platform. The company also delivers curated content through subscription video on demand (SVOD), dedicated ad-supported (AVOD), and ad-supported streaming linear (FAST) channels, as well as social video streaming services and audio podcasts; operates OTT streaming entertainment channels; and offers monitoring, billing, collection, and verification services. It entertains consumers worldwide by providing premium feature film and television programs, enthusiast streaming channels, and technology services. The company was formerly known as Cinedigm Corp. and changed its name to Cineverse Corp. in May 2023. Cineverse Corp. was incorporated in 2000 and is based in New York, New York.
About PodcastOne
PodcastOne, Inc. operates as a podcast platform and publisher. The company offers its content to audiences through podcasting distribution platforms, including its website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and others. It also produces vodcasts, branded podcasts, merchandise, and live events. In addition, the company builds, owns, and operates LaunchPadOne, a self-publishing podcast platform. The company was formerly known as Courtside Group, Inc. and changed its name to PodcastOne, Inc. in September 2023. PodcastOne, Inc. was founded in 2013 and is based in Beverly Hills, California. PodcastOne, Inc. is a subsidiary of LiveOne, Inc.
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