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Kartoon Studios Inc. (TOON) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$0.52 +1.28% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Kartoon Studios Inc. (TOON) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 36/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D- • RED ALERT Cap $32.5M

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk D-

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-9.6% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for TOON)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±8.9%

CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

1.8% Total Yield

0% Cash ($0.00/yr) + 1.8% Buybacks

PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER

74/100 • REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS

FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO

0% (100% Reinvested)

Retains cash flow for R&D and share repurchases

INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (13.2% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $34,551

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $622/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$11.3K

Yr 1

$12.8K

Yr 2

$14.5K

Yr 3

$16.4K

Yr 4

$18.6K

Yr 5

$21.0K

Yr 6

$23.8K

Yr 7

$27.0K

Yr 8

$30.5K

Yr 9

$34.6K

Yr 10

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TOON // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -20.00%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT

2026-10-30O $0.51H $0.53L $0.50C $0.52VOL 398.5K

RES: $0.61SUP: $0.49SMA50: $0.58SMA200: $0.64

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +20.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Communication Services Rank #114 of 132 ⚔️ GAIA vs TOON Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Communication Services Peer Comparison (TOON vs. GAIA, RDI, CURI, MPU)

Industry: Movies/Entertainment (14 Tracked Issuers)

Across 132 tracked Communication Services securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Kartoon Studios Inc. (TOON) ranks #114 by composite RQD confidence (36/100, grade D-) and #110 by equity capitalization ($32.5M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, TOON leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while GAIA leads on capital efficiency and profitability with -5.0% ROIC and 87.1% gross margin. CURI currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 48/100 (D) compared with TOON at 36/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
TOON ACTIVE Kartoon Studios Inc.	D-	36/100	—	—	-35.0%	+1.28%	$32.5M	Benchmark Subject
GAIA Gaia Inc. (Class A)	E	33/100	—	87.1%	-5.0%	0.00%	$36.6M	/gaia-vs-toon →
RDI Reading International Inc (Class A)	E	21/100	—	—	-35.0%	-6.86%	$37.3M	/rdi-vs-toon →
CURI CuriosityStream Inc. (Class A)	D	48/100	—	—	-24.9%	-2.32%	$150.1M	/curi-vs-toon →
MPU Mega Matrix Inc. (Class A)	D-	39/100	—	55.1%	-35.0%	+0.72%	$5.8M	/mpu-vs-toon →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001355848

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Kartoon Studios Inc. (TOON) reported GAAP revenue of $39.4M (+20.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $32.6M , and -10.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$24.5K, operating cash flow of -$11.4M, and free cash flow of -$11.6M (-220.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, TOON closed FY2025 with $70.9M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 2/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$39.4M	-$24.5K	-$11.4M	-$11.6M	$70.9M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$32.6M	-$20.7K	-$3.5M	-$3.6M	$85.5M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$44.1M	-$77.1K	-$16.1M	-$16.1M	—	—

3. TOON Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is TOON stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Kartoon Studios Inc. (NYSE: TOON) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 36/100 at a spot price of $0.52 (+1.28% 1D, market cap $32.5M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 4/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, TOON ranks #114 in composite RQD confidence.

How does TOON compare to GAIA and RDI in the Communication Services sector?

Within the Communication Services sector (Movies/Entertainment), TOON carries a Roarable D- (36/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, GAIA (Gaia Inc. (Class A)) holds a E grade (33/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -5.0%, cap $36.6M) and RDI (Reading International Inc (Class A)) posts a E grade (21/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $37.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, TOON leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while GAIA leads on capital efficiency (-5.0% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for TOON?

Per TOON's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001355848), Kartoon Studios Inc. generated $39.4M in revenue (+20.7% YoY), -$24.5K in net income, and -$11.6M in free cash flow against $70.9M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is TOON trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

TOON last traded at $0.52 (+1.28% on volume of 163,504 shares), positioning the stock -10.34% below its 50-day simple moving average ($0.58) and -18.75% below its 200-day simple moving average ($0.64). Across its 52-week range of $0.50 to $1.29, TOON sits at the 2.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 41.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.9% ($1.00 to $0.57).

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Does TOON pay a dividend and is it safe?

Kartoon Studios Inc. (TOON) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 1.8% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

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