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.
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Kartoon Studios Inc. (TOON) advanced +1.28% to $0.52, trading at 3% of its 52-week range ($0.5 – $1.29). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-35% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +20.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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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
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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 → |
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 | — | — |
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.
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).
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.
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).
Why TOON Stock advanced +1.28% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-35% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.