Stock Analysis
PodcastOne, Inc. Common StockPODC
Sector: Technology · Industry: Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc.
AnalystsStrong Buy9 analystsPrice is 0% of the way from the year's low to its high.
Cash covers 4974% of debt · Q1 2027.
PMP Verdict
Cheap for a reason — weak fundamentals
Strengths
- Quality60
Risks
- Profitability0
- Growth20
Cheap for a reason — fundamentals remain weak.
Market context
-11.6% today· Z 1.9σ
Bull Case
- ✓Revenue CAGR 17.5% — durable top-line growth
What's happening with PODC
Profile
profitability, moat, growth and financial health lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation57/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (n/a)10/25
- FCF yield (4.9%)12/25
- P/S (0.8x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (n/a)10/25
- Growth20/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (17.5%)20/25
- Net income CAGR (n/a)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (n/a)0/25
- Profitability0/100 · Weak
- ROIC (-12.1%)0/25
- ROE (-11.0%)0/25
- Net margin (-4.3%)0/25
- Operating margin (-4.3%)0/25
- Financial Health40/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (1.11)3/25
- Current ratio (1.05)12/25
- Interest coverage (-2.2x)0/25
- Net cash / debt (Net cash)25/25
- Quality60/100 · Moderate
- Piotroski F (4/9)10/25
- Beneish M (-3.03)25/25
- FCF conversion (n/a)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 4.6%)25/25
- Moat5/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (0/5 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (13.8%)0/25
- FCF-positive years (2/5 yrs)5/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -34.0%)0/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Altman Z 1.1 — distress-zone balance sheet
- ⚠5 loss-making years in recent history
- ⚠Interest coverage -2.2× — thin debt cushion
About PodcastOne, Inc. Common Stock
PodcastOne Inc is a podcast platform and publisher that makes its content available to audiences via all podcasting distribution platforms, including its website, its PodcastOne app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more. Show more
It generates all its revenue from United States. PodcastOne has built a distribution network reaching over a billion monthly impressions across all channels, including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio.
Headquarters: BEVERLY HILLS, CA · Employees: 37 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
57CP/E (TTM)—
Price / TTM EPS (own statements)
P/FCF24.7xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield4.9%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 3Y history: -12.9%–5.3% · 96th pct
P/S (TTM)0.81xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 3Y history: 0.6x–2.5x · 23rd pct
EV/EBITDA—
Enterprise value / EBITDA (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral
EV/Sales0.8xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E—
Price / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio2.07xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio—
Finnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield—
TTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio—
Dividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
0EROIC-12.1%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE-11.0%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA-11.0%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin-4.3%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin-4.3%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin12.3%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin3.9%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin-0.7%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
20ERevenue CAGR17.5%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth—
Analyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)—
Share count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue4.6%C
Grade C: MedTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
40D+Altman Z-Score1.11D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.05xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.04xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage-2.2xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt RepaymentNet CashA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT2.6xC
Grade C: MedLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.01xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt49.74xA
Grade A: CoveredCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
60BPiotroski F-Score4/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-3.03A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion—
FCF / Net Income
Margin Stability4.6%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue0.0%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover2.19xA
Grade A: HighRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MERRIMAN D JONATHAN Filed | MERRIMAN D JONATHAN | BuyOpen market buy | +4.7K | |
MERRIMAN D JONATHAN Filed | MERRIMAN D JONATHAN | BuyOpen market buy | +7.0K | |
MERRIMAN D JONATHAN Filed | MERRIMAN D JONATHAN | BuyOpen market buy | +11.0K | |
LiveOne, Inc. Filed | LiveOne, Inc. | Grant / award | +374.1K | |
MERRIMAN D JONATHAN Filed | MERRIMAN D JONATHAN | BuyOpen market buy | +6.7K |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MERRIMAN D JONATHAN Filed | MERRIMAN D JONATHAN | BuyOpen market buy | +7.7K | |
MERRIMAN D JONATHAN Filed | MERRIMAN D JONATHAN | BuyOpen market buy | +15.7K | |
MERRIMAN D JONATHAN Filed | MERRIMAN D JONATHAN | BuyOpen market buy | +11.3K |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
5EROIC >12% Years0/5 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)13.8%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years2/5 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-34.0%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)—
TTM net income per share (Finnhub fallback)
Cash / Share$0.23
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$0.80
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$141000
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$7.01M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$-6.87MA
Grade A: Net CashTotal Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$24.14M
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability2.71xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$50.00M
Current Market Capitalization
Beta2.27D
Grade D: High volatilityPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: PodcastOne, Inc. Common Stock (PODC)
PODC is down 11.62% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for PodcastOne, Inc. Common Stock. Altman Z-Score of 1.11 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag. Beneish M-Score of -3.03 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Revenue has compounded at roughly 18% annually — a strong growth profile.
- Company is effectively debt-free after netting cash.
- Interest coverage of -2.2× leaves little room for earnings shocks.
- PodcastOne, Inc. Common Stock posted a net loss in 5 of 5 available completed fiscal years (2022–2026).
See how PODC ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all PODC moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 | Regular | 2.28 | +10.98% | 2.78 |
| Sep 30 | After-hours | 2.23 | +8.78% | 2.31 |
| Sep 23 | Regular | 2.22 | +7.25% | 2.05 |
| Sep 22 | Regular | 2.20 | -7.95% | -2.68 |
| Sep 22 | After-hours | 2.12 | -11.31% | -3.96 |
Frequently Asked Questions about PODC
What is the current PodcastOne, Inc. Common Stock (PODC) stock price?
PODC is trading at $1.75 at the last market close, down 11.62% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks PODC pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is PODC stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates PodcastOne, Inc. Common Stock's financial health at 40/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is PODC stock overvalued?
PodcastOne, Inc. Common Stock trades at a trailing P/E of n/a and our valuation score rates it 57/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does PodcastOne, Inc. Common Stock report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for PODC. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does PodcastOne, Inc. Common Stock operate in?
PodcastOne, Inc. Common Stock operates in the Technology sector, within the Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does PodcastOne, Inc. Common Stock do?
PodcastOne Inc is a podcast platform and publisher that makes its content available to audiences via all podcasting distribution platforms, including its website, its PodcastOne app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more.
About PodcastOne, Inc. Common Stock (PODC) Stock
PodcastOne, Inc. Common Stock (PODC) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. industry. As of the latest update, PodcastOne, Inc. Common Stock is trading at $1.75, down 11.62% on the day with a market capitalization of $50 million. The financial health score for PODC is 40/100, which indicates weak financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for PODC stock.
PODC Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time PODC stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for PODC with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for PodcastOne, Inc. Common Stock across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 40/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for PODC.
- Sector peers: Compare PODC against 6 other technology stocks on key financial metrics.
Is PODC a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate PodcastOne, Inc. Common Stock (PODC) as an investment. The financial health score of 40/100 suggests weak financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.PodcastOne, Inc. Common Stock (PODC) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.