Dolphin Entertainment Inc (DLPN) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Dolphin Entertainment Inc stock (DLPN) is currently trading at $1.54. Dolphin Entertainment Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.34. Analyst consensus price target for DLPN is $5.00. WallStSmart rates DLPN as Sell.
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- Dolphin Entertainment Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- DLPN Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- DLPN analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
Dolphin Entertainment Inc (DLPN) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.
Dolphin Entertainment Inc (DLPN) Key Strengths (1)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Dolphin Entertainment Inc (DLPN) Areas to Watch (8)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Earnings declining -70.20%, profits shrinking
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Very low institutional interest at 3.35%
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Fairly priced relative to book value
Solid revenue growth at 16.70% per year
Dolphin Entertainment Inc (DLPN) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 31/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 1 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 8 fall into concern territory (avg 2.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.34) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (2.23) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 16.70%, EPS Growth at -70.20%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -55.10%, Operating Margin at 2.08%, Profit Margin at -11.40%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -55.10% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 16.70% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
DLPN Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
DLPN's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.34x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 1.16x (25th percentile). The current valuation is 95% below its historical high of 7x set in Aug 2021, and 92% above its historical low of 0.18x in Sep 2024. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.2x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Dolphin Entertainment Inc (DLPN) · COMMUNICATION SERVICES › ADVERTISING AGENCIES
The Big Picture
Dolphin Entertainment Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 53M with 17% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -11.4% profit margin.
Key Findings
The company is unprofitable with a -11.4% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
Free cash flow is -2M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 2.09, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Sector dynamics: monitor ADVERTISING AGENCIES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Dolphin Entertainment Inc.
Bottom Line
Dolphin Entertainment Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (17% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(12 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
O'DOWD, WILLIAM IV Director, Chief Executive Officer | Buy | +3,100 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
O'DOWD, WILLIAM IV Director, Chief Executive Officer | Buy | +2,900 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
O'DOWD, WILLIAM IV Director, Chief Executive Officer | Buy | +3,100 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
O'DOWD, WILLIAM IV Director, Chief Executive Officer | Buy | +3,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
O'DOWD, WILLIAM IV Director, Chief Executive Officer | Buy | +3,300 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
O'DOWD, WILLIAM IV Director, Chief Executive Officer | Buy | +3,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
O'DOWD, WILLIAM IV Director, Chief Executive Officer | Buy | +2,900 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
O'DOWD, WILLIAM IV Director, Chief Executive Officer | Buy | +2,700 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
O'DOWD, WILLIAM IV Director, Chief Executive Officer | Buy | +3,100 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
O'DOWD, WILLIAM IV Director, Chief Executive Officer | Buy | +3,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
O'DOWD, WILLIAM IV Director, Chief Executive Officer | Buy | +3,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
O'DOWD, WILLIAM IV Director, Chief Executive Officer | Buy | +3,600 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 8:26:21 AM
About Dolphin Entertainment Inc(DLPN)
NASDAQ
COMMUNICATION SERVICES
ADVERTISING AGENCIES
USA
Dolphin Entertainment, Inc., is an independent entertainment marketing and premium content development company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida.