TOON (Kartoon Studios) Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-0.45 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TOON Kartoon Studios Inc TOON
41 GF Score
Price $0.59
GF Value $0.55
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kartoon Studios Earnings per Share (Diluted)?

Kartoon Studios TOON -0.82% 41 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.45 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TOON with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 710 Media - Diversified companies, Kartoon Studios ranks better than 82.11% on this metric.

Kartoon Studios's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.10. Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.45.

Kartoon Studios's EPS (Basic) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.10. Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.45.

Kartoon Studios's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.05. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.23.

During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 41.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 31.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 36.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, Kartoon Studios's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 47.60% per year. The lowest was -33.40% per year. And the median was 34.30% per year.


Kartoon Studios  (AMEX:TOON) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation

Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.


Be Aware

Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.


Kartoon Studios Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms


Kartoon Studios Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kartoon Studios's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Kartoon Studios Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart

Kartoon Studios Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings per Share (Diluted)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.24 -1.45 -2.29 -0.54 -0.49

Kartoon Studios Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Earnings per Share (Diluted) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.14 -0.13 -0.14 -0.08 -0.10

TOON vs ANGH, RDI, GAIA: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Kartoon Studios's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Kartoon Studios PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Kartoon Studios's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kartoon Studios's PE Ratio falls into.


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Kartoon Studios Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation

Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.

Kartoon Studios's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (A: Dec. 2025 ) = (Net Income - Preferred Dividends) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(-24.532-0)/50.229
=-0.49

Kartoon Studios's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Diluted Earnings Per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income - Preferred Dividends / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(-6.365-0)/62.741
=-0.10

Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.45

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.

What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.45 mean?
Kartoon Studios (TOON) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.45 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Kartoon Studios and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kartoon Studios ranks #127 out of 710 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is Kartoon Studios' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Kartoon Studios' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.45. Based on the distribution chart, Kartoon Studios ranks #127 out of 710 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kartoon Studios has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kartoon Studios' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to ANGH and RDI?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Kartoon Studios ranks #127 out of 710 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Kartoon Studios in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.90. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Media - Diversified companies is 3.90, based on 710 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Kartoon Studios and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kartoon Studios's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kartoon Studios stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kartoon Studios (TOON) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.55, compared to a current price of $0.59 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.45. Kartoon Studios' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kartoon Studios (TOON), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.45 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Kartoon Studios (TOON) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kartoon Studios stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.59 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.55. GuruFocus considers Kartoon Studios to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TOON:

  • Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-0.45
  • GF Value™: $0.55 vs. price of $0.59 (7.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TOON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kartoon Studios Business Description

Address 190 N. Canon Drive, 4th Floor, Beverly Hills, CA, USA, 90210
Kartoon Studios Inc is a media company developing, producing, marketing, and licensing branded animated entertainment properties and consumer products for media and retail distribution. Its portfolio features programming for toddlers to tweens, including the preschool properties Rainbow Rangers for Nick Jr. and Llama Llama for Netflix, Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten, Shaq's Garage, toddler brand Baby Genius, STEM-based series Thomas Edison's Secret Lab, Warren Buffett's Secret Millionaires Club, and the new preschool show, Stan Lee's Superhero Kindergarten. Its channel is available on television and mobile devices through distribution platforms, including Comcast, Cox, DISH, Sling TV, Apple TV, Roku, Android TV, Tubi, Xumo, and Amazon Fire.
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