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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kartoon Studios's enterprise value is $48.81 Mil.
Kartoon Studios's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-19.02 Mil. Therefore, Kartoon Studios's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -2.57.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kartoon Studios's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TOON'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.21 Med: -2.65 Max: -0.08
Current: -2.57
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kartoon Studios was -0.08. The lowest was -17.21. And the median was -2.65.
TOON's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 746
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.25
vs TOON: -2.57
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Kartoon Studios's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Kartoon Studios's share price for today is $0.5815.
Kartoon Studios's 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 $-0.450.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Kartoon Studios's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Entertainment subindustry, Kartoon Studios's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Kartoon Studios's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kartoon Studios's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Kartoon Studios's current Enterprise Value is $48.81 Mil.
Kartoon Studios's EBITDA 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 $-19.02 Mil.
* 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 (TOON) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -2.57 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kartoon Studios. According to the industry distribution chart, Kartoon Studios ranks #999999 out of 746 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Kartoon Studios' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kartoon Studios' current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.57. Based on the distribution chart, Kartoon Studios ranks #999999 out of 746 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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' EV-to-EBITDA compare to ANGH and RDI?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Kartoon Studios ranks #999999 out of 746 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kartoon Studios in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.25. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.25, based on 746 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kartoon Studios. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kartoon Studios's current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.57. 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 $0.58 — trading 5.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.57. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kartoon Studios (TOON), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.57 as of Jul. 29, 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 $0.58 is trading 5.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.55.
GuruFocus considers Kartoon Studios to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TOON:
EV-to-EBITDA: -2.57
GF Value™: $0.55 vs. price of $0.58 (5.7% above fair value)
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 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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