Richard Sloan from the University of Michigan was first to document what is referred to as the "accrual anomaly". His 1996 paper found that shares of companies with small or negative accruals vastly outperform (+10%) those of companies with large ones.
As of Mar. 2026, Professional Diversity Network has a Sloan Ratio of 0.00%, indicating the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
Professional Diversity Network (NAS:IPDN) Sloan Ratio % Explanation
A former University of Michigan researcher, Richard Sloan's 1996 paper found that shares of companies with small or negative accruals vastly outperform (+10%) those of companies with large ones. In fact, for the 40-year period between 1962 and 2001, buying the lowest accrual companies and shorting the highest accrual companies resulted in an average annual compounded return of 18%, more than double the S&P 500's 7.4% annual return over the same period.
If the Sloan Ratio is between -10% and 10%, the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
If the Sloan Ratio is less than between -25% and -10% on the negative side, and between 10% and 25% on the positive side, this is a warning stage of accrual build up.
If the Sloan Ratio is less than -25% or greater than 25%, and this ratio is consistent over several quarters or even years, be careful. Earnings are highly likely to be made up of accruals.
As of Mar. 2026, Professional Diversity Network has a Sloan Ratio of 0.00%, indicating the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
Professional Diversity Network Sloan Ratio % Related Terms
Professional Diversity Network Sloan Ratio % Historical Data
* 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.
Professional Diversity Network Sloan Ratio % Chart
IPDN vs GLXG, RLBY, GXXM: Sloan Ratio % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Professional Diversity Network's Sloan Ratio %, along with its competitors' market caps and Sloan 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.
Professional Diversity Network Sloan Ratio % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Professional Diversity Network's Sloan Ratio % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Professional Diversity Network's Sloan Ratio % falls into.
Professional Diversity Network Sloan Ratio % Calculation
Earnings contain a lot of non cash earnings which is called accruals. The Sloan ratio is a way to identify firms with low non-cash or accrual-derived earnings relative to their cash flow.
Professional Diversity Network's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.476 (Jun. 2025 ) + -2.358 (Sep. 2025 ) + -2.895 (Dec. 2025 ) + -1.855 (Mar. 2026 ) = $-7.58 Mil.
Professional Diversity Network's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.496 (Jun. 2025 ) + -2.716 (Sep. 2025 ) + 1.408 (Dec. 2025 ) + -0.362 (Mar. 2026 ) = $-2.17 Mil.
Professional Diversity Network's Cash Flow from Investing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.004 (Jun. 2025 ) + -2.9 (Sep. 2025 ) + -0.8 (Dec. 2025 ) + 0 (Mar. 2026 ) = $-3.70 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.
Professional Diversity Network (IPDN) has a Sloan Ratio % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Sloan ratio measures earnings quality based on the amount of accruals. View historical data on Professional Diversity Network and its competitors.
Is Professional Diversity Network's Sloan Ratio % too high?
Professional Diversity Network's current Sloan Ratio % is 0.00%. Overall, Professional Diversity Network has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Professional Diversity Network's Sloan Ratio % compare to GLXG and RLBY?
Professional Diversity Network's Sloan Ratio % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Sloan Ratio % for a Business Services company?
A good Sloan Ratio % depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Sloan Ratio % 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 Sloan Ratio % mean?
A high Sloan Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Sloan ratio measures earnings quality based on the amount of accruals. View historical data on Professional Diversity Network and its competitors. Professional Diversity Network's current Sloan Ratio % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Professional Diversity Network stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Professional Diversity Network (IPDN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.31, compared to a current price of $0.57 — trading 56.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Sloan Ratio % is 0.00%. Professional Diversity Network's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Sloan Ratio % calculated?
Sloan Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Professional Diversity Network (IPDN), the current Sloan Ratio % is 0.00% 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 Professional Diversity Network (IPDN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Professional Diversity Network stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.57 is trading 56.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.31.
GuruFocus considers Professional Diversity Network to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for IPDN:
Sloan Ratio %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $1.31 vs. price of $0.57 (56.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IPDN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Professional Diversity Network Business Description
Professional Diversity Network Inc provides access to networking, training, educational, and employment services to its registered users. It has three operating segments: the TalentAlly Network segment, which maintains and operates job board software and hosts career fairs; the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) segment, which is a women-only professional networking organization; the RemoteMore segment; and Corporate Overhead. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the TalentAlly Network Segment.
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