A Business at a Glance
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Unless the context otherwise requires, all references in this section to “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company,” or “CuriosityStream” refer to CuriosityStream Inc. and its subsidiaries prior to and following the consummation of the Business Combination. CORPORATE HISTORY AND BACKGROUND On October 14, 2020, Software Acquisition Group Inc., a special purpose acquisition company and a Delaware corporation (“SAQN”), and CuriosityStream Operating Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Legacy CuriosityStream”), consummated a reverse merger pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated August 10, 2020 (the “Business Combination”). Upon the consummation of the Business Combination, Legacy CuriosityStream became a wholly owned subsidiary of SAQN and the registrant changed its name from “Software Acquisition Group Inc.” to “CuriosityStream Inc.” Following the consummation of the Business Combination, Legacy CuriosityStream changed its name from “CuriosityStream Operating Inc.” to “Curiosity Inc.
| Metric | TTM | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 67M | 51M | 57M | 78M | 40M |
| Net Income | -5.5M | -13M | -49M | -51M | -62M |
| EPS | $-0.10 | $-0.24 | $-0.92 | $-0.96 | $-3.30 |
| Free Cash Flow | 0 | 8.2M | -16M | -40M | -54M |
| ROIC | -13.1% | -22.4% | -67.3% | -43.3% | -68.2% |
| Gross Margin | - | 50.4% | 37.5% | 34.0% | 61.1% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.00 | 0.49 | 0.39 | 0.31 | 0.97 |
| Dividends/Share | $0.32 | $0.08 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income | -7.8M | -13M | -44M | -55M | -39M |
| Operating Margin | -11.7% | -26.1% | -78.2% | -70.8% | -97.9% |
| ROE | -11.6% | -19.8% | -67.3% | -43.3% | -138.7% |
| Shares Outstanding | 58M | 54M | 53M | 53M | 19M |
| Metric | 2020 | 2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Statement | |||||
| Revenue | 40M | 78M | 57M | 51M | 67M |
| Gross Margin | 61.1% | 34.0% | 37.5% | 50.4% | N/A |
| R&D | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SG&A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| EBIT | -39M | -55M | -44M | -13M | -7.8M |
| Op. Margin | -97.9% | -70.8% | -78.2% | -26.1% | -11.7% |
| Net Income | -62M | -51M | -49M | -13M | -5.5M |
| Net Margin | -157.5% | -65.2% | -85.9% | -25.3% | -8.2% |
| Non-Recurring | 0 | 0 | 19M | 0 | 0 |
| Returns on Capital | |||||
| ROIC | -68.2% | -43.3% | -67.3% | -22.4% | -13.1% |
| ROE | -138.7% | -43.3% | -67.3% | -19.8% | -11.6% |
| ROA | -72.9% | -33.0% | -48.4% | -13.8% | -7.3% |
| Cash Flow | |||||
| Op. Cash Flow | -54M | -40M | -16M | 8.2M | 12M |
| Free Cash Flow | -54M | -40M | -16M | 8.2M | 0 |
| Owner Earnings | -58M | -47M | -21M | 1.2M | 5.2M |
| CapEx | 367K | 130K | 5K | 0 | 0 |
| Maint. CapEx | 573K | 699K | 496K | 339K | 339K |
| Growth CapEx | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | 0 |
| D&A | 573K | 699K | 496K | 339K | 339K |
| CapEx/OCF | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0% |
| Capital Allocation | |||||
| Dividends Paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.1M | 19M |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.7% | 10.0% |
| Share Buybacks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 251K | 251K |
| Buyback Yield | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Stock-Based Comp | 4.3M | 6.6M | 4.0M | 6.6M | 6.6M |
| Debt Repayment | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Balance Sheet | |||||
| Net Debt | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| Cash & Equiv. | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Long-Term Debt | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Debt/Equity | 0.97 | 0.31 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 0.00 |
| Interest Coverage | -2282.4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Equity | 45M | 118M | 73M | 58M | 47M |
| Total Assets | 89M | 154M | 101M | 86M | 75M |
| Total Liabilities | 44M | 36M | 28M | 28M | 86K |
| Intangibles | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Retained Earnings | -153M | -241M | -290M | -308M | -308M |
| Working Capital | 30M | 39M | 22M | 16M | 16M |
| Current Assets | 51M | 70M | 45M | 40M | 40M |
| Current Liabilities | 22M | 31M | 23M | 24M | 24M |
| Per Share Data | |||||
| EPS | -3.30 | -0.96 | -0.92 | -0.24 | -0.10 |
| Owner EPS | -3.09 | -0.88 | -0.39 | 0.02 | 0.09 |
| Book Value | 2.38 | 2.22 | 1.37 | 1.07 | 0.81 |
| Cash Flow/Share | -2.83 | -0.75 | -0.30 | 0.15 | -0.09 |
| Dividends/Share | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.08 | 0.32 |
| Shares Out. | 18.9M | 53.0M | 53.1M | 53.9M | 58.3M |
| Valuation | |||||
| P/E Ratio | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | -32.1 |
| P/FCF | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9.6 | N/A |
| EV/EBIT | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Price/Book | 4.9 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 4.0 |
| Price/Sales | 4.1 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 2.8 |
| FCF Yield | -24.3% | -75.7% | -63.3% | 10.4% | N/A |
| Market Cap | 222M | 52M | 26M | 78M | 187M |
| Avg. Price | 8.68 | 2.03 | 0.89 | 1.12 | 3.21 |
| Year-End Price | 11.72 | 0.99 | 0.48 | 1.45 | 3.21 |
CuriosityStream Inc. passes 2 of 9 quality checks, indicating weak fundamentals.
On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 21.2x vs a median of 9.6x. The company's 5-year average gross margin is 45.7%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 10.1%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +44.0%.
CuriosityStream Inc. (CURI) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of -50.3%. This is below average and may indicate limited pricing power.
CuriosityStream Inc. (CURI) has a market capitalization of $187M. It is classified as a small-cap stock.
Yes, CuriosityStream Inc. (CURI) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 9.99%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 0.13%.
CuriosityStream Inc. (CURI) operates in the Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production industry, within the Communication Services sector.
CuriosityStream Inc. (CURI) reported annual revenue of $51 million in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
CuriosityStream Inc. (CURI) has a net profit margin of -25.3%. The company is currently unprofitable.
CuriosityStream Inc. (CURI) generated $8 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
CuriosityStream Inc. (CURI) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49. This indicates a conservatively financed balance sheet.
CuriosityStream Inc. (CURI) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.24 in its most recent fiscal year.
CuriosityStream Inc. (CURI) has a return on equity (ROE) of -19.8%. A negative ROE may indicate losses or negative equity.
CuriosityStream Inc. (CURI) has a 5-year average gross margin of 45.7%. This indicates decent pricing power.
The Ledger Terminal provides 4 years of financial data for CuriosityStream Inc. (CURI), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
CuriosityStream Inc. (CURI) has a book value per share of $1.07, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.