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ALLIANCE ENTERTAINMENT HOLDI (AENT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:AENT - US01861F1021 - Common Stock

8.43 USD
+0.7 (+9.06%)
Last: 12/29/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

AENT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 22 industry peers in the Distributors industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of AENT get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. AENT has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year AENT was profitable.
AENT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years AENT 4 years were profitable.
In multiple years AENT reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
AENT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAENT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.11%, AENT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
AENT has a Return On Equity of 18.09%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AENT outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.58%, AENT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.11%
ROE 18.09%
ROIC 16.58%
ROA(3y)2.67%
ROA(5y)1.82%
ROE(3y)7.47%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
AENT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAENT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 1.80%, AENT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.67%, AENT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 13.28%, AENT is doing worse than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.67%
PM (TTM) 1.8%
GM 13.28%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
AENT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAENT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AENT is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for AENT remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, AENT has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for AENT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
AENT Yearly Shares OutstandingAENT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
AENT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAENT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.51 indicates that AENT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
AENT has a Altman-Z score of 4.51. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AENT outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AENT is 1.72, which is an excellent value as it means it would take AENT, only 1.72 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
AENT's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.72 is amongst the best of the industry. AENT outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62 indicates that AENT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of AENT (0.62) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for AENT, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 1.72
Altman-Z 4.51
ROIC/WACC1.59
WACC10.45%
AENT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAENT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

AENT has a Current Ratio of 1.28. This is a normal value and indicates that AENT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AENT has a worse Current ratio (1.28) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.64 indicates that AENT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.64, AENT is doing worse than 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.28
Quick Ratio 0.64
AENT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAENT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 131.32% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, AENT shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.72% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.29% in the past year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)131.32%
EPS 3Y8.72%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1126.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.29%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%10.91%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, AENT will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 57.80% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.11% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y109.8%
EPS Next 2Y57.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.76%
Revenue Next 2Y3.11%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
AENT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAENT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
AENT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAENT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.2 -0.2 0.4 -0.4 0.6 -0.6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

AENT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.73.
68.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AENT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.84, AENT is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.02, the valuation of AENT can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AENT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.40. AENT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.73
Fwd PE 13.02
AENT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAENT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

AENT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AENT is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
AENT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AENT is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.54
EV/EBITDA 10.97
AENT Per share dataAENT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
AENT's earnings are expected to grow with 57.80% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y57.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

AENT does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

ALLIANCE ENTERTAINMENT HOLDI

NASDAQ:AENT (12/29/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

8.43

+0.7 (+9.06%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryDistributors
Earnings (Last)11-12 2025-11-12/amc
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11
Inst Owners1.42%
Inst Owner Change0.29%
Ins Owners93.95%
Ins Owner Change0.02%
Market Cap429.59M
Revenue(TTM)1.09B
Net Income(TTM)19.56M
Analysts82.22
Price Target10.54 (25.03%)
Short Float %N/A
Short Ratio5.3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)78.92%
Min EPS beat(2)22.55%
Max EPS beat(2)135.29%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.78%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.94%
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)3.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.69%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.89%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.88%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.69%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.73
Fwd PE 13.02
P/S 0.39
P/FCF 10.54
P/OCF 10.44
P/B 3.97
P/tB 311.3
EV/EBITDA 10.97
EPS(TTM)0.45
EY5.34%
EPS(NY)0.65
Fwd EY7.68%
FCF(TTM)0.8
FCFY9.49%
OCF(TTM)0.81
OCFY9.58%
SpS21.36
BVpS2.12
TBVpS0.03
PEG (NY)0.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.64
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.11%
ROE 18.09%
ROCE 20.57%
ROIC 16.58%
ROICexc 16.86%
ROICexgc 38.28%
OM 3.67%
PM (TTM) 1.8%
GM 13.28%
FCFM 3.74%
ROA(3y)2.67%
ROA(5y)1.82%
ROE(3y)7.47%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover2.84
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 1.72
Debt/EBITDA 1.48
Cap/Depr 7.25%
Cap/Sales 0.04%
Interest Coverage 4.69
Cash Conversion 90.93%
Profit Quality 208.38%
Current Ratio 1.28
Quick Ratio 0.64
Altman-Z 4.51
F-Score7
WACC10.45%
ROIC/WACC1.59
Cap/Depr(3y)5.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)4.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)131.32%
EPS 3Y8.72%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%1126.92%
EPS Next Y109.8%
EPS Next 2Y57.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.29%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%10.91%
Revenue Next Year4.76%
Revenue Next 2Y3.11%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y97.55%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year94.9%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y4172.75%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y2213.15%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

ALLIANCE ENTERTAINMENT HOLDI / AENT FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for AENT stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to AENT.


What is the valuation status of ALLIANCE ENTERTAINMENT HOLDI (AENT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ALLIANCE ENTERTAINMENT HOLDI (AENT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for ALLIANCE ENTERTAINMENT HOLDI?

ALLIANCE ENTERTAINMENT HOLDI (AENT) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of ALLIANCE ENTERTAINMENT HOLDI (AENT) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ALLIANCE ENTERTAINMENT HOLDI (AENT) is 18.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.97.