WILD:CA:TSX-WildBrain Ltd (CAD)

COMMON STOCK | Entertainment |

Last Closing

CAD 1.63

Change

-0.04 (-2.40)%

Market Cap

CAD 0.35B

Volume

0.03M

Analyst Target

CAD 1.24
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About

WildBrain Ltd. engages in the development, production, and distribution of films and television programs in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Content and Licensing; Global Licensing; and Canadian Television Broadcasting. It focuses on children's and family content, including animated series; provides content production and distribution services; and sells advertising ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) platforms. The company also licenses rights of new proprietary series or pre-sells shows that are in development to individual streaming services, broadcasters, and other media platforms; and manages copyrights; re-licenses rights of existing series in the library or packages of programs of its own proprietary titles, as well as third-party produced titles. In addition, it holds broadcast licenses for Family Channel, Family Jr., Télémagino, and WildBrain TV television channels; and operates as entertainment, sport, and brand licensing agency for the company's own and operated brands. Further, the company licenses and offers library under the Peanuts, Strawberry Shortcake, Bob the Builder, Chip and Potato, Teletubbies, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Caillou, In the Night Garden, Mattel on Bob the Builder, Fireman Sam, Sonic Prime, Berry in the Big City, Carmen Sandiego, Little People, Slugterra, Polly Pocket, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Degrassi, and Inspector Gadget, as well as publishing, music rights, and live tours. Additionally, it offers its content for streaming services, major broadcasters, on-demand services, and home entertainment companies; and conventional and specialty terrestrial and cable/satellite television broadcasters, as well as for other media platforms and digital providers. The company was formerly known as DHX Media Ltd. and changed its name to WildBrain Ltd. in December 2019. WildBrain Ltd. was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Entertainment) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -0.61% 50% F 21% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -0.61% 50% F 21% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 25.38% 75% C 77% C+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 25.38% 75% C 72% C
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 16.11% 100% F 81% B-
Dividend Return 16.11% 100% F 77% C+
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 74.49% 25% F 11% F
Risk Adjusted Return 21.63% 100% F 36% F
Market Capitalization 0.35B 75% C 53% F

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.