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ACAST.ST

HOLD

Acast AB (publ) · Communication Services · Sweden · $720M · Avg Vol: $961K/d

40
StockRank
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Q
36
V
19
M
79
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-0.2%
D/E
0.1x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Acast AB is a global leader in the podcast industry, providing hosting, distribution, and monetization services for creators and advertisers. The company's proprietary ad-tech platform enables dynamic ad insertion and programmatic buying, maximizing revenue for over 100,000 podcasts. Acast operates a highly scalable, asset-light business model with a strong international footprint across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue143.0M168.3M199.9M258.8M21.9%270.1M312.1M360.3M18.0%
EPS-0.16-0.100.04-0.06
Shares181.1M181.1M181.1M182.5M+0.8%182.5M
Debt3.0M2.3M14.5M13.9M67.7%13.3M
Equity134.5M117.6M130.4M121.5M-3.3%
Op CF-30.3M-2.9M3.5M6.4M80.8%7.5M
Inv CF-25.8M-5.5M-7.8M-12.0M
Fin CF-2.8M-2.6M-2.4M-2.8M
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PRICE (1Y)+0.9%
3.743.863.974.094.21Jun 9Jul 1Jul 21
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$3.87
RSI (14)
34.8
52W High
$4.29
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
36
ROIC
-6.9%12.9
ROE
-0.2%24.4
GP/Assets
48.5%81.9
Op. Margin
0.7%25.9
FCF/Assets
-0.2%17.1
Piotroski
416.6
Int. Cover
-7.8x10.4
D/E Ratio
0.11x63.3
Current Ratio
1.77x54.2
Value
19
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
88.0x4.6
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
5.7x13.9
P/S
2.6x33.7
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
79
52W High %
90%83.7
RS 6M
14%84.6
SMA 50/200
1.24x92.8
EPS Rev 4W
+5.3%98.5
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
N/A
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$720M
P/E (Forward)
-208.6x
Gross Margin
39.2%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Communication Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of ACAST.ST are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
ACAST.STAcast AB (publ)(you)$720M40HOLD
VPLAY-B.STViaplay Group AB (publ)$569M33SELL
HEM.STHemnet Group AB (publ)$658M38HOLD
OVZON.STOvzon AB (publ)$483M35SELL
COFFEE-B.STCoffee Stain Group AB (publ)$402M35SELL
PDX.STParadox Interactive AB (publ)$1.4B36HOLD
EMBRAC-B.STEmbracer Group AB (publ)$1.4B34SELL
SINCH.STSinch AB (publ)$2.7B45HOLD
SF.STStillfront Group AB (publ)$208M49HOLD
BAHN-B.STBahnhof AB (publ)$562M74BUY

Peer medians: ROE 7.8% · P/E 33.8x · Gross margin 48.9%

Acast AB (publ) (ACAST.ST) — Stock Score Summary

Acast AB (publ) (ACAST.ST) has a MoatMap StockRank of 40/100 based on Quality (36/100), Value (19/100), and Momentum (79/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Acast AB is a global leader in the podcast industry, providing hosting, distribution, and monetization services for creators and advertisers. The company's proprietary ad-tech platform enables dynamic ad insertion and programmatic buying, maximizing revenue for over 100,000 podcasts. Acast operates a highly scalable, asset-light business model with a strong international footprint across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$3.87
Market Cap$720M
P/E (Forward)-208.61
Price/Book5.67
Return on Equity-0.2%
Return on Invested Capital-6.9%
Debt/Equity0.11x
Gross Margin39.2%
Operating Margin0.7%
Revenue Growth20.5%
Free Cash Flow$-418K

Acast AB (publ) operates in the Entertainment industry, part of the Communication Services sector (Sweden).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Acast AB (publ)’s (ACAST.ST) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Acast AB (publ) (ACAST.ST) is 40/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (36), Value (19), and Momentum (79) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Acast AB (publ) have an economic moat?
Acast AB (publ) (ACAST.ST) has a Quality factor score of 36/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Acast AB (publ) a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Acast AB (publ) (ACAST.ST) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 40/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Acast AB (publ) in?
Acast AB (publ) (ACAST.ST) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Entertainment industry (Sweden).