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PLBY

STRONG SELL

Playboy, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $141M · Avg Vol: $1M/d

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StockRank
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Q
25
V
24
M
31
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-37.2%
D/E
5.2x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Playboy, Inc. (formerly PLBY Group, Inc.) is a global lifestyle and brand management company built around the iconic Playboy brand, leveraging its extensive intellectual property to monetize through licensing, digital content, and direct-to-consumer offerings. The company's competitive moat is its globally recognized brand equity and deep archive of content, allowing it to tap into various consumer markets including sexual wellness, apparel, and digital experiences. It is evolving into a digital-first platform.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue185.5M142.9M116.1M120.9M-13.3%122.3M127.4M134.6M5.5%
EPS-2.38-2.53-1.04-0.13-0.06
Shares115.6M72.5M89.9M112.8M-2.4%115.6M
Debt226.1M222.0M202.0M196.3M-4.6%178.0M
Equity155.3M45.9M-7.7M18.4M-50.9%
Op CF-59.4M-43.3M-19.1M18.0K
Inv CF8.8M13.0M-0.3M0.6M
Fin CF11.6M26.2M21.6M8.6M
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PRICE (1Y)-13.9%
1.111.211.311.411.51Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$1.24
RSI (14)
57.1
52W High
$2.75
From 52W High
0.5%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
25
ROIC
-2.5%11.5
ROE
-37.2%3.8
GP/Assets
29.7%59.8
Op. Margin
-5.2%9.4
FCF/Assets
0.9%25.4
Piotroski
653.7
Int. Cover
-0.7x12.1
D/E Ratio
5.22x2.6
Current Ratio
1.00x19.3
Value
24
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
-445.6x25.0
P/FCF
54.6x14.8
P/B
4.2x17.5
P/S
1.1x42.6
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
31
52W High %
45%9.7
RS 6M
-40%17.5
SMA 50/200
0.80x13.1
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%81.3
EPS Rev 12W
-75.0%1.0
EPS Improve
+167%81.6
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$141M
P/E (Forward)
30.3x
Gross Margin
70.9%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of PLBY are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
PLBYPlayboy, Inc.(you)$141M7STRONG SELL
PUSAAureus Greenway Holdings Inc.$70M5STRONG SELL
CLARClarus Corporation$125M33SELL
TRONTron Inc.$693M8STRONG SELL
XPOFXponential Fitness, Inc.$310M42HOLD
AOUTAmerican Outdoor Brands, Inc.$162M56HOLD
LUCKLucky Strike Entertainment Corporation$938M23SELL
FUNSix Flags Entertainment Corporation$1.8B16STRONG SELL
FNKOFunko, Inc.$323M54HOLD
JOUTJohnson Outdoors Inc.$482M58HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 10.0% · P/E 22.6x · Gross margin 37.5%

Playboy, Inc. (PLBY) — Stock Score Summary

Playboy, Inc. (PLBY) has a MoatMap StockRank of 7/100 based on Quality (25/100), Value (24/100), and Momentum (31/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL.

Playboy, Inc. (formerly PLBY Group, Inc.) is a global lifestyle and brand management company built around the iconic Playboy brand, leveraging its extensive intellectual property to monetize through licensing, digital content, and direct-to-consumer offerings. The company's competitive moat is its globally recognized brand equity and deep archive of content, allowing it to tap into various consumer markets including sexual wellness, apparel, and digital experiences. It is evolving into a digital-first platform.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$1.24
Market Cap$141M
P/E (Forward)30.25
Price/Book4.17
Return on Equity-37.2%
Return on Invested Capital-2.5%
Debt/Equity5.22x
Gross Margin70.9%
Operating Margin-5.2%
Revenue Growth4.7%
Free Cash Flow$3M

Playboy, Inc. operates in the Leisure industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Playboy, Inc.’s (PLBY) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Playboy, Inc. (PLBY) is 7/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (25), Value (24), and Momentum (31) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Playboy, Inc. have an economic moat?
Playboy, Inc. (PLBY) has a Quality factor score of 25/100. 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 Playboy, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Playboy, Inc. (PLBY) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 7/100. 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 Playboy, Inc. in?
Playboy, Inc. (PLBY) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Leisure industry (United States).