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STORY-B.ST

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Storytel AB (publ) · Communication Services · Sweden · $876M · Avg Vol: $3M/d

82
StockRank
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Q
73
V
35
M
70
P/E (TTM)
14.9x
ROE
35.9%
D/E
0.3x
Dividend %
1.3%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Storytel has quality Q71 and momentum M69 with genuine insider buying of 0.66%, real corroboration, but value at V42 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Storytel is a leading international audiobook and e-book streaming service, offering a vast library of titles through a subscription model, alongside its own publishing operations. As a pioneer in the Nordic region and a rapidly expanding global player, it benefits from a growing subscriber base and exclusive content. The company's vertically integrated model, combining streaming with publishing, enhances its content pipeline and market position.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (SEK)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue3.2B3.5B3.8B4.0B7.9%4.2B4.4B4.8B8.9%
EPS (SEK)-5.68-10.632.556.26145.5%7.776.407.398.7%
Shares77.1M77.1M77.2M77.3M+0.3%77.3M
Debt131.7M1.2B840.6M722.3M679.0M50.7%678.4M
Equity2.1B1.2B1.5B1.8B-4.6%
Op CF-100.4M248.5M547.4M572.6M51.8%677.3M
Inv CF-1.1B-193.3M-229.2M-252.1M
Fin CF1.1B-393.7M-143.1M-234.9M
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PRICE (1Y)+9.6%
10.6410.9911.3411.6912.04Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$11.66
RSI (14)
66.7
52W High
$12.20
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
73
ROIC
18.7%83.8
ROE
35.9%94.3
GP/Assets
51.9%84.9
Op. Margin
11.6%59.8
FCF/Assets
8.6%70.8
Piotroski
776.1
Int. Cover
12.2x57.6
D/E Ratio
0.33x45.1
Current Ratio
1.32x40.9
Value
35
P/E (TTM)
14.9x55.9
EV/EBITDA
11.4x39.0
P/FCF
26.3x26.0
P/B
4.6x19.3
P/S
2.1x37.9
Div Yield
1.3%22.5
Momentum
70
52W High %
96%93.2
RS 6M
45%93.2
SMA 50/200
1.13x85.5
EPS Rev 4W
-1.6%16.7
EPS Rev 12W
+3.6%88.2
EPS Improve
-155%1.7
Q Growth
117%87.5

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$876M
P/E (Forward)
-27.1x
Gross Margin
46.0%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
STORY-B.STStorytel AB (publ)(you)$876M82Strong Buy
AJA-B.STByggmästare Anders J Ahlström Holding AB (publ)$159M25Sell
BAHN-B.STBahnhof AB (publ)$666M74Buy
SF.STStillfront Group AB (publ)$362M73Buy
MTG-B.STModern Times Group MTG AB$1.7B58Hold
HACK.STHacksaw AB (publ)$2.4B100Strong Buy
PDX.STParadox Interactive AB (publ)$1.6B55Hold
HEM.STHemnet Group AB (publ)$914M43Hold
ELTEL.STEltel AB (publ)$225M66Buy
EG7.STEnad Global 7 AB (publ)$146M71Buy

Peer medians: ROE 8.8% · P/E 30.0x · Gross margin 46.2%

Storytel AB (publ) (STORY-B.ST): Stock Score Summary

Storytel AB (publ) (STORY-B.ST) has a MoatMap StockRank of 82/100 based on Quality (73/100), Value (35/100), and Momentum (70/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Storytel has quality Q71 and momentum M69 with genuine insider buying of 0.66%, real corroboration, but value at V42 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails.

Storytel is a leading international audiobook and e-book streaming service, offering a vast library of titles through a subscription model, alongside its own publishing operations. As a pioneer in the Nordic region and a rapidly expanding global player, it benefits from a growing subscriber base and exclusive content. The company's vertically integrated model, combining streaming with publishing, enhances its content pipeline and market position.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$11.66
Market Cap$876M
P/E (TTM)14.91
P/E (Forward)-27.15
Price/Book4.63
Return on Equity35.9%
Return on Invested Capital18.7%
Debt/Equity0.33x
Gross Margin46.0%
Operating Margin11.6%
Revenue Growth11.7%
Dividend Yield1.3%
Free Cash Flow$33M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Storytel AB (publ)’s (STORY-B.ST) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Storytel AB (publ) (STORY-B.ST) is 82/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (73), Value (35), and Momentum (70) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Storytel AB (publ) have an economic moat?
Storytel AB (publ) (STORY-B.ST) has a Quality factor score of 73/100. 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 Storytel AB (publ) a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Storytel AB (publ) (STORY-B.ST) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 82/100. 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 Storytel AB (publ) in?
Storytel AB (publ) (STORY-B.ST) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Publishing industry (Sweden).