Audioboom Group plc(BOOM)
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49Reward
49Risk
📊75%Data
Thin 5% profit margin
BOOM
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GBX · LSE
Audioboom Group plc | Communication Services
Profitless Growth
Market Cap:95.32M
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Reward Rating
49
Moderate
Bottom 50% stock
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
49
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 1300p.

What is Audioboom Group plc?

Audioboom Group plc, a podcast company, operates a spoken-word audio platform for hosting, distributing, and monetizing content primarily in the United Kingdom and the United States. The company's platform allows content distributed through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, Deezer, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, RadioPublic, Saavn, Stitcher, Facebook, and Twitter, as well as a partner's own websites and mobile apps. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Communication Services sector, with a market capitalisation of 95.32M, and a P/E ratio of 35.3x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
💸 Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

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Reward: Moderate (49)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with growth and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorCommunication Services
Market Cap95.32M
P/E Ratio35.3333
Dividend YieldN/A
52 Week High810
52 Week Low270
Last AnnualDecember
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding18M
No. of Employees42
IndustryInternet Content & Information
ExchangeLSE
Beta0.81
CurrencyGBX

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Business Snapshot

  • Revenue TrendAccelerating
  • Profitability TrendStable
  • Balance Sheet StrengthModerate
  • Cash GenerationWeak

Risk Flags

Structural indicators detected (5):
Profitability
  • Free cash flow margin was below 0% in 3 of the last 5 years.
  • Operating cash flow to net income ratio has remained below 1.0x for 2 consecutive years (0.15x latest).
  • Net income has improved year-over-year but remains 86.8% below its prior peak.
Balance Sheet
  • Net debt has shown elevated year-over-year volatility.
  • Share count has increased for 2 consecutive years (13.4% versus two years ago).

What Changed This Year

Compared to 2023:
  • EBITDA↑ 106.5%
  • Operating Income↑ 106.3%
  • Net Income↑ 104.7%
  • Free Cash Flow↑ 102.6%

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Key Ratios

Net Margin
1.25%
Net Income / Revenue
Operating Margin
1.43%
Operating Income / Revenue
ROE
21.82%
Net Income / Equity
Debt-to-Equity
-0.67x
Net Debt / Equity
FCF Yield
0.12%
FCF / Market Cap

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John Investor · 2 hours agoBullish
Really impressive Q3 results. Revenue growth of 15% YoY is strong given the current market conditions. The management team seems to be executing well on their strategic plan.
Sarah Chen · 5 hours agoBearish
Concerned about the increasing debt levels. While the P/E ratio looks attractive, the debt-to-equity ratio has been climbing. Would like to see more focus on deleveraging in the next few quarters.
Mike Trading · 1 day agoBullish
Been holding this for 3 years now. Solid dividend yield and consistent performance. Great for long-term investors looking for stability.
Emma Watson · 1 day agoNeutral
What are people's thoughts on the upcoming merger announcement? Could be a game changer for the industry.
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Total Posts12
Active Users8
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Bullish50%
Neutral25%
Bearish25%
Ownership Analysis
Key Takeaway

Mixed ownership structure with varying levels of insider, institutional, and public participation.

37.8% Insider 10.6% Institutional 51.7% Float
Insider
Institutional
Public Float
48%
Total Owned
37.8%
Insider

Insider Ownership

Very Bullish

Insiders own 37.8%, which indicates very strong alignment between management and shareholders.

10.6%
Institutional

Institutional Ownership

Low

Institutions own 10.6%, which suggests relatively limited professional investor coverage.

51.7%
Public

Public Float

Moderate

Public float is 51.7%, which supports good trading liquidity.

Reward Rating Breakdown

Our reward rating analyses BOOM's potential upside using 5 weighted factors. Each factor is scored 0-100, then combined using the weights shown below.

Overall Reward Rating
49
Moderate REWARD
Data Coverage: 75%

📈 Growth

Weight: 40%
65/100

Growth measures the company's ability to expand its business over time through revenue, earnings, and cash flow generation.

Historical (60%)
Revenue CAGR (3yr)
6.8%
Neutral
Net Income CAGR (3yr)
-49.1%
Very Bad
FCF CAGR (3yr)
Neutral
Forward Estimates (40%)
Rev Est Growth (NTM)
58.5%
Very Good
EPS Est Growth (NTM)
43.6%
Very Good
Analyst Target Upside
Neutral
🤖AI Analysis

BOOM scored 65/100 for growth — blending a 3-year historical track record (60%) with analyst forward estimates (40%). Historical revenue CAGR of 6.8% is solid. Net income contracted at -49.1%, suggesting cost or margin pressure. Forward: analysts forecast 58.5% revenue growth next year, EPS expected to grow 43.6%. Overall a solid growth profile with positive momentum.

🚀 Momentum

Weight: 25%
50/100

Momentum is assessed relative to the FTSE 100 benchmark where available. Relative outperformance is a stronger signal than absolute return alone.

12M vs Benchmark 30%
Absolute return
No Benchmark
6M vs Benchmark 25%
Absolute return
No Benchmark
3M Return 20%
Neutral
Consistency 15%
3m vs 1Y/4 normalised
No Data
Volume Trend 10%
30d vs 90d avg volume
Neutral
🤖AI Analysis

Insufficient price history to assess momentum. Score defaulted to neutral (50).

💰 Profitability

Weight: 20%
27/100

Profitability examines both the current margin level and margin expansion trends. High and expanding margins indicate pricing power and operational efficiency.

Gross Margin 25%
19.6%
Sector avg 45%
Weak
Net Margin 20%
1.3%
Sector avg 10%
Weak
FCF Conversion 20%
13%
FCF / Net Income
Bad
EBIT Growth (3yr) 15%
-16.5%
Very Bad
ROE (TTM) 10%
85.6%
Very Good
ROA (TTM) 10%
10.3%
Very Good
🤖AI Analysis

BOOM scores 27/100 for profitability, assessed sector-relative on margins and via absolute thresholds for capital efficiency. Gross margin of 19.6% is 56% below the sector average of 45% — suggesting below-average pricing power or higher input costs vs peers. Net margin of 1.3% sits 87% below the sector norm of 10%. FCF conversion of 13% is low — reported earnings may overstate true cash generation. Operating profit has been declining, which warrants monitoring. ROE of 85.6% is outstanding. Weak profitability across multiple metrics is a clear area of concern for investors.

💎 Valuation

Weight: 15%
33/100

Valuation is scored sector-relative — each metric is compared against the typical multiple for this industry, so a high P/E in Healthcare is judged differently to a high P/E in Energy. PEG and Price/FCF use absolute thresholds.

PEG Ratio 25%
0.00
No Data
EV/EBITDA 25%
36.6x
Sector avg 10x
Very Expensive
Fwd P/E 20%
29.8x
Sector avg 18x
Very Expensive
Price/FCF 20%
801.0x
Very Expensive
EV/Sales 10%
1.9x
Sector avg 2.5x
Very Good Value
Net Debt/EBITDA Adj
Net Cash
Net Cash
🤖AI Analysis

BOOM received a valuation score of 33/100 using sector-relative scoring. Its Forward P/E of 29.8x is 65% above the sector average of 18x. EV/EBITDA of 36.6x sits 266% above the sector norm of 10x. Price/FCF of 801.0x is elevated, meaning the cash yield is modest. The company holds net cash, providing balance sheet flexibility. Overall the stock trades at a premium to sector peers, leaving limited margin of safety.

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The reward rating and analysis shown above are based on historical financial data and quantitative metrics, provided for informational and educational purposes only. This is not financial advice and should not be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research or consult a qualified financial adviser before making investment decisions.

Risk Rating Breakdown

Our risk rating assesses BOOM's downside potential using 4 weighted factors. Each factor is scored 0-100 (higher = riskier), then combined using the weights shown below.

Overall Risk Rating
49
Moderate RISK
Data Coverage: 100%

⚖️ Financial Solvency

Weight: 35%
18/100

Financial Solvency measures the company's ability to service and repay its debt obligations. Five sub-metrics are weighted to produce the composite score.

Interest Coverage (25%)
8.0x
Very Strong
Net Debt / EBITDA (20%)
Net Cash
Net Cash
Current Ratio (20%)
1.15x
Tight
Debt Trend 3yr (15%)
-43%
Rapidly Improving
FCF / Debt Coverage (20%)
Net Cash
No Debt
🤖AI Analysis

BOOM has a financial solvency risk score of 18/100. This shows low leverage risk and a healthy balance sheet. Interest coverage of 8.0x means earnings comfortably exceed debt service. Current ratio of 1.15x confirms strong short-term liquidity. The company has flexibility to invest, return capital, or absorb unexpected shocks.

💼 Operational Quality

Weight: 30%
73/100

Operational Quality measures bottom-line efficiency, cash generation, capital productivity, and margin consistency — four equally weighted signals of business model resilience.

Net Margin (25%)
1.3%
Very Thin
FCF Margin (25%)
0.2%
Very Weak
Cash ROA (25%)
0.5%
Very Weak
Margin Stability (25%)
±14.1pp
Moderate Variance
🤖AI Analysis

BOOM scores 73/100 for operational quality, indicating high operational risk. Key concerns: a very thin net margin of 1.3%; near-zero FCF margin of 0.2%; weak capital efficiency with 0.5% Cash ROA; moderate margin variance of ±14.1pp over 3 years. These weaknesses make the business vulnerable to cost shocks or revenue shortfalls. Monitor profitability trends closely.

📉 Volatility

Weight: 25%
50/100

Volatility measures price instability, worst-case drawdowns, and sensitivity to broader market moves.

Annualised Volatility (35%)
Max Drawdown (35%)
Beta (30%)
0.81
Market-Like
🤖AI Analysis

BOOM has a volatility risk score of 50/100. This represents moderate-to-elevated volatility — above average but manageable. Investors should expect periodic double-digit declines but can ride them out with patience.

📊 Size Factor

Weight: 10%
80/100

Size factor captures existential risk. Smaller companies have higher failure rates, less diversification, and greater vulnerability to shocks.

Market Cap
£0.1B
Neutral
Size Category
Nano Cap
Neutral
🤖AI Analysis

BOOM has a market cap of £0.1B (Nano Cap), resulting in a size risk score of 80/100. As a smaller company, it faces elevated existential risk. Small and micro-caps have higher failure rates, less diversified revenue, and greater vulnerability to competitive threats or economic shocks. They often lack scale advantages and may struggle to access capital markets during stress. While these companies offer growth potential, investors must accept that a meaningful percentage could fail or suffer permanent capital loss. Diversification is critical when investing at this size.

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