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CuriosityStream Inc (CURI) Fair Value & Analysis

Communication Services · US · Market cap $150M

CI CuriosityStream Inc logo CuriosityStream Inc CURI · US
Price$2.71
Fair Value$1.70
Upside-37.3%
Quality62/100
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Mixed Growth
Loss-making · -11.3% net margin
generates free cash flow
12.85% dividend yield
Trails peers (3/12)
Narrow moat 9/100
Evidence: Medium Range $1.34 – $2.07 Share as image

Fair value as of: Jul 15, 2026

From 13 valuation models · updated 26 days ago

Fair value updated Jul 15, 2026, revised from $2.45 to $1.70 (−30.6%) since Jun 24, 2026. Share price −0.4% over the past month.

A solid business, but screening 37% overvalued on our models.

What matters now

  • The price sits above even our optimistic bull case ($2.07). The favourable scenario is already priced in.
  • Solid but not exceptional quality (62/100) and above fair value, neither a clear bargain nor a standout compounder.
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Price vs Fair Value (5 years)

$12.70 $0.3737 Fair Value $1.70 Apr 2021 Aug 2026

White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Jul 15, 2026.

How to read this chart

60‑month range $0.3737 – $12.70 · fair‑value band $1.34 – $2.07 · the $2.71 price screens above the $1.70 fair value. Green steps = our fair value per fiscal year (point-in-time, no hindsight). Dashed = 300-day average. As of Jul 15, 2026.

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Analysis

CuriosityStream Inc (CURI) currently trades at $2.71, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is $1.70, implying the stock looks roughly 37.3% overvalued today. The Quality Score stands at 62/100 (solid quality), in the Communication Services sector. Bear case: priced above our estimate, the market already discounts strong expectations. Bull case: above-average quality can justify a premium, the entry price still matters most (evidence: medium).

Over the trailing twelve months, CuriosityStream Inc generated revenue of $71.7M at a net margin of -11.3%. Revenue grew 0.5% year over year. It earns a return on equity of -17.1%. The balance sheet holds a net cash position of $14.4M. Fundamentals as of Jul 15, 2026

Our scenario range runs from $1.34 (bear case) to $2.07 (bull case); at $2.71, the current price sits above that range. Bear and bull are the same models run on conservative and optimistic assumptions (margins, growth, valuation multiples), so a plausible valuation range, not a price target. The share trades about 50% below its 52-week high and 21% above its 52-week low, currently below its 200-day average. For context, the median of 10 Communication Services peers we cover trades at 12% fair-value upside, at -37%, CURI screens richer than that median.

Fair Value models

Each model estimates fair value its own way; the Fair Value above is the evidence-weighted blend. Evidence (0–100) measures how completely this model’s inputs are available: well-fed models carry more weight in the blend. The spread across models is intentional, each one stresses a different value driver; dividend models, for instance, come out structurally low when payout is small.

Model Bear Bear = the cautious scenario: the same model computed with conservative anchors (lower growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bull it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.BaseBull Bull = the optimistic scenario: the same model computed with favourable anchors (higher growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bear it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target. Evidence
Highest evidence
Growth DCF $2.50 $4.11 $6.30 72
Gordon GGM $2.59 $4.33 $5.62 70
Rev-Margin DCF $2.41 $4.11 $6.53 67
All 13 models by family
DCF Models
FCF DCF $2.60 $3.94 $6.98 38
Owner Earnings $1.72 $2.89 $4.80 31
5Y Revenue Exit $2.41 $4.17 $6.70 39
5Y EBITDA Exit $1.81 $2.81 $4.11 41
10Y Revenue Exit $2.38 $4.00 $6.52 36
10Y EBITDA Exit $2.08 $3.10 $4.69 37
Dividend Discount
Gordon GGM $2.59 $4.33 $5.62 70
DDM Multi-Stage $2.59 $4.11 $4.66 61
Multiples
EV/EBITDA $1.40 $1.77 $2.13 54
EV/Revenue $2.30 $3.15 $4.00 43
Asset-Based
NCAV (Graham) $0.3500 $0.4700 $0.7000 50
Growth DCF
Growth DCF $2.50 $4.11 $6.30 72
Rev-Margin DCF $2.41 $4.11 $6.53 67

Widest divergence: Dividend Discount ($4.11) versus Asset-Based ($0.4700). Highest evidence: Growth DCF (72).

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Key figures & financial health

Revenue (TTM) $71.7M
Revenue growth (YoY) +0.5%
Net margin -11.3%
Return on equity -17.1%
Free cash flow $13.0M FY2025
Operating margin -10.2%
More key figures
EPS (TTM) $-0.1400
Dividend yield 12.9%
Net cash $14.4M FY2025

Figures from reported company fundamentals · as of Jul 15, 2026. TTM = trailing twelve months.

Quality Score breakdown

Overall quality 62/100

Of which business quality 65 · Market factors (momentum, volatility) 9

Profitability 33
Margins and returns on capital today
Quality Growth 87
Are margins and returns improving?
Cashflow 81
Earnings quality: real cash, not paper profit
Fin. Strength 66
Balance sheet, leverage, solvency risk
Investment 100
Disciplined investing over empire-building
Low Volatility 1
Calm price path (market factor)
Momentum 14
Price trend over the last 3–12 months (market factor)
52W Momentum 8
Distance to the 52-week high (market factor)
Net Issuance 37
Buybacks instead of dilution

Non-valuation factor families (profitability, growth, cashflow, financial strength, momentum …), each academically grounded. Valuation itself sits in the Fair Value and is deliberately excluded here to avoid double-counting.

About the company

CuriosityStream Inc., a media and entertainment company, provides factual content through multiple channels. The company provides video and audio programming services in various categories of factual entertainment, including science, history, society, nature, lifestyle, and technology through direct subscription video on-demand (SVoD) platforms accessible …

Full company description

CuriosityStream Inc., a media and entertainment company, provides factual content through multiple channels. The company provides video and audio programming services in various categories of factual entertainment, including science, history, society, nature, lifestyle, and technology through direct subscription video on-demand (SVoD) platforms accessible by internet connected devices, or indirectly through distribution partners who deliver CuriosityStream content via distributor's platform or system, as well as through bundled content licenses for SVoD and linear offerings, talks and courses, and partner bulk sales. It offers streaming content through a host of screen and devices, including televisions, set-top boxes, computers, streaming media players, game consoles, and mobile devices. CuriosityStream Inc. is based in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Company description, as reported by the company or data provider.

Revenue & earnings trend

FY2021 – FY2025 · reported fiscal years

CuriosityStream Inc reported revenue of $71.7M in FY2025 versus $71.3M in FY2021, a compound +0.1%/yr. Reported net income was −$6.4M in FY2025.

Growth Quality 64/100
Revenue is growing, but margins or cash flow do not fully confirm the trend.
Latest Revenue (FY 2025)
$71.7M
Latest YoY
+40.1%
Avg. growth/yr (3Y) Measures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump.
−2.8%
Avg. growth/yr (5Y) Measures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump.
+12.6%
Avg. growth/yr (7Y) Measures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump.
+33.8%
Revenue +0.1%/yr
FY21 $71.3M
FY22 $78.0M
FY23 $56.9M
FY24 $51.1M
FY25 $71.7M
Net income
FY21 −$37.6M
FY22 −$50.9M
FY23 −$48.9M
FY24 −$12.9M
FY25 −$6.4M

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Peer Group

Broadcasting · 69 stocks

How this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.

Quality Score 62 · Top 25%
Fair Value upside −37% · Below median
Return on assets -7% · Bottom 25%
Net margin (TTM) -11% · Bottom 25%
Operating margin (TTM) -10% · Bottom 25%
Revenue growth 1% · Above median
Dividend yield (TTM) 12.9% · Top 25%

Valuation Multiples vs Broadcasting median · lower = cheaper

P/B 3.62× · Pricier than 75% of peers
P/S (TTM) 2.09× · Pricier than 75% of peers
P/FCF 11.6× · Pricier than 75% of peers
EV/EBITDA 22.3× · Pricier than 75% of peers

Snowflake

Five quick dimensions, each 0 to 100: VALUE (fair-value potential), FUTURE (revenue growth), PAST (return on equity), HEALTH (low debt), DIVIDEND (yield). Green = this stock, grey = typical sector peer.

VALUE 0 · sector 36
FUTURE 3 · sector 0
PAST 0 · sector 3
HEALTH 0 · sector 96
DIVIDEND 100 · sector 47

VALUE 0: the price sits above our fair-value range.

Values & ESG

Does this company touch areas you may want to avoid? The classification is inferred from sector and industry.

None of the checked exposures detected

ESG scores are not available for this stock yet. Values and ESG data are contextual and can differ between providers.

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Frequently asked questions

Is CuriosityStream Inc (CURI) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Jul 15, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of $1.70 versus a price of $2.71, about −37% (overvalued).
What is the fair value of CURI?
Our model-based fair value for CuriosityStream Inc is $1.70 (as of Jul 15, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price is $2.71.
What is the quality score of CURI?
CuriosityStream Inc has a Quality Score of 62/100. It measures business quality (profitability, growth, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, investment discipline, share issuance). Market factors such as price momentum and volatility do not enter the number; they are shown separately in the detail view.
What is the revenue of CuriosityStream Inc (CURI)?
CuriosityStream Inc reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about $71.7M (latest available figure, as of Jul 15, 2026).
What is the net profit margin of CURI?
The net profit margin of CuriosityStream Inc is about -11.3%, meaning it is currently running at a net loss. Based on the latest reported figures.
Does CuriosityStream Inc pay a dividend?
CuriosityStream Inc currently shows a dividend yield of about 12.85% relative to its recent price (as of Jul 15, 2026).

How we calculate Fair Value

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