Trump Media & Technology Stock To $10?

DJT: Trump Media & Technology logo
DJT
Trump Media & Technology

Trump Media & Technology (DJT) stock has fallen 10% during the past day, and is currently trading at $14.41. Our multi-factor assessment suggests that it may be time to sell DJT stock. We have, overall, a pessimistic view of the stock, and a price of $10 may not be out of reach. We believe there are several things to fear in DJT stock given its overall Weak operating performance and financial condition. But keeping in mind its Very High valuation, we think that the stock is Very Unattractive.

Below is our assessment:

  CONCLUSION
What you pay:
Valuation Very High
What you get:
Growth Very Weak
Profitability Very Weak
Financial Stability Very Strong
Downturn Resilience Very Weak
Operating Performance Weak
 
Stock Opinion Very Unattractive

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Let’s get into details of each of the assessed factors but before that, for quick background: With $4.0 Bil in market cap, Trump Media & Technology is a blank check company planning mergers, stock exchanges, or acquisitions, with no significant operations since its 2020 incorporation in Miami, Florida.

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[1] Valuation Looks Very High

  DJT S&P 500
Price-to-Sales Ratio 1118.2 3.2
Price-to-Earnings Ratio -28.5 23.5
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio -655.5 20.7

This table highlights how DJT is valued vs broader market. For more details see: DJT Valuation Ratios

[2] Growth Is Very Weak

  • Trump Media & Technology has seen its top line shrink at an average rate of -8.9% over the last 3 years
  • Its revenues have grown 9.1% from $3.4 Mil to $3.7 Mil in the last 12 months
  • Also, its quarterly revenues declined -3.8% to $1.0 Mil in the most recent quarter from $1.0 Mil a year ago.

  DJT S&P 500
3-Year Average -8.9% 5.5%
Latest Twelve Months* 9.1% 6.0%
Most Recent Quarter (YoY)* -3.8% 7.3%

This table highlights how DJT is growing vs broader market. For more details see: DJT Revenue Comparison

[3] Profitability Appears Very Weak

  • DJT last 12 month operating income was $-170 Mil representing operating margin of -4618.7%
  • With cash flow margin of -155.1%, it generated nearly $-5.7 Mil in operating cash flow over this period
  • For the same period, DJT generated nearly $-144 Mil in net income, suggesting net margin of about -3919.8%

  DJT S&P 500
Current Operating Margin -4618.7% 18.8%
Current OCF Margin -155.1% 20.4%
Current Net Income Margin -3919.8% 13.1%

This table highlights how DJT profitability vs broader market. For more details see: DJT Operating Income Comparison

[4] Financial Stability Looks Very Strong

  • DJT Debt was $954 Mil at the end of the most recent quarter, while its current Market Cap is $4.0 Bil. This implies Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 23.2%
  • DJT Cash (including cash equivalents) makes up $1.3 Bil of $3.3 Bil in total Assets. This yields a Cash-to-Assets Ratio of 39.9%

  DJT S&P 500
Current Debt-to-Equity Ratio 23.2% 21.0%
Current Cash-to-Assets Ratio 39.9% 7.1%

[5] Downturn Resilience Is Very Weak

DJT has fared much worse than the S&P 500 index during various economic downturns. We assess this based on both (a) how much the stock fell and, (b) how quickly it recovered.

2022 Inflation Shock

  • DJT stock fell 87.2% from a high of $97.54 on 4 March 2022 to $12.46 on 23 June 2023 vs. a peak-to-trough decline of 25.4% for the S&P 500.
  • The stock is yet to recover to its pre-Crisis high
  • The highest the stock has reached since then is $66.22 on 27 March 2024 , and currently trades at $14.41

  DJT S&P 500
% Change from Pre-Recession Peak -87.2% -25.4%
Time to Full Recovery Not Fully Recovered 464 days

 

But the risk is not limited to major market crashes. Stocks fall even when markets are good – think events like earnings, business updates, outlook changes. Read DJT Dip Buyer Analyses to see how the stock has recovered from sharp dips in the past.

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