Contrasting CuriosityStream (NASDAQ:CURI) and Ise Blu Equity (OTCMKTS:ISBL)

CuriosityStream (NASDAQ:CURI) and Ise Blu Equity (OTCMKTS:ISBL) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, dividends, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares CuriosityStream and Ise Blu Equity’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
CuriosityStream	-85.95%	-32.94%	-24.75%
Ise Blu Equity	N/A	N/A	N/A

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares CuriosityStream and Ise Blu Equity’s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
CuriosityStream	$56.89 million	0.98	-$48.90 million	($0.93)	-1.13
Ise Blu Equity	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Ise Blu Equity has lower revenue, but higher earnings than CuriosityStream.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

6.8% of CuriosityStream shares are owned by institutional investors. 55.4% of CuriosityStream shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 51.0% of Ise Blu Equity shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for CuriosityStream and Ise Blu Equity, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
CuriosityStream	0	0	1	0	3.00
Ise Blu Equity	0	0	0	0	N/A

CuriosityStream presently has a consensus price target of $1.25, suggesting a potential upside of 19.05%.

Summary

CuriosityStream beats Ise Blu Equity on 4 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

About CuriosityStream

CuriosityStream Inc. operates as a factual content streaming service and media company. The company provides premium 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 via 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 devices, including televisions, set-top boxes, computers, streaming media players, game consoles, and mobile devices. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Silver Spring, Maryland.

About Ise Blu Equity

Ise Blu Equity Corp. operates in the consumer goods, entertainment, and technology sectors. The company engages in various entertainment, marketing, and new media services, including film production, development of a music label, distribution and marketing of independent music labels, artist management, social networking, acquisition and development of broadcast and broadcast material, and real estate acquisition, as well as sale and licensing of merchandise for apparel manufacturers. It also sells hand tools, hand held power tools, commercial construction equipment, and other consumer items, as well as wholesales gemstones and jewelry. Ise Blu Equity Corp. is based in Stamford, Connecticut.