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Starco Brands Inc

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-25,8 %
ROE
-14,2 %
Net margin
-28,8 %
Debt / equity
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About

Starco Brands Inc operates in the advertising and marketing industry, providing services to clients in the consumer cyclicals sector.

Business. Starco Brands Inc (STCB.PK) is a company operating within the Advertising & Marketing industry, classified under the Consumer Cyclicals sector. The firm is listed on the OTC market under the ticker symbol STCB.PK. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic presence are not available in the provided data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level as an entity engaged in advertising and marketing activities.

Classification99 %
SectorConsumer Discretionary
Industry groupDiversified Advertising & Marketing Services
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
consensus pending
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Avg 12m price target
Upcoming events
  • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
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At a glance

Score
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Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
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Ownership
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Profitability
-14,2 %
return on equity
Quality
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What drives this business

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    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
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    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,6 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary · THIS SECTOR+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

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    Upcoming catalysts

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    • Company
    • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Signals & dispatch

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    Synthesis

    Business

    Starco Brands Inc (STCB.PK) is a company operating within the Advertising & Marketing industry, classified under the Consumer Cyclicals sector. The firm is listed on the OTC market under the ticker symbol STCB.PK. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic presence are not available in the provided data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level as an entity engaged in advertising and marketing activities.

    Classification99 %
    SectorConsumer Discretionary
    Industry groupDiversified Advertising & Marketing Services
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Starco Brands Inc has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, indicating a relatively low level of leverage compared to the industry median. However, the company's current ratio of 0.57 suggests a liquidity challenge, as it has less than one dollar in current assets for every dollar of current liabilities. The company's free cash flow is negative at -3.6 million USD, which may limit its ability to fund operations or invest in growth without external financing.

    In terms of profitability, Starco Brands Inc reported a net loss of 4.5 million USD and an operating loss of 3.9 million USD in the latest period. The return on equity of -14.24% and return on assets of -5.53% indicate that the company is not generating returns for its shareholders or effectively utilizing its assets. These metrics are below the industry median, suggesting that the company is underperforming its peers in terms of profitability and asset efficiency.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its latest financial report. There is no geographic diversification provided in the available data, which may expose the company to regional economic risks. The lack of segment and geographic diversification could limit the company's ability to mitigate risks associated with market-specific downturns.

    Starco Brands Inc's revenue in the latest period was 15.5 million USD, which is a significant decline from the previous year's revenue of 52.5 million USD as reported in the IR observations. The company's operating cash flow is positive at 822,450 USD, but this is insufficient to cover its capital expenditures and other operational needs. The negative free cash flow and declining revenue suggest that the company may face challenges in sustaining its operations without additional capital.

    The company's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key flag of negative net cash after subtracting total debt highlights the company's liquidity constraints. The low dilution risk is supported by the absence of significant dilution sources in the available data. However, the company's financial position may require close monitoring for any changes in its capital structure or access to financing.

    Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on the company's strategic initiatives or operational changes. The latest actual EPS of -0.03 USD and revenue of 52.5 million USD indicate a challenging performance, which may affect investor sentiment and the company's ability to attract new business. The lack of recent positive developments or strategic announcements may further impact the company's market position.

    Key takeaways
    • Starco Brands Inc is experiencing a net loss and operating loss, indicating poor profitability.
    • The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 0.57 and negative free cash flow.
    • The company's return on equity and return on assets are below the industry median, suggesting underperformance.
    • The company's revenue is concentrated in a single segment, increasing its exposure to market-specific risks.
    • The company's financial position may require additional capital to sustain operations and invest in growth.
    • **margin_outlook_rationale**: The company's gross margin is declining, driven by increased costs and lower pricing power.
    • **rd_outlook_rationale**: The company is not investing in research and development, which may limit its ability to innovate and compete.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 3

    Starco Brands reported $40.5 million in revenue for fiscal year 2025, indicating continued operational scale despite profitability challenges.

    The company generated $15.7 million in gross profit in FY2025, suggesting underlying product margins remain positive before operating expenses.

    Starco Brands maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, which is below the cohort median of 0.14, indicating relatively lower leverage.

    BEAR CASE · 3

    Net income deteriorated significantly to a $20.9 million loss in FY2025, worsening from a $17.7 million loss in the prior year.

    Free cash flow turned deeply negative at -$17.9 million in FY2025, reflecting severe cash burn and liquidity pressure.

    The company faces high credit risk and a current ratio of only 0.44, signaling potential short-term solvency issues.

    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2025-04-18
    Q1 2025 · Quarter highlights

    Revenue $11.0M, −29,3% YoY; Operating income +87,8% YoY.

    Revenue$11.0M−29,3 % YoY
    Operating income-$1.4M+87,8 % YoY
    Net income-$1.9M+84,0 % YoY
    Free cash flow-$1.1M+89,6 % YoY
    EPS
    Operating cash flow-$859.9k−789,4 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    Revenue$11.0M
    Gross profit$4.4M
    Operating income-$1.4M
    Net income-$1.9M
    Margins
    Gross margin40.1%
    Operating margin-12.3%
    Net margin-16.8%
    FCF margin-10.3%
    Balance sheet
    Total assets$57.5M
    Total liabilities$32.6M
    Total equity$24.9M
    Cash & equivalents
    Long-term debt$7.0M
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flow-$859.9k
    CapEx-$130.9k
    Free cash flow-$1.1M
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue $11.0MOperating costs $12.4MTax $494.5kNet income $1.9M
    Highlights
    • Revenue $11.0M, −29,3% YoY
    • Operating income +87,8% YoY
    • Net income +84,0% YoY
    • Free cash flow +89,6% YoY
    • Net margin -16.8%

    Valuation TTM

    Market price
    $0,03
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $31.3M
    Net cash
    -$7.6M
    Current ratio
    0.6
    Debt / equity
    0.2
    ROA
    -5.5%
    ROE
    -14.2%
    Cash conversion
    -18.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -0.4%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

    INDUSTRYSEGMENTCOMPANYConsumer CyclicalsIndustryDiversified Advertising & Marketing Services47,5B node revenueWPP 37,7%OMC 36,4%NIQ 8,8%STGW 6,1%THRY 1,6%MGNI 1,5%TSQ 0,9%FORR 0,8%Other 6,0%
    Source: company disclosures · own-taxonomy revenue-covered setSTCB 0,1% · rank #22 of 36

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    Peer comparison

    Peer comparison8 peers · vs STCB · multiples and returns
    WP
    WPP
    Wpp PLC
    P/E
    vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    vs self
    OM
    OMC
    Omnicom Group
    $79,27
    23,7B USD
    P/E
    vs self
    Div yield
    3,8 %
    vs self
    ROE
    -0,6 %
    vs self
    NI
    NIQ
    NIQ Global Intelligence plc
    P/E
    vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    vs self
    ST
    STGW
    Stagwell Inc
    $8,67
    2,3B USD
    P/E
    63,2x
    vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    3,8 %
    vs self
    TH
    THRY
    Thryv Holdings Inc
    $4,26
    188,9M USD
    P/E
    26,3x
    vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    3,0 %
    vs self
    MG
    MGNI
    MAGNITE, INC.
    $19,70
    2,8B USD
    P/E
    13,1x
    vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    15,7 %
    vs self
    TS
    TSQ
    Townsquare Media Inc
    $6,08
    107,7M USD
    P/E
    42,2x
    vs self
    Div yield
    11,2 %
    vs self
    ROE
    -7,6 %
    vs self
    FO
    FORR
    FORRESTER RESEARCH, INC.
    $11,53
    219,9M USD
    P/E
    vs self
    Div yield
    vs self
    ROE
    -112,5 %
    vs self

    Market position

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    Estimate revisions

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    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin-25,8 %Bottom quartile
    Net Margin-28,8 %Bottom quartile
    ROE-14,2 %Below median
    Capex / Rev-0,4 %Above median
    D/E0,24Below median
    Cash Conv-0,18Below median

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    Data sources
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    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • Starco Brands Inc Market data — financials · 2026-05-29
    • Starco Brands Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-29

    Ownership & reference

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

    36.6Kshares short+11435.3% vs prior
    1.25days to cover
    591fails-to-deliver
    as of 2026-07-15 · short-interest report (free)

    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    STCB.PKCanonical
    OTC · USD

    Intel & risk

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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
    • Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 50.6%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 0.0%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 0.0%Derived (calculated)
    • Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -18.6%Derived (calculated)
    • Gross profit (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -25.0%Derived (calculated)
    • Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -40.0%Derived (calculated)
    • Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 4.23xDerived (calculated)
    • Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -33.3%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -30.5%Derived (calculated)
    • Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -72.2%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -140.7%Derived (calculated)
    • Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 0.90xDerived (calculated)
    • Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): -58.4%Derived (calculated)
    • Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -63.6%Derived (calculated)
    • Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): -408.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Current liabilities (annual): USD 13.29MSEC XBRL filing
    • Operating cash flow (annual): USD -900.77KSEC XBRL filing
    • Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 5.12MSEC XBRL filing
    • Total assets (annual): USD 35.86MSEC XBRL filing
    • Net income (annual): USD -20.93MSEC XBRL filing
    • Gross profit (annual): USD 15.65MSEC XBRL filing
    • Total operating expenses (annual): USD 34.44MSEC XBRL filing
    • EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -0SEC XBRL filing
    • Pre-tax income (annual): USD -20.67MSEC XBRL filing
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-10-28EVENTUpcomingQ3 2026 earnings (expected) estimated date
    2025-04-18 15:35 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2025 Revenue USD 11.0M · Net USD -1.9M
    2025-04-18 15:35 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2025 Revenue USD 40.5M · Net USD -20.9M
    2024-11-14 16:05 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2024 Revenue USD 10.9M · Net USD 1.9M
    2024-08-14 15:49 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2024 Revenue USD 12.1M · Net USD 4.7M
    2024-05-15 16:39 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2024 Revenue USD 15.5M · Net USD -6.3M
    2024-04-03 17:06 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2024 Revenue USD 15.6M · Net USD -11.6M
    2024-04-03 17:06 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2024 Revenue USD 58.7M · Net USD -17.7M
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