How profitable is MNTN Inc. (Class A) (MNTN)?

In FY 2025 (10-K), MNTN converted $290.1M of revenue into a 77.2% gross margin, 8.3% operating margin, and $56.5M in free cash flow (19.5% FCF margin).

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MNTN Inc. (Class A) (MNTN) Revenue-to-Profit Sankey Flow & SEC XBRL Financials

$9.41 +0.64% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $9.40

MNTN Inc. (Class A) (MNTN) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 60/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH Cap $699.4M

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As of 2026-11-03, MNTN Inc. (Class A) (NYSE: MNTN) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 60/100 at a spot price of $9.41 (+0.64% 1D, market cap $699.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 14/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, MNTN ranks #34 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Communication Services sector (Advertising), MNTN carries a Roarable C- (60/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 77.2%, and ROIC of 19.9%. By comparison, CRTO (Criteo S.A.) holds a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E 4.9x, ROIC 19.8%, cap $717.8M) and GRPN (Groupon Inc.) posts a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 56.5%, cap $640.5M). Among the 5-stock peer group, CRTO leads on earnings multiple (4.9x) while GRPN leads on capital efficiency (56.5% ROIC).

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Per MNTN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001891027), MNTN Inc. (Class A) generated $290.1M in revenue (+28.6% YoY), -$6.4M in net income, and $56.5M in free cash flow against $378.3M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (77.2% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $9.40 (-0.07%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 16/20 (B+) • 19.5% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 60/100 (C-) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 53.5% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw D+ · Rk C

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0.9% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for MNTN)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±10.1%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (60/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY MNTN SCORES 60/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+16/20 pts (27% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 19.5% FCF Margin ($56.5M FCF) & 77.2% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (27% of score)

Altman Z-Score 6.79 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-16 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade B-$9.79+6.9% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade C+$10.47-9.8% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade C+$9.44-0.3% Next Q

Current

Grade C-$9.41+0.4% Hist 90D α

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Even with a 60/100 (C-) score, MNTN faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.80% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 74.7% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($10.93) or 200D SMA ($9.97) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($9.49) toward Bear Floor ($7.40).

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VISUAL REVENUE-TO-PROFIT SANKEY WATERFALL • FY 2025 (10-K)

How MNTN Turns Every Dollar of Sales Into Real Bottom-Line Profit

Free Cash Flow:$56.5M (19.5% FCF Margin)

Multi-Year SEC EDGAR XBRL Revenue, Net Profit & Free Cash Flow Trajectory

■ Revenue■ Net Profit■ Free Cash Flow

FY24

Rev $225.6M

FY25

Rev $290.1M

Fiscal Year	Revenue	Gross Margin	Op Margin	Net Profit	Free Cash Flow	ROIC %
FY 2025	$290.1M	77.2%	8.3%	-$6.4M	$56.5M	19.9%
FY 2024	$225.6M	71.6%	-0.7%	-$32.9M	$42.5M	-45%

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MNTN // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -11.06%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT

2026-11-03O $9.84H $9.84L $9.35C $9.41VOL 508.1K

RES: $15.44SUP: $9.23SMA50: $10.93SMA200: $9.97

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle

20.9%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +28.6% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK

📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (MNTN)

Communication Services Rank #34 of 132 ⚔️ CRTO vs MNTN Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Communication Services Peer Comparison (MNTN vs. CRTO, GRPN, IBTA, ANGI)

Industry: Advertising (23 Tracked Issuers)

Across 132 tracked Communication Services securities in the Roarable RQD universe, MNTN Inc. (Class A) (MNTN) ranks #34 by composite RQD confidence (60/100, grade C-) and #71 by equity capitalization ($699.4M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CRTO leads on earnings valuation at 4.9x trailing P/E, while GRPN leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 56.5% ROIC and 90.8% gross margin. IBTA currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 67/100 (C+) compared with MNTN at 60/100 (C-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
MNTN ACTIVE MNTN Inc. (Class A)	C-	60/100	—	77.2%	19.9%	+0.64%	$699.4M	Benchmark Subject
CRTO Criteo S.A.	D+	52/100	4.9x	54.0%	19.8%	+2.18%	$717.8M	/crto-vs-mntn →
GRPN Groupon Inc.	D	46/100	—	90.8%	56.5%	-1.08%	$640.5M	/grpn-vs-mntn →
IBTA Ibotta Inc. (Class A)	C+	67/100	—	79.2%	-0.7%	+2.98%	$1.13B	/ibta-vs-mntn →
ANGI Angi Inc. (Class A)	D+	52/100	5.6x	95.4%	4.6%	-3.34%	$242.9M	/angi-vs-mntn →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2024–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001891027 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), MNTN Inc. (Class A) (MNTN) reported GAAP revenue of $290.1M (+28.6% vs. FY2024 revenue of $225.6M ) , GAAP net income of -$6.4M, operating cash flow of $56.5M, and free cash flow of $56.5M (+32.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, MNTN closed FY2025 with $378.3M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 6.79, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$290.1M	-$6.4M	$56.5M	$56.5M	$378.3M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$225.6M	-$32.9M	$42.5M	$42.5M	$238.7M	—

3. MNTN Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is MNTN stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does MNTN compare to CRTO and GRPN in the Communication Services sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for MNTN?

Where is MNTN trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

MNTN last traded at $9.41 (+0.64% on volume of 607,634 shares), positioning the stock -13.91% below its 50-day simple moving average ($10.93) and -5.62% below its 200-day simple moving average ($9.97). Across its 52-week range of $7.67 to $16.91, MNTN sits at the 18.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 41.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±10.1% ($8.46 to $10.36).

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MNTN — MNTN Inc. (Class A): What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit

Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

MNTN Inc. (Class A) (MNTN) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 60/100, corresponding to a C- letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $9.41 (+0.64% 1D, market capitalization $699.4M).

Fundamental Cash Engine (16/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 19.9%, gross margin of 77.2%, operating margin of 8.3%, and free cash flow yield of 7.67%.
Whale 13F & Options Flow (4/20) + Insider Conviction (14/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
Macro Regime Fit (10/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (16/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 6.79, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

MNTN Inc. (Class A) is listed on the NYSE and classified in the Communication Services sector, Advertising industry. Per the market data, the company reports a gross margin of 77.2%, suggesting a high-margin model.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), MNTN Inc. (Class A) (MNTN) reported $290.1M in annual revenue (up from $225.6M in FY2024, +28.6% YoY) and -$6.4M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2024 ($225.6M revenue, -$32.9M net income) through FY2025, MNTN scaled operating cash flow to $56.5M and free cash flow to $56.5M, backed by $378.3M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

🐂 Primary Bull Case (C- • RQD 60/100): Strong cash generator (77.2% gross margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 16/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 4/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $7.67 – $16.91 52-week range.
🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh current valuation and 21.9x EV/EBITDA against 8.3% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Sector correlation is limited to the classification of Communication Services / Advertising.

Key Question #1: Can MNTN sustain or expand its 8.3% operating margin and 19.9% ROIC against Advertising peers over the next 4 quarters?
Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $290.1M and free cash flow of $56.5M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
Key Question #3: How sensitive is MNTN's equity valuation to Communication Services capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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Strong cash engine with 19.9% ROIC, 7.67% FCF yield, and a forensic balance sheet scoring 16/20 on Altman Z 6.79 and Piotroski F 7/9.

Don't sleep on MNTN's setup in Communication Services. Strong cash engine with 19.9% ROIC, 7.67% FCF yield, and a forensic balance sheet scoring 16/20 on Altman Z 6.79 and Piotroski F 7/9.. Beta of 1.0 means it moves fast when momentum turns, and the 5-pillar RQD gauge (60/100) backs up the fundamental quality.

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@BearTrap_Alert Shorting a 4/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $9.35 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Communication Services.

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Spot @ $9.35

Weak institutional flow at 6/20 and a 21.9 EV/EBITDA multiple alongside a -2.2% net margin leave the valuation dependent on future earn

I respect the product at MNTN Inc. (Class A), but the stock at $9.35 is a different story. Weak institutional flow at 6/20 and a 21.9 EV/EBITDA multiple alongside a -2.2% net margin leave the valuation dependent on future earnings improvement.. FCF yield is 7.67% and RQD sits at 60/100 (C-) — why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?