NEXN

We rate Nexxen International Ltd. (NEXN) as a Hold with a composite score of 56.4/100 at a current price of $5.96. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling for existing holders. Our factors are split, and the overall profile suggests patience is warranted.

The rating is primarily driven by strength in value (95th percentile) and quality (83th percentile), which together account for the majority of the composite score. Offsetting weakness in momentum (30th percentile) and stability (31th percentile) tempers our overall conviction. We assign a Narrow Moat rating (61/100), Medium uncertainty, and Exemplary capital allocation.

Key items to watch: momentum to confirm whether the current price trend has legs. Any material change in these dynamics could warrant a reassessment of our rating. The moat trend is stable, which suggests the competitive landscape is stable for now.

Nexxen International Ltd. holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Services sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 56.4/100 places it at rank #1106 in our full 7,333-stock universe. At $656M in market capitalization, Nexxen International Ltd. is a small-cap player in the Services space, which limits certain scale advantages but may allow for more agile strategic execution.

Revenue is growing at 10%, though momentum at the 30th percentile suggests the market has not yet fully recognized this trajectory. This potential disconnect between fundamental improvement and market recognition could represent an opportunity for patient investors if the growth trend persists.

The margin cascade tells an important story: gross margins of 83% (+23.7pp vs sector) narrow to operating margins of 11% (+7.7pp vs sector) and net margins of 9.7%, yielding a gross-to-net conversion rate of 12%. The significant margin erosion from gross to net suggests elevated operating expenses, high interest costs, or other structural drags that warrant monitoring.

At a current price of $5.96, Nexxen International Ltd. appears undervalued relative to its fundamentals. Our value factor score of 95/100 reflects a composite assessment across multiple valuation metrics including price-to-earnings, price-to-book, EV/EBITDA, and price-to-sales ratios relative to both sector peers and the broader market. The stock screens as attractively priced on a majority of these measures, suggesting the market may be underappreciating the underlying fundamentals.

The stock currently trades at EV/EBITDA of 0.4x (discounted to peers), P/B of 0.7x, P/S of 0.2x. We evaluate these multiples in the context of both absolute levels and sector-relative positioning to form our valuation view.

We assign a Medium uncertainty rating to Nexxen International Ltd.. The stock presents a balanced risk profile: below-average price stability (31th percentile). While not risk-free, the core business fundamentals are adequate to withstand moderate economic stress, and the range of potential outcomes around our fair value estimate is manageable.

Specific risk factors that inform our assessment include: below-average price stability (31th percentile). Each of these factors independently widens the distribution of potential outcomes, and in combination they create a risk profile that demands careful position sizing. The stability factor at the 31th percentile and quality factor at the 83th percentile provide a quantitative summary of the overall risk landscape.

Key risk mitigants include: healthy gross margins of 83% provide a buffer against cost pressures; conservative leverage (4% D/E) limits balance sheet risk. These factors partially offset the identified risks and provide downside protection in adverse scenarios. On balance, the risk-reward profile is favorable for long-term investors.

We rate Nexxen International Ltd.'s capital allocation as Exemplary. Management demonstrates a strong track record of balancing reinvestment with shareholder returns, evidenced by returns on equity of 26.7%, disciplined leverage (4% D/E). Exemplary allocators typically generate returns on equity above 20% while maintaining debt-to-equity below 50% — Nexxen International Ltd. meets this high bar.

The balance sheet remains conservatively managed, providing financial flexibility for opportunistic investments while maintaining a margin of safety for shareholders. We note that the combination of 16.9% return on assets and controlled leverage suggests management is deploying capital at rates well above the cost of capital — the hallmark of exemplary stewardship.

In summary, Nexxen International Ltd. receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 56.4/100 (rank #1106 of 7,333). Our quantitative framework assigns a Narrow Moat (61/100, trend: stable), Medium uncertainty, and Exemplary capital allocation. The average factor score across quality, value, momentum, stability, and investment is 63/100.

Our analysis supports a neutral stance on Nexxen International Ltd.. While the quantitative profile is not weak enough to warrant selling, it lacks the multi-factor strength required for a buy recommendation. Existing holders should maintain positions and monitor for catalysts — either fundamental improvement or valuation compression — that would shift the risk-reward balance.