Is ZNB a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (ZNB) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 43.7/100. It is ranked #2,917 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 29/100, Value 1/100, Momentum 90/100. The timing signal is "Bearish". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for ZNB?

Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (ZNB) has a "Reduce" rating and 2-star score. The composite score of 43.7 ranks it #2,917 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is ZNB in?

Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector (Personal Services industry) with a market cap of $4 million. It is classified as a micro-cap stock.

Does ZNB pay a dividend?

ZNB does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is ZNB's P/E ratio?

P/E ratio data is not currently available for ZNB, which may indicate the company is not yet profitable.

How profitable is ZNB?

ZNB's quality factor score is 29/100. Gross margin: -2.9%. ROE: -737.5% vs sector average 6.2%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is ZNB valued compared to peers?

ZNB's value factor score is 1/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: . Trading at a premium relative to peers.

What is ZNB's debt level?

ZNB's debt-to-equity ratio is 19%. Sector average: 89%. Low leverage suggests conservative financial management.

ZNB has a beta of -2.79, meaning it is less volatile than the market. Stability score: 25/100.

Does ZNB have high short interest?

ZNB's short interest factor score is 69/100 (higher = less short selling). Moderate short interest.

ZNB Stock Analysis: Top Micro-Cap Reduce (Score 43.7/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
ZNB	-0.58%	-9.04%	-89.35%	+195.29%	+96.48%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLY	+0.13%	+4.38%	-1.35%	-5.46%	-39.92%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-0.52%	-12.65%	-89.69%	+195.65%	+66.96%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-0.71%	-13.43%	-88.00%	+200.75%	+136.40%	-	-	-

Metric	ZNB	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	-0.0x	-100%
EV/EBITDA	—	—
Price / Book	0.1x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
CASY CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC	57	50	68	67	42.2x	16.9%	24.0%	3.8%	0.3%	123.0x	$27.2B	VS
TGT TARGET CORP	53	50	70	56	16.2x	20.7%	28.4%	3.4%	-0.7%	89.0x	$54.5B	VS
APEI AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC	53	49	58	72	78.3x	4.6%	52.8%	2.1%	6.8%	32.0x	$1.1B	VS
LINC LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORP	52	50	48	75	116.7x	5.6%	59.2%	2.3%	37.4%	147.0x	$1.3B	VS
FIVE FIVE BELOW, INC	52	50	56	73	105.5x	5.4%	32.5%	3.1%	26.5%	125.0x	$13.0B	VS
IMKTA INGLES MARKETS INC	51	50	51	62	17.4x	6.2%	23.9%	1.9%	0.4%	57.0x	$1.7B	VS
PRDO PERDOCEO EDUCATION Corp	51	50	70	57	14.2x	16.7%	100.0%	20.4%	27.1%	28.0x	$2.4B	VS
MCRI MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC	51	50	66	47	16.7x	19.7%	24.5%	19.4%	11.5%	33.0x	$1.7B	VS
FCFS FirstCash Holdings, Inc.	49	50	29	66	34.7x	10.8%	50.2%	8.0%	26.6%	98.0x	$8.4B	VS
ESCA ESCALADE INC	48	50	65	51	15.2x	9.0%	26.1%	6.2%	8.4%	11.0x	$249M	VS
ZNB Color Star Technology Co., Ltd.	44	29	1	90	-	-737.5%	-2.9%	-492.8%	-	19.0x	$4M

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
Gross Margin %	-0.0%	-0.0%	0.3%	-	0.5%	0.4%	-	0.1%	0.1%
Operating Margin %	-3.8%	-3.8%	-9.5%	-	-4.8%	-1.4%	-	-0.2%	-0.1%
EBITDA Margin %	-3.0%	-3.0%	-7.9%	-	-4.3%	-0.9%	-	-0.2%	-0.1%
Net Margin %	-4.9%	-4.9%	-9.5%	-	-4.7%	-1.6%	-	-0.3%	-0.2%
FCF Margin %	-134.5%	-134.5%	-98.2%	-	-178.2%	-71.1%	-	-2.5%	5.4%
ROE %	-7.4%	-1.8%	-1.5%	-1.5%	-3.1%	-0.1%	-1.8%	-27.6%	-0.8%
ROA %	-4.8%	-1.2%	-1.0%	-1.3%	-2.8%	-0.1%	-1.6%	-0.3%	-0.1%
ROIC %	-99.1%	-99.1%	-105.9%	-119.3%	-131.0%	-9.9%	-72.8%	-3,459.4%	-7.6%

Key Ratio

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

Gross Margin %

-0.0%

0.3%

0.5%

0.4%

0.1%

Operating Margin %

-3.8%

-9.5%

-4.8%

-1.4%

-0.2%

-0.1%

EBITDA Margin %

-3.0%

-7.9%

-4.3%

-0.9%

-0.2%

-0.1%

Net Margin %

-4.9%

-9.5%

-4.7%

-1.6%

-0.3%

-0.2%

FCF Margin %

-134.5%

-98.2%

-178.2%

-71.1%

-2.5%

5.4%

ROE %

-7.4%

-1.8%

-1.5%

-3.1%

-0.1%

-1.8%

-27.6%

-0.8%

ROA %

-4.8%

-1.2%

-1.0%

-1.3%

-2.8%

-0.1%

-1.6%

-0.3%

-0.1%

ROIC %

-99.1%

-105.9%

-119.3%

-131.0%

-9.9%

-72.8%

-3,459.4%

-7.6%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
	$9M	$9M	$3M	$0	$17M	$7M	$0	$44M	$46M
	-$250K	-$250K	$837K	$0	$8M	$3M	$0	$5M	$7M
Gross Margin	-2.9%	-2.9%	29.6%	---	48.3%	39.0%	---	10.4%	14.7%
	—	$0	$0	$122K	$68M	$818K	$120K	$224K	$1M
Depreciation	—	$11M	$4M	$6M	$6M	$4M	$0	$0	$0
	-$33M	-$33M	-$27M	-$38M	-$79M	-$10M	-$5M	-$9M	-$3M
EBIT	-$33M	-$33M	-$27M	-$38M	-$79M	-$10M	-$5M	-$9M	-$3M
EBITDA	-$26M	-$26M	-$22M	-$32M	-$71M	-$6M	-$5M	-$7M	-$2M
Operating Margin	-382.3%	-382.3%	-954.2%	---	-477.6%	-142.3%	---	-20.2%	-7.3%
EBITDA Margin	-295.1%	-295.1%	-791.5%	---	-431.7%	-87.3%	---	-15.3%	-5.0%
	—	$6M	—	$0	$7K	$14K	—	$2M	$1M
	—	$0	$0	$0	$77M	$10M	$0	$0	$0
	-$43M	-$43M	-$27M	-$38M	-$148M	-$11M	-$12M	-$14M	-$7M
Net Margin	-492.8%	-492.8%	-949.1%	---	-467.4%	-158.3%	---	-33.0%	-16.2%
	$-111.67	$-111.67	$-0.71	$-10,321.70	-	-	$-0.44	$-2.46	$-2.51
Diluted EPS	$-111.67	$-111.67	$-0.71	$-10,321.70	-	-	$-0.44	$-2.46	$-2.51

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

$9M

$3M

$17M

$7M

$44M

$46M

-$250K

$837K

$8M

$3M

$5M

$7M

Gross Margin

-2.9%

29.6%

---

48.3%

39.0%

---

10.4%

14.7%

—

$122K

$68M

$818K

$120K

$224K

$1M

Depreciation

—

$11M

$4M

$6M

$4M

-$33M

-$27M

-$38M

-$79M

-$10M

-$5M

-$9M

-$3M

EBIT

-$33M

-$27M

-$38M

-$79M

-$10M

-$5M

-$9M

-$3M

EBITDA

-$26M

-$22M

-$32M

-$71M

-$6M

-$5M

-$7M

-$2M

Operating Margin

-382.3%

-954.2%

---

-477.6%

-142.3%

---

-20.2%

-7.3%

EBITDA Margin

-295.1%

-791.5%

---

-431.7%

-87.3%

---

-15.3%

-5.0%

—

$6M

—

$7K

$14K

—

$2M

$1M

—

$77M

$10M

-$43M

-$27M

-$38M

-$148M

-$11M

-$12M

-$14M

-$7M

Net Margin

-492.8%

-949.1%

---

-467.4%

-158.3%

---

-33.0%

-16.2%

$-111.67

$-0.71

$-10,321.70

$-0.44

$-2.46

$-2.51

Diluted EPS

$-111.67

$-0.71

$-10,321.70

$-0.44

$-2.46

$-2.51

Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (ZNB) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. Do?

Color Star Technology Co., Ltd., an entertainment and education company, provides online entertainment performances and music education services in the United States and China. The company operates Color World, an online platform of curriculum that includes music, sports, animation, painting and calligraphy, film and television, life skills, etc. Its Color World platform provides celebrity lectures, celebrity concert videos, celebrity peripheral products, and artist interactive communication services. The company was formerly known as Huitao Technology Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. in May 2020. Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 2002 and is based in New York, New York. Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (ZNB) is classified as a micro-cap stock in the Consumer Discretionary sector, specifically within the Personal Services industry. The company is led by CEO Farhan Qadir and employs approximately 50 people. With a market capitalization of $4M, ZNB is one of the notable companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.

Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (ZNB) Stock Rating — Reduce (April 2026)

As of April 2026, Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. receives a Reduce rating with a composite score of 43.7/100 and 2 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.ZNB ranks #2,917 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Consumer Discretionary sector, Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. ranks #312 of 442 stocks, placing it in the lower half of its Consumer Discretionary peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

ZNB Stock Price and 52-Week Range

Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (ZNB) currently trades at $1.71. The stock lost $0.01 (0.6%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for ZNB is $24.00, which means the stock is currently trading -92.9% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $0.05, putting the stock 3084.4% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 112K shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is ZNB Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (ZNB) carries a value factor score of 1/100 in the Blank Capital model, signaling premium valuation that prices in significant future growth. The price-to-book ratio stands at 0.14x, versus the sector average of 1.99x. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.09x, compared to 0.27x for the average Consumer Discretionary stock.

At current multiples, Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. trades at a premium to most Consumer Discretionary peers. This elevated valuation may be justified if the company can sustain above-average growth rates and profitability, but it also creates downside risk if earnings disappoint expectations.

Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (ZNB) earns a quality factor score of 29/100, signaling below-average profitability metrics relative to the broader market. The return on equity (ROE) is -737.5%, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 6.2%, which is below typical expectations for high-quality companies. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at -480.2% versus the sector average of 2.5%.

On a margin basis, Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. reports gross margins of -2.9%, compared to 36.9% for the sector. The operating margin is -382.3% (sector: 3.8%). Net profit margin stands at -492.8%, versus 2.1% for the average Consumer Discretionary stock. Profitability is below benchmark levels, which may reflect industry headwinds, elevated reinvestment, or structural challenges.

ZNB Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 19.0%, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 89.0%. The low leverage indicates a conservative balance sheet with significant financial flexibility. Total debt on the balance sheet is $4M. Cash and equivalents stand at $1M.

ZNB has a beta of -2.79, meaning it is less volatile than the S&P 500, making it a relatively defensive holding. The stability factor score for Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. is 25/100, suggesting elevated price swings that may be unsuitable for conservative portfolios.

Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. reported revenue of $9M and earnings per share (EPS) of $-111.67. Net income for the quarter was $-43M. Gross margin was -2.9%. Operating income came in at $-33M.

In FY 2025, Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. reported revenue of $9M and earnings per share (EPS) of $-111.67. Net income for the quarter was $-43M. Gross margin was -2.9%. Revenue grew 208.3% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $-33M.

In FY 2024, Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. reported revenue of $3M and earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.71. Net income for the quarter was $-27M. Gross margin was 29.6%. Operating income came in at $-27M.

In FY 2023, Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. reported revenue of $0 and earnings per share (EPS) of $-10321.70. Net income for the quarter was $-38M. Operating income came in at $-38M.

Over the past 8 quarters, Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. has experienced revenue contraction from $44M to $9M. Investors analyzing ZNB stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

ZNB Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (ZNB) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among smaller companies in the Personal Services industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Consumer Discretionary dividend stocks may want to explore other Consumer Discretionary stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

ZNB Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (ZNB) has a momentum factor score of 90/100, indicating strong price momentum with the stock outperforming the majority of the market over recent periods. Stocks with high momentum scores have historically tended to continue their outperformance in the near term. The investment factor score is 30/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 69/100 reflects moderate short selling activity.

ZNB vs Competitors — Consumer Discretionary Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector, Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (ZNB) ranks #312 out of 442 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places ZNB in the lower half of all Consumer Discretionary stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC (MCRI) with a score of 50.5/100, CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC (CASY) with a score of 57.3/100, INGLES MARKETS INC (IMKTA) with a score of 51.0/100, FIVE BELOW, INC (FIVE) with a score of 51.6/100, and TARGET CORP (TGT) with a score of 52.6/100.

Comparing ZNB against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full ZNB vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

ZNB Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (ZNB) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy ZNB? — Investment Thesis Summary

The quantitative profile for Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. suggests caution. The quality score of 29/100 flags below-average profitability. The value score of 1/100 indicates premium valuation. Price momentum is positive at 90/100, suggesting the trend favors buyers. High volatility (stability score 25/100) increases portfolio risk.

In summary, Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (ZNB) earns a Reduce rating with a composite score of 43.7/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on ZNB stock.

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