a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp.

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp.

AKA·NYSE

$9.46

-1.8%
Consumer CyclicalSpecialty Retail

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. operates a portfolio of online fashion brands in the United States, Australia, and internationally. It offers apparel, footwear, and accessories through its online stores under the Princess Polly, Culture Kings, Petal & Pup, mnml, and Rebdolls brands, as well as operates eight physical stores under the Culture Kings brand name. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$102.38M
EPS-2.9300
P/E Ratio-3.23
Earnings Date08/05/2026

Intrinsic Alpha Methodology

Thesis Lenses

Signal · Driver · Risk

Signal

Medium confidence

Valuation multiple is compressed (P/E -3.2).

Valuation inputs: P/E -3.2, earnings yield N/A, momentum -1.8%.

If multiples stay elevated while momentum fades, downside repricing risk rises.

Driver

High confidence

Return profile is soft (ROE -32.1%, ROIC -2.2%).

Profitability stack: net margin -5.2%, ROE -32.1%, ROIC -2.2%.

Quality deterioration often appears in margins before it shows up in headline EPS.

Risk

High confidence

Downside profile is elevated and scenario stress-testing is essential.

Risk factors: liabilities/assets +75.4%, momentum -1.8%, net margin -5.2%.

Higher leverage with weak momentum and thin margins can amplify drawdown severity.

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a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. Market vs Earnings Trajectory

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a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. Fair Value Envelope

AKA · NYSE

Our analysis suggests that AKA has a fair value of HIDDEN per share in the Base Case projection. With shares currently trading at $9.46, this represents a potential HIDDEN relative to our calculated worth for a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp..

Intrinsic Value
Current Price: $9.46
3Y-82.0%
5Y-319.0%
10Y-2354.0%
3Y-2.0%
5Y+178.0%
10Y+486.0%
3Y-82.0%
5Y-319.0%
10Y-2355.0%
3Y-5252.0%
5Y-24.0%
10Y+3116.0%
3Y-97.0%
5Y-103.0%
10Y-29.0%
3Y-22.0%
5Y+110.0%
10Y+172.0%
a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp.

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. Profit Bridge

AKA · NYSE
Revenue600.21M
Cost of Goods Sold (273.91M)
Gross Profit326.30M
Operating Expenses (333.07M)
Operating Income-6.77M
Interest Expense (9.97M)
Other Income/Expense-22.55M
Pretax Income-29.32M
Income Tax (2.12M)
Net Income-31.43M
Net Income
-31.43M

Profitability Analysis

Gross Margin

54.4%

Exceptional pricing power and cost management. The company retains over half of revenue after direct costs.

Operating Margin

-1.1%

Operating losses indicate the core business is unprofitable. Requires restructuring or revenue growth.

Net Profit Margin

-5.2%

Net losses indicate the company is burning cash. Sustainability depends on path to profitability.

Profitability Insight

Margin squeeze alert: Healthy gross margins but weak operating margins suggest excessive operating expenses. Cost optimization could unlock significant value.

54.36%
Gross Profit Margin
-5%
3Y-1.0%
5Y-7.0%
10Y-
-1.13%
Operating Profit Margin
-37%
3Y-96.0%
5Y-111.0%
10Y-145.0%
-5.24%
Net Profit Margin
16%
3Y-82.0%
5Y-179.0%
10Y-485.0%
-32.15%
Return on Equity
46%
3Y-55.0%
5Y-389.0%
10Y+14.0%
-7.91%
Return on Assets
17%
3Y-77.0%
5Y-205.0%
10Y-928.0%
-2.17%
Return on Invested Capital
-36%
3Y-94.0%
5Y-122.0%
10Y-282.0%
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a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. Cash Conversion Engine

AKA · NYSE
Net Income-31.43M
Depreciation & Amortization8.33M
Stock-Based Compensation7.05M
Change in Working Capital4.42M
Others28.02M
Capital Expenditures-17.07M
Free Cash Flow-633.00K

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Conversion Rate

2.0%

Weak cash conversion. Significant portion of earnings not converting to cash—review working capital trends and capital intensity.

CapEx Intensity

103.9%

Very high capital intensity consumes most operating cash flow. Limited flexibility for dividends or debt reduction.

FCF Growth Trend

+94.2%

Strong FCF growth demonstrates improving cash generation and business momentum. Positive signal for sustainability.

Working Capital Impact

+$4.42M

Working capital inflow boosted cash flow. Efficient management of receivables, inventory, and payables contributing positively.

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a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. Funding & Solvency Profile

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Cash & Cash Equivalents12.86M
Net Receivables7.64M
Inventory67.69M
Other Current Assets37.19M
Total Current Assets125 M
Property, Plant & Equipment132.80M
Goodwill & Intangible Assets136.70M
Long-Term Investments0.00
Other Non-Current Assets2.80M
Total Non-Current Assets136 M
Total Assets
397.69M

Financial Health Analysis

Current Ratio

1.19x

Acceptable liquidity, but monitor closely. Current assets just barely cover current liabilities.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

3.21x

High financial leverage. Heavy reliance on debt may indicate increased financial risk and potential solvency concerns.

Working Capital

20 M

Positive working capital, but relatively tight. The company should monitor cash flow carefully.

Asset Composition

32% Current

Capital-intensive business with significant long-term investments in property, equipment, or intangibles.

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a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that AKA stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 17.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 10.00 to a high of 25.00.

Lowest Target
10.00
5.71%
Consensus Target
17.50
84.99%
Highest Target
25.00
164.27%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 17.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 10.00 to a high of 25.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+85.0%

Substantial upside potential. Analysts see significant value gap, suggesting the stock may be materially undervalued at current levels.

Analyst Agreement

85.7% spread

High uncertainty. Very wide target spread indicates significant disagreement among analysts—major valuation uncertainty or transformation underway.

Analyst Conviction

Low

High uncertainty: Wide dispersion indicates analysts struggle to agree on valuation—proceed with caution and independent analysis.

Market Sentiment Insight

High risk, high reward: Substantial upside potential exists, but wide analyst disagreement signals execution risk or unclear catalysts. Thorough due diligence essential before committing capital.

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a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $189K worth of AKA shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

12.2K

157.27K

Net Activity

-157K

-$157K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

2.7K

31.28K

Net Activity

-31K

-$31K

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
EI

Eskenazi Ilene

Director

14.9K shares2 transactions

$189K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $189K net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Insider Participation

High Selling

1 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

No Dividend Yield Data

AKA has not reported any dividend yield values in the available annual periods.

 

aka Dividend History

AKA
10Y CAGR +0%
Latest $0
Annual $0
Stable dividend payments
Last Period: +0%