WBTN vs FUBO vs CURI vs IZEA vs TOON

For growth investors, fuboTV Inc.

(FUBO) is the stronger pick with 67. 7% revenue growth year-over-year, versus -26. 1% for Kartoon Studios Inc. (TOON). IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (IZEA) offers the better valuation at 1917. 4x trailing P/E, making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. Common stock (WBTN) a "Buy" — based on 5 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

Over the past 5 years, WEBTOON Entertainment Inc.

Common stock (WBTN) delivered a total return of -42. 6%, compared to -96. 0% for Kartoon Studios Inc. (TOON). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: WBTN returned -42. 6% versus TOON's -98. 7%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), IZEA Worldwide, Inc.

(IZEA) is the lower-risk stock at 0. 45β versus WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. Common stock's 2. 10β — meaning WBTN is approximately 370% more volatile than IZEA relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (IZEA) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 0% versus 46% for Kartoon Studios Inc. — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), fuboTV Inc.

(FUBO) is pulling ahead at 67. 7% versus -26. 1% for Kartoon Studios Inc. (TOON). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: IZEA Worldwide, Inc. grew EPS 100. 2% year-over-year, compared to -119. 8% for WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. Common stock. Over a 3-year CAGR, TOON leads at 60. 6% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

fuboTV Inc.

(FUBO) is the more profitable company, earning 5. 7% net margin versus -63. 6% for Kartoon Studios Inc. — meaning it keeps 5. 7% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: FUBO leads at -2. 6% versus -52. 1% for TOON. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — CURI leads at 56. 6%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for FUBO: 299.

3% to $43. 00.

In this comparison, CURI (12.

2% yield) pays a dividend. WBTN, FUBO, IZEA, TOON do not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, IZEA Worldwide, Inc.

(IZEA) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 0. 45)). WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. Common stock (WBTN) carries a higher beta of 2. 10 — meaning larger drawdowns in market downturns, which matters significantly when you cannot wait years for a recovery. Both have compounded well over 10 years (IZEA: -83. 6%, WBTN: -42. 6%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

These companies operate in different sectors (WBTN (Technology) and FUBO (Communication Services) and CURI (Communication Services) and IZEA (Communication Services) and TOON (Communication Services)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: WBTN is a small-cap quality compounder stock; FUBO is a small-cap high-growth stock; CURI is a small-cap high-growth stock; IZEA is a small-cap quality compounder stock; TOON is a small-cap quality compounder stock. CURI pays a dividend while WBTN, FUBO, IZEA, TOON do not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.