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Fundamentals snapshot
Professional Diversity Network, Inc.
IPDN · NCM · Industrials · Staffing & Employment Services
Current price
$1.35
52-week range
$0.10 - $7.70
Market cap
$898.84K
Balance sheet
Healthy
-109.81x Concerning
Net cash $6.99K. Interest coverage shows how many times profit covers the interest bill.
What stands out
0 Rewards
3 Risks
0 rewards · 3 risks
- Risk Operating margin compressed from -37.3% to -147.3% over 3 years.
- Risk Return on equity was -102.8% last year — the company lost money on shareholders' equity.
- Risk Insider ownership is only 23.4% (peer median: 25.9%).
What this company does
Professional Diversity Network, Inc.
Professional Diversity Network, Inc. helps people find jobs and careers by connecting them online, mainly through its job boards and professional groups like the National Association of Professional Women. The money it makes comes from companies paying to post jobs and access its talent, as well as from membership fees for special resources and events, which is important because it shows how well the company is doing at attracting both job seekers and employers.
How the company got here
Professional Diversity Network, Inc. (IPDN) was founded in 2003 and went public in 2013. Initially, the company focused on building online professional networking communities and providing career resources. Over time, IPDN has evolved, expanding its services to include recruitment technology and remote hiring solutions. This strategic shift reflects a broader trend in the job market and the company's efforts to adapt and grow in a changing landscape.
What it actually does
IPDN operates as a holding company that connects professionals with job opportunities and employers with talent. It provides a range of services aimed at facilitating career development and recruitment. Think of it as a digital bridge that helps people find jobs and companies find the right employees, with a particular focus on diversity and inclusion in the hiring process.
TalentAlly
TalentAlly is a key part of IPDN's business, acting as a network of online job boards, career fairs, and professional development resources. Its main goal is to help employers connect with a wide range of qualified job seekers, especially those from diverse backgrounds such as women, minority groups, people with disabilities, and veterans. This segment helps companies build more representative workforces by offering inclusive recruitment solutions.
RemoteMore USA
RemoteMore USA is a platform that connects companies with skilled software developers for remote work. It functions as a marketplace where businesses can find contract full-time and part-time developers who match their specific needs in terms of skills, experience, and location. This service addresses the growing demand for remote tech talent, allowing companies to access a global pool of vetted candidates without geographical limitations.
National Association of Professional Women (NAPW Network)
The NAPW Network is a professional organization specifically for women, offering them a space for networking, training, and career development. Through its website and various events, it provides members with resources to enhance their skills, expand their knowledge base, and build professional connections. This segment aims to foster career advancement and opportunities for women professionals.
What management is betting on now
IPDN's management is currently focusing on a strategic pivot towards artificial intelligence (AI), Web3.0 technologies, and digital assets. This includes developing AI infrastructure, exploring blockchain applications, and expanding into new markets like Japan. While the core recruitment business faces challenges, the company sees significant growth potential in these emerging technology sectors, aiming to create long-term shareholder value through innovation and diversification.
Price history
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Earnings history
Last 8 quarters — what happened
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FY2024 Q3
$-558.90K
FY2024 Q4
$-1.20M
FY2025 Q1
$-284.13K
FY2025 Q2
$-499.52K
FY2025 Q3
$-2.72M
FY2025 Q4
$1.41M
FY2026 Q1
$-362.25K
FY2026 Q2
$-592.82K
Revenue
$1.18M
Net income
$-1.71M
Diluted EPS
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Operating cash flow
$-592.82K
Free cash flow
$-592.82K
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Revenue
$1.55M
Net income
$-1.85M
Diluted EPS
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Operating cash flow
$-362.25K
Free cash flow
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Revenue
$1.67M
Net income
$-2.90M
Diluted EPS
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Operating cash flow
$1.41M
Free cash flow
$1.41M
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Revenue
$1.73M
Net income
$-2.36M
Diluted EPS
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Operating cash flow
$-2.72M
Free cash flow
$-2.72M
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Revenue
$1.64M
Net income
$-475.96K
Diluted EPS
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Operating cash flow
$-495.52K
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$-499.52K
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Revenue
$1.50M
Net income
$-722.06K
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Operating cash flow
$-284.13K
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Revenue
$1.62M
Net income
$-761.94K
Diluted EPS
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Operating cash flow
$-1.18M
Free cash flow
$-1.20M
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Revenue
$1.69M
Net income
$-405.05K
Diluted EPS
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Operating cash flow
$-556.93K
Free cash flow
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Is it cheap or expensive?
Fair value — vs current price $1.35
We couldn't calculate a fair value right now.
Is it drowning in debt?
Healthy
Net cash $6,986 - more cash than debt. Interest coverage -109.8x.
Net debt
$-6.99K
Interest coverage
-109.81x
Professional Diversity Network, Inc.'s profit covers its interest bill about 0.0 times over. which is weaker than most peers shown here and 4 peers sit below 1x, which is the danger zone where profit does not fully cover the interest bill.
Healthy
Worse cushion
Baseline
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IPDN
BASELINE
Professional Diversity Network, Inc.
Total debt $134.84K Interest coverage -109.81x This is the baseline the peer rows are being compared against.
Total debt $3.50M Interest coverage -9.94x Neither company has much profit cushion over interest right now.
Total debt $28.20M Interest coverage -14.18x Neither company has much profit cushion over interest right now.
Total debt $608.00K Interest coverage -2.07x Neither company has much profit cushion over interest right now.
Total debt $2.75M Interest coverage 0.00x This peer still has a real interest-payment cushion, while IPDN does not.
What you should know
The case for and against IPDN
0 Rewards
3 Risks
Rewards
Risks
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Operating margin compressed from -37.3% to -147.3% over 3 years.
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Return on equity was -102.8% last year — the company lost money on shareholders' equity.
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Insider ownership is only 23.4% (peer median: 25.9%).
The numbers
All the key metrics, grouped by purpose
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Valuation
How expensive the stock looks
P/E (TTM)
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Forward P/E
-9.64x
P/B
0.04x
P/S
0.15x
EV/EBITDA
-0.01x
PEG ratio
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Profitability
How much profit each dollar creates
Gross margin
37.9%
Operating margin
-147.3%
Net margin
-143.9%
ROE
-102.8%
ROA
-44.0%
Health
Liquidity and balance-sheet strength
Debt / equity
0.01x
Current ratio
0.78x
Quick ratio
0.19x
Total debt
$134.84K
Total cash
$141.83K
Growth
How the business has been compounding
Revenue TTM
$6.13M
Revenue 5Y CAGR
1.8%
EPS TTM
-51.00
EPS 5Y CAGR
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Cash flow
How much cash the business throws off
Operating CF TTM
$-2.26M
Free CF TTM
$-2.09M
FCF margin
-34.1%
Dividend
Shareholder payout
Yield
0.0%
Payout ratio
0.0%
Last ex-div date
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