Should TiVo’s Stock Still Turn You On?

E = Equity to Debt Ratio Is Normal

The debt-to-equity ratio for TiVo is normal. Actually, it’s much stronger than other companies in the industry. The balance sheet also looks very healthy.

T = Technicals on the Stock Chart Are Strong

TiVo has performed well over the past three years. For a long time this was a single-digit stock with promise. It’s now trading for over $11. Just keep in mind that this stock has traded over $10 numerous times over the past few years, and it has dropped back below $10 every time.

At $11.56, TiVo is currently trading moderately higher than its 50-day SMA of $10.30 It’s trading significantly higher than its 100-day SMA of $9.66. It’s also trading significantly higher than its 200-day SMA of $9.88.

 E = Earnings and Revenue Are Consistent

Annual revenue always tells a story. When facts and trends are coming from all different directions and you just want to know the bottom line in regards to progress, look at annual revenue. In this case, annual revenue tells the story of a company that might have already peaked. Simply look at 2008 vs. 2012. There should be progress through those years, but that’s not the case.

Excluding the last quarter in which a settlement played a role, revenue and earnings leave a lot to be desired.