Comparing Gaia (NASDAQ:GAIA) and Angel Studios (NYSE:ANGX)
by Mitch Edgeman · The Markets DailyGaia (NASDAQ:GAIA – Get Free Report) and Angel Studios (NYSE:ANGX – Get Free Report) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, dividends and profitability.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of recent recommendations for Gaia and Angel Studios, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Gaia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Angel Studios | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2.75 |
Angel Studios has a consensus price target of $8.20, indicating a potential upside of 119.66%. Given Angel Studios’ stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Angel Studios is more favorable than Gaia.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
40.5% of Gaia shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 38.6% of Angel Studios shares are held by institutional investors. 26.0% of Gaia shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 30.1% of Angel Studios shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Gaia and Angel Studios”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Gaia | $98.95 million | 0.32 | -$4.49 million | ($0.31) | -4.03 |
| Angel Studios | $321.56 million | 2.17 | -$170.48 million | ($0.93) | -4.01 |
Gaia has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Angel Studios. Gaia is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Angel Studios, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Volatility & Risk
Gaia has a beta of 0.98, suggesting that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Angel Studios has a beta of 0.02, suggesting that its stock price is 98% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Profitability
This table compares Gaia and Angel Studios’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Gaia | -8.23% | -7.85% | -5.13% |
| Angel Studios | -37.44% | N/A | -66.19% |
Summary
Angel Studios beats Gaia on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Gaia
Gaia, Inc. is a digital media and subscription streaming company that provides programming focused on yoga, fitness, meditation, spirituality, personal growth and conscious living. Its platform is designed for viewers seeking wellness-oriented content, educational programming and alternative perspectives not typically offered by mainstream entertainment services. The company offers a library of on-demand videos, including original series, documentaries, interviews, classes and instructional programs.
About Angel Studios
Angel Studios, Inc. is a media and entertainment company that develops, produces, distributes and licenses film and television content. The company uses a community-driven model through the Angel Guild, whose members help guide content decisions, and focuses on stories intended to “amplify light.” Angel Studios generates revenue from Guild memberships, theatrical releases, content licensing, merchandise, and its Pay It Forward model. Angel Studios became publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ANGX in September 2025 following its business combination with Southport Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company.