Is StoryShort profitable?
Based on the reported numbers, StoryShort generates roughly $16.9K in monthly net profit — about $202.6K annualized. That works out to a 16.9% return on the $1.2M asking price if today's revenue and margin hold.
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StoryShort
SaaSFounded AUG 2024
StoryShorts helps to create short videos with AI based on text prompts.
The 30-second read
- Asking $1.2M for a SaaS business throwing off roughly $202.6K in profit per year — full payback in about 5.9 years if today's numbers hold.
- Runs at $22.5K MRR with a 75% margin — meaning most of the top-line drops through as owner earnings once hosting and tools are paid.
- Priced at 4.2× revenue multiple — on the pricier side for this size.
Asking Price
$1,200,000
Money back / yr
16.9%
~$202.6K/yr profit
Payback
71.1 mo
Multiple
4.2x revenue
MRR
$22,508
Net MRR
$16,881
Last 30d Revenue
$22,637
All-Time Revenue
$514,171
Active Subs
392
Margin
75%
How to read these numbers
- Asking $1.2M · reported profit ~$202.6K/yr
- → You'd earn back ≈ 16.9% of the asking price in profit each year — full payback in ≈ 5.9 years.
Numbers assume the current monthly profit holds steady. Real returns depend on growth, churn, and how well you operate the business after buying.
Your take-home
Tune these to your situation — we'll compute what you'd actually clear each month.
Monthly take-home
$12,661
Break-even
95 mo
3-yr take-home
$455,787
Cash-on-cash / yr
12.7%
With 100% down, 25% tax on profit → you'd clear roughly $12,661/mo and break even in month 95.
Deal shape
This is a over $1M larger deal in the SaaS business category with a slower payback (5.9 years) — the case here is growth, not immediate ROI and healthy margins (75%).
How the numbers compare
Median across 14 other SaaS listings currently on Startup Index in the same price bracket.
| Metric | StoryShort | Peer median | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue multiple | 4.2× | 5.1× | Cheaper |
| Margin | 75% | 83% | Priced higher |
| Payback (months) | 71.1 | 87.9 | Cheaper |
What to check before buying StoryShort
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Frequently asked about StoryShort
What's the payback period on StoryShort at $1.2M?
About 5.9 years. That assumes the current monthly net profit of roughly $16.9K holds steady after transfer — no churn spike, no growth stall, no new costs.
How does StoryShort compare to other SaaS business deals over $1M?
StoryShort is priced at 4.2× revenue, which is cheaper than the median (5.1×) for the over $1M bracket based on 14 comparable listings currently on Startup Index.
What do I actually get if I buy StoryShort?
The full SaaS business — code, domain, customer accounts, and the connected payment processor's subscription list. Startup Index doesn't hold escrow; you complete the transfer directly with the seller through TrustMRR or your own agreement. Verify assets and access before wiring funds.
About these metrics
Financial data is sourced from TrustMRR and verified against connected payment providers (Stripe, Paddle, RevenueCat). ROI and payback are computed by Startup Index's proprietary scoring model to help you compare opportunities at a glance.
Confidence: high
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