EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:EEX - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US29103W1045 - Common Stock
Overall EEX gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated EEX against 92 industry peers in the Media industry. EEX has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. While showing a medium growth rate, EEX is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year EEX has reported negative net income.
In the past year EEX had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years EEX reported 4 times negative net income.
EEX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -4.20%, EEX is doing worse than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -11.38%, EEX is not doing good in the industry: 60.92% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
EEX has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: EEX outperforms 74.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -4.2% | ||
| ROE | -11.38% | ||
| ROIC | 6.86% |
ROA(3y)-4.19%
ROA(5y)-15.51%
ROE(3y)-13.77%
ROE(5y)-42.74%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 17.13%, EEX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.06% of the companies in the same industry.
EEX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 64.57%, EEX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EEX has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 64.57% |
OM growth 3Y-3.23%
OM growth 5Y-16.36%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.92%
GM growth 5Y-1.82%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EEX is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, EEX has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, EEX has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, EEX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
EEX has an Altman-Z score of 0.64. This is a bad value and indicates that EEX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
EEX has a worse Altman-Z score (0.64) than 60.92% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EEX is 12.55, which is on the high side as it means it would take EEX, 12.55 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
EEX has a Debt to FCF ratio (12.55) which is in line with its industry peers.
EEX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.02. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
EEX has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.02) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.64 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC8.79%
2.3 Liquidity
EEX has a Current Ratio of 1.27. This is a normal value and indicates that EEX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
EEX's Current ratio of 1.27 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. EEX is outperformed by 60.92% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.27 indicates that EEX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of EEX (1.27) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for EEX have decreased strongly by -96.15% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.96% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.11% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-96.15%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.96%
Revenue growth 3Y44.3%
Revenue growth 5Y0.11%
Sales Q2Q%0.14%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 36.96% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, EEX will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 16.15% on average per year.
EPS Next Y94.89%
EPS Next 2Y46.75%
EPS Next 3Y36.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.94%
Revenue Next 2Y4.8%
Revenue Next 3Y16.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for EEX. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
EEX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.53.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as EEX.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.44. EEX is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 38.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as EEX.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as EEX.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as EEX's earnings are expected to grow with 36.96% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y46.75%
EPS Next 3Y36.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.64%, EEX is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.46, EEX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.64, EEX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.28.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.64% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EEX decreases each year by -1.98%.
EEX has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.98%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
EEX has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-45.62%
EPS Next 2Y46.75%
EPS Next 3Y36.96%
EMERALD HOLDING INC
NYSE:EEX (1/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
After market: 4.67 0 (0%)4.67
+0.01 (+0.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners7.29%
Inst Owner Change-0.09%
Ins Owners0.4%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap947.92M
Analysts80
Price Target8.06 (72.59%)
Short Float %1.05%
Short Ratio9.69
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.64% |
Yearly Dividend0.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.98%
DP-45.62%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)66.25%
Min EPS beat(2)50.5%
Max EPS beat(2)82%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-223.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-928.08%
Max EPS beat(4)82%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.97%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.13%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.88%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-16.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)600%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-233.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 38.53 | ||
| P/S | 2.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.68 | ||
| P/B | 2.42 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.79 |
EPS(TTM)-0.51
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.12
Fwd EY2.6%
FCF(TTM)0.16
FCFY3.39%
OCF(TTM)0.21
OCFY4.41%
SpS1.94
BVpS1.93
TBVpS-1.7
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -4.2% | ||
| ROE | -11.38% | ||
| ROCE | 8.29% | ||
| ROIC | 6.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 17.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 64.57% | ||
| FCFM | 8.16% |
ROA(3y)-4.19%
ROA(5y)-15.51%
ROE(3y)-13.77%
ROE(5y)-42.74%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y41.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.43%
OM growth 3Y-3.23%
OM growth 5Y-16.36%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.92%
GM growth 5Y-1.82%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.37
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.55 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.05 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 31.29% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.47% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 42.48% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.64 |
F-Score5
WACC8.79%
ROIC/WACC0.78
Cap/Depr(3y)18.91%
Cap/Depr(5y)14.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.57%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.98%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-96.15%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
EPS Next Y94.89%
EPS Next 2Y46.75%
EPS Next 3Y36.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.96%
Revenue growth 3Y44.3%
Revenue growth 5Y0.11%
Sales Q2Q%0.14%
Revenue Next Year1.94%
Revenue Next 2Y4.8%
Revenue Next 3Y16.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y134.84%
EBIT growth 3Y39.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-16.26%
EBIT Next Year162.73%
EBIT Next 3Y78.54%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-86.76%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-22.1%
OCF growth 1Y-83.44%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-17.26%