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EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:EEX - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US29103W1045 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

5.13  -0.16 (-3.02%)

After market: 5.13 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, EEX scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EEX was compared to 97 industry peers in the Media industry. While EEX is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. EEX is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year EEX was profitable.
EEX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
EEX had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
EEX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
EEX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEEX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of EEX (0.38%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 1.15%, EEX is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.99%, EEX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.20% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EEX is in line with the industry average of 7.56%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.38%
ROE 1.15%
ROIC 6.99%
ROA(3y)-0.96%
ROA(5y)-15.03%
ROE(3y)-2.63%
ROE(5y)-41.72%
ROIC(3y)8.99%
ROIC(5y)N/A
EEX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEEX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

EEX's Profit Margin of 1.09% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EEX outperforms 59.79% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 19.78%, EEX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.72% of the companies in the same industry.
EEX's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
EEX's Gross Margin of 63.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EEX outperforms 76.29% of its industry peers.
EEX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.78%
PM (TTM) 1.09%
GM 63.35%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-0.99%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.34%
GM growth 5Y-1.13%
EEX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEEX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300 -400 -500

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EEX is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, EEX has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, EEX has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for EEX is higher compared to a year ago.
EEX Yearly Shares OutstandingEEX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
EEX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEEX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.78, we must say that EEX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of EEX (0.78) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EEX is 11.78, which is on the high side as it means it would take EEX, 11.78 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 11.78, EEX is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.79% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.28 is on the high side and indicates that EEX has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of EEX (1.28) is worse than 63.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.28
Debt/FCF 11.78
Altman-Z 0.78
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC8.88%
EEX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEEX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.59 indicates that EEX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
EEX's Current ratio of 1.59 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EEX outperforms 62.89% of its industry peers.
EEX has a Quick Ratio of 1.59. This is a normal value and indicates that EEX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of EEX (1.59) is better than 62.89% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.59
Quick Ratio 1.59
EEX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEEX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 108.00% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, EEX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.87% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.02% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)108%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%4980%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.87%
Revenue growth 3Y39.95%
Revenue growth 5Y2.02%
Sales Q2Q%10.72%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, EEX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 240.51% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.84% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y630.25%
EPS Next 2Y240.51%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.38%
Revenue Next 2Y9.84%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
EEX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEEX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 100M 200M 300M 400M
EEX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEEX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0.5 -0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 85.50, EEX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EEX is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EEX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say EEX is valued expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 26.73, which means the current valuation is very expensive for EEX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EEX is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.76, EEX is valued a bit more expensive.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 85.5
Fwd PE 26.73
EEX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEEX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of EEX is on the same level as its industry peers.
EEX's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.72
EV/EBITDA 11.73
EEX Per share dataEEX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 -1 2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

EEX's 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 240.51% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y240.51%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

EEX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.13%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.62, EEX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, EEX's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.13%

5.2 History

The dividend of EEX decreases each year by -17.89%.
EEX has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
EEX has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-17.89%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
EEX Yearly Dividends per shareEEX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25

5.3 Sustainability

EEX pays out 202.22% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP202.22%
EPS Next 2Y240.51%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EEX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendEEX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200M -400M -600M
EEX Dividend Payout.EEX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.EEX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

EMERALD HOLDING INC

NYSE:EEX (7/11/2025, 8:06:53 PM)

After market: 5.13 0 (0%)

5.13

-0.16 (-3.02%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)05-01 2025-05-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-05 2025-08-05/bmo
Inst Owners5.8%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.52%
Ins Owner Change33.04%
Market Cap1.02B
Analysts80
Price Target8.06 (57.12%)
Short Float %6.95%
Short Ratio8.53
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.13%
Yearly Dividend0.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)-17.89%
DP202.22%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date05-12 2025-05-12 (0.015)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.36%
Min EPS beat(2)-15.13%
Max EPS beat(2)21.86%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)34.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.13%
Max EPS beat(4)82%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-98.07%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.09%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.72%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.72%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.21%
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)-100%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-30%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.33%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 85.5
Fwd PE 26.73
P/S 2.47
P/FCF 23.72
P/OCF 19.58
P/B 2.6
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.73
EPS(TTM)0.06
EY1.17%
EPS(NY)0.19
Fwd EY3.74%
FCF(TTM)0.22
FCFY4.22%
OCF(TTM)0.26
OCFY5.11%
SpS2.08
BVpS1.97
TBVpS-1.84
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.38%
ROE 1.15%
ROCE 8.85%
ROIC 6.99%
ROICexc 9.99%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 19.78%
PM (TTM) 1.09%
GM 63.35%
FCFM 10.41%
ROA(3y)-0.96%
ROA(5y)-15.03%
ROE(3y)-2.63%
ROE(5y)-41.72%
ROIC(3y)8.99%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)12.17%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)11.38%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y16.36%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-0.99%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.34%
GM growth 5Y-1.13%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.28
Debt/FCF 11.78
Debt/EBITDA 4.6
Cap/Depr 32.97%
Cap/Sales 2.2%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 47.67%
Profit Quality 955.56%
Current Ratio 1.59
Quick Ratio 1.59
Altman-Z 0.78
F-Score6
WACC8.88%
ROIC/WACC0.79
Cap/Depr(3y)25.83%
Cap/Depr(5y)19.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.26%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)108%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%4980%
EPS Next Y630.25%
EPS Next 2Y240.51%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.87%
Revenue growth 3Y39.95%
Revenue growth 5Y2.02%
Sales Q2Q%10.72%
Revenue Next Year13.38%
Revenue Next 2Y9.84%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y47.47%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y1.01%
EBIT Next Year163.45%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-69.33%
FCF growth 3Y-23.73%
FCF growth 5Y-10.35%
OCF growth 1Y-65.5%
OCF growth 3Y-19.59%
OCF growth 5Y-7.15%