EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:EEX - US29103W1045 - Common Stock
4.31 USD
-0.14 (-3.15%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to EEX. EEX was compared to 95 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
EEX had positive earnings in the past year.
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
With a decent Return On Assets value of 0.38%, EEX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.05% of the companies in the same industry.
EEX's Return On Equity of 1.24% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EEX outperforms 62.11% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.18%, EEX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EEX is in line with the industry average of 7.09%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.38% | ||
| ROE | 1.24% | ||
| ROIC | 7.18% |
ROA(3y)-0.96%
ROA(5y)-15.03%
ROE(3y)-2.63%
ROE(5y)-41.72%
ROIC(3y)8.99%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
EEX's Profit Margin of 1.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EEX outperforms 62.11% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 19.34%, EEX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.63% 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 63.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EEX outperforms 71.58% of its industry peers.
EEX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.05% | ||
| GM | 63.18% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), EEX is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, EEX has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, EEX has more shares outstanding
EEX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.39, we must say that EEX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
EEX has a Altman-Z score of 0.39. This is in the lower half of the industry: EEX underperforms 64.21% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EEX is 11.85, which is on the high side as it means it would take EEX, 11.85 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EEX (11.85) is better than 61.05% of its industry peers.
EEX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.35. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
EEX's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.35 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. EEX is outperformed by 61.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.39 |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC8.7%
2.3 Liquidity
EEX has a Current Ratio of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that EEX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
EEX has a Current ratio of 0.81. This is in the lower half of the industry: EEX underperforms 69.47% of its industry peers.
EEX has a Quick Ratio of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that EEX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of EEX (0.81) is worse than 67.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
EEX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 105.88%, which is quite impressive.
EEX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.18%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.02% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)105.88%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-250%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.18%
Revenue growth 3Y39.95%
Revenue growth 5Y2.02%
Sales Q2Q%6.75%
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 236.79% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.09% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y276.75%
EPS Next 2Y236.79%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.38%
Revenue Next 2Y11.09%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 143.67, the valuation of EEX can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as EEX.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.77. EEX is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.07 indicates a rather expensive valuation of EEX.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as EEX.
EEX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 143.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
EEX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
EEX's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.03 |
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.
EEX's earnings are expected to grow with 236.79% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y236.79%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.30%, EEX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.22, EEX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
EEX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.3% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
260.87% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EEX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP260.87%
EPS Next 2Y236.79%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:EEX (12/30/2025, 8:19:00 PM)
4.31
-0.14 (-3.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners4.92%
Inst Owner Change-12.52%
Ins Owners0.53%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap852.56M
Revenue(TTM)437.50M
Net Income(TTM)4.60M
Analysts80
Price Target8.01 (85.85%)
Short Float %2.69%
Short Ratio3.79
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.3% |
Yearly Dividend0.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)-17.89%
DP260.87%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.02%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.25%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.09%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.72%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.34%
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)-1.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10%
EPS NY rev (1m)-58.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)-58.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 143.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.07 | ||
| P/S | 1.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.75 | ||
| P/B | 2.31 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.03 |
EPS(TTM)0.03
EY0.7%
EPS(NY)0.19
Fwd EY4.34%
FCF(TTM)0.22
FCFY5%
OCF(TTM)0.26
OCFY5.97%
SpS2.21
BVpS1.87
TBVpS-3.05
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.38% | ||
| ROE | 1.24% | ||
| ROCE | 9.09% | ||
| ROIC | 7.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.01% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 19.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.05% | ||
| GM | 63.18% | ||
| FCFM | 9.74% |
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.36
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.85 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.37 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 27.85% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.9% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 44.49% | ||
| Profit Quality | 926.09% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.39 |
F-Score5
WACC8.7%
ROIC/WACC0.83
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)105.88%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-250%
EPS Next Y276.75%
EPS Next 2Y236.79%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.18%
Revenue growth 3Y39.95%
Revenue growth 5Y2.02%
Sales Q2Q%6.75%
Revenue Next Year15.38%
Revenue Next 2Y11.09%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y25.52%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y1.01%
EBIT Next Year166.67%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y483.78%
FCF growth 3Y-23.73%
FCF growth 5Y-10.35%
OCF growth 1Y4527.27%
OCF growth 3Y-19.59%
OCF growth 5Y-7.15%
EMERALD HOLDING INC / EEX FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to EEX.
What is the valuation status for EEX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX) stock?
EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for EEX stock?
The financial health rating of EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX) is 1 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX) stock?
The dividend rating of EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX) is 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 260.87%.