EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:EEX - US29103W1045 - Common Stock
3.78 USD
-0.09 (-2.33%)
Overall EEX gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated EEX against 96 industry peers in the Media industry. There are concerns on the financial health of EEX while its profitability can be described as average. EEX is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
EEX had positive earnings in the past year.
EEX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
EEX's Return On Assets of 0.38% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EEX outperforms 57.29% of its industry peers.
EEX has a Return On Equity (1.24%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of EEX (7.18%) is better than 76.04% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EEX is in line with the industry average of 8.33%.
| 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 in line compared to the rest of the industry. EEX outperforms 57.29% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 19.34%, EEX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
EEX's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
EEX has a better Gross Margin (63.18%) than 72.92% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EEX has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
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
Compared to 1 year ago, EEX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
EEX has an Altman-Z score of 0.33. This is a bad value and indicates that EEX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of EEX (0.33) is worse than 64.58% of its industry peers.
EEX has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.85. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as EEX would need 11.85 years to pay back of all of its debts.
EEX has a Debt to FCF ratio (11.85) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
EEX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.35. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.35, EEX is not doing good in the industry: 61.46% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.33 |
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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.81, EEX is not doing good in the industry: 69.79% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.81 indicates that EEX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.81, EEX is not doing good in the industry: 67.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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.
The Revenue has grown by 11.18% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, EEX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.02% on average per year.
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
EEX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 233.02% yearly.
EEX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.10% yearly.
EPS Next Y529.25%
EPS Next 2Y233.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.73%
Revenue Next 2Y11.1%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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
EEX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 126.00.
EEX's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EEX to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.46), we can say EEX is valued expensively.
EEX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.79.
EEX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.39, EEX is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 126 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as EEX.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EEX is valued a bit cheaper than 60.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.28 |
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.
EEX's earnings are expected to grow with 233.02% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y233.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
EEX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.50%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
The stock price of EEX dropped by -28.41% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.47, EEX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, EEX is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
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
EEX pays out 260.87% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP260.87%
EPS Next 2Y233.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:EEX (11/19/2025, 2:57:30 PM)
3.78
-0.09 (-2.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners5.14%
Inst Owner Change-12.52%
Ins Owners0.53%
Ins Owner Change0.45%
Market Cap748.33M
Revenue(TTM)437.50M
Net Income(TTM)4.60M
Analysts80
Price Target8.11 (114.55%)
Short Float %2.99%
Short Ratio7.43
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
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)0.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-10%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 126 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.79 | ||
| P/S | 1.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.7 | ||
| P/B | 2.03 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.28 |
EPS(TTM)0.03
EY0.79%
EPS(NY)0.18
Fwd EY4.81%
FCF(TTM)0.22
FCFY5.69%
OCF(TTM)0.26
OCFY6.8%
SpS2.21
BVpS1.87
TBVpS-3.04
PEG (NY)0.24
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 | 0.33 |
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 Y529.25%
EPS Next 2Y233.02%
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 Year15.73%
Revenue Next 2Y11.1%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y25.52%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y1.01%
EBIT Next Year169.24%
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 3 / 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 4 / 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%.