EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:EEX • US29103W1045
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4.8 USD
-0.02 (-0.41%)
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This EEX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. EEX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year EEX has reported negative net income.
- EEX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years EEX reported 4 times negative net income.
- In the past 5 years EEX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of -2.53%, EEX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- EEX's Return On Equity of -9.06% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EEX outperforms 51.11% of its industry peers.
- EEX has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.24%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EEX outperforms 81.11% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EEX is in line with the industry average of 7.63%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (6.18%) for EEX is below the current ROIC(7.24%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.53% | ||
| ROE | -9.06% | ||
| ROIC | 7.24% |
ROA(3y)-2.77%
ROA(5y)-3.22%
ROE(3y)-8.06%
ROE(5y)-10.62%
ROIC(3y)6.18%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 18.28%, EEX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- EEX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 63.60%, EEX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EEX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 63.6% |
OM growth 3Y-30%
OM growth 5Y7%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.4%
GM growth 5Y2.76%
2. EEX Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- EEX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- EEX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for EEX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- EEX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- EEX has an Altman-Z score of 0.43. 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 (0.43) than 62.22% of its industry peers.
- EEX has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.69. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as EEX would need 14.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- EEX has a better Debt to FCF ratio (14.69) than 65.56% of its industry peers.
- EEX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.47. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.47, EEX is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.43 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC9.47%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.82 indicates that EEX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.82, EEX is doing worse than 71.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.82 indicates that EEX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.82, EEX is not doing good in the industry: 67.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
3. EEX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- EEX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -650.00%.
- Looking at the last year, EEX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 16.20% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 29.47% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-650%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-600%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.2%
Revenue growth 3Y12.45%
Revenue growth 5Y29.47%
Sales Q2Q%24.25%
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 91.04% on average per year.
- EEX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.84% yearly.
EPS Next Y214.47%
EPS Next 2Y91.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.87%
Revenue Next 2Y6.84%
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 decreasing.
4. EEX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for EEX. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.96, the valuation of EEX can be described as expensive.
- EEX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- EEX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- EEX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of EEX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EEX is cheaper than 61.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.73 |
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.
- The decent profitability rating of EEX may justify a higher PE ratio.
- EEX's earnings are expected to grow with 91.04% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y91.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. EEX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.31%, EEX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- EEX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.05.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, EEX is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.31% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of EEX decreases each year by -4.54%.
- 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)-4.54%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- EEX has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-38.76%
EPS Next 2Y91.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EEX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:EEX (4/21/2026, 11:51:37 AM)
4.8
-0.02 (-0.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)03-13 2026-03-13/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-12 2026-05-12
Inst Owners4.57%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.52%
Ins Owner Change-7.11%
Market Cap949.97M
Revenue(TTM)463.40M
Net Income(TTM)-30.70M
Analysts80
Price Target8.01 (66.88%)
Short Float %2.16%
Short Ratio8.01
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.31% |
Yearly Dividend0.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.54%
DP-38.76%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-23 2026-03-23 (0.015)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-264.03%
Min EPS beat(2)-430.03%
Max EPS beat(2)-98.02%
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)0.08%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.02%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.18%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.02%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.72%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.37%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.62%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-23.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)-15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.8%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.96 | ||
| P/S | 2.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.3 | ||
| P/B | 2.8 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.73 |
EPS(TTM)-0.15
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.17
Fwd EY3.58%
FCF(TTM)0.17
FCFY3.61%
OCF(TTM)0.22
OCFY4.48%
SpS2.34
BVpS1.71
TBVpS-3.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.53% | ||
| ROE | -9.06% | ||
| ROCE | 9.17% | ||
| ROIC | 7.24% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.13% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 18.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 63.6% | ||
| FCFM | 7.4% |
ROA(3y)-2.77%
ROA(5y)-3.22%
ROE(3y)-8.06%
ROE(5y)-10.62%
ROIC(3y)6.18%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)7.7%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)7.83%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-27.73%
ROICexc growth 5Y31.88%
OM growth 3Y-30%
OM growth 5Y7%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.4%
GM growth 5Y2.76%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.69 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.31 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 26.77% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.79% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.07 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 36.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.43 |
F-Score5
WACC9.47%
ROIC/WACC0.76
Cap/Depr(3y)28.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)23.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.42%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.99%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-650%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-600%
EPS Next Y214.47%
EPS Next 2Y91.04%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.2%
Revenue growth 3Y12.45%
Revenue growth 5Y29.47%
Sales Q2Q%24.25%
Revenue Next Year6.87%
Revenue Next 2Y6.84%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y24.01%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.29%
EBIT growth 5Y38.53%
EBIT Next Year130.24%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-7.3%
FCF growth 3Y-40.74%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-8.97%
OCF growth 3Y-37.57%
OCF growth 5YN/A
EMERALD HOLDING INC / EEX Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for EEX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to EEX.
What is the valuation status of EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is EMERALD HOLDING INC?
The financial health rating of EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX) is 1 / 10.