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VANECK VIDEOGAMING ESPORTS (ESPO) Stock Overview

USA - NASDAQ:ESPO - US92189F1140 - ETF

121.5 USD
-0.34 (-0.28%)
Last: 9/16/2025, 4:15:10 PM
121.5 USD
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After Hours: 9/16/2025, 4:15:10 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

ESPO gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 80 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of ESPO get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. ESPO is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. Finally ESPO also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ESPO was profitable.
ESPO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ESPO has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years ESPO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
ESPO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFESPO 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 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of ESPO (4.39%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.81%, ESPO is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.17%, ESPO is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ESPO is in line with the industry average of 8.51%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.39%
ROE 8.81%
ROIC 8.17%
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
ESPO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICESPO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

ESPO's Profit Margin of 5.84% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ESPO outperforms 51.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ESPO has remained more or less at the same level.
ESPO has a Operating Margin of 10.65%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ESPO outperforms 52.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ESPO has remained more or less at the same level.
ESPO's Gross Margin of 27.60% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ESPO outperforms 45.00% of its industry peers.
ESPO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.65%
PM (TTM) 5.84%
GM 27.6%
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y-1.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
ESPO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsESPO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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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 ESPO is still creating some value.
ESPO has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ESPO has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ESPO is higher compared to a year ago.
ESPO Yearly Shares OutstandingESPO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
ESPO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsESPO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.33 indicates that ESPO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.33, ESPO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.50% of the companies in the same industry.
ESPO has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.05. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as ESPO would need 6.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ESPO has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.05. This is in the lower half of the industry: ESPO underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
ESPO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.32, ESPO is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 6.05
Altman-Z 4.33
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC7.51%
ESPO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFESPO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.80 indicates that ESPO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.80, ESPO is doing worse than 71.25% of the companies in the same industry.
ESPO has a Quick Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that ESPO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.12, ESPO is not doing good in the industry: 72.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.8
Quick Ratio 1.12
ESPO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesESPO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for ESPO have decreased strongly by -18.28% in the last year.
ESPO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.64% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.62% in the past year.
ESPO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.41% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.28%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-26.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.31% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, ESPO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.56% on average per year.
EPS Next Y22.75%
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y0.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.32%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
ESPO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesESPO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 10B 20B 30B
ESPO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesESPO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 47.09, the valuation of ESPO can be described as expensive.
ESPO's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. ESPO is more expensive than 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.27. ESPO is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
ESPO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.62.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ESPO is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 72.50% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
ESPO is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.77, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 47.09
Fwd PE 27.62
ESPO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsESPO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ESPO is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 73.75% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
70.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than ESPO, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 58.77
EV/EBITDA 15.86
ESPO Per share dataESPO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
ESPO's earnings are expected to grow with 16.31% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.07
PEG (5Y)28.67
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ESPO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.38%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.89, ESPO pays a better dividend. On top of this ESPO pays more dividend than 92.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, ESPO pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.38%

5.2 History

The dividend of ESPO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.84%!
ESPO has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
ESPO Yearly Dividends per shareESPO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

ESPO pays out 62.40% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of ESPO is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP62.4%
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
ESPO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendESPO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B
ESPO Dividend Payout.ESPO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ESPO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

VANECK VIDEOGAMING ESPORTS

NASDAQ:ESPO (9/16/2025, 4:15:10 PM)

After market: 121.5 0 (0%)

121.5

-0.34 (-0.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)07-24 2025-07-24/amc
Earnings (Next)02-22 2026-02-22/amc
Inst Owners39.91%
Inst Owner Change8.29%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap85.75B
Analysts80.87
Price Target144.02 (18.53%)
Short Float %0.02%
Short Ratio4.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.38%
Yearly Dividend1.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
DP62.4%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
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)7.44%
PT rev (3m)26.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 47.09
Fwd PE 27.62
P/S 2.73
P/FCF 58.77
P/OCF 21.54
P/B 4.11
P/tB 5.59
EV/EBITDA 15.86
EPS(TTM)2.58
EY2.12%
EPS(NY)4.4
Fwd EY3.62%
FCF(TTM)2.07
FCFY1.7%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY4.64%
SpS44.58
BVpS29.55
TBVpS21.75
PEG (NY)2.07
PEG (5Y)28.67
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.39%
ROE 8.81%
ROCE 10.41%
ROIC 8.17%
ROICexc 9.37%
ROICexgc 11.66%
OM 10.65%
PM (TTM) 5.84%
GM 27.6%
FCFM 4.64%
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
ROICexc(3y)10.37%
ROICexc(5y)9.81%
ROICexgc(3y)12.78%
ROICexgc(5y)12.13%
ROCE(3y)11.87%
ROCE(5y)10.97%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.65%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.21%
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y-1.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 6.05
Debt/EBITDA 1.17
Cap/Depr 107.96%
Cap/Sales 8.01%
Interest Coverage 9.96
Cash Conversion 70%
Profit Quality 79.44%
Current Ratio 1.8
Quick Ratio 1.12
Altman-Z 4.33
F-Score5
WACC7.51%
ROIC/WACC1.09
Cap/Depr(3y)113.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.31%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.28%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-26.88%
EPS Next Y22.75%
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%
Revenue Next Year-1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y0.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.32%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.5%
EBIT growth 3Y1.98%
EBIT growth 5Y1.14%
EBIT Next Year66.93%
EBIT Next 3Y23.28%
EBIT Next 5Y17.51%
FCF growth 1Y-20.46%
FCF growth 3Y21.5%
FCF growth 5Y7.22%
OCF growth 1Y-10.1%
OCF growth 3Y14.27%
OCF growth 5Y5.48%