VANECK VIDEOGAMING ESPORTS (ESPO) Stock Price, Quote, News and Overview
NASDAQ:ESPO - Nasdaq - US92189F1140 - ETF - Currency: USD
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. ESPO also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, ESPO could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ESPO had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ESPO had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years ESPO has been profitable.
ESPO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ESPO (5.04%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ESPO's Return On Equity of 10.12% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ESPO outperforms 46.25% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ESPO (8.73%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ESPO is in line with the industry average of 9.12%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.04% | ||
| ROE | 10.12% | ||
| ROIC | 8.73% |
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
1.3 Margins
ESPO has a Profit Margin of 6.93%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ESPO outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
ESPO's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
ESPO has a Operating Margin (11.72%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ESPO's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
ESPO has a Gross Margin (28.49%) which is in line with its industry peers.
ESPO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.93% | ||
| GM | 28.49% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
ESPO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ESPO has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ESPO has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
ESPO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.86 indicates that ESPO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.86, ESPO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.75% of the companies in the same industry.
ESPO has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.42. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ESPO would need 3.42 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.42, ESPO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.75% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31 indicates that ESPO is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.31, ESPO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.86 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC7.48%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.76 indicates that ESPO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.76, ESPO is not doing good in the industry: 72.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ESPO has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that ESPO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ESPO has a worse Quick ratio (1.11) than 72.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ESPO shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.42%.
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 -4.06% 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)-5.42%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-5.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.06%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.87%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.51% 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 3.24% on average per year.
EPS Next Y35.36%
EPS Next 2Y23.07%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.83%
Revenue Next 2Y2%
Revenue Next 3Y2.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.24%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
ESPO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 34.03.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ESPO indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ESPO is more expensive than 71.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.30. ESPO is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 25.16, which means the current valuation is very expensive for ESPO.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ESPO indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ESPO is more expensive than 72.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ESPO to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.76), we can say ESPO is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ESPO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA 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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ESPO is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.25% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.72 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ESPO's earnings are expected to grow with 17.51% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)20.72
EPS Next 2Y23.07%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.35%, ESPO is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.30, ESPO pays a better dividend. On top of this ESPO pays more dividend than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ESPO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.35% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of ESPO grows each year by 7.84%, which is quite nice.
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
5.3 Sustainability
ESPO pays out 51.01% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of ESPO is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP51.01%
EPS Next 2Y23.07%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%
NASDAQ:ESPO (7/11/2025, 8:08:01 PM)
104.48
-0.74 (-0.7%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners39.91%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap73.74B
Analysts80
Price Target114.11 (9.22%)
Short Float %0.01%
Short Ratio0.98
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.35% |
Yearly Dividend1.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
DP51.01%
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)2.33%
PT rev (3m)11.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.16 | ||
| P/S | 2.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.52 | ||
| P/B | 3.38 | ||
| P/tB | 4.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.72 |
EPS(TTM)3.07
EY2.94%
EPS(NY)4.15
Fwd EY3.97%
FCF(TTM)3.57
FCFY3.42%
OCF(TTM)7.19
OCFY6.89%
SpS45.12
BVpS30.9
TBVpS22.69
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)20.72
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.04% | ||
| ROE | 10.12% | ||
| ROCE | 11.13% | ||
| ROIC | 8.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.35% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.02% | ||
| OM | 11.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.93% | ||
| GM | 28.49% | ||
| FCFM | 7.92% |
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 Turnover0.73
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.42 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.12 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 110.04% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.02% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.7 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.87% | ||
| Profit Quality | 114.33% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.86 |
F-Score5
WACC7.48%
ROIC/WACC1.17
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)-5.42%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-5.56%
EPS Next Y35.36%
EPS Next 2Y23.07%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.06%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.87%
Revenue Next Year0.83%
Revenue Next 2Y2%
Revenue Next 3Y2.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.24%
EBIT growth 1Y-7.52%
EBIT growth 3Y1.98%
EBIT growth 5Y1.14%
EBIT Next Year66.93%
EBIT Next 3Y23.28%
EBIT Next 5Y17.83%
FCF growth 1Y-29.4%
FCF growth 3Y21.5%
FCF growth 5Y7.22%
OCF growth 1Y-17.99%
OCF growth 3Y14.27%
OCF growth 5Y5.48%