VERVE GROUP SE (M8G.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:M8G - Deutsche Boerse Ag - SE0018538068 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, M8G scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. M8G was compared to 67 industry peers in the Media industry. M8G has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. M8G is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
M8G had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year M8G had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years M8G 4 years were profitable.
M8G had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
M8G has a Return On Assets of 2.30%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: M8G outperforms 55.22% of its industry peers.
M8G's Return On Equity of 6.39% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. M8G outperforms 53.73% of its industry peers.
M8G's Return On Invested Capital of 6.95% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. M8G outperforms 64.18% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for M8G is below the industry average of 8.60%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.95%) for M8G is above the 3 year average (5.89%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.3% | ||
| ROE | 6.39% | ||
| ROIC | 6.95% |
ROA(3y)1.66%
ROA(5y)1.5%
ROE(3y)4.45%
ROE(5y)4.06%
ROIC(3y)5.89%
ROIC(5y)4.7%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.59%, M8G is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.15% of the companies in the same industry.
M8G's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 21.46%, M8G belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.51% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of M8G has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of M8G (105.70%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of M8G has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.59% | ||
| GM | 105.71% |
OM growth 3Y20.75%
OM growth 5Y29.21%
PM growth 3Y1.14%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y24.83%
GM growth 5Y-1.18%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so M8G is destroying value.
M8G has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for M8G has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for M8G is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.36, we must say that M8G is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
M8G has a Altman-Z score (1.36) which is in line with its industry peers.
M8G has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.72. This is a neutral value as M8G would need 5.72 years to pay back of all of its debts.
M8G has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.72) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.99 indicates that M8G is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
M8G has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.99) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.36 |
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC7.48%
2.3 Liquidity
M8G has a Current Ratio of 0.79. This is a bad value and indicates that M8G is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
M8G has a Current ratio of 0.79. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: M8G outperforms 40.30% of its industry peers.
M8G has a Quick Ratio of 0.79. This is a bad value and indicates that M8G is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
M8G's Quick ratio of 0.79 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. M8G outperforms 43.28% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
M8G shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -47.69%.
Measured over the past years, M8G shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.09% on average per year.
M8G shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 35.72%.
Measured over the past years, M8G shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 39.11% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-47.69%
EPS 3Y8.09%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%130%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.72%
Revenue growth 3Y20.12%
Revenue growth 5Y39.11%
Sales Q2Q%46.11%
3.2 Future
M8G is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 43.56% yearly.
M8G is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.23% yearly.
EPS Next Y74.78%
EPS Next 2Y43.56%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year23.96%
Revenue Next 2Y16.54%
Revenue Next 3Y14.23%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 25.32, the valuation of M8G can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as M8G.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 29.35, M8G is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.73, the valuation of M8G can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, M8G is valued a bit cheaper than 74.63% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.10. M8G is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
M8G's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, M8G is valued a bit cheaper than 65.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.02 |
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 M8G may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as M8G's earnings are expected to grow with 43.56% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y43.56%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for M8G!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:M8G (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.545
-0.14 (-3.67%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners22.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners27.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap663.52M
Analysts85
Price Target4.91 (38.5%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)9.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)16.33%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.2%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)16.33%
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)9.49%
PT rev (3m)10.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.73 | ||
| P/S | 1.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.84 | ||
| P/B | 1.47 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.02 |
EPS(TTM)0.14
EY3.95%
EPS(NY)0.41
Fwd EY11.45%
FCF(TTM)0.5
FCFY14.23%
OCF(TTM)0.73
OCFY20.65%
SpS2.33
BVpS2.41
TBVpS-2.86
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.3% | ||
| ROE | 6.39% | ||
| ROCE | 9.88% | ||
| ROIC | 6.95% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.22% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 21.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.59% | ||
| GM | 105.71% | ||
| FCFM | 21.61% |
ROA(3y)1.66%
ROA(5y)1.5%
ROE(3y)4.45%
ROE(5y)4.06%
ROIC(3y)5.89%
ROIC(5y)4.7%
ROICexc(3y)7.18%
ROICexc(5y)5.79%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.54%
ROCE(5y)6.77%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y24.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y39.36%
OM growth 3Y20.75%
OM growth 5Y29.21%
PM growth 3Y1.14%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y24.83%
GM growth 5Y-1.18%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.72 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.38 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 112.09% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.6 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 103.99% | ||
| Profit Quality | 327.98% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.36 |
F-Score5
WACC7.48%
ROIC/WACC0.93
Cap/Depr(3y)112.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)120.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.14%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-47.69%
EPS 3Y8.09%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%130%
EPS Next Y74.78%
EPS Next 2Y43.56%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.72%
Revenue growth 3Y20.12%
Revenue growth 5Y39.11%
Sales Q2Q%46.11%
Revenue Next Year23.96%
Revenue Next 2Y16.54%
Revenue Next 3Y14.23%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.28%
EBIT growth 3Y45.04%
EBIT growth 5Y79.74%
EBIT Next Year84.19%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y312.17%
FCF growth 3Y55.75%
FCF growth 5Y42.28%
OCF growth 1Y97.26%
OCF growth 3Y28.32%
OCF growth 5Y53.26%