VERVE GROUP SE (M8G.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:M8G - Deutsche Boerse Ag - SE0018538068 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, M8G scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. M8G was compared to 69 industry peers in the Media industry. M8G has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. An interesting combination arises when we look at growth and value: M8G is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
M8G had positive earnings in the past year.
M8G had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years M8G reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years M8G always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
M8G has a Return On Assets of 4.82%. This is in the better half of the industry: M8G outperforms 67.74% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.71%, M8G is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.13% of the companies in the same industry.
M8G's Return On Invested Capital of 9.25% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. M8G outperforms 72.58% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for M8G is below the industry average of 9.42%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.62%) for M8G is below the current ROIC(9.25%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.82% | ||
| ROE | 12.71% | ||
| ROIC | 9.25% |
ROA(3y)1.47%
ROA(5y)1.02%
ROE(3y)4.07%
ROE(5y)2.72%
ROIC(3y)4.62%
ROIC(5y)3.58%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 14.33%, M8G belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
M8G's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
M8G's Operating Margin of 30.36% is amongst the best of the industry. M8G outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
M8G's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
M8G has a Gross Margin (56.42%) which is in line with its industry peers.
M8G's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 30.36% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.33% | ||
| GM | 56.42% |
OM growth 3Y55.52%
OM growth 5Y34.45%
PM growth 3Y88.08%
PM growth 5Y1.84%
GM growth 3Y-2.48%
GM growth 5Y-5.68%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), M8G is creating some value.
M8G has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, M8G has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for M8G is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
M8G has an Altman-Z score of 1.58. This is a bad value and indicates that M8G is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
M8G has a Altman-Z score of 1.58. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: M8G outperforms 48.39% of its industry peers.
M8G has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.25. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as M8G would need 6.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of M8G (6.25) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
M8G has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89. This is a neutral value indicating M8G is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
M8G has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.89) than 62.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC7.37%
2.3 Liquidity
M8G has a Current Ratio of 0.93. 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 (0.93) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
M8G has a Quick Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that M8G is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of M8G (0.93) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
M8G shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 286.67%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 23.64% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, M8G shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.42% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, M8G shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 58.08% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)286.67%
EPS 3Y105.41%
EPS 5Y23.64%
EPS Q2Q%200%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.42%
Revenue growth 3Y31.93%
Revenue growth 5Y58.08%
Sales Q2Q%26.81%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 46.48% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
M8G is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 22.53% yearly.
EPS Next Y49.84%
EPS Next 2Y64.07%
EPS Next 3Y46.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year37.39%
Revenue Next 2Y29.56%
Revenue Next 3Y22.53%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.91 indicates a reasonable valuation of M8G.
61.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than M8G, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.47, M8G is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.22, the valuation of M8G can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, M8G is valued a bit cheaper than 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of M8G to the average of the S&P500 Index (92.74), we can say M8G is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of M8G is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of M8G is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.81 |
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.
M8G has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as M8G's earnings are expected to grow with 46.48% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)0.42
EPS Next 2Y64.07%
EPS Next 3Y46.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
M8G does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
VERVE GROUP SE
FRA:M8G (2/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.37
+0.03 (+0.9%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners22.32%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners27.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap628.03M
Analysts82.5
Price Target4.49 (33.23%)
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)16.46%
Min EPS beat(2)-88.86%
Max EPS beat(2)121.78%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)155.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-88.86%
Max EPS beat(4)612.94%
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)5.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.31%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)19.55%
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)-3.12%
PT rev (3m)1771.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.22 | ||
| P/S | 1.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.79 | ||
| P/B | 1.56 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.81 |
EPS(TTM)0.34
EY10.09%
EPS(NY)0.41
Fwd EY12.17%
FCF(TTM)0.39
FCFY11.56%
OCF(TTM)0.5
OCFY14.72%
SpS1.91
BVpS2.15
TBVpS-2.21
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)0.42
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.82% | ||
| ROE | 12.71% | ||
| ROCE | 13.13% | ||
| ROIC | 9.25% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.22% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 30.36% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.33% | ||
| GM | 56.42% | ||
| FCFM | 20.39% |
ROA(3y)1.47%
ROA(5y)1.02%
ROE(3y)4.07%
ROE(5y)2.72%
ROIC(3y)4.62%
ROIC(5y)3.58%
ROICexc(3y)5.85%
ROICexc(5y)4.46%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.73%
ROCE(5y)5.19%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y51.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y69.48%
OM growth 3Y55.52%
OM growth 5Y34.45%
PM growth 3Y88.08%
PM growth 5Y1.84%
GM growth 3Y-2.48%
GM growth 5Y-5.68%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.59 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.22% | ||
| Profit Quality | 142.31% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.58 |
F-Score5
WACC7.37%
ROIC/WACC1.25
Cap/Depr(3y)122.17%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)14.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)286.67%
EPS 3Y105.41%
EPS 5Y23.64%
EPS Q2Q%200%
EPS Next Y49.84%
EPS Next 2Y64.07%
EPS Next 3Y46.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.42%
Revenue growth 3Y31.93%
Revenue growth 5Y58.08%
Sales Q2Q%26.81%
Revenue Next Year37.39%
Revenue Next 2Y29.56%
Revenue Next 3Y22.53%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y276.21%
EBIT growth 3Y105.18%
EBIT growth 5Y112.54%
EBIT Next Year84.78%
EBIT Next 3Y39.68%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-34.72%
FCF growth 3Y55.41%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-16.87%
OCF growth 3Y40.2%
OCF growth 5Y69.74%