VERVE GROUP SE (M8G.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:M8G - Deutsche Boerse Ag - SE0018538068 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
M8G gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 57 industry peers in the Media industry. There are concerns on the financial health of M8G while its profitability can be described as average. M8G has both an excellent growth and valuation score. This means it is growing and it is still cheap. This is a rare combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year M8G was profitable.
M8G had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
M8G had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years M8G had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.30%, M8G perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.12% of the companies in the same industry.
M8G has a Return On Equity of 6.39%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: M8G outperforms 45.61% of its industry peers.
M8G has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.95%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: M8G outperforms 57.89% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for M8G is below the industry average of 8.92%.
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
M8G's Profit Margin of 6.59% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. M8G outperforms 68.42% of its industry peers.
M8G's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 21.46%, M8G belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.25% of the companies in the same industry.
M8G's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
M8G's Gross Margin of 105.70% is amongst the best of the industry. M8G outperforms 96.49% of its industry peers.
M8G's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
M8G has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, M8G has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for M8G has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
M8G has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.32, we must say that M8G is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of M8G (1.32) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 of 5.72. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: M8G outperforms 47.37% of 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 | 1.32 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC7.85%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.79 indicates that M8G may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.79, M8G is doing worse than 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.79, M8G is not doing good in the industry: 64.91% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for M8G have decreased strongly by -47.69% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.09% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
M8G shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 35.72%.
M8G shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 39.11% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-47.69%
EPS 3Y8.09%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%125%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.72%
Revenue growth 3Y20.12%
Revenue growth 5Y39.11%
Sales Q2Q%46.11%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 40.10% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
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 Y100%
EPS Next 2Y57.48%
EPS Next 3Y40.1%
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 16.11, the valuation of M8G can be described as correct.
M8G's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
M8G's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.79.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.98, the valuation of M8G can be described as very cheap.
77.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than M8G, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.38. M8G is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as M8G.
68.42% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than M8G, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
M8G's 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.
M8G's earnings are expected to grow with 40.10% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y57.48%
EPS Next 3Y40.1%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
M8G does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:M8G (4/25/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.222
-0.03 (-0.98%)
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 Cap603.06M
Analysts85
Price Target5.12 (58.91%)
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-20.08%
Min EPS beat(2)-25.04%
Max EPS beat(2)-15.13%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.81%
Min EPS beat(4)-88.86%
Max EPS beat(4)121.78%
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)9.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)16.56%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)16.56%
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)4.31%
PT rev (3m)10.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.98 | ||
| P/S | 1.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.4 | ||
| P/B | 1.34 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.61 |
EPS(TTM)0.2
EY6.21%
EPS(NY)0.4
Fwd EY12.54%
FCF(TTM)0.5
FCFY15.66%
OCF(TTM)0.73
OCFY22.72%
SpS2.33
BVpS2.41
TBVpS-2.86
PEG (NY)0.16
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 | 1.32 |
F-Score5
WACC7.85%
ROIC/WACC0.89
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%125%
EPS Next Y100%
EPS Next 2Y57.48%
EPS Next 3Y40.1%
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 Year81.11%
EBIT Next 3Y30.63%
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%