VERVE GROUP SE (M8G.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:M8G - SE0018538068 - Common Stock
3.772 EUR
+0.21 (+5.9%)
Overall M8G gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated M8G against 62 industry peers in the Media industry. While M8G is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, 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
In the past year M8G was profitable.
M8G had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years M8G 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years M8G had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
M8G has a Return On Assets (2.30%) which is in line with its industry peers.
M8G has a Return On Equity (6.39%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of M8G (6.61%) is better than 63.38% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for M8G is below the industry average of 8.09%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.61%) for M8G is above the 3 year average (5.86%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.3% | ||
| ROE | 6.39% | ||
| ROIC | 6.61% |
ROA(3y)1.66%
ROA(5y)1.5%
ROE(3y)4.45%
ROE(5y)4.06%
ROIC(3y)5.86%
ROIC(5y)4.68%
1.3 Margins
M8G has a Profit Margin of 6.59%. This is in the better half of the industry: M8G outperforms 69.01% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of M8G has remained more or less at the same level.
M8G has a better Operating Margin (21.46%) than 98.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of M8G has grown nicely.
M8G has a better Gross Margin (105.70%) than 94.37% of its industry peers.
M8G's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.59% | ||
| GM | 105.71% |
OM growth 3Y22.31%
OM growth 5Y30.2%
PM growth 3Y1.14%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.75%
GM growth 5Y-14.4%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so M8G is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for M8G has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, M8G has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, M8G has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
M8G has an Altman-Z score of 1.37. 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 (1.37) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
M8G has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.26. This is a neutral value as M8G would need 5.26 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.26, M8G perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.75% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.10 is on the high side and indicates that M8G has dependencies on debt financing.
M8G's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.10 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. M8G outperforms 43.66% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC7.94%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.79 indicates that M8G may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
M8G's Current ratio of 0.79 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. M8G is outperformed by 61.97% 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 has a Quick ratio (0.79) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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 -39.31%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.52% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 35.72% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
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)-39.31%
EPS 3Y10.52%
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
The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.98% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y100%
EPS Next 2Y57.48%
EPS Next 3Y40.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year24.8%
Revenue Next 2Y16.8%
Revenue Next 3Y13.98%
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
M8G is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.86.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of M8G is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.27. M8G is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.34, the valuation of M8G can be described as reasonable.
77.46% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than M8G, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of M8G to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.77), we can say M8G is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.34 |
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.
M8G's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. M8G is cheaper than 69.01% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.34 |
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.
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 40.10% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y57.48%
EPS Next 3Y40.1%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for M8G!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:M8G (5/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.772
+0.21 (+5.9%)
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 Cap706.01M
Analysts85
Price Target4.59 (21.69%)
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)-10.41%
PT rev (3m)2.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.68%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.34 | ||
| P/S | 1.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.15 | ||
| P/B | 1.57 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.34 |
EPS(TTM)0.2
EY5.3%
EPS(NY)0.4
Fwd EY10.71%
FCF(TTM)0.5
FCFY13.38%
OCF(TTM)0.73
OCFY19.4%
SpS2.33
BVpS2.41
TBVpS-2.86
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.3% | ||
| ROE | 6.39% | ||
| ROCE | 9.88% | ||
| ROIC | 6.61% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.92% | ||
| 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)5.86%
ROIC(5y)4.68%
ROICexc(3y)7.18%
ROICexc(5y)5.8%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.67%
ROCE(5y)6.85%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y24.68%
ROICexc growth 5Y39.38%
OM growth 3Y22.31%
OM growth 5Y30.2%
PM growth 3Y1.14%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.75%
GM growth 5Y-14.4%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.26 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.76 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 112.09% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.6 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 103.99% | ||
| Profit Quality | 327.97% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
F-Score5
WACC7.94%
ROIC/WACC0.83
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)-39.31%
EPS 3Y10.52%
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 Year24.8%
Revenue Next 2Y16.8%
Revenue Next 3Y13.98%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.28%
EBIT growth 3Y46.91%
EBIT growth 5Y81.12%
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%