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MEREDITH CORP (MDP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:MDP - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - Common Stock

59.07  +0.07 (+0.12%)

After market: 59.15 +0.08 (+0.14%)

Fundamental Rating

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MDP gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 97 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the profitability and financial health of MDP have multiple concerns. While showing a medium growth rate, MDP is valued expensive at the moment.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MDP was profitable.
MDP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMDP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.25%
ROE 42.48%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
MDP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMDP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.53%
PM (TTM) 9.66%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
MDP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMDP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

MDP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MDP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
MDP Yearly Shares OutstandingMDP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 10M 20M 30M 40M
MDP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMDP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.43, we must say that MDP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
MDP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.03. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.03
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.43
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
MDP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMDP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.39 indicates that MDP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
A Quick Ratio of 1.36 indicates that MDP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 1.36
MDP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMDP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MDP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 63.19%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.98% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
MDP shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.23%.
The Revenue has been growing by 12.54% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)63.19%
EPS 3Y13.34%
EPS 5Y11.98%
EPS Q2Q%-17.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.23%
Revenue growth 3Y9.56%
Revenue growth 5Y12.54%
Sales Q2Q%2.18%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.74% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, MDP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.19% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-20.29%
EPS Next 2Y5.73%
EPS Next 3Y-1.56%
EPS Next 5Y3.74%
Revenue Next Year0.12%
Revenue Next 2Y3.22%
Revenue Next 3Y1.15%
Revenue Next 5Y1.19%

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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
MDP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMDP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1B 2B 3B
MDP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMDP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.49, the valuation of MDP can be described as reasonable.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.79. MDP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.10, the valuation of MDP can be described as very reasonable.
MDP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.49
Fwd PE 9.1
MDP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMDP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.89
MDP Per share dataMDP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.88
EPS Next 2Y5.73%
EPS Next 3Y-1.56%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MDP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.01%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.51, MDP's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.01%

5.2 History

MDP has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
MDP Yearly Dividends per shareMDP Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

DP0%
EPS Next 2Y5.73%
EPS Next 3Y-1.56%
MDP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMDP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 100M -100M 200M -200M 300M

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MEREDITH CORP

NYSE:MDP (12/1/2021, 8:48:41 PM)

After market: 59.15 +0.08 (+0.14%)

59.07

+0.07 (+0.12%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)03-01 2022-03-01/bmo
Inst Owners0%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.09%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.79B
Analysts50.77
Price Target56.1 (-5.03%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.01%
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.49
Fwd PE 9.1
P/S 0.93
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 4.1
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.89
EPS(TTM)5.63
EY9.53%
EPS(NY)6.49
Fwd EY10.99%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS63.4
BVpS14.42
TBVpSN/A
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.88
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.25%
ROE 42.48%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 17.53%
PM (TTM) 9.66%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y0%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.03
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 1.36
Altman-Z 1.43
F-Score9
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)63.19%
EPS 3Y13.34%
EPS 5Y11.98%
EPS Q2Q%-17.31%
EPS Next Y-20.29%
EPS Next 2Y5.73%
EPS Next 3Y-1.56%
EPS Next 5Y3.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.23%
Revenue growth 3Y9.56%
Revenue growth 5Y12.54%
Sales Q2Q%2.18%
Revenue Next Year0.12%
Revenue Next 2Y3.22%
Revenue Next 3Y1.15%
Revenue Next 5Y1.19%
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1YN/A
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1YN/A
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A