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SHUTTERSTOCK INC (SSTK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:SSTK - US8256901005 - Common Stock

21.47 USD
+0.47 (+2.24%)
Last: 11/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM
21.47 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SSTK. SSTK was compared to 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. SSTK has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. SSTK may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SSTK was profitable.
In the past year SSTK had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years SSTK has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years SSTK had a positive operating cash flow.
SSTK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSSTK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.37%, SSTK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.11%, SSTK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SSTK has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.42%. This is in the better half of the industry: SSTK outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
SSTK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.80%. This is below the industry average of 13.26%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.37%
ROE 10.11%
ROIC 7.42%
ROA(3y)7.34%
ROA(5y)8.53%
ROE(3y)14.95%
ROE(5y)16.3%
ROIC(3y)9.8%
ROIC(5y)11.62%
SSTK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSSTK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

SSTK has a Profit Margin of 5.89%. This is in the better half of the industry: SSTK outperforms 68.57% of its industry peers.
SSTK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SSTK's Operating Margin of 8.88% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SSTK outperforms 68.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SSTK has grown nicely.
SSTK has a Gross Margin (58.64%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SSTK has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.88%
PM (TTM) 5.89%
GM 58.64%
OM growth 3Y-19.3%
OM growth 5Y18.79%
PM growth 3Y-31.36%
PM growth 5Y4.45%
GM growth 3Y-3.49%
GM growth 5Y0.14%
SSTK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSSTK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SSTK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for SSTK has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SSTK has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SSTK has a worse debt to assets ratio.
SSTK Yearly Shares OutstandingSSTK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
SSTK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSSTK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.66, we must say that SSTK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of SSTK (1.66) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SSTK has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.84. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SSTK would need 2.84 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SSTK has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.84. This is in the better half of the industry: SSTK outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
SSTK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
SSTK has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.46. This is in the lower half of the industry: SSTK underperforms 61.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.46
Debt/FCF 2.84
Altman-Z 1.66
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC9.77%
SSTK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSSTK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.3 Liquidity

SSTK has a Current Ratio of 0.53. This is a bad value and indicates that SSTK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SSTK has a worse Current ratio (0.53) than 87.14% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.53 indicates that SSTK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.53, SSTK is not doing good in the industry: 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.53
Quick Ratio 0.53
SSTK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSSTK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SSTK shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.30%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 27.29% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
SSTK shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 13.06%.
Measured over the past years, SSTK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.53% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.3%
EPS 3Y5.8%
EPS 5Y27.29%
EPS Q2Q%-26.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.06%
Revenue growth 3Y6.54%
Revenue growth 5Y7.53%
Sales Q2Q%3.79%

3.2 Future

SSTK is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.75% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, SSTK will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.87% on average per year.
EPS Next Y21.61%
EPS Next 2Y14.04%
EPS Next 3Y8.38%
EPS Next 5Y8.75%
Revenue Next Year8.9%
Revenue Next 2Y4.95%
Revenue Next 3Y8.05%
Revenue Next 5Y5.87%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
SSTK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSSTK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
SSTK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSSTK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

SSTK is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.22.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SSTK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SSTK is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
SSTK is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.02.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SSTK indicates a rather cheap valuation: SSTK is cheaper than 95.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.59. SSTK is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.22
Fwd PE 4.02
SSTK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSSTK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SSTK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SSTK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.86
EV/EBITDA 3.94
SSTK Per share dataSSTK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SSTK's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
SSTK has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)0.19
EPS Next 2Y14.04%
EPS Next 3Y8.38%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.29%, SSTK is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.80, SSTK pays a better dividend. On top of this SSTK pays more dividend than 97.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SSTK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.29%

5.2 History

SSTK has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
SSTK has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
SSTK Yearly Dividends per shareSSTK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

SSTK pays out 75.34% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP75.34%
EPS Next 2Y14.04%
EPS Next 3Y8.38%
SSTK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSSTK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M
SSTK Dividend Payout.SSTK Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SSTK Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SHUTTERSTOCK INC

NYSE:SSTK (11/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 21.47 0 (0%)

21.47

+0.47 (+2.24%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)10-27 2025-10-27
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners69.76%
Inst Owner Change-3.82%
Ins Owners31.73%
Ins Owner Change1.76%
Market Cap762.18M
Revenue(TTM)1.02B
Net Income(TTM)60.09M
Analysts77.78
Price Target29.19 (35.96%)
Short Float %5.57%
Short Ratio5.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.29%
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP75.34%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date12-04 2025-12-04 (0.33)
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.69%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.8%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.8%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.64%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.02%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.79%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.97%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.22
Fwd PE 4.02
P/S 0.75
P/FCF 7.86
P/OCF 5.51
P/B 1.28
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 3.94
EPS(TTM)4.11
EY19.14%
EPS(NY)5.34
Fwd EY24.89%
FCF(TTM)2.73
FCFY12.72%
OCF(TTM)3.9
OCFY18.16%
SpS28.73
BVpS16.74
TBVpS-5.84
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)0.19
Graham Number39.35
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.37%
ROE 10.11%
ROCE 12.16%
ROIC 7.42%
ROICexc 9.1%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 8.88%
PM (TTM) 5.89%
GM 58.64%
FCFM 9.51%
ROA(3y)7.34%
ROA(5y)8.53%
ROE(3y)14.95%
ROE(5y)16.3%
ROIC(3y)9.8%
ROIC(5y)11.62%
ROICexc(3y)11.98%
ROICexc(5y)43.54%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)14.78%
ROCE(5y)16.65%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-43.74%
ROICexc growth 5Y-17.59%
OM growth 3Y-19.3%
OM growth 5Y18.79%
PM growth 3Y-31.36%
PM growth 5Y4.45%
GM growth 3Y-3.49%
GM growth 5Y0.14%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.74
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.46
Debt/FCF 2.84
Debt/EBITDA 1.5
Cap/Depr 45.34%
Cap/Sales 4.06%
Interest Coverage 5.22
Cash Conversion 76.06%
Profit Quality 161.4%
Current Ratio 0.53
Quick Ratio 0.53
Altman-Z 1.66
F-Score8
WACC9.77%
ROIC/WACC0.76
Cap/Depr(3y)59.35%
Cap/Depr(5y)72.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.26%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.47%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.3%
EPS 3Y5.8%
EPS 5Y27.29%
EPS Q2Q%-26.42%
EPS Next Y21.61%
EPS Next 2Y14.04%
EPS Next 3Y8.38%
EPS Next 5Y8.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.06%
Revenue growth 3Y6.54%
Revenue growth 5Y7.53%
Sales Q2Q%3.79%
Revenue Next Year8.9%
Revenue Next 2Y4.95%
Revenue Next 3Y8.05%
Revenue Next 5Y5.87%
EBIT growth 1Y57.01%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.02%
EBIT growth 5Y27.74%
EBIT Next Year245.03%
EBIT Next 3Y60.19%
EBIT Next 5Y36.28%
FCF growth 1Y-19.85%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-17.5%
OCF growth 3Y-46.77%
OCF growth 5Y-20.47%

SHUTTERSTOCK INC / SSTK FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for SSTK stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SSTK.


Can you provide the valuation status for SHUTTERSTOCK INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to SHUTTERSTOCK INC (SSTK). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is SHUTTERSTOCK INC (SSTK) stock?

SHUTTERSTOCK INC (SSTK) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for SSTK stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SHUTTERSTOCK INC (SSTK) is 5.22 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.28.


How financially healthy is SHUTTERSTOCK INC?

The financial health rating of SHUTTERSTOCK INC (SSTK) is 3 / 10.