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SHUTTERSTOCK INC (SSTK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SSTK - US8256901005 - Common Stock

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Last: 12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

SSTK gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. While SSTK belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. SSTK has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.


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

SSTK has a better Return On Assets (4.37%) than 71.83% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 10.11%, SSTK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.69% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.42%, SSTK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.28% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SSTK is below the industry average of 14.04%.
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 67.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SSTK has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.88%, SSTK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.01% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SSTK has grown nicely.
SSTK has a Gross Margin (58.64%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SSTK is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for SSTK has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SSTK has less shares outstanding
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 1.59, we must say that SSTK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
SSTK has a Altman-Z score of 1.59. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SSTK outperforms 56.34% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SSTK is 2.84, which is a good value as it means it would take SSTK, 2.84 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SSTK (2.84) is better than 71.83% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46 indicates that SSTK is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.46, SSTK is not doing good in the industry: 64.79% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.46
Debt/FCF 2.84
Altman-Z 1.59
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC10.26%
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

A Current Ratio of 0.53 indicates that SSTK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SSTK has a worse Current ratio (0.53) than 87.32% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.53 indicates that SSTK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SSTK (0.53) is worse than 85.92% of its industry peers.
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
The Revenue has grown by 13.06% in the past year. This is quite good.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -7.15% on average over the next years.
SSTK is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.29% yearly.
EPS Next Y-19.09%
EPS Next 2Y-14.07%
EPS Next 3Y-12.22%
EPS Next 5Y-7.15%
Revenue Next Year8.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.85%
Revenue Next 3Y1.45%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.29%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 2031 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 2031 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

SSTK is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.63.
91.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SSTK, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SSTK to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.49), we can say SSTK is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.26 indicates a rather cheap valuation of SSTK.
SSTK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SSTK is cheaper than 91.55% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SSTK to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.69), we can say SSTK is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.63
Fwd PE 6.26
SSTK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSSTK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

94.37% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SSTK, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SSTK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.32% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.96
EV/EBITDA 3.46
SSTK Per share dataSSTK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SSTK has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as SSTK's earnings are expected to decrease with -12.22% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.17
EPS Next 2Y-14.07%
EPS Next 3Y-12.22%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SSTK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.91%, which is a nice return.
SSTK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.04. SSTK pays more dividend than 97.18% of the companies in the same industry.
SSTK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.91%

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

75.34% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SSTK. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP75.34%
EPS Next 2Y-14.07%
EPS Next 3Y-12.22%
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 (12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

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-0.1 (-0.52%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners67.23%
Inst Owner Change-4.05%
Ins Owners31.7%
Ins Owner Change1.48%
Market Cap675.24M
Revenue(TTM)1.02B
Net Income(TTM)60.09M
Analysts76
Price Target28.12 (47.92%)
Short Float %5.11%
Short Ratio4.29
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.91%
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)-3.67%
PT rev (3m)-3.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-39.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-39.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)-33.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)-33.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.67%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.63
Fwd PE 6.26
P/S 0.66
P/FCF 6.96
P/OCF 4.88
P/B 1.14
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 3.46
EPS(TTM)4.11
EY21.62%
EPS(NY)3.03
Fwd EY15.96%
FCF(TTM)2.73
FCFY14.36%
OCF(TTM)3.9
OCFY20.5%
SpS28.72
BVpS16.73
TBVpS-5.84
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.17
Graham Number39.34
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 1.59
F-Score8
WACC10.26%
ROIC/WACC0.72
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 Y-19.09%
EPS Next 2Y-14.07%
EPS Next 3Y-12.22%
EPS Next 5Y-7.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.06%
Revenue growth 3Y6.54%
Revenue growth 5Y7.53%
Sales Q2Q%3.79%
Revenue Next Year8.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.85%
Revenue Next 3Y1.45%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.29%
EBIT growth 1Y57.01%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.02%
EBIT growth 5Y27.74%
EBIT Next Year256.27%
EBIT Next 3Y44.72%
EBIT Next 5Y20.1%
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 8 / 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 7 / 10.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SHUTTERSTOCK INC (SSTK) is 4.63 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.14.


How financially healthy is SHUTTERSTOCK INC?

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