SHUTTERSTOCK INC (SSTK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:SSTK • US8256901005
16.79 USD
+0.02 (+0.12%)
Last: Mar 10, 2026, 11:27 AM
This SSTK fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Overall SSTK gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated SSTK against 69 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. While SSTK is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. SSTK is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. SSTK Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year SSTK was profitable.
- SSTK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- SSTK had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years SSTK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of SSTK (3.36%) is better than 68.12% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.83%, SSTK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- SSTK's Return On Invested Capital of 5.01% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SSTK outperforms 69.57% of its industry peers.
- SSTK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.47%. This is significantly below the industry average of 11.01%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.36% | ||
| ROE | 7.83% | ||
| ROIC | 5.01% |
ROA(3y)5.58%
ROA(5y)7.23%
ROE(3y)11.89%
ROE(5y)14.46%
ROIC(3y)5.47%
ROIC(5y)8.16%
1.3 Margins
- SSTK's Profit Margin of 4.60% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SSTK outperforms 68.12% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SSTK has declined.
- SSTK has a Operating Margin of 7.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: SSTK outperforms 65.22% of its industry peers.
- SSTK's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- SSTK's Gross Margin of 58.90% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SSTK outperforms 47.83% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SSTK has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.6% | ||
| GM | 58.9% |
OM growth 3Y-17.63%
OM growth 5Y-9.93%
PM growth 3Y-20.63%
PM growth 5Y-15.66%
GM growth 3Y-1.71%
GM growth 5Y-0.72%
2. SSTK Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- SSTK 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, SSTK has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for SSTK has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- SSTK has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.46, we must say that SSTK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- SSTK has a Altman-Z score (1.46) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of SSTK is 2.22, which is a good value as it means it would take SSTK, 2.22 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.22, SSTK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- SSTK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- SSTK's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SSTK is outperformed by 63.77% of its industry peers.
- Although SSTK's pure debt/equity ratio does not look good, it has limited outstanding debt compared to the Free Cash Flow. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.46 |
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC7.12%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.54 indicates that SSTK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.54, SSTK is doing worse than 85.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.54 indicates that SSTK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of SSTK (0.54) is worse than 84.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 |
3. SSTK Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- SSTK shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.30%.
- SSTK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 27.29% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, SSTK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.84% in the last year.
- SSTK shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.53% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.3%
EPS 3Y5.8%
EPS 5Y27.29%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.84%
Revenue growth 3Y6.54%
Revenue growth 5Y7.53%
Sales Q2Q%-12.02%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, SSTK will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -7.15% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, SSTK will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.29% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-19.09%
EPS Next 2Y-14.07%
EPS Next 3Y-12.17%
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.
- 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.
4. SSTK Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 4.09, the valuation of SSTK can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SSTK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.45. SSTK is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.53, the valuation of SSTK can be described as very cheap.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SSTK indicates a rather cheap valuation: SSTK is cheaper than 94.20% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SSTK to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.65), we can say SSTK is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- SSTK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SSTK is cheaper than 94.20% of the companies in the same industry.
- SSTK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SSTK is cheaper than 94.20% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- SSTK's earnings are expected to decrease with -12.17% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.15
EPS Next 2Y-14.07%
EPS Next 3Y-12.17%
5. SSTK Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- SSTK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.27%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.67, SSTK pays a better dividend. On top of this SSTK pays more dividend than 97.10% 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 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.27% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of SSTK is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.20%!
- 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)14.2%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- SSTK pays out 102.27% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The Dividend Rate of SSTK has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP102.27%
EPS Next 2Y-14.07%
EPS Next 3Y-12.17%
SSTK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:SSTK (3/10/2026, 11:27:10 AM)
16.79
+0.02 (+0.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30
Inst Owners65%
Inst Owner Change-4.43%
Ins Owners31.68%
Ins Owner Change0.02%
Market Cap596.88M
Revenue(TTM)989.92M
Net Income(TTM)45.50M
Analysts45.71
Price Target27.46 (63.55%)
Short Float %7.53%
Short Ratio5.68
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.27% |
Yearly Dividend1.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.2%
DP102.27%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-05 2026-03-05 (0.36)
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-7.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)-14.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.43%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.68%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.8%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.83%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.53%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.68%
PT rev (1m)-2.33%
PT rev (3m)-2.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-12.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-12.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.53 | ||
| P/S | 0.6 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.58 | ||
| P/B | 1.03 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.24 |
EPS(TTM)4.11
EY24.48%
EPS(NY)3.03
Fwd EY18.07%
FCF(TTM)3.48
FCFY20.75%
OCF(TTM)4.69
OCFY27.93%
SpS27.85
BVpS16.34
TBVpS-5.89
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.15
Graham Number38.88
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.36% | ||
| ROE | 7.83% | ||
| ROCE | 10.32% | ||
| ROIC | 5.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.28% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 7.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.6% | ||
| GM | 58.9% | ||
| FCFM | 12.51% |
ROA(3y)5.58%
ROA(5y)7.23%
ROE(3y)11.89%
ROE(5y)14.46%
ROIC(3y)5.47%
ROIC(5y)8.16%
ROICexc(3y)6.57%
ROICexc(5y)13.25%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)10.69%
ROCE(5y)15.11%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-25.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y-43.99%
OM growth 3Y-17.63%
OM growth 5Y-9.93%
PM growth 3Y-20.63%
PM growth 5Y-15.66%
GM growth 3Y-1.71%
GM growth 5Y-0.72%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.73
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.22 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.64 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 47.15% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.33% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.56 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 100.44% | ||
| Profit Quality | 272.18% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.46 |
F-Score8
WACC7.12%
ROIC/WACC0.7
Cap/Depr(3y)52.34%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.55%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.83%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.57%
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%0%
EPS Next Y-19.09%
EPS Next 2Y-14.07%
EPS Next 3Y-12.17%
EPS Next 5Y-7.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.84%
Revenue growth 3Y6.54%
Revenue growth 5Y7.53%
Sales Q2Q%-12.02%
Revenue Next Year8.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.85%
Revenue Next 3Y1.45%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.29%
EBIT growth 1Y9.24%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.57%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.53%
EBIT Next Year137.61%
EBIT Next 3Y29.94%
EBIT Next 5Y12.54%
FCF growth 1Y949.96%
FCF growth 3Y3.47%
FCF growth 5Y-2.35%
OCF growth 1Y410.59%
OCF growth 3Y1.69%
OCF growth 5Y0.19%
SHUTTERSTOCK INC / SSTK FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for SSTK stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SSTK.
What is the valuation status for SSTK stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 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 5 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for SSTK stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SHUTTERSTOCK INC (SSTK) is expected to decline by -19.09% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for SSTK stock?
The dividend rating of SHUTTERSTOCK INC (SSTK) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 102.27%.