SHUTTERSTOCK INC (SSTK)

US8256901005 - Common Stock

30.04  -0.42 (-1.38%)

After market: 30.04 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, SSTK scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SSTK was compared to 72 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. While SSTK has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on SSTK.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SSTK had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SSTK had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years SSTK has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years SSTK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.

1.2 Ratios

SSTK has a Return On Assets of 2.70%. This is in the better half of the industry: SSTK outperforms 73.61% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of SSTK (6.95%) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
SSTK's Return On Invested Capital of 5.96% is amongst the best of the industry. SSTK outperforms 80.56% of its industry peers.
SSTK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.20%. This is above the industry average of 11.21%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.20%) for SSTK is well above the current ROIC(5.96%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.7%
ROE 6.95%
ROIC 5.96%
ROA(3y)10.02%
ROA(5y)8.62%
ROE(3y)19.18%
ROE(5y)16.14%
ROIC(3y)15.2%
ROIC(5y)13.17%

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of SSTK (4.03%) is better than 73.61% 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 6.39%, SSTK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
SSTK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 57.91%, SSTK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
SSTK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.39%
PM (TTM) 4.03%
GM 57.91%
OM growth 3Y-15.13%
OM growth 5Y8.45%
PM growth 3Y5.39%
PM growth 5Y7.52%
GM growth 3Y-0.76%
GM growth 5Y0.91%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SSTK is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for SSTK has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SSTK has more shares outstanding
SSTK has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.

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 54.17% of its industry peers.
SSTK has a debt to FCF ratio of 26.87. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SSTK would need 26.87 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SSTK (26.87) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SSTK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53. This is a neutral value indicating SSTK is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SSTK has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.53. This is in the lower half of the industry: SSTK underperforms 73.61% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.53
Debt/FCF 26.87
Altman-Z 1.59
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC8.85%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.42 indicates that SSTK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.42, SSTK is not doing good in the industry: 93.06% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
SSTK has a Quick Ratio of 0.42. 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 Quick ratio of 0.42. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SSTK underperforms 93.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.42
Quick Ratio 0.42

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SSTK shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.92%.
Measured over the past years, SSTK shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 22.55% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.11% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, SSTK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.01% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.92%
EPS 3Y18.47%
EPS 5Y22.55%
EPS Q2Q%3.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.11%
Revenue growth 3Y9.47%
Revenue growth 5Y7.01%
Sales Q2Q%7.43%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.97% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, SSTK will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.69% on average per year.
EPS Next Y0.47%
EPS Next 2Y6.54%
EPS Next 3Y5%
EPS Next 5Y10.97%
Revenue Next Year6.21%
Revenue Next 2Y9.3%
Revenue Next 3Y7.34%
Revenue Next 5Y8.69%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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 accelerating.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

SSTK is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.22.
SSTK's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SSTK is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
SSTK's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.96.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.10, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of SSTK.
94.44% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SSTK, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.82, SSTK is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.22
Fwd PE 6.1

4.2 Price Multiples

87.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SSTK, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SSTK is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 100.79
EV/EBITDA 7.31

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
SSTK has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)15.29
PEG (5Y)0.32
EPS Next 2Y6.54%
EPS Next 3Y5%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SSTK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.83%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
SSTK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.70. SSTK pays more dividend than 98.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.23, SSTK pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.83%

5.2 History

The dividend of SSTK decreases each year by -18.46%.
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)-18.46%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3

5.3 Sustainability

SSTK pays out 114.44% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP114.44%
EPS Next 2Y6.54%
EPS Next 3Y5%

SHUTTERSTOCK INC

NYSE:SSTK (11/21/2024, 8:04:01 PM)

After market: 30.04 0 (0%)

30.04

-0.42 (-1.38%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
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PE 7.22
Fwd PE 6.1
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.7%
ROE 6.95%
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OM 6.39%
PM (TTM) 4.03%
GM 57.91%
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Debt/Equity 0.53
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Current Ratio 0.42
Quick Ratio 0.42
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.92%
EPS 3Y18.47%
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