SHUTTERSTOCK INC (SSTK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:SSTK • US8256901005
19.85 USD
+0.05 (+0.25%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
19.71 USD
-0.14 (-0.71%)
After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:19:57 PM
Taking everything into account, SSTK scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SSTK was compared to 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.
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.
- SSTK had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of SSTK (4.37%) is better than 72.86% of its industry peers.
- SSTK has a better Return On Equity (10.11%) than 81.43% of its industry peers.
- SSTK's Return On Invested Capital of 7.42% is fine compared to the rest 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 13.53%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- SSTK has a better Profit Margin (5.89%) than 68.57% of its industry peers.
- SSTK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- SSTK has a better Operating Margin (8.88%) than 68.57% of its industry peers.
- SSTK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 58.64%, SSTK is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 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%
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 less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, SSTK has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- SSTK has an Altman-Z score of 1.61. This is a bad value and indicates that SSTK is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- SSTK has a Altman-Z score of 1.61. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SSTK outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of SSTK (2.84) is better than 72.86% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46 indicates that SSTK is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.46, SSTK is doing worse than 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.61 |
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC7.98%
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.
- With a Current 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.
- SSTK has a Quick 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.53, SSTK is doing worse than 84.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.53 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for SSTK have decreased by -5.30% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 27.29% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- Looking at the last year, SSTK shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.06% 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%-26.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.06%
Revenue growth 3Y6.54%
Revenue growth 5Y7.53%
Sales Q2Q%3.79%
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.
- 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-12.17%
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
- 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.
- 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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 4.83 indicates a rather cheap valuation of SSTK.
- SSTK's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SSTK is cheaper than 92.86% 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 28.30.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.54, the valuation of SSTK can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SSTK is valued cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.57. SSTK is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SSTK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- SSTK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SSTK is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.63 |
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 -12.17% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.18
EPS Next 2Y-14.07%
EPS Next 3Y-12.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.67%, SSTK is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- The stock price of SSTK dropped by -20.70% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.78, SSTK pays a better dividend. On top of this SSTK pays more dividend than 97.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, SSTK pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.67% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
- SSTK pays out 75.34% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP75.34%
EPS Next 2Y-14.07%
EPS Next 3Y-12.17%
SHUTTERSTOCK INC / SSTK FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for SSTK stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SSTK.
What is the valuation status for SSTK stock?
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 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 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 75.34%.