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SHUTTERSTOCK INC (SSTK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:SSTK - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US8256901005 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

25.41  -0.9 (-3.42%)

After market: 25.45 +0.04 (+0.16%)

Fundamental Rating

5

SSTK gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 71 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. SSTK scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. 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

SSTK had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SSTK had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years SSTK has been profitable.
SSTK had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of SSTK (2.70%) is better than 71.21% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.95%, SSTK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
SSTK's Return On Invested Capital of 5.96% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SSTK outperforms 74.24% 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 12.57%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.96%) for SSTK is well below the 3 year average (15.20%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that SSTK had better years and this may not be a problem.
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%
SSTK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSSTK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.03%, SSTK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
SSTK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 6.39%, SSTK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.70% of the companies in the same industry.
SSTK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 57.91%, SSTK is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.45% 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 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%
SSTK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSSTK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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.
SSTK has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SSTK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
SSTK Yearly Shares OutstandingSSTK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

SSTK has an Altman-Z score of 1.49. This is a bad value and indicates that SSTK is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
SSTK's Altman-Z score of 1.49 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SSTK outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SSTK is 26.87, which is on the high side as it means it would take SSTK, 26.87 years of fcf income to pay off 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.53, SSTK is doing worse than 71.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.53
Debt/FCF 26.87
Altman-Z 1.49
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC8.84%
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 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.42 indicates that SSTK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SSTK has a Current ratio of 0.42. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SSTK underperforms 93.94% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.42 indicates that SSTK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SSTK's Quick ratio of 0.42 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SSTK is outperformed by 92.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.42
Quick Ratio 0.42
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 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for SSTK have decreased strongly by -10.92% in the last year.
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.
Looking at the last year, SSTK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.11% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.01% on average over the past years.
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 5.72% on average over the next years.
SSTK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.48% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.43%
EPS Next 2Y4.46%
EPS Next 3Y5%
EPS Next 5Y5.72%
Revenue Next Year6.43%
Revenue Next 2Y9.45%
Revenue Next 3Y7.98%
Revenue Next 5Y6.48%

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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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 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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.11, the valuation of SSTK can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SSTK is valued cheaper than 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 29.63. SSTK is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.37 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 96.97% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.68. SSTK is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.11
Fwd PE 5.37
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 89.39% of the companies are valued more expensively.
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 85.18
EV/EBITDA 6.39
SSTK Per share dataSSTK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates SSTK does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
SSTK has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)14.1
PEG (5Y)0.27
EPS Next 2Y4.46%
EPS Next 3Y5%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SSTK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.02%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.76, SSTK pays a better dividend. On top of this SSTK pays more dividend than 98.48% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.29, SSTK pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.02%

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 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 114.44% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP114.44%
EPS Next 2Y4.46%
EPS Next 3Y5%
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 50M 100M 150M
SSTK Dividend Payout.SSTK Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SSTK Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SHUTTERSTOCK INC

NYSE:SSTK (2/21/2025, 8:04:01 PM)

After market: 25.45 +0.04 (+0.16%)

25.41

-0.9 (-3.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)10-29 2024-10-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2025-02-25/bmo
Inst Owners81.45%
Inst Owner Change3.04%
Ins Owners31.59%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap885.03M
Analysts78
Price Target46.67 (83.67%)
Short Float %10.69%
Short Ratio4.08
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.02%
Yearly Dividend1.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)-18.46%
DP114.44%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-06 2025-03-06 (0.33)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6.02%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(2)13.99%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)7.1%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(4)13.99%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)13.78%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)14.75%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)20.55%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.02%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.93%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.02%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.53%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.71%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.1%
PT rev (1m)-5.18%
PT rev (3m)-14.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.21%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.11
Fwd PE 5.37
P/S 0.98
P/FCF 85.18
P/OCF 15.09
P/B 1.69
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.39
EPS(TTM)4.16
EY16.37%
EPS(NY)4.74
Fwd EY18.64%
FCF(TTM)0.3
FCFY1.17%
OCF(TTM)1.68
OCFY6.62%
SpS25.9
BVpS15.01
TBVpS-9.48
PEG (NY)14.1
PEG (5Y)0.27
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.7%
ROE 6.95%
ROCE 8.42%
ROIC 5.96%
ROICexc 7.06%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 6.39%
PM (TTM) 4.03%
GM 57.91%
FCFM 1.15%
ROA(3y)10.02%
ROA(5y)8.62%
ROE(3y)19.18%
ROE(5y)16.14%
ROIC(3y)15.2%
ROIC(5y)13.17%
ROICexc(3y)26.72%
ROICexc(5y)53.94%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)18.39%
ROCE(5y)15.69%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-59%
ROICexc growth 5Y-20.53%
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%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.53
Debt/FCF 26.87
Debt/EBITDA 1.93
Cap/Depr 56.98%
Cap/Sales 5.35%
Interest Coverage 16.58
Cash Conversion 41.19%
Profit Quality 28.58%
Current Ratio 0.42
Quick Ratio 0.42
Altman-Z 1.49
F-Score4
WACC8.84%
ROIC/WACC0.67
Cap/Depr(3y)82.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)72.17%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.16%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.27%
Profit Quality(3y)134.76%
Profit Quality(5y)195.84%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.92%
EPS 3Y18.47%
EPS 5Y22.55%
EPS Q2Q%3.97%
EPS Next Y0.43%
EPS Next 2Y4.46%
EPS Next 3Y5%
EPS Next 5Y5.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.11%
Revenue growth 3Y9.47%
Revenue growth 5Y7.01%
Sales Q2Q%7.43%
Revenue Next Year6.43%
Revenue Next 2Y9.45%
Revenue Next 3Y7.98%
Revenue Next 5Y6.48%
EBIT growth 1Y-37.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.1%
EBIT growth 5Y16.05%
EBIT Next Year214.09%
EBIT Next 3Y56.81%
EBIT Next 5Y34.81%
FCF growth 1Y-90.55%
FCF growth 3Y-11.74%
FCF growth 5Y7.34%
OCF growth 1Y-61.38%
OCF growth 3Y-5.22%
OCF growth 5Y6.58%