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SHUTTERSTOCK INC (SSTK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

20.1  +1.14 (+6.01%)

After market: 20 -0.1 (-0.5%)

Fundamental Rating

5

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 is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. SSTK scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.


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.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.91%, SSTK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
SSTK has a Return On Equity of 7.04%. This is in the better half of the industry: SSTK outperforms 72.86% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.47%, SSTK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.71% 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 12.03%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.91%
ROE 7.04%
ROIC 6.47%
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

With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.00%, SSTK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
SSTK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SSTK has a better Operating Margin (6.45%) than 67.14% of its industry peers.
SSTK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of SSTK (57.56%) is worse than 60.00% 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 RankSector Rank
OM 6.45%
PM (TTM) 4%
GM 57.56%
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 just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SSTK is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SSTK has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for SSTK has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SSTK is higher compared to a year ago.
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

SSTK has an Altman-Z score of 1.44. 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 (1.44) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SSTK is 45.92, which is on the high side as it means it would take SSTK, 45.92 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SSTK has a Debt to FCF ratio (45.92) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SSTK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.22, SSTK is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.22
Debt/FCF 45.92
Altman-Z 1.44
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC8.18%
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

SSTK has a Current Ratio of 0.43. 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 Current ratio, with a value of 0.43, SSTK is doing worse than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.43 indicates that SSTK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SSTK has a worse Quick ratio (0.43) than 91.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.43
Quick Ratio 0.43
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 -4.07%.
SSTK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 27.29% yearly.
SSTK shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.31%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.53% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.07%
EPS 3Y5.8%
EPS 5Y27.29%
EPS Q2Q%-8.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.31%
Revenue growth 3Y6.54%
Revenue growth 5Y7.53%
Sales Q2Q%13.21%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.75% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
SSTK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.87% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.03%
EPS Next 2Y11.73%
EPS Next 3Y8.38%
EPS Next 5Y8.75%
Revenue Next Year8.69%
Revenue Next 2Y5.5%
Revenue Next 3Y8.05%
Revenue Next 5Y5.87%

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.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 5.01 indicates a rather cheap valuation of SSTK.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SSTK indicates a rather cheap valuation: SSTK is cheaper than 91.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.21, SSTK is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 3.92, which 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 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SSTK is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.01
Fwd PE 3.92
SSTK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSSTK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

91.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SSTK, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
SSTK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 117.48
EV/EBITDA 5.51
SSTK Per share dataSSTK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SSTK's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of SSTK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)0.18
EPS Next 2Y11.73%
EPS Next 3Y8.38%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.10%, SSTK is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.05, SSTK pays a better dividend. On top of this SSTK pays more dividend than 98.57% 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 2.42.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.1%

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

112.27% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SSTK. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP112.27%
EPS Next 2Y11.73%
EPS Next 3Y8.38%
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 (7/1/2025, 7:43:46 PM)

After market: 20 -0.1 (-0.5%)

20.1

+1.14 (+6.01%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)05-02 2025-05-02/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-04 2025-08-04
Inst Owners69.92%
Inst Owner Change-13.71%
Ins Owners31.36%
Ins Owner Change0.63%
Market Cap708.52M
Analysts76
Price Target29.19 (45.22%)
Short Float %9.03%
Short Ratio7.65
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.1%
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP112.27%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date06-05 2025-06-05 (0.33)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-15.89%
Min EPS beat(2)-26.74%
Max EPS beat(2)-5.03%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.94%
Min EPS beat(4)-26.74%
Max EPS beat(4)13.99%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)6.5%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)6.29%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)12.9%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.71%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.74%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.59%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.02%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.05%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.21%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.73%
PT rev (1m)-5.5%
PT rev (3m)-5.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.25%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.01
Fwd PE 3.92
P/S 0.74
P/FCF 117.48
P/OCF 14.29
P/B 1.29
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.51
EPS(TTM)4.01
EY19.95%
EPS(NY)5.13
Fwd EY25.53%
FCF(TTM)0.17
FCFY0.85%
OCF(TTM)1.41
OCFY7%
SpS27.34
BVpS15.52
TBVpS-7.48
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)0.18
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.91%
ROE 7.04%
ROCE 8.77%
ROIC 6.47%
ROICexc 7.68%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 6.45%
PM (TTM) 4%
GM 57.56%
FCFM 0.63%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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-Score3
Asset Turnover0.73
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.22
Debt/FCF 45.92
Debt/EBITDA 0.79
Cap/Depr 48.93%
Cap/Sales 4.52%
Interest Coverage 5.32
Cash Conversion 32.8%
Profit Quality 15.67%
Current Ratio 0.43
Quick Ratio 0.43
Altman-Z 1.44
F-Score3
WACC8.18%
ROIC/WACC0.79
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)-4.07%
EPS 3Y5.8%
EPS 5Y27.29%
EPS Q2Q%-8.85%
EPS Next Y15.03%
EPS Next 2Y11.73%
EPS Next 3Y8.38%
EPS Next 5Y8.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.31%
Revenue growth 3Y6.54%
Revenue growth 5Y7.53%
Sales Q2Q%13.21%
Revenue Next Year8.69%
Revenue Next 2Y5.5%
Revenue Next 3Y8.05%
Revenue Next 5Y5.87%
EBIT growth 1Y38.85%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.02%
EBIT growth 5Y27.74%
EBIT Next Year233.23%
EBIT Next 3Y60.19%
EBIT Next 5Y36.28%
FCF growth 1Y-96.12%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-75.52%
OCF growth 3Y-46.77%
OCF growth 5Y-20.47%