VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:VRTS • US92828Q1094

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This VRTS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. VRTS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • VRTS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • VRTS had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
  • VRTS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • VRTS had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
VRTS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVRTS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • VRTS's Return On Assets of 3.23% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VRTS outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of VRTS (14.82%) is better than 73.75% of its industry peers.
  • VRTS has a Return On Invested Capital (3.05%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • VRTS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.28%. This is below the industry average of 7.14%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.23%
ROE 14.82%
ROIC 3.05%
ROA(3y)3.27%
ROA(5y)3.62%
ROE(3y)14.5%
ROE(5y)16.6%
ROIC(3y)3.28%
ROIC(5y)4.22%
VRTS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVRTS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • VRTS has a Profit Margin of 16.23%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VRTS outperforms 50.42% of its industry peers.
  • VRTS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • VRTS has a Operating Margin (19.60%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • VRTS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.6%
PM (TTM) 16.23%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-6.05%
OM growth 5Y-3.89%
PM growth 3Y6.96%
PM growth 5Y4.15%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
VRTS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVRTS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. VRTS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The number of shares outstanding for VRTS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • VRTS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for VRTS is higher compared to a year ago.
VRTS Yearly Shares OutstandingVRTS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2M 4M 6M
VRTS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVRTS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.68, we must say that VRTS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 0.68, VRTS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.94 is on the high side and indicates that VRTS has dependencies on debt financing.
  • VRTS's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.94 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VRTS is outperformed by 81.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.94
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.68
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
VRTS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVRTS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • VRTS has a Current Ratio of 2.13. This indicates that VRTS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • VRTS's Current ratio of 2.13 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VRTS outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • VRTS has a Quick Ratio of 2.13. This indicates that VRTS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of VRTS (2.13) is better than 75.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.13
Quick Ratio 2.13
VRTS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVRTS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

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3. VRTS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • VRTS shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.51%.
  • VRTS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.21% yearly.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -5.96% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, VRTS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.15% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.51%
EPS 3Y-0.64%
EPS 5Y9.21%
EPS Q2Q%-13.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.96%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.28%
Revenue growth 5Y7.15%
Sales Q2Q%-10.9%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, VRTS will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.25% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.35% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y1.05%
EPS Next 2Y3.2%
EPS Next 3Y3.25%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.09%
Revenue Next 2Y1.86%
Revenue Next 3Y1.35%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
VRTS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVRTS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M 800M
VRTS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVRTS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 10 20 30

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4. VRTS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 5.03 indicates a rather cheap valuation of VRTS.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VRTS is valued cheaper than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VRTS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.23), we can say VRTS is valued rather cheaply.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.98, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of VRTS.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VRTS indicates a rather cheap valuation: VRTS is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VRTS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.28), we can say VRTS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.03
Fwd PE 4.98
VRTS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVRTS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VRTS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.91
VRTS Per share dataVRTS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)4.77
PEG (5Y)0.55
EPS Next 2Y3.2%
EPS Next 3Y3.25%

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5. VRTS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • VRTS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.88%, which is a nice return.
  • In the last 3 months the price of VRTS has falen by -21.66%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
  • VRTS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.91.
  • VRTS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.88%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of VRTS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 22.29%!
  • VRTS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • VRTS has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.29%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years10
VRTS Yearly Dividends per shareVRTS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6 8

5.3 Sustainability

  • VRTS pays out 46.68% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of VRTS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP46.68%
EPS Next 2Y3.2%
EPS Next 3Y3.25%
VRTS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVRTS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M 600M
VRTS Dividend Payout.VRTS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.VRTS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

VRTS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS

NYSE:VRTS (3/20/2026, 8:27:33 PM)

After market: 126.55 0 (0%)

126.55

-2.63 (-2.04%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)02-06
Earnings (Next)04-23
Inst Owners87.03%
Inst Owner Change-1.22%
Ins Owners5.73%
Ins Owner Change3.17%
Market Cap847.88M
Revenue(TTM)852.87M
Net Income(TTM)138.40M
Analysts46.67
Price Target165.5 (30.78%)
Short Float %2.74%
Short Ratio1.87
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.88%
Yearly Dividend9.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.29%
DP46.68%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date04-30
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.15%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.12%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.45%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.15%
Max EPS beat(4)3.8%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-1%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.86%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.57%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.01%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.01%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.26%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.32%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.41%
PT rev (1m)-8.85%
PT rev (3m)-13.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.55%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.03
Fwd PE 4.98
P/S 0.99
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.91
P/tB 4.05
EV/EBITDA 13.91
EPS(TTM)25.17
EY19.89%
EPS(NY)25.44
Fwd EY20.1%
FCF(TTM)-11.06
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-10.03
OCFYN/A
SpS127.29
BVpS139.41
TBVpS31.27
PEG (NY)4.77
PEG (5Y)0.55
Graham Number280.98
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.23%
ROE 14.82%
ROCE 4.18%
ROIC 3.05%
ROICexc 3.38%
ROICexgc 4.22%
OM 19.6%
PM (TTM) 16.23%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)3.27%
ROA(5y)3.62%
ROE(3y)14.5%
ROE(5y)16.6%
ROIC(3y)3.28%
ROIC(5y)4.22%
ROICexc(3y)6.48%
ROICexc(5y)12.58%
ROICexgc(3y)79.74%
ROICexgc(5y)157.08%
ROCE(3y)4.49%
ROCE(5y)5.78%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-63.66%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y-40.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.79%
OM growth 3Y-6.05%
OM growth 5Y-3.89%
PM growth 3Y6.96%
PM growth 5Y4.15%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.94
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 11.92
Cap/Depr 10.83%
Cap/Sales 0.81%
Interest Coverage 8.77
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.13
Quick Ratio 2.13
Altman-Z 0.68
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)10.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)10.71%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.82%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.76%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.51%
EPS 3Y-0.64%
EPS 5Y9.21%
EPS Q2Q%-13.33%
EPS Next Y1.05%
EPS Next 2Y3.2%
EPS Next 3Y3.25%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.96%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.28%
Revenue growth 5Y7.15%
Sales Q2Q%-10.9%
Revenue Next Year-0.09%
Revenue Next 2Y1.86%
Revenue Next 3Y1.35%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-6.28%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.25%
EBIT growth 5Y2.98%
EBIT Next Year7.29%
EBIT Next 3Y2.05%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-1837.47%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-3929%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS / VRTS Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to VRTS.


Can you provide the valuation status for VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of VRTS stock?

VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for VRTS stock?

The financial health rating of VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS) is 4 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS) stock?

The dividend rating of VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 46.68%.