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.
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.
- Of the past 5 years VRTS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- VRTS has a Return On Assets (3.23%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Return On Equity of VRTS (14.82%) is better than 73.64% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.05%, VRTS is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VRTS is below the industry average of 7.23%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- With a Profit Margin value of 16.23%, VRTS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VRTS has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 19.60%, VRTS is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.93% of the companies in the same industry.
- VRTS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
2. VRTS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The number of shares outstanding for VRTS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, VRTS has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, VRTS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- VRTS has an Altman-Z score of 0.69. This is a bad value and indicates that VRTS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- VRTS has a Altman-Z score (0.69) which is in line with its industry peers.
- VRTS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.94. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.94, VRTS is not doing good in the industry: 82.01% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.94 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.69 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
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 74.90% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.13 indicates that VRTS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- VRTS's Quick ratio of 2.13 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VRTS outperforms 75.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.13 |
3. VRTS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for VRTS have decreased by -4.51% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.21% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, VRTS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.96% in the last year.
- VRTS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.15% yearly.
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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, VRTS will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.93% on average per year.
EPS Next Y1.05%
EPS Next 2Y3.2%
EPS Next 3Y3.25%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.98%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.18%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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. VRTS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 5.46 indicates a rather cheap valuation of VRTS.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VRTS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- VRTS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.40, the valuation of VRTS can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VRTS is valued cheaper than 91.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VRTS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.54), we can say VRTS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 78.66% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VRTS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.18 |
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)5.18
PEG (5Y)0.59
EPS Next 2Y3.2%
EPS Next 3Y3.25%
5. VRTS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- VRTS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.07%, which is a nice return.
- The stock price of VRTS dropped by -20.89% 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.
- VRTS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.89.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, VRTS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.07% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of VRTS grows each year by 22.29%, which is quite nice.
- VRTS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 Years8
Div Non Decr Years11
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.
- VRTS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP46.68%
EPS Next 2Y3.2%
EPS Next 3Y3.25%
VRTS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
137.45
+1.63 (+1.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)02-06 2026-02-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-24 2026-04-24
Inst Owners89.27%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners6.17%
Ins Owner Change3.17%
Market Cap920.91M
Revenue(TTM)852.87M
Net Income(TTM)138.40M
Analysts46.67
Price Target157.85 (14.84%)
Short Float %2.46%
Short Ratio1.49
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.07% |
Yearly Dividend9.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.29%
DP46.68%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date04-30 2026-04-30 (2.4)
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-11.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.4 | ||
| P/S | 1.08 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.99 | ||
| P/tB | 4.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.18 |
EPS(TTM)25.17
EY18.31%
EPS(NY)25.44
Fwd EY18.51%
FCF(TTM)-11.06
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-10.03
OCFYN/A
SpS127.29
BVpS139.41
TBVpS31.27
PEG (NY)5.18
PEG (5Y)0.59
Graham Number280.98
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 0.69 |
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-1.98%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.18%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.93%
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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VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
How financially healthy is VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS?
The financial health rating of VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS) is 4 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS) is expected to grow by 1.05% in the next year.