VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:VRTS • US92828Q1094
138.36 USD
-5.79 (-4.02%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
138.36 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Overall VRTS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated VRTS against 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. VRTS has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. VRTS is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally VRTS also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year VRTS was profitable.
- In the past year VRTS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years VRTS has always been profitable.
- Of the past 5 years VRTS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.49%, VRTS is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 14.83%, VRTS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.57%, VRTS is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.58% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.49% | ||
| ROE | 14.83% | ||
| ROIC | 3.57% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- VRTS has a Profit Margin (15.51%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VRTS has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 20.37%, VRTS is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VRTS has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.51% | ||
| 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- There is no outstanding debt for VRTS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.79, we must say that VRTS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- VRTS has a Altman-Z score of 0.79. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VRTS outperforms 52.08% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of VRTS is 34.80, which is on the high side as it means it would take VRTS, 34.80 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- VRTS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 34.80. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VRTS outperforms 51.67% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.64 is on the high side and indicates that VRTS has dependencies on debt financing.
- VRTS has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.64) than 80.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 34.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.79 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.47 indicates that VRTS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of VRTS (2.47) is better than 78.75% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.47 indicates that VRTS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of VRTS (2.47) is better than 78.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.47 |
3. Growth
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.
- 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
- VRTS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.54% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, VRTS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.35% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.49%
EPS Next 2Y6.54%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.09%
Revenue Next 2Y1.86%
Revenue Next 3Y1.35%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- VRTS is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.50.
- VRTS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VRTS is cheaper than 85.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- VRTS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.07.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.36, the valuation of VRTS can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VRTS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- VRTS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.05, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VRTS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VRTS is valued a bit cheaper than 71.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates VRTS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)2.21
PEG (5Y)0.6
EPS Next 2Y6.54%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- VRTS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.88%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.42, VRTS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- VRTS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.88% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of VRTS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 17.66%!
- VRTS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- VRTS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.66%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
- VRTS pays out 47.12% 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.
DP47.12%
EPS Next 2Y6.54%
EPS Next 3YN/A
138.36
-5.79 (-4.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)02-06 2026-02-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-23 2026-04-23
Inst Owners87.47%
Inst Owner Change-1.27%
Ins Owners5.78%
Ins Owner Change-1.06%
Market Cap933.93M
Revenue(TTM)852.87M
Net Income(TTM)136.24M
Analysts46.67
Price Target165.5 (19.62%)
Short Float %3.31%
Short Ratio2.37
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.88% |
Yearly Dividend8.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.66%
DP47.12%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date01-30 2026-01-30 (2.4)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.24%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.15%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.33%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.42%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.15%
Max EPS beat(4)3.8%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.79%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.44%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.36%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.01%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.96%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.95%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.3%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.61%
PT rev (1m)-10.36%
PT rev (3m)-13.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.87%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.36 | ||
| P/S | 1.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.06 | ||
| P/B | 1.02 | ||
| P/tB | 5.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.27 |
EPS(TTM)25.17
EY18.19%
EPS(NY)25.8
Fwd EY18.65%
FCF(TTM)10.31
FCFY7.45%
OCF(TTM)11.47
OCFY8.29%
SpS130.12
BVpS136.1
TBVpS26.99
PEG (NY)2.21
PEG (5Y)0.6
Graham Number277.63
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.49% | ||
| ROE | 14.83% | ||
| ROCE | 4.9% | ||
| ROIC | 3.57% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.13% | ||
| OM | 20.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.51% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 7.92% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/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
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 34.8 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 9.96 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 12.25% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.9% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 31.84% | ||
| Profit Quality | 51.07% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.79 |
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
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 Y2.49%
EPS Next 2Y6.54%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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 1Y7.59%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.25%
EBIT growth 5Y2.98%
EBIT Next Year7.29%
EBIT Next 3Y2.05%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-34.27%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-30.78%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS / VRTS FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 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 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 47.12%.