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.
- In the past year VRTS has reported a negative 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
- The Return On Assets of VRTS (3.23%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- VRTS's Return On Equity of 14.82% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VRTS outperforms 73.64% of its industry peers.
- VRTS has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.05%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VRTS outperforms 44.35% of 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 7.23%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.23%, VRTS is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VRTS has grown nicely.
- With a Operating Margin value of 19.60%, VRTS perfoms like the industry average, 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
- Compared to 1 year ago, VRTS has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for VRTS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- VRTS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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's Altman-Z score of 0.69 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VRTS outperforms 48.54% of its industry peers.
- VRTS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.94. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of VRTS (2.94) is worse than 82.01% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.94 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.69 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.13 indicates that VRTS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.13, VRTS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.13 indicates that VRTS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- VRTS has a better Quick ratio (2.13) than 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
- VRTS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.25% yearly.
- VRTS is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.93% yearly.
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
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.78.
- Based on the 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.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.54, 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 7.44%, which is a nice return.
- In the last 3 months the price of VRTS has falen by -20.89%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.89, 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 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.44% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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.
- 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 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 Owners87.03%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners5.73%
Ins Owner Change3.17%
Market Cap920.91M
Revenue(TTM)852.87M
Net Income(TTM)138.40M
Analysts46.67
Price Target165.5 (20.41%)
Short Float %2.46%
Short Ratio1.49
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.44% |
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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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to VRTS.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS) stock?
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.