VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:VRTS - US92828Q1094 - Common Stock
162.3 USD
-0.56 (-0.34%)
Overall VRTS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated VRTS against 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of VRTS get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. VRTS has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally VRTS also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VRTS had positive earnings in the past year.
VRTS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years VRTS has been profitable.
VRTS had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of VRTS (3.93%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 16.21%, VRTS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.90%, VRTS is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.01% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VRTS is below the industry average of 7.63%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.90%) for VRTS is above the 3 year average (3.76%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.93% | ||
| ROE | 16.21% | ||
| ROIC | 3.9% |
ROA(3y)3.19%
ROA(5y)3.43%
ROE(3y)14.36%
ROE(5y)15.89%
ROIC(3y)3.76%
ROIC(5y)4.34%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of VRTS (16.34%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VRTS has declined.
VRTS has a Operating Margin (20.52%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VRTS has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.34% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y-17.09%
OM growth 5Y-2.7%
PM growth 3Y-14.2%
PM growth 5Y-2.84%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
Compared to 1 year ago, VRTS has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for VRTS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, VRTS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.82, we must say that VRTS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
VRTS has a Altman-Z score of 0.82. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VRTS outperforms 47.26% of its industry peers.
VRTS has a debt to FCF ratio of 71.66. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as VRTS would need 71.66 years to pay back of all of its debts.
VRTS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 71.66. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VRTS outperforms 44.73% of its industry peers.
VRTS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.51. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
VRTS's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.51 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VRTS is outperformed by 81.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 71.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.82 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.01 indicates that VRTS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.01, VRTS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.73% of the companies in the same industry.
VRTS has a Quick Ratio of 2.01. This indicates that VRTS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 2.01, VRTS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.15% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.01 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VRTS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.81%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.37% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, VRTS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.30% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, VRTS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.00% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.81%
EPS 3Y-9.8%
EPS 5Y12.37%
EPS Q2Q%-3.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.3%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.52%
Revenue growth 5Y10%
Sales Q2Q%-4.11%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.48% on average over the next years.
VRTS is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.07% yearly.
EPS Next Y-1.19%
EPS Next 2Y1.76%
EPS Next 3Y3.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.62%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.75%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.07%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.20, the valuation of VRTS can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VRTS indicates a rather cheap valuation: VRTS is cheaper than 87.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
VRTS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.67.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.95, 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 93.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 31.86. VRTS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VRTS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.70% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VRTS is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.5
EPS Next 2Y1.76%
EPS Next 3Y3.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VRTS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.88%, which is a nice return.
VRTS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 8.39.
VRTS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.88% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of VRTS grows each year by 17.66%, which is quite nice.
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 43.01% 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.
DP43.01%
EPS Next 2Y1.76%
EPS Next 3Y3.48%
NYSE:VRTS (11/7/2025, 10:07:02 AM)
162.3
-0.56 (-0.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.05%
Inst Owner Change0.42%
Ins Owners5.83%
Ins Owner Change0.81%
Market Cap1.10B
Revenue(TTM)906.95M
Net Income(TTM)145.29M
Analysts46.67
Price Target192.02 (18.31%)
Short Float %1.96%
Short Ratio1.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.88% |
Yearly Dividend8.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.66%
DP43.01%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.23%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.33%
Max EPS beat(2)3.8%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)0.32%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.33%
Max EPS beat(4)3.8%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.56%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.14%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.21%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.08%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.95%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.36%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.54%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.59%
PT rev (1m)-3.34%
PT rev (3m)1.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.76%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.95 | ||
| P/S | 1.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 28.61 | ||
| P/B | 1.22 | ||
| P/tB | 7.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.88 |
EPS(TTM)26.17
EY16.12%
EPS(NY)27.3
Fwd EY16.82%
FCF(TTM)4.66
FCFY2.87%
OCF(TTM)5.67
OCFY3.5%
SpS131.7
BVpS132.8
TBVpS21.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.5
Graham Number279.64
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.93% | ||
| ROE | 16.21% | ||
| ROCE | 5.23% | ||
| ROIC | 3.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.1% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.3% | ||
| OM | 20.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.34% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 3.54% |
ROA(3y)3.19%
ROA(5y)3.43%
ROE(3y)14.36%
ROE(5y)15.89%
ROIC(3y)3.76%
ROIC(5y)4.34%
ROICexc(3y)10.87%
ROICexc(5y)12.89%
ROICexgc(3y)110.04%
ROICexgc(5y)160.56%
ROCE(3y)5.04%
ROCE(5y)5.81%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-77.85%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.06%
ROICexc growth 3Y-48.2%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.75%
OM growth 3Y-17.09%
OM growth 5Y-2.7%
PM growth 3Y-14.2%
PM growth 5Y-2.84%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.24
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 71.66 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 9.13 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 10.66% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.77% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 15.52% | ||
| Profit Quality | 21.64% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.82 |
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)10.41%
Cap/Depr(5y)9.08%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.63%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.81%
EPS 3Y-9.8%
EPS 5Y12.37%
EPS Q2Q%-3.32%
EPS Next Y-1.19%
EPS Next 2Y1.76%
EPS Next 3Y3.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.3%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.52%
Revenue growth 5Y10%
Sales Q2Q%-4.11%
Revenue Next Year-4.62%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.75%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.07%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y13.56%
EBIT growth 3Y-19.18%
EBIT growth 5Y7.03%
EBIT Next Year-0.64%
EBIT Next 3Y0.73%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-83.66%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-80.57%
OCF growth 3Y-86.19%
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 4 / 10 to VRTS.
What is the valuation status for VRTS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of 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.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for VRTS stock?
The dividend rating of VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 43.01%.