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.
- Each year in the past 5 years VRTS has been profitable.
- Of the past 5 years VRTS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- VRTS has a Return On Assets of 3.23%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VRTS outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
- VRTS has a Return On Equity of 14.82%. This is in the better half of the industry: VRTS outperforms 73.75% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of VRTS (3.05%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- VRTS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.28%. This is below the industry average of 7.19%.
| 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
- VRTS's Profit Margin of 16.23% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VRTS outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- VRTS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- VRTS's Operating Margin of 19.60% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VRTS outperforms 44.17% of its industry peers.
- 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
- VRTS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- VRTS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- VRTS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.70, we must say that VRTS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- VRTS has a Altman-Z score of 0.70. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VRTS outperforms 48.75% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.94 is on the high side and indicates that VRTS has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of VRTS (2.94) is worse than 81.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.94 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.7 |
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.
- VRTS has a Current ratio of 2.13. This is in the better half of the industry: VRTS outperforms 74.58% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.13 indicates that VRTS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 2.13, VRTS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- 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
- VRTS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.56% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.93% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-0.66%
EPS Next 2Y2.53%
EPS Next 3Y2.56%
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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 5.55, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of VRTS.
- VRTS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VRTS is cheaper than 87.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VRTS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.87), we can say VRTS is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.59, 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 91.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- VRTS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VRTS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.33 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.6
EPS Next 2Y2.53%
EPS Next 3Y2.56%
5. VRTS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- VRTS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.82%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.64, VRTS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, VRTS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.82% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of VRTS grows each year by 22.29%, which is quite nice.
- 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 Years8
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- 46.68% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VRTS. 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 2Y2.53%
EPS Next 3Y2.56%
VRTS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
139.78
-1.01 (-0.72%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)02-06 2026-02-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-01 2026-05-01
Inst Owners89.27%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners6.17%
Ins Owner Change3.17%
Market Cap933.73M
Revenue(TTM)852.87M
Net Income(TTM)138.40M
Analysts46.67
Price Target157.85 (12.93%)
Short Float %3.64%
Short Ratio2.02
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.82% |
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)-4.62%
PT rev (3m)-15.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.11%
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 | 5.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.59 | ||
| P/S | 1.1 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1 | ||
| P/tB | 4.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.33 |
EPS(TTM)25.17
EY18.01%
EPS(NY)25
Fwd EY17.89%
FCF(TTM)-11.06
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-10.03
OCFYN/A
SpS127.29
BVpS139.41
TBVpS31.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.6
Graham Number280.982 (101.02%)
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 | 0.7 |
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 Y-0.66%
EPS Next 2Y2.53%
EPS Next 3Y2.56%
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 Year3.47%
EBIT Next 3Y-0.04%
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.
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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 decline by -0.66% in the next year.