VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:VRTS • US92828Q1094

Current stock price

145.07 USD
+0.2 (+0.14%)
At close:
147.31 USD
+2.24 (+1.54%)
Pre-Market:

This VRTS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. VRTS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year VRTS was profitable.
  • VRTS had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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.
VRTS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVRTS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • VRTS has a Return On Assets (3.23%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.82%, VRTS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.05%, VRTS is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.42% 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 7.30%.
Industry RankSector 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%
VRTS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVRTS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • VRTS has a Profit Margin (16.23%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VRTS has declined.
Industry RankSector 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
VRTS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVRTS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. VRTS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • Compared to 1 year ago, VRTS has less shares outstanding
  • VRTS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, VRTS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
VRTS Yearly Shares OutstandingVRTS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2M 4M 6M
VRTS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVRTS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

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.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 0.70, VRTS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.94 is on the high side and indicates that VRTS has dependencies on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.94, VRTS is not doing good in the industry: 81.59% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.94
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.7
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
VRTS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVRTS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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 74.48% of its industry peers.
  • 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 74.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.13
Quick Ratio 2.13
VRTS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVRTS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

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3. VRTS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for VRTS have decreased by -4.51% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, VRTS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.21% on average per year.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.56% on average over the next years.
  • 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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
VRTS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVRTS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M 800M
VRTS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVRTS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 10 20 30

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4. VRTS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.76, the valuation of VRTS can be described as very cheap.
  • 87.03% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VRTS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.91, VRTS is valued rather cheaply.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.80, the valuation of VRTS can be described as very cheap.
  • 90.80% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VRTS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VRTS to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.99), we can say VRTS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.76
Fwd PE 5.8
VRTS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVRTS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VRTS is valued a bit cheaper than 76.99% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.44
VRTS Per share dataVRTS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.63
EPS Next 2Y2.53%
EPS Next 3Y2.56%

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5. VRTS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.73%, VRTS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • VRTS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.53.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, VRTS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.73%

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 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
VRTS Yearly Dividends per shareVRTS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6 8

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 2Y2.53%
EPS Next 3Y2.56%
VRTS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVRTS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M 600M
VRTS Dividend Payout.VRTS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.VRTS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

VRTS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS

NYSE:VRTS (4/28/2026, 8:04:56 PM)

Premarket: 147.31 +2.24 (+1.54%)

145.07

+0.2 (+0.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Industry Strength27.95
Industry Growth53.42
Earnings (Last)02-06
Earnings (Next)05-01
Inst Owners89.27%
Inst Owner Change0.1%
Ins Owners6.17%
Ins Owner Change3.17%
Market Cap969.07M
Revenue(TTM)852.87M
Net Income(TTM)138.40M
Analysts46.67
Price Target157.85 (8.81%)
Short Float %4.19%
Short Ratio2.5
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.73%
Yearly Dividend9.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.29%
DP46.68%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date04-30
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)-14.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.84%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.76
Fwd PE 5.8
P/S 1.14
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.04
P/tB 4.62
EV/EBITDA 14.44
EPS(TTM)25.17
EY17.35%
EPS(NY)25
Fwd EY17.23%
FCF(TTM)-11.09
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-10.06
OCFYN/A
SpS127.67
BVpS139.83
TBVpS31.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.63
Graham Number281.403 (93.98%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to VRTS.


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VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


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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.