VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:VRTS - US92828Q1094 - Common Stock
166.43 USD
-0.13 (-0.08%)
166.43 USD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, VRTS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VRTS was compared to 235 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 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
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
VRTS's Return On Assets of 3.49% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VRTS outperforms 60.08% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 14.83%, VRTS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.73% of the companies in the same industry.
VRTS has a Return On Invested Capital (3.65%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VRTS is below the industry average of 7.07%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.49% | ||
| ROE | 14.83% | ||
| ROIC | 3.65% |
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
VRTS has a Profit Margin (15.51%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VRTS has declined.
The Operating Margin of VRTS (20.37%) is comparable to the rest of the 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-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
VRTS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for VRTS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for VRTS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.83, we must say that VRTS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.83, VRTS is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.16% of the companies in the same industry.
VRTS has a debt to FCF ratio of 34.80. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as VRTS would need 34.80 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 34.80, VRTS is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.42% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.64 is on the high side and indicates that VRTS has dependencies on debt financing.
VRTS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.64. This is amonst the worse of the industry: VRTS underperforms 81.93% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 34.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.83 |
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.
VRTS has a Current ratio of 2.47. This is in the better half of the industry: VRTS outperforms 78.99% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.47 indicates that VRTS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
VRTS's Quick ratio of 2.47 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VRTS outperforms 78.99% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.47 |
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 decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.09% in the last year.
VRTS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.00% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.81%
EPS 3Y-9.8%
EPS 5Y12.37%
EPS Q2Q%-3.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.09%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.52%
Revenue growth 5Y10%
Sales Q2Q%-4.11%
3.2 Future
VRTS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.22% yearly.
VRTS is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.01% yearly.
EPS Next Y-1.94%
EPS Next 2Y0.51%
EPS Next 3Y3.22%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.09%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.91%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.01%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.36, the valuation of VRTS can be described as very cheap.
87.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VRTS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.92. VRTS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
VRTS is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.25.
92.02% 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 (23.46), we can say VRTS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VRTS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.03% of the companies are valued more expensively.
65.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VRTS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.51
EPS Next 2Y0.51%
EPS Next 3Y3.22%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.76%, VRTS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.65, VRTS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
VRTS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.76% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.66%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
47.12% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VRTS. 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 2Y0.51%
EPS Next 3Y3.22%
166.43
-0.13 (-0.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.52%
Inst Owner Change3.66%
Ins Owners5.83%
Ins Owner Change-0.5%
Market Cap1.12B
Revenue(TTM)878.34M
Net Income(TTM)136.24M
Analysts46.67
Price Target186.41 (12.01%)
Short Float %3.57%
Short Ratio3.02
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.76% |
Yearly Dividend8.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.66%
DP47.12%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date
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)-2.92%
PT rev (3m)-6.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.25 | ||
| P/S | 1.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.51 | ||
| P/B | 1.22 | ||
| P/tB | 6.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.05 |
EPS(TTM)26.17
EY15.72%
EPS(NY)26.63
Fwd EY16%
FCF(TTM)10.31
FCFY6.19%
OCF(TTM)11.47
OCFY6.89%
SpS130.12
BVpS136.1
TBVpS26.99
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.51
Graham Number283.09
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.49% | ||
| ROE | 14.83% | ||
| ROCE | 4.9% | ||
| ROIC | 3.65% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.06% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.24% | ||
| OM | 20.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.51% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 7.92% |
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 Turnover0.22
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 | 0.83 |
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-1.94%
EPS Next 2Y0.51%
EPS Next 3Y3.22%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.09%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.52%
Revenue growth 5Y10%
Sales Q2Q%-4.11%
Revenue Next Year-5.09%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.91%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.01%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7.59%
EBIT growth 3Y-19.18%
EBIT growth 5Y7.03%
EBIT Next Year-8.8%
EBIT Next 3Y0.97%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-65.24%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-62.71%
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 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.
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 47.12%.