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EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:EEX - US29103W1045 - Common Stock

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Last: 9/25/2025, 7:08:37 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

EEX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 100 industry peers in the Media industry. EEX has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. EEX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

EEX had positive earnings in the past year.
EEX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
EEX had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
EEX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
EEX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEEX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

EEX has a Return On Assets (0.66%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Equity of EEX (2.03%) is better than 63.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.44%, EEX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.00% of the companies in the same industry.
EEX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.99%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.87%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.66%
ROE 2.03%
ROIC 7.44%
ROA(3y)-0.96%
ROA(5y)-15.03%
ROE(3y)-2.63%
ROE(5y)-41.72%
ROIC(3y)8.99%
ROIC(5y)N/A
EEX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEEX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

EEX's Profit Margin of 1.83% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EEX outperforms 62.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 20.41%, EEX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.00% of the companies in the same industry.
EEX's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
EEX has a Gross Margin of 63.27%. This is in the better half of the industry: EEX outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
EEX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.41%
PM (TTM) 1.83%
GM 63.27%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-0.99%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.34%
GM growth 5Y-1.13%
EEX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEEX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300 -400 -500

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

EEX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for EEX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
EEX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, EEX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
EEX Yearly Shares OutstandingEEX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
EEX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEEX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

EEX has an Altman-Z score of 0.62. This is a bad value and indicates that EEX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
EEX has a Altman-Z score of 0.62. This is in the lower half of the industry: EEX underperforms 61.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EEX is 10.20, which is on the high side as it means it would take EEX, 10.20 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.20, EEX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.29 is on the high side and indicates that EEX has dependencies on debt financing.
EEX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.29. This is in the lower half of the industry: EEX underperforms 62.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.29
Debt/FCF 10.2
Altman-Z 0.62
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC8.74%
EEX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEEX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

EEX has a Current Ratio of 1.05. This is a normal value and indicates that EEX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of EEX (1.05) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.05 indicates that EEX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of EEX (1.05) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 1.05
EEX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEEX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 116.33% over the past year.
EEX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.96%.
EEX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.02% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)116.33%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%66.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.96%
Revenue growth 3Y39.95%
Revenue growth 5Y2.02%
Sales Q2Q%22.67%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, EEX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 247.85% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, EEX will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y554.5%
EPS Next 2Y247.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.73%
Revenue Next 2Y11.1%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
EEX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEEX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 100M 200M 300M 400M
EEX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEEX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0.5 -0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 63.13 indicates a quite expensive valuation of EEX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EEX is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EEX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.06), we can say EEX is valued expensively.
EEX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.00.
EEX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EEX to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.64), we can say EEX is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 63.13
Fwd PE 25
EEX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEEX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of EEX is on the same level as its industry peers.
61.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EEX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.12
EV/EBITDA 11.69
EEX Per share dataEEX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 -1 2 -2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
EEX's earnings are expected to grow with 247.85% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y247.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.17%, EEX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
EEX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.54.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, EEX's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.17%

5.2 History

The dividend of EEX decreases each year by -17.89%.
EEX has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
The dividend of EEX decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-17.89%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
EEX Yearly Dividends per shareEEX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25

5.3 Sustainability

EEX pays out 153.16% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP153.16%
EPS Next 2Y247.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EEX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendEEX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200M -400M -600M
EEX Dividend Payout.EEX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.EEX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

EMERALD HOLDING INC

NYSE:EEX (9/25/2025, 7:08:37 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)08-04 2025-08-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-28 2025-10-28/bmo
Inst Owners5.8%
Inst Owner Change-11.43%
Ins Owners0.53%
Ins Owner Change-0.97%
Market Cap999.75M
Analysts80
Price Target8.11 (60.59%)
Short Float %5.02%
Short Ratio13.87
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.17%
Yearly Dividend0.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)-17.89%
DP153.16%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date08-14 2025-08-14 (0.015)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.49%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.72%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.72%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.53%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0.63%
PT rev (3m)0.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-40%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.07%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 63.13
Fwd PE 25
P/S 2.31
P/FCF 20.12
P/OCF 17.18
P/B 2.57
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.69
EPS(TTM)0.08
EY1.58%
EPS(NY)0.2
Fwd EY4%
FCF(TTM)0.25
FCFY4.97%
OCF(TTM)0.29
OCFY5.82%
SpS2.19
BVpS1.97
TBVpS-2.64
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.66%
ROE 2.03%
ROCE 9.42%
ROIC 7.44%
ROICexc 8.93%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 20.41%
PM (TTM) 1.83%
GM 63.27%
FCFM 11.49%
ROA(3y)-0.96%
ROA(5y)-15.03%
ROE(3y)-2.63%
ROE(5y)-41.72%
ROIC(3y)8.99%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)12.17%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)11.38%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y16.36%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-0.99%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.34%
GM growth 5Y-1.13%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.36
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.29
Debt/FCF 10.2
Debt/EBITDA 4.31
Cap/Depr 30.14%
Cap/Sales 1.96%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 49.96%
Profit Quality 629.11%
Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 1.05
Altman-Z 0.62
F-Score5
WACC8.74%
ROIC/WACC0.85
Cap/Depr(3y)25.83%
Cap/Depr(5y)19.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.26%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)116.33%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%66.67%
EPS Next Y554.5%
EPS Next 2Y247.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.96%
Revenue growth 3Y39.95%
Revenue growth 5Y2.02%
Sales Q2Q%22.67%
Revenue Next Year15.73%
Revenue Next 2Y11.1%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y40.83%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y1.01%
EBIT Next Year163.45%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-62.99%
FCF growth 3Y-23.73%
FCF growth 5Y-10.35%
OCF growth 1Y-60.16%
OCF growth 3Y-19.59%
OCF growth 5Y-7.15%