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EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:EEX - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US29103W1045 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

4.66  -0.05 (-1.06%)

After market: 4.66 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to EEX. EEX was compared to 97 industry peers in the Media industry. While EEX is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. EEX is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year EEX was profitable.
In the past year EEX had a positive cash flow from operations.
EEX had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years EEX 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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

With a Return On Assets value of 0.38%, EEX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.79% of the companies in the same industry.
EEX has a Return On Equity (1.15%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.99%, EEX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.20% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EEX is in line with the industry average of 7.63%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.38%
ROE 1.15%
ROIC 6.99%
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 1.09% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EEX outperforms 59.79% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of EEX (19.78%) is better than 90.72% of its industry peers.
EEX's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 63.35%, EEX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.29% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EEX has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.78%
PM (TTM) 1.09%
GM 63.35%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), EEX is creating some value.
EEX has more shares outstanding than it did 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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.69, we must say that EEX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.69, EEX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.24% of the companies in the same industry.
EEX has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.78. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as EEX would need 11.78 years to pay back of all of its debts.
EEX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 11.78. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EEX outperforms 59.79% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.28 is on the high side and indicates that EEX has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of EEX (1.28) is worse than 62.89% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.28
Debt/FCF 11.78
Altman-Z 0.69
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC8.94%
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 1.59. This is a normal value and indicates that EEX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.59, EEX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.89% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.59 indicates that EEX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
EEX has a better Quick ratio (1.59) than 62.89% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.59
Quick Ratio 1.59
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 108.00% over the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.87% in the past year.
EEX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.02% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)108%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%4980%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.87%
Revenue growth 3Y39.95%
Revenue growth 5Y2.02%
Sales Q2Q%10.72%

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 240.51% on average per year.
EEX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.84% yearly.
EPS Next Y630.25%
EPS Next 2Y240.51%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.38%
Revenue Next 2Y9.84%
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 77.67 indicates a quite expensive valuation of EEX.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as EEX.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EEX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.32), we can say EEX is valued expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.28, the valuation of EEX can be described as rather expensive.
EEX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EEX to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.19), we can say EEX is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 77.67
Fwd PE 24.28
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

EEX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EEX is valued a bit cheaper than 60.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.55
EV/EBITDA 10.67
EEX Per share dataEEX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 -1 2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

EEX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as EEX's earnings are expected to grow with 240.51% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y240.51%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

EEX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.23%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.97, EEX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.23, EEX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.23%

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.
EEX has decreased its dividend 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

202.22% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EEX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP202.22%
EPS Next 2Y240.51%
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

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EMERALD HOLDING INC

NYSE:EEX (6/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 4.66 0 (0%)

4.66

-0.05 (-1.06%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)05-01 2025-05-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-05 2025-08-05/bmo
Inst Owners5.8%
Inst Owner Change-7.65%
Ins Owners0.52%
Ins Owner Change33.14%
Market Cap926.69M
Analysts80
Price Target8.06 (72.96%)
Short Float %11.32%
Short Ratio13.73
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.23%
Yearly Dividend0.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)-17.89%
DP202.22%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date05-12 2025-05-12 (0.015)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.36%
Min EPS beat(2)-15.13%
Max EPS beat(2)21.86%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)34.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.13%
Max EPS beat(4)82%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-98.07%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.09%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.72%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.72%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.21%
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%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)100%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)9.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.22%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 77.67
Fwd PE 24.28
P/S 2.24
P/FCF 21.55
P/OCF 17.79
P/B 2.36
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.67
EPS(TTM)0.06
EY1.29%
EPS(NY)0.19
Fwd EY4.12%
FCF(TTM)0.22
FCFY4.64%
OCF(TTM)0.26
OCFY5.62%
SpS2.08
BVpS1.97
TBVpS-1.84
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.38%
ROE 1.15%
ROCE 8.85%
ROIC 6.99%
ROICexc 9.99%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 19.78%
PM (TTM) 1.09%
GM 63.35%
FCFM 10.41%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.28
Debt/FCF 11.78
Debt/EBITDA 4.6
Cap/Depr 32.97%
Cap/Sales 2.2%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 47.67%
Profit Quality 955.56%
Current Ratio 1.59
Quick Ratio 1.59
Altman-Z 0.69
F-Score6
WACC8.94%
ROIC/WACC0.78
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)108%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%4980%
EPS Next Y630.25%
EPS Next 2Y240.51%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.87%
Revenue growth 3Y39.95%
Revenue growth 5Y2.02%
Sales Q2Q%10.72%
Revenue Next Year13.38%
Revenue Next 2Y9.84%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y47.47%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y1.01%
EBIT Next Year163.45%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-69.33%
FCF growth 3Y-23.73%
FCF growth 5Y-10.35%
OCF growth 1Y-65.5%
OCF growth 3Y-19.59%
OCF growth 5Y-7.15%