EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:EEX - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US29103W1045 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
EEX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 96 industry peers in the Media industry. EEX has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. EEX is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of EEX (0.38%) is better than 61.46% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of EEX (1.15%) is better than 60.42% of its industry peers.
EEX has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.99%. This is in the better half of the industry: EEX outperforms 73.96% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EEX is above the industry average of 6.56%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 1.09%, EEX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.46% of the companies in the same industry.
EEX's Operating Margin of 19.78% is amongst the best of the industry. EEX outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EEX has remained more or less at the same level.
EEX has a Gross Margin of 63.35%. This is in the better half of the industry: EEX outperforms 77.08% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EEX has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, EEX has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, EEX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
EEX has an Altman-Z score of 0.66. This is a bad value and indicates that EEX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
EEX's Altman-Z score of 0.66 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EEX outperforms 40.63% of its industry peers.
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's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.78 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EEX outperforms 58.33% 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.
EEX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.28. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EEX outperforms 42.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.66 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC8.97%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.59 indicates that EEX should not have too much problems paying 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 63.54% 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 Quick ratio of 1.59. This is in the better half of the industry: EEX outperforms 63.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.59 |
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
EEX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 240.51% yearly.
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
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 77.83, the valuation of EEX can be described as expensive.
EEX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
EEX is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 24.34, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of EEX.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as EEX.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EEX to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.77), we can say EEX is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 77.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.34 |
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 61.46% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.25 |
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 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
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
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.32%, EEX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.08, EEX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.32, EEX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
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.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-17.89%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
EEX pays out 202.22% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP202.22%
EPS Next 2Y240.51%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:EEX (5/27/2025, 2:47:43 PM)
4.67
+0.19 (+4.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners6.19%
Inst Owner Change-8.33%
Ins Owners0.39%
Ins Owner Change32.82%
Market Cap928.68M
Analysts80
Price Target8.06 (72.59%)
Short Float %11.89%
Short Ratio12.19
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
Yearly Dividend0.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)-17.89%
DP202.22%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
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)-100%
EPS NQ rev (3m)100%
EPS NY rev (1m)-30%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.67%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)9.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 77.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.34 | ||
| P/S | 2.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.82 | ||
| P/B | 2.37 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.25 |
EPS(TTM)0.06
EY1.28%
EPS(NY)0.19
Fwd EY4.11%
FCF(TTM)0.22
FCFY4.63%
OCF(TTM)0.26
OCFY5.61%
SpS2.08
BVpS1.97
TBVpS-1.84
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 0.66 |
F-Score6
WACC8.97%
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%