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EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:EEX - US29103W1045 - Common Stock

4.61 USD
+0.01 (+0.22%)
Last: 1/27/2026, 11:32:47 AM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall EEX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated EEX against 92 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • In the past 5 years EEX reported 4 times negative net income.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 0.38%, EEX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EEX's Return On Equity of 1.24% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EEX outperforms 66.30% of its industry peers.
  • EEX has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.18%) than 82.61% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EEX is in line with the industry average of 7.07%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.38%
ROE 1.24%
ROIC 7.18%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

  • EEX's Profit Margin of 1.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EEX outperforms 66.30% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 19.34%, EEX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EEX has remained more or less at the same level.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 63.18%, EEX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% 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 19.34%
PM (TTM) 1.05%
GM 63.18%
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 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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EEX is still 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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • EEX has an Altman-Z score of 0.43. This is a bad value and indicates that EEX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 0.43, EEX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of EEX is 11.85, which is on the high side as it means it would take EEX, 11.85 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • EEX's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.85 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EEX outperforms 64.13% of its industry peers.
  • EEX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.35. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • EEX has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.35) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.35
Debt/FCF 11.85
Altman-Z 0.43
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC8.79%
EEX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEEX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • EEX has a Current Ratio of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that EEX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.81, EEX is not doing good in the industry: 66.30% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • EEX has a Quick Ratio of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that EEX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • EEX's Quick ratio of 0.81 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. EEX is outperformed by 65.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.81
Quick Ratio 0.81
EEX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEEX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 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 105.88% over the past year.
  • EEX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.18%.
  • EEX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.02% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)105.88%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-250%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.18%
Revenue growth 3Y39.95%
Revenue growth 5Y2.02%
Sales Q2Q%6.75%

3.2 Future

  • EEX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 247.85% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, EEX will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.09% on average per year.
EPS Next Y403%
EPS Next 2Y247.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.38%
Revenue Next 2Y11.09%
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 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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 153.67, which means the current valuation is very expensive for EEX.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EEX is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.25. EEX is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.82, the valuation of EEX can be described as rather expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EEX is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.98, EEX is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 153.67
Fwd PE 22.82
EEX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEEX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of EEX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EEX is cheaper than 60.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of EEX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EEX is cheaper than 60.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.41
EV/EBITDA 11.53
EEX Per share dataEEX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 -1 2 -2 -3

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.
  • The decent profitability rating of EEX may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as EEX's earnings are expected to grow with 247.85% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y247.85%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • EEX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.27%.
  • EEX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.22.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, EEX is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.27%

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 260.87% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP260.87%
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 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 / EEX FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for EEX stock?

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


What is the valuation status of EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX) stock?

EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX) is expected to grow by 403% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX) stock?

The dividend rating of EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX) is 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 260.87%.