EMERALD HOLDING INC (EEX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:EEX - US29103W1045 - Common Stock
4.71 USD
+0.09 (+1.95%)
EEX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 91 industry peers in the Media industry. There are concerns on the financial health of EEX while its profitability can be described as average. 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.
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.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 0.38%, EEX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.74% 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 64.84% of its industry peers.
EEX has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.18%) than 81.32% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EEX is above the industry average of 6.93%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
EEX's Profit Margin of 1.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EEX outperforms 64.84% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 19.34%, EEX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
EEX's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 63.18%, EEX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.63% 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 Rank | Sector 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%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, EEX has more shares outstanding
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 0.43. 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 is not doing good in the industry: 62.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 62.64% 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.43 |
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC8.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.81 indicates that EEX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
EEX has a worse Current ratio (0.81) than 68.13% of its industry peers.
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.
The Quick ratio of EEX (0.81) is worse than 65.93% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 105.88% over the past year.
The Revenue has grown by 11.18% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, EEX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.02% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 236.79% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EEX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.09% yearly.
EPS Next Y276.75%
EPS Next 2Y236.79%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 157.00 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.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.92. EEX is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
EEX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.21.
EEX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.57, EEX is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 157 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
EEX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as EEX.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.57 |
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.
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 236.79% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y236.79%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
EEX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.34%.
EEX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.28.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, EEX is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.34% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
EEX pays out 260.87% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP260.87%
EPS Next 2Y236.79%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:EEX (1/8/2026, 11:30:52 AM)
4.71
+0.09 (+1.95%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners4.9%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.53%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap931.69M
Revenue(TTM)437.50M
Net Income(TTM)4.60M
Analysts80
Price Target8.01 (70.06%)
Short Float %2.69%
Short Ratio3.79
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.34% |
Yearly Dividend0.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)-17.89%
DP260.87%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.02%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.25%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.09%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.72%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.34%
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)-1.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-58.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 157 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.21 | ||
| P/S | 2.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.3 | ||
| P/B | 2.52 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.57 |
EPS(TTM)0.03
EY0.64%
EPS(NY)0.19
Fwd EY3.97%
FCF(TTM)0.22
FCFY4.57%
OCF(TTM)0.26
OCFY5.46%
SpS2.21
BVpS1.87
TBVpS-3.05
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.38% | ||
| ROE | 1.24% | ||
| ROCE | 9.09% | ||
| ROIC | 7.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.01% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 19.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.05% | ||
| GM | 63.18% | ||
| FCFM | 9.74% |
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.85 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.37 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 27.85% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.9% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 44.49% | ||
| Profit Quality | 926.09% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.43 |
F-Score5
WACC8.75%
ROIC/WACC0.82
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)105.88%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-250%
EPS Next Y276.75%
EPS Next 2Y236.79%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.18%
Revenue growth 3Y39.95%
Revenue growth 5Y2.02%
Sales Q2Q%6.75%
Revenue Next Year15.38%
Revenue Next 2Y11.09%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y25.52%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y1.01%
EBIT Next Year166.67%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y483.78%
FCF growth 3Y-23.73%
FCF growth 5Y-10.35%
OCF growth 1Y4527.27%
OCF growth 3Y-19.59%
OCF growth 5Y-7.15%
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 4 / 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 276.75% 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%.