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VANECK VIDEOGAMING ESPORTS (ESPO) Stock Overview

USA - NASDAQ:ESPO - US92189F1140 - ETF

121.84 USD
+1.85 (+1.54%)
Last: 9/15/2025, 8:00:02 PM
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After Hours: 9/15/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

ESPO gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 80 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of ESPO get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. ESPO is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. Finally ESPO also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ESPO was profitable.
In the past year ESPO had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years ESPO has been profitable.
ESPO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
ESPO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFESPO 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 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.39%, ESPO is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.75% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of ESPO (8.81%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ESPO has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.17%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ESPO outperforms 45.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ESPO is in line with the industry average of 8.51%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.39%
ROE 8.81%
ROIC 8.17%
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
ESPO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICESPO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

ESPO has a Profit Margin of 5.84%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ESPO outperforms 51.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ESPO has remained more or less at the same level.
ESPO has a Operating Margin (10.65%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ESPO's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
ESPO has a Gross Margin of 27.60%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ESPO outperforms 45.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ESPO has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.65%
PM (TTM) 5.84%
GM 27.6%
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y-1.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
ESPO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsESPO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ESPO 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, ESPO has less shares outstanding
ESPO has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ESPO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
ESPO Yearly Shares OutstandingESPO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
ESPO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsESPO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.33 indicates that ESPO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
ESPO's Altman-Z score of 4.33 is amongst the best of the industry. ESPO outperforms 82.50% of its industry peers.
ESPO has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.05. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as ESPO would need 6.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.05, ESPO is doing worse than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
ESPO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.32, ESPO is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 6.05
Altman-Z 4.33
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC7.51%
ESPO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFESPO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

ESPO has a Current Ratio of 1.80. This is a normal value and indicates that ESPO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.80, ESPO is not doing good in the industry: 71.25% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.12 indicates that ESPO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.12, ESPO is not doing good in the industry: 72.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.8
Quick Ratio 1.12
ESPO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesESPO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ESPO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -18.28%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.64% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.62% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, ESPO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.41% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.28%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-26.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.31% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
ESPO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.56% yearly.
EPS Next Y22.75%
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y0.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.32%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
ESPO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesESPO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 10B 20B 30B
ESPO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesESPO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 47.22, which means the current valuation is very expensive for ESPO.
ESPO's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. ESPO is more expensive than 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.27, ESPO is valued quite expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 27.69, which means the current valuation is very expensive for ESPO.
ESPO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. ESPO is more expensive than 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
ESPO is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.77, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 47.22
Fwd PE 27.69
ESPO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsESPO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ESPO is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 73.75% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ESPO indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ESPO is more expensive than 70.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 58.94
EV/EBITDA 15.86
ESPO Per share dataESPO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ESPO's earnings are expected to grow with 16.31% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.08
PEG (5Y)28.75
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.38%, ESPO is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.89, ESPO pays a better dividend. On top of this ESPO pays more dividend than 92.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, ESPO pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.38%

5.2 History

The dividend of ESPO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.84%!
ESPO has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
ESPO Yearly Dividends per shareESPO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

62.40% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ESPO. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
ESPO's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP62.4%
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
ESPO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendESPO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B
ESPO Dividend Payout.ESPO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ESPO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

VANECK VIDEOGAMING ESPORTS

NASDAQ:ESPO (9/15/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 121.84 0 (0%)

121.84

+1.85 (+1.54%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)07-24 2025-07-24/amc
Earnings (Next)02-22 2026-02-22/amc
Inst Owners39.91%
Inst Owner Change8.29%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap85.99B
Analysts80.87
Price Target144.02 (18.2%)
Short Float %0.02%
Short Ratio4.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.38%
Yearly Dividend1.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
DP62.4%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
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)7.44%
PT rev (3m)26.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 47.22
Fwd PE 27.69
P/S 2.73
P/FCF 58.94
P/OCF 21.6
P/B 4.12
P/tB 5.6
EV/EBITDA 15.86
EPS(TTM)2.58
EY2.12%
EPS(NY)4.4
Fwd EY3.61%
FCF(TTM)2.07
FCFY1.7%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY4.63%
SpS44.58
BVpS29.55
TBVpS21.75
PEG (NY)2.08
PEG (5Y)28.75
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.39%
ROE 8.81%
ROCE 10.41%
ROIC 8.17%
ROICexc 9.37%
ROICexgc 11.66%
OM 10.65%
PM (TTM) 5.84%
GM 27.6%
FCFM 4.64%
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
ROICexc(3y)10.37%
ROICexc(5y)9.81%
ROICexgc(3y)12.78%
ROICexgc(5y)12.13%
ROCE(3y)11.87%
ROCE(5y)10.97%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.65%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.21%
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y-1.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 6.05
Debt/EBITDA 1.17
Cap/Depr 107.96%
Cap/Sales 8.01%
Interest Coverage 9.96
Cash Conversion 70%
Profit Quality 79.44%
Current Ratio 1.8
Quick Ratio 1.12
Altman-Z 4.33
F-Score5
WACC7.51%
ROIC/WACC1.09
Cap/Depr(3y)113.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.31%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.28%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-26.88%
EPS Next Y22.75%
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%
Revenue Next Year-1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y0.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.32%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.5%
EBIT growth 3Y1.98%
EBIT growth 5Y1.14%
EBIT Next Year66.93%
EBIT Next 3Y23.28%
EBIT Next 5Y17.51%
FCF growth 1Y-20.46%
FCF growth 3Y21.5%
FCF growth 5Y7.22%
OCF growth 1Y-10.1%
OCF growth 3Y14.27%
OCF growth 5Y5.48%