VERVE GROUP SE (M8G.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:M8G - SE0018538068 - Common Stock
3.772 EUR
+0.21 (+5.9%)
M8G gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 66 industry peers in the Media industry. M8G has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. M8G is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
M8G had positive earnings in the past year.
M8G had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
M8G had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
M8G had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of M8G (2.30%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
M8G's Return On Equity of 6.39% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. M8G outperforms 50.70% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.61%, M8G is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for M8G is in line with the industry average of 7.59%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.86%) for M8G is below the current ROIC(6.61%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.3% | ||
| ROE | 6.39% | ||
| ROIC | 6.61% |
ROA(3y)1.66%
ROA(5y)1.5%
ROE(3y)4.45%
ROE(5y)4.06%
ROIC(3y)5.86%
ROIC(5y)4.68%
1.3 Margins
M8G has a Profit Margin of 6.59%. This is in the better half of the industry: M8G outperforms 69.01% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of M8G has remained more or less at the same level.
M8G's Operating Margin of 21.46% is amongst the best of the industry. M8G outperforms 98.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of M8G has grown nicely.
M8G has a better Gross Margin (105.70%) than 94.37% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of M8G has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.59% | ||
| GM | 105.71% |
OM growth 3Y22.31%
OM growth 5Y30.2%
PM growth 3Y1.14%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.75%
GM growth 5Y-14.4%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), M8G is destroying value.
M8G has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, M8G has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, M8G has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.37, we must say that M8G is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
M8G has a Altman-Z score of 1.37. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: M8G outperforms 46.48% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of M8G is 5.26, which is a neutral value as it means it would take M8G, 5.26 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
M8G has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.26) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.10 is on the high side and indicates that M8G has dependencies on debt financing.
M8G has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.10. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: M8G outperforms 43.66% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC7.94%
2.3 Liquidity
M8G has a Current Ratio of 0.79. This is a bad value and indicates that M8G is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
M8G has a worse Current ratio (0.79) than 61.97% of its industry peers.
M8G has a Quick Ratio of 0.79. This is a bad value and indicates that M8G is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of M8G (0.79) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for M8G have decreased strongly by -39.31% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, M8G shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.52% on average per year.
M8G shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 35.72%.
The Revenue has been growing by 39.11% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-39.31%
EPS 3Y10.52%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%125%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.72%
Revenue growth 3Y20.12%
Revenue growth 5Y39.11%
Sales Q2Q%46.11%
3.2 Future
M8G is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 40.10% yearly.
M8G is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.98% yearly.
EPS Next Y100%
EPS Next 2Y57.48%
EPS Next 3Y40.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year24.8%
Revenue Next 2Y16.8%
Revenue Next 3Y13.98%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.86, the valuation of M8G can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as M8G.
M8G is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.34, the valuation of M8G can be described as very reasonable.
77.46% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than M8G, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of M8G to the average of the S&P500 Index (32.68), we can say M8G is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as M8G.
M8G's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. M8G is cheaper than 69.01% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
M8G's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
M8G has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as M8G's earnings are expected to grow with 40.10% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y57.48%
EPS Next 3Y40.1%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
M8G does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:M8G (5/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.772
+0.21 (+5.9%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners22.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners27.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap706.01M
Revenue(TTM)437.01M
Net Income(TTM)28.80M
Analysts85
Price Target4.59 (21.69%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-20.08%
Min EPS beat(2)-25.04%
Max EPS beat(2)-15.13%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.81%
Min EPS beat(4)-88.86%
Max EPS beat(4)121.78%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)9.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)16.56%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)16.56%
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)-10.41%
PT rev (3m)2.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.68%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.34 | ||
| P/S | 1.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.15 | ||
| P/B | 1.57 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.34 |
EPS(TTM)0.2
EY5.3%
EPS(NY)0.4
Fwd EY10.71%
FCF(TTM)0.5
FCFY13.38%
OCF(TTM)0.73
OCFY19.4%
SpS2.33
BVpS2.41
TBVpS-2.86
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.3% | ||
| ROE | 6.39% | ||
| ROCE | 9.88% | ||
| ROIC | 6.61% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.92% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 21.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.59% | ||
| GM | 105.71% | ||
| FCFM | 21.61% |
ROA(3y)1.66%
ROA(5y)1.5%
ROE(3y)4.45%
ROE(5y)4.06%
ROIC(3y)5.86%
ROIC(5y)4.68%
ROICexc(3y)7.18%
ROICexc(5y)5.8%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.67%
ROCE(5y)6.85%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y24.68%
ROICexc growth 5Y39.38%
OM growth 3Y22.31%
OM growth 5Y30.2%
PM growth 3Y1.14%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.75%
GM growth 5Y-14.4%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.26 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.76 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 112.09% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.6 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 103.99% | ||
| Profit Quality | 327.97% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.37 |
F-Score5
WACC7.94%
ROIC/WACC0.83
Cap/Depr(3y)112.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)120.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.14%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-39.31%
EPS 3Y10.52%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%125%
EPS Next Y100%
EPS Next 2Y57.48%
EPS Next 3Y40.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.72%
Revenue growth 3Y20.12%
Revenue growth 5Y39.11%
Sales Q2Q%46.11%
Revenue Next Year24.8%
Revenue Next 2Y16.8%
Revenue Next 3Y13.98%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.28%
EBIT growth 3Y46.91%
EBIT growth 5Y81.12%
EBIT Next Year81.11%
EBIT Next 3Y30.63%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y312.17%
FCF growth 3Y55.75%
FCF growth 5Y42.28%
OCF growth 1Y97.26%
OCF growth 3Y28.32%
OCF growth 5Y53.26%
VERVE GROUP SE / M8G.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for M8G stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to M8G.DE.
What is the valuation status for M8G stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to VERVE GROUP SE (M8G.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for VERVE GROUP SE?
VERVE GROUP SE (M8G.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is VERVE GROUP SE?
The financial health rating of VERVE GROUP SE (M8G.DE) is 2 / 10.