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VIRTUS EQUITY & CONVERTIBLE (NIE) Stock Price, Quote, News and Overview

NYSE:NIE - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US92841M1018 - Currency: USD

22.28  +0.13 (+0.59%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to NIE. NIE was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. NIE has a great financial health rating, but its profitability evaluates not so good. NIE has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year NIE was profitable.
In the past year NIE had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years NIE 4 years were profitable.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: NIE reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
NIE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNIE 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 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.34%
ROE 8.46%
ROIC 0.52%
ROA(3y)1.82%
ROA(5y)8.99%
ROE(3y)1.88%
ROE(5y)9.12%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
NIE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNIE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

NIE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
NIE's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NIE has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 38.72%
PM (TTM) 502.19%
GM 36.53%
OM growth 3Y32.67%
OM growth 5Y-0.05%
PM growth 3Y-28.24%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y22.28%
GM growth 5Y-3.59%
NIE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNIE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1K -1K 2K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

NIE has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
NIE has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for NIE. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
NIE Yearly Shares OutstandingNIE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
NIE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNIE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

NIE has an Altman-Z score of 38.26. This indicates that NIE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
There is no outstanding debt for NIE. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 38.26
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
NIE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNIE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.55 indicates that NIE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
A Quick Ratio of 2.55 indicates that NIE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.55
Quick Ratio 2.55
NIE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNIE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

NIE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 186.46%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, NIE shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -23.44% on average per year.
NIE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.83%.
Measured over the past years, NIE shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.70% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)186.46%
EPS 3Y-23.44%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%213.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.83%
Revenue growth 3Y6.7%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.7%
Sales Q2Q%6.93%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
NIE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNIE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.59 indicates a rather cheap valuation of NIE.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.22. NIE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.59
Fwd PE N/A
NIE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNIE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.93
EV/EBITDA N/A
NIE Per share dataNIE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NIE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.33%, which is a nice return.
NIE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.33%

5.2 History

NIE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
NIE Yearly Dividends per shareNIE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

195.09% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NIE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP195.09%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NIE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNIE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M
NIE Dividend Payout.NIE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NIE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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VIRTUS EQUITY & CONVERTIBLE

NYSE:NIE (5/2/2025, 8:13:04 PM)

22.28

+0.13 (+0.59%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)10-02 2025-10-02
Inst Owners24.81%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap617.38M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.07%
Short Ratio0.24
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.33%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP195.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date06-12 2025-06-12 (0.5)
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.59
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 54.89
P/FCF 10.93
P/OCF 10.93
P/B 0.92
P/tB 0.92
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)3.38
EY15.17%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.04
FCFY9.15%
OCF(TTM)2.04
OCFY9.15%
SpS0.41
BVpS24.1
TBVpS24.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.34%
ROE 8.46%
ROCE 0.65%
ROIC 0.52%
ROICexc 0.53%
ROICexgc 0.53%
OM 38.72%
PM (TTM) 502.19%
GM 36.53%
FCFM 502.31%
ROA(3y)1.82%
ROA(5y)8.99%
ROE(3y)1.88%
ROE(5y)9.12%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y55.98%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-2.44%
ROICexc growth 3Y55.98%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.44%
OM growth 3Y32.67%
OM growth 5Y-0.05%
PM growth 3Y-28.24%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y22.28%
GM growth 5Y-3.59%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.02
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 100.03%
Current Ratio 2.55
Quick Ratio 2.55
Altman-Z 38.26
F-Score8
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)186.46%
EPS 3Y-23.44%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%213.07%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.83%
Revenue growth 3Y6.7%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.7%
Sales Q2Q%6.93%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y869.44%
EBIT growth 3Y41.55%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.75%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y151.22%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y151.22%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A