SHUTTERSTOCK INC (SSTK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:SSTK - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US8256901005 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
SSTK gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. While SSTK is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on SSTK.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SSTK was profitable.
In the past year SSTK had a positive cash flow from operations.
SSTK had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
SSTK had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 2.91%, SSTK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 7.04%, SSTK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.86% of the companies in the same industry.
SSTK's Return On Invested Capital of 6.47% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SSTK outperforms 75.71% of its industry peers.
SSTK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.80%. This is below the industry average of 12.03%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.91% | ||
| ROE | 7.04% | ||
| ROIC | 6.47% |
ROA(3y)7.34%
ROA(5y)8.53%
ROE(3y)14.95%
ROE(5y)16.3%
ROIC(3y)9.8%
ROIC(5y)11.62%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.00%, SSTK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SSTK has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.45%, SSTK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.14% of the companies in the same industry.
SSTK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SSTK has a worse Gross Margin (57.56%) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
SSTK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.45% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4% | ||
| GM | 57.56% |
OM growth 3Y-19.3%
OM growth 5Y18.79%
PM growth 3Y-31.36%
PM growth 5Y4.45%
GM growth 3Y-3.49%
GM growth 5Y0.14%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
SSTK 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, SSTK has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for SSTK has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SSTK has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.44, we must say that SSTK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
SSTK has a Altman-Z score (1.44) which is in line with its industry peers.
SSTK has a debt to FCF ratio of 45.92. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SSTK would need 45.92 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SSTK has a Debt to FCF ratio of 45.92. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SSTK outperforms 47.14% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22 indicates that SSTK is not too dependend on debt financing.
SSTK has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.22. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SSTK outperforms 44.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 45.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.44 |
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC8.18%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.43 indicates that SSTK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SSTK has a Current ratio of 0.43. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SSTK underperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
SSTK has a Quick Ratio of 0.43. This is a bad value and indicates that SSTK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SSTK has a worse Quick ratio (0.43) than 91.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SSTK shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.07%.
SSTK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 27.29% yearly.
Looking at the last year, SSTK shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.31% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.53% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.07%
EPS 3Y5.8%
EPS 5Y27.29%
EPS Q2Q%-8.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.31%
Revenue growth 3Y6.54%
Revenue growth 5Y7.53%
Sales Q2Q%13.21%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, SSTK will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.75% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, SSTK will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.87% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.03%
EPS Next 2Y11.73%
EPS Next 3Y8.38%
EPS Next 5Y8.75%
Revenue Next Year8.69%
Revenue Next 2Y5.5%
Revenue Next 3Y8.05%
Revenue Next 5Y5.87%
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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.08, the valuation of SSTK can be described as very cheap.
91.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SSTK, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.15. SSTK is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.97 indicates a rather cheap valuation of SSTK.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SSTK, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.60. SSTK is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SSTK is valued cheaper than 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as SSTK.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 119.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SSTK's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
SSTK has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)0.19
EPS Next 2Y11.73%
EPS Next 3Y8.38%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SSTK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.10%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.05, SSTK pays a better dividend. On top of this SSTK pays more dividend than 98.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, SSTK pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.1% |
5.2 History
SSTK has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
SSTK has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
SSTK pays out 112.27% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP112.27%
EPS Next 2Y11.73%
EPS Next 3Y8.38%
NYSE:SSTK (7/1/2025, 3:16:41 PM)
20.3634
+1.4 (+7.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners69.92%
Inst Owner Change-13.71%
Ins Owners31.36%
Ins Owner Change0.63%
Market Cap717.81M
Analysts76
Price Target29.19 (43.35%)
Short Float %9.03%
Short Ratio7.65
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.1% |
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP112.27%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-15.89%
Min EPS beat(2)-26.74%
Max EPS beat(2)-5.03%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.94%
Min EPS beat(4)-26.74%
Max EPS beat(4)13.99%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)6.5%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)6.29%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)12.9%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.71%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.74%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.59%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.02%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.05%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.21%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.73%
PT rev (1m)-5.5%
PT rev (3m)-5.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.97 | ||
| P/S | 0.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 119.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.47 | ||
| P/B | 1.31 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.51 |
EPS(TTM)4.01
EY19.69%
EPS(NY)5.13
Fwd EY25.2%
FCF(TTM)0.17
FCFY0.84%
OCF(TTM)1.41
OCFY6.91%
SpS27.34
BVpS15.52
TBVpS-7.48
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)0.19
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.91% | ||
| ROE | 7.04% | ||
| ROCE | 8.77% | ||
| ROIC | 6.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.68% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 6.45% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4% | ||
| GM | 57.56% | ||
| FCFM | 0.63% |
ROA(3y)7.34%
ROA(5y)8.53%
ROE(3y)14.95%
ROE(5y)16.3%
ROIC(3y)9.8%
ROIC(5y)11.62%
ROICexc(3y)11.98%
ROICexc(5y)43.54%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)14.78%
ROCE(5y)16.65%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-43.74%
ROICexc growth 5Y-17.59%
OM growth 3Y-19.3%
OM growth 5Y18.79%
PM growth 3Y-31.36%
PM growth 5Y4.45%
GM growth 3Y-3.49%
GM growth 5Y0.14%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.73
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 45.92 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.79 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 48.93% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.32 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 32.8% | ||
| Profit Quality | 15.67% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.44 |
F-Score3
WACC8.18%
ROIC/WACC0.79
Cap/Depr(3y)59.35%
Cap/Depr(5y)72.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.26%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.47%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.07%
EPS 3Y5.8%
EPS 5Y27.29%
EPS Q2Q%-8.85%
EPS Next Y15.03%
EPS Next 2Y11.73%
EPS Next 3Y8.38%
EPS Next 5Y8.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.31%
Revenue growth 3Y6.54%
Revenue growth 5Y7.53%
Sales Q2Q%13.21%
Revenue Next Year8.69%
Revenue Next 2Y5.5%
Revenue Next 3Y8.05%
Revenue Next 5Y5.87%
EBIT growth 1Y38.85%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.02%
EBIT growth 5Y27.74%
EBIT Next Year233.23%
EBIT Next 3Y60.19%
EBIT Next 5Y36.28%
FCF growth 1Y-96.12%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-75.52%
OCF growth 3Y-46.77%
OCF growth 5Y-20.47%