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SHUTTERSTOCK INC (SSTK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:SSTK - US8256901005 - Common Stock

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Last: 9/4/2025, 8:04:01 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Overall SSTK gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SSTK against 69 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. SSTK has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. SSTK scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
Each year in the past 5 years SSTK has been profitable.
SSTK had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
SSTK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSSTK 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 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of SSTK (4.67%) is better than 71.01% of its industry peers.
SSTK has a Return On Equity of 10.97%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SSTK outperforms 82.61% of its industry peers.
SSTK has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.27%) than 75.36% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SSTK is below the industry average of 12.98%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.67%
ROE 10.97%
ROIC 6.27%
ROA(3y)7.34%
ROA(5y)8.53%
ROE(3y)14.95%
ROE(5y)16.3%
ROIC(3y)9.8%
ROIC(5y)11.62%
SSTK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSSTK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.36%, SSTK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SSTK has grown nicely.
SSTK has a better Operating Margin (7.54%) than 68.12% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SSTK has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 58.07%, SSTK is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.38% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SSTK has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.54%
PM (TTM) 6.36%
GM 58.07%
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%
SSTK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSSTK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SSTK is still creating some value.
SSTK has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SSTK has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for SSTK is higher compared to a year ago.
SSTK Yearly Shares OutstandingSSTK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
SSTK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSSTK 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 1B

2.2 Solvency

SSTK has an Altman-Z score of 1.55. This is a bad value and indicates that SSTK is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
SSTK's Altman-Z score of 1.55 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SSTK outperforms 47.83% of its industry peers.
SSTK has a debt to FCF ratio of 103.65. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SSTK would need 103.65 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 103.65, SSTK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.28% of the companies in the same industry.
SSTK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.47, SSTK is doing worse than 63.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 103.65
Altman-Z 1.55
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC9.09%
SSTK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSSTK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.49 indicates that SSTK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SSTK (0.49) is worse than 88.41% of its industry peers.
SSTK has a Quick Ratio of 0.49. 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 (0.49) than 88.41% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.49
Quick Ratio 0.49
SSTK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSSTK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SSTK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 2.19%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 27.29% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 14.21% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, SSTK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.53% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.19%
EPS 3Y5.8%
EPS 5Y27.29%
EPS Q2Q%19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.21%
Revenue growth 3Y6.54%
Revenue growth 5Y7.53%
Sales Q2Q%21.33%

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 Y21.61%
EPS Next 2Y14.04%
EPS Next 3Y8.38%
EPS Next 5Y8.75%
Revenue Next Year8.9%
Revenue Next 2Y4.95%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
SSTK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSSTK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
SSTK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSSTK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.90, the valuation of SSTK can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SSTK indicates a rather cheap valuation: SSTK is cheaper than 91.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SSTK to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.03), we can say SSTK is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 3.85, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of SSTK.
98.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SSTK, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
SSTK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.63.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.9
Fwd PE 3.85
SSTK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSSTK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SSTK indicates a rather cheap valuation: SSTK is cheaper than 94.20% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SSTK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 274.04
EV/EBITDA 4.42
SSTK Per share dataSSTK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of SSTK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.23
PEG (5Y)0.18
EPS Next 2Y14.04%
EPS Next 3Y8.38%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SSTK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.39%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.87, SSTK pays a better dividend. On top of this SSTK pays more dividend than 98.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, SSTK pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.39%

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
SSTK Yearly Dividends per shareSSTK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

SSTK pays out 68.69% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP68.69%
EPS Next 2Y14.04%
EPS Next 3Y8.38%
SSTK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSSTK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M
SSTK Dividend Payout.SSTK Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SSTK Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SHUTTERSTOCK INC

NYSE:SSTK (9/4/2025, 8:04:01 PM)

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20.59

-0.44 (-2.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)07-29 2025-07-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-27 2025-10-27
Inst Owners66.89%
Inst Owner Change2.67%
Ins Owners31.73%
Ins Owner Change2.09%
Market Cap730.33M
Analysts76
Price Target29.19 (41.77%)
Short Float %6.54%
Short Ratio5.82
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.39%
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP68.69%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date09-04 2025-09-04 (0.33)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.03%
Max EPS beat(2)1.45%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.08%
Min EPS beat(4)-26.74%
Max EPS beat(4)13.99%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)6.32%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)7.45%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)10.34%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.8%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.8%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.24%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.47%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.6%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-5.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.96%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.72%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.97%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.19%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.9
Fwd PE 3.85
P/S 0.72
P/FCF 274.04
P/OCF 15.07
P/B 1.25
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.42
EPS(TTM)4.2
EY20.4%
EPS(NY)5.34
Fwd EY25.96%
FCF(TTM)0.08
FCFY0.36%
OCF(TTM)1.37
OCFY6.64%
SpS28.49
BVpS16.53
TBVpS-6.4
PEG (NY)0.23
PEG (5Y)0.18
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.67%
ROE 10.97%
ROCE 10.27%
ROIC 6.27%
ROICexc 7.2%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 7.54%
PM (TTM) 6.36%
GM 58.07%
FCFM 0.26%
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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 103.65
Debt/EBITDA 1.64
Cap/Depr 50.77%
Cap/Sales 4.53%
Interest Coverage 4.99
Cash Conversion 29.12%
Profit Quality 4.14%
Current Ratio 0.49
Quick Ratio 0.49
Altman-Z 1.55
F-Score3
WACC9.09%
ROIC/WACC0.69
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)2.19%
EPS 3Y5.8%
EPS 5Y27.29%
EPS Q2Q%19%
EPS Next Y21.61%
EPS Next 2Y14.04%
EPS Next 3Y8.38%
EPS Next 5Y8.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.21%
Revenue growth 3Y6.54%
Revenue growth 5Y7.53%
Sales Q2Q%21.33%
Revenue Next Year8.9%
Revenue Next 2Y4.95%
Revenue Next 3Y8.05%
Revenue Next 5Y5.87%
EBIT growth 1Y34.36%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.02%
EBIT growth 5Y27.74%
EBIT Next Year245.03%
EBIT Next 3Y60.19%
EBIT Next 5Y36.28%
FCF growth 1Y-98.18%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-75.21%
OCF growth 3Y-46.77%
OCF growth 5Y-20.47%