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SHUTTERSTOCK INC (SSTK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:SSTK - US8256901005 - Common Stock

24.13 USD
-1.51 (-5.89%)
Last: 10/20/2025, 6:40:01 PM
24.14 USD
+0.01 (+0.04%)
After Hours: 10/20/2025, 6:40:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall SSTK gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SSTK against 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. While SSTK belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. SSTK may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


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.
In the past 5 years SSTK has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years SSTK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.67%, SSTK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
SSTK has a better Return On Equity (10.97%) than 84.29% of its industry peers.
SSTK's Return On Invested Capital of 6.27% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SSTK outperforms 74.29% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SSTK is below the industry average of 13.27%.
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 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
SSTK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.54%, SSTK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
SSTK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SSTK has a Gross Margin (58.07%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SSTK is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for SSTK has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SSTK has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
SSTK has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.69, we must say that SSTK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
SSTK's Altman-Z score of 1.69 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SSTK outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SSTK is 103.65, which is on the high side as it means it would take SSTK, 103.65 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 103.65, SSTK is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.86% 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.
SSTK's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SSTK is outperformed by 61.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 103.65
Altman-Z 1.69
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC9.96%
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 88.57% 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.
The Quick ratio of SSTK (0.49) is worse than 88.57% 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

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.19% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 27.29% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, SSTK shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 14.21% in the last year.
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

SSTK is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.75% yearly.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.75, the valuation of SSTK can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SSTK is valued cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.69. SSTK is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.51 indicates a rather cheap valuation of SSTK.
SSTK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SSTK is cheaper than 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SSTK to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.18), we can say SSTK is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.75
Fwd PE 4.51
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 91.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SSTK is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 321.43
EV/EBITDA 5.5
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)0.27
PEG (5Y)0.21
EPS Next 2Y14.04%
EPS Next 3Y8.38%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SSTK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.27%, which is a nice return.
SSTK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.82. SSTK pays more dividend than 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
SSTK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.27%

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 (10/20/2025, 6:40:01 PM)

After market: 24.14 +0.01 (+0.04%)

24.13

-1.51 (-5.89%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)07-29 2025-07-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-27 2025-10-27
Inst Owners69.76%
Inst Owner Change-0.29%
Ins Owners31.73%
Ins Owner Change1.6%
Market Cap856.62M
Analysts77.78
Price Target29.19 (20.97%)
Short Float %6.33%
Short Ratio6.08
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.27%
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.97%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.75
Fwd PE 4.51
P/S 0.85
P/FCF 321.43
P/OCF 17.68
P/B 1.46
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.5
EPS(TTM)4.2
EY17.41%
EPS(NY)5.34
Fwd EY22.15%
FCF(TTM)0.08
FCFY0.31%
OCF(TTM)1.37
OCFY5.66%
SpS28.46
BVpS16.51
TBVpS-6.4
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)0.21
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 1.69
F-Score3
WACC9.96%
ROIC/WACC0.63
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%