SHUTTERSTOCK INC (SSTK)

US8256901005 - Common Stock

42.18  -0.59 (-1.38%)

After market: 42.18 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to SSTK. SSTK was compared to 68 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. SSTK has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SSTK scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. These ratings could make SSTK a good candidate for value investing.



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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.
SSTK had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years SSTK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.

1.2 Ratios

SSTK has a better Return On Assets (10.64%) than 88.06% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 20.91%, SSTK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.55% of the companies in the same industry.
SSTK's Return On Invested Capital of 9.68% is amongst the best of the industry. SSTK outperforms 83.58% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SSTK is significantly above the industry average of 9.61%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.20%) for SSTK is well above the current ROIC(9.68%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.64%
ROE 20.91%
ROIC 9.68%
ROA(3y)10.02%
ROA(5y)8.62%
ROE(3y)19.18%
ROE(5y)16.14%
ROIC(3y)15.2%
ROIC(5y)13.17%

1.3 Margins

SSTK's Profit Margin of 12.60% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SSTK outperforms 77.61% of its industry peers.
SSTK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.82%, SSTK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.15% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SSTK has grown nicely.
SSTK has a Gross Margin (59.68%) 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 7.82%
PM (TTM) 12.6%
GM 59.68%
OM growth 3Y-15.13%
OM growth 5Y8.45%
PM growth 3Y5.39%
PM growth 5Y7.52%
GM growth 3Y-0.76%
GM growth 5Y0.91%

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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.
The number of shares outstanding for SSTK has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
SSTK has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.13 indicates that SSTK is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.13, SSTK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.64% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SSTK is 0.31, which is an excellent value as it means it would take SSTK, only 0.31 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.31, SSTK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.09% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that SSTK is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SSTK (0.06) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF 0.31
Altman-Z 3.13
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC9.15%

2.3 Liquidity

SSTK has a Current Ratio of 0.65. 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 Current ratio of SSTK (0.65) is worse than 91.04% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.65 indicates that SSTK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SSTK has a worse Quick ratio (0.65) than 91.04% of its industry peers.
SSTK does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.65
Quick Ratio 0.65

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SSTK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.86%, which is quite good.
SSTK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 22.55% yearly.
Looking at the last year, SSTK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.64% in the last year.
SSTK shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.01% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.86%
EPS 3Y18.47%
EPS 5Y22.55%
EPS growth Q2Q-31.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.64%
Revenue growth 3Y9.47%
Revenue growth 5Y7.01%
Revenue growth Q2Q-0.22%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.17% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
SSTK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.10% yearly.
EPS Next Y-0.74%
EPS Next 2Y6.47%
EPS Next 3Y0.04%
EPS Next 5Y15.17%
Revenue Next Year-0.74%
Revenue Next 2Y3.47%
Revenue Next 3Y5.51%
Revenue Next 5Y7.1%

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.72, the valuation of SSTK can be described as very reasonable.
88.06% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SSTK, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
SSTK is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.79 indicates a reasonable valuation of SSTK.
88.06% 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 21.63.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.72
Fwd PE 9.79

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SSTK is valued cheaper than 83.58% of the companies in the same industry.
79.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SSTK, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.63
EV/EBITDA 9.58

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of SSTK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.43
EPS Next 2Y6.47%
EPS Next 3Y0.04%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SSTK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.94%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 17.33, SSTK pays a better dividend. On top of this SSTK pays more dividend than 95.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SSTK's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.94%

5.2 History

The dividend of SSTK decreases each year by -18.46%.
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)-18.46%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3

5.3 Sustainability

SSTK pays out 35.09% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP35.09%
EPS Next 2Y6.47%
EPS Next 3Y0.04%

SHUTTERSTOCK INC

NYSE:SSTK (4/25/2024, 7:18:51 PM)

After market: 42.18 0 (0%)

42.18

-0.59 (-1.38%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
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ROA 10.64%
ROE 20.91%
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OM 7.82%
PM (TTM) 12.6%
GM 59.68%
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Debt/Equity 0.06
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EPS 3Y18.47%
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