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SHUTTERSTOCK INC (SSTK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:SSTK - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US8256901005 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

17.62  -0.24 (-1.34%)

After market: 18.2318 +0.61 (+3.47%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall SSTK gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SSTK against 71 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of SSTK while its profitability can be described as average. 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.
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 (2.91%) is better than 63.38% of its industry peers.
SSTK has a better Return On Equity (7.04%) than 73.24% of its industry peers.
SSTK has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.47%) than 76.06% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SSTK is below the industry average of 12.02%.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

SSTK has a better Profit Margin (4.00%) than 63.38% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SSTK has grown nicely.
SSTK's Operating Margin of 6.45% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SSTK outperforms 67.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SSTK has grown nicely.
SSTK's Gross Margin of 57.56% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SSTK outperforms 40.85% of its industry peers.
SSTK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

SSTK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for SSTK has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SSTK has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, SSTK has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 1.41. This is a bad value and indicates that SSTK is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
SSTK has a Altman-Z score (1.41) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 (45.92) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 45.07% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.22
Debt/FCF 45.92
Altman-Z 1.41
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC8.67%
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 0.43 indicates that SSTK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.43, SSTK is doing worse than 92.96% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.43 indicates that SSTK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SSTK has a Quick ratio of 0.43. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SSTK underperforms 91.55% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.43
Quick Ratio 0.43
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 for SSTK have decreased by -4.07% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, SSTK shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 27.29% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 10.31% in the past year. This is quite good.
SSTK shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.53% yearly.
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

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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.87% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y12.51%
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.
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 4.39, the valuation of SSTK can be described as very cheap.
SSTK's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SSTK is cheaper than 94.37% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.52. SSTK is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.43, the valuation of SSTK can be described as very cheap.
SSTK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SSTK is cheaper than 98.59% of the companies in the same industry.
SSTK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.25.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.39
Fwd PE 3.43
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

91.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SSTK, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as SSTK.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 102.99
EV/EBITDA 5.25
SSTK Per share dataSSTK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

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)0.35
PEG (5Y)0.16
EPS Next 2Y11.73%
EPS Next 3Y8.38%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SSTK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.39%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.03, SSTK pays a better dividend. On top of this SSTK pays more dividend than 98.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SSTK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.39%

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

112.27% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SSTK. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP112.27%
EPS Next 2Y11.73%
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 (6/6/2025, 8:04:01 PM)

After market: 18.2318 +0.61 (+3.47%)

17.62

-0.24 (-1.34%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)05-02 2025-05-02/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-04 2025-08-04
Inst Owners81.45%
Inst Owner Change-13.71%
Ins Owners31.59%
Ins Owner Change0.49%
Market Cap621.11M
Analysts76
Price Target29.19 (65.66%)
Short Float %9.98%
Short Ratio6.04
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.39%
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP112.27%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date06-05 2025-06-05 (0.33)
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-33.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.39
Fwd PE 3.43
P/S 0.64
P/FCF 102.99
P/OCF 12.52
P/B 1.14
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.25
EPS(TTM)4.01
EY22.76%
EPS(NY)5.13
Fwd EY29.12%
FCF(TTM)0.17
FCFY0.97%
OCF(TTM)1.41
OCFY7.98%
SpS27.34
BVpS15.52
TBVpS-7.48
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)0.16
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.41
F-Score3
WACC8.67%
ROIC/WACC0.75
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 Y12.51%
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%