VERISK ANALYTICS INC (VRSK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:VRSK • US92345Y1064
Current stock price
186.42 USD
+1.37 (+0.74%)
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This VRSK fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. VRSK Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- VRSK had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year VRSK had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years VRSK has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years VRSK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 14.66%, VRSK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 293.95%, VRSK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- VRSK's Return On Invested Capital of 26.99% is amongst the best of the industry. VRSK outperforms 95.40% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VRSK is significantly above the industry average of 12.57%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.66% | ||
| ROE | 293.95% | ||
| ROIC | 26.99% |
ROA(3y)17.07%
ROA(5y)14.69%
ROE(3y)483.15%
ROE(5y)305.53%
ROIC(3y)27.85%
ROIC(5y)23.77%
1.3 Margins
- VRSK has a better Profit Margin (29.56%) than 96.55% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VRSK has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 44.16%, VRSK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VRSK has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 69.88%, VRSK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- VRSK's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 44.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 29.56% | ||
| GM | 69.88% |
OM growth 3Y-7.79%
OM growth 5Y3.45%
PM growth 3Y-8.19%
PM growth 5Y2.92%
GM growth 3Y1.42%
GM growth 5Y1.68%
2. VRSK Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VRSK is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for VRSK has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- VRSK has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, VRSK has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.68 indicates that VRSK is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- VRSK has a better Altman-Z score (5.68) than 87.36% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of VRSK is 3.97, which is a good value as it means it would take VRSK, 3.97 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- VRSK has a Debt to FCF ratio (3.97) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 10.45 is on the high side and indicates that VRSK has dependencies on debt financing.
- VRSK's Debt to Equity ratio of 10.45 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VRSK is outperformed by 87.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 10.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.68 |
ROIC/WACC3.3
WACC8.18%
2.3 Liquidity
- VRSK has a Current Ratio of 1.20. This is a normal value and indicates that VRSK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of VRSK (1.20) is worse than 64.37% of its industry peers.
- VRSK has a Quick Ratio of 1.20. This is a normal value and indicates that VRSK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- VRSK has a worse Quick ratio (1.20) than 64.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.2 |
3. VRSK Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- VRSK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.52%.
- Measured over the past 5 years, VRSK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.20% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, VRSK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.63% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, VRSK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.99% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.52%
EPS 3Y7.47%
EPS 5Y7.2%
EPS Q2Q%13.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.63%
Revenue growth 3Y7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y1.99%
Sales Q2Q%5.87%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.71% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.40% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.37%
EPS Next 2Y10.64%
EPS Next 3Y11.44%
EPS Next 5Y12.71%
Revenue Next Year4.73%
Revenue Next 2Y5.75%
Revenue Next 3Y6.08%
Revenue Next 5Y6.4%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. VRSK Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.07, VRSK can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VRSK.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.61. VRSK is around the same levels.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.06, VRSK is valued on the expensive side.
- VRSK's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- VRSK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- VRSK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as VRSK.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates VRSK does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- VRSK has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.11
PEG (5Y)3.62
EPS Next 2Y10.64%
EPS Next 3Y11.44%
5. VRSK Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- VRSK has a yearly dividend return of 0.83%, which is pretty low.
- VRSK's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.79.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, VRSK's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.83% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of VRSK is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.80%!
- VRSK has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- VRSK has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.8%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- VRSK pays out 27.65% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of VRSK is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP27.65%
EPS Next 2Y10.64%
EPS Next 3Y11.44%
VRSK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:VRSK (3/26/2026, 2:35:10 PM)
186.42
+1.37 (+0.74%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-18 2026-02-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05/bmo
Inst Owners97.52%
Inst Owner Change-0.68%
Ins Owners0.28%
Ins Owner Change0.06%
Market Cap25.71B
Revenue(TTM)3.07B
Net Income(TTM)908.30M
Analysts73.85
Price Target226.47 (21.48%)
Short Float %3.86%
Short Ratio2.59
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.83% |
Yearly Dividend1.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.8%
DP27.65%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date03-13 2026-03-13 (0.5)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.98%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.97%
Max EPS beat(2)10.92%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.69%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.97%
Max EPS beat(4)10.92%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.04%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.7%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)3.09%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.3%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.82%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.3%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.81%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.13%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-5.25%
PT rev (1m)-10.37%
PT rev (3m)-12.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.96%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.94%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.06 | ||
| P/S | 8.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.91 | ||
| P/B | 83.22 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.68 |
EPS(TTM)7.15
EY3.84%
EPS(NY)7.75
Fwd EY4.16%
FCF(TTM)8.64
FCFY4.64%
OCF(TTM)10.41
OCFY5.58%
SpS22.28
BVpS2.24
TBVpS-13.89
PEG (NY)3.11
PEG (5Y)3.62
Graham Number18.98
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.66% | ||
| ROE | 293.95% | ||
| ROCE | 34.84% | ||
| ROIC | 26.99% | ||
| ROICexc | 61.22% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 44.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 29.56% | ||
| GM | 69.88% | ||
| FCFM | 38.79% |
ROA(3y)17.07%
ROA(5y)14.69%
ROE(3y)483.15%
ROE(5y)305.53%
ROIC(3y)27.85%
ROIC(5y)23.77%
ROICexc(3y)41.15%
ROICexc(5y)31.98%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)35.95%
ROCE(5y)30.68%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y36.53%
ROICexc growth 5Y35.1%
OM growth 3Y-7.79%
OM growth 5Y3.45%
PM growth 3Y-8.19%
PM growth 5Y2.92%
GM growth 3Y1.42%
GM growth 5Y1.68%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 10.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.97 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.92 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 74.72% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.94% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.03 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.29% | ||
| Profit Quality | 131.22% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.68 |
F-Score7
WACC8.18%
ROIC/WACC3.3
Cap/Depr(3y)76.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)76.08%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.1%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.24%
Profit Quality(3y)120.8%
Profit Quality(5y)115.56%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.52%
EPS 3Y7.47%
EPS 5Y7.2%
EPS Q2Q%13.04%
EPS Next Y8.37%
EPS Next 2Y10.64%
EPS Next 3Y11.44%
EPS Next 5Y12.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.63%
Revenue growth 3Y7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y1.99%
Sales Q2Q%5.87%
Revenue Next Year4.73%
Revenue Next 2Y5.75%
Revenue Next 3Y6.08%
Revenue Next 5Y6.4%
EBIT growth 1Y8.2%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.19%
EBIT growth 5Y5.5%
EBIT Next Year31.06%
EBIT Next 3Y14.94%
EBIT Next 5Y12.54%
FCF growth 1Y29.54%
FCF growth 3Y14.97%
FCF growth 5Y7.72%
OCF growth 1Y25.52%
OCF growth 3Y10.68%
OCF growth 5Y6.09%
VERISK ANALYTICS INC / VRSK Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for VRSK stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to VRSK.
What is the valuation status of VERISK ANALYTICS INC (VRSK) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to VERISK ANALYTICS INC (VRSK). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of VRSK stock?
VERISK ANALYTICS INC (VRSK) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for VRSK stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VERISK ANALYTICS INC (VRSK) is 26.07 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 83.22.
Can you provide the financial health for VRSK stock?
The financial health rating of VERISK ANALYTICS INC (VRSK) is 5 / 10.