221.02 USD
-2.67 (-1.19%)
219 USD
-2.02 (-0.91%)
VRSK gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 86 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. VRSK scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. VRSK is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
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
VRSK has a better Return On Assets (14.76%) than 93.02% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 244.62%, VRSK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of VRSK (25.82%) is better than 94.19% of its industry peers.
VRSK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 26.20%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.86%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.76% | ||
| ROE | 244.62% | ||
| ROIC | 25.82% |
ROA(3y)16.75%
ROA(5y)13.64%
ROE(3y)403.34%
ROE(5y)252.02%
ROIC(3y)26.2%
ROIC(5y)20.62%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 30.42%, VRSK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.51% of the companies in the same industry.
VRSK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VRSK's Operating Margin of 44.61% is amongst the best of the industry. VRSK outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
VRSK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 69.62%, VRSK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.37% of the companies in the same industry.
VRSK's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 44.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 30.42% | ||
| GM | 69.62% |
OM growth 3Y5.55%
OM growth 5Y9.03%
PM growth 3Y7.12%
PM growth 5Y14.02%
GM growth 3Y1.7%
GM growth 5Y1.91%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VRSK is creating value.
VRSK has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for VRSK has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
VRSK has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.16 indicates that VRSK is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 6.16, VRSK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.53% of the companies in the same industry.
VRSK has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.23. This is a neutral value as VRSK would need 4.23 years to pay back of all of its debts.
VRSK has a Debt to FCF ratio (4.23) which is in line with its industry peers.
VRSK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 8.57. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 8.57, VRSK is not doing good in the industry: 87.21% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 8.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.16 |
ROIC/WACC3.09
WACC8.35%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that VRSK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.19, VRSK is doing worse than 65.12% of the companies in the same industry.
VRSK has a Quick Ratio of 1.19. 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 Quick ratio of 1.19. This is in the lower half of the industry: VRSK underperforms 65.12% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.76% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.71% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.30% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.02% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.76%
EPS 3Y7.79%
EPS 5Y8.71%
EPS Q2Q%2.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.3%
Revenue growth 3Y5.38%
Revenue growth 5Y2.02%
Sales Q2Q%5.93%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, VRSK will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.98% on average per year.
VRSK is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.19% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.01%
EPS Next 2Y8.12%
EPS Next 3Y9.35%
EPS Next 5Y11.98%
Revenue Next Year6.54%
Revenue Next 2Y7.63%
Revenue Next 3Y7.34%
Revenue Next 5Y8.19%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
VRSK is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 31.85.
VRSK's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
VRSK's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.60.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.43, the valuation of VRSK can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VRSK is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.47% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.23, VRSK is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VRSK is on the same level as its industry peers.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as VRSK.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.94 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of VRSK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.3
PEG (5Y)3.66
EPS Next 2Y8.12%
EPS Next 3Y9.35%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.80%, VRSK is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.54, VRSK pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, VRSK's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.8% |
5.2 History
The dividend of VRSK is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.31%!
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)9.31%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
VRSK pays out 26.40% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of VRSK is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP26.4%
EPS Next 2Y8.12%
EPS Next 3Y9.35%
221.02
-2.67 (-1.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.8%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner Change-0.34%
Market Cap30.80B
Revenue(TTM)3.03B
Net Income(TTM)921.50M
Analysts73.85
Price Target256.87 (16.22%)
Short Float %2.35%
Short Ratio2.12
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.8% |
Yearly Dividend1.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.31%
DP26.4%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.54%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.97%
Max EPS beat(2)4.04%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.16%
Max EPS beat(4)4.04%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.1%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)3.34%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)2.55%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.47%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.47%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.8%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-6.31%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-9.59%
PT rev (1m)-0.46%
PT rev (3m)-17.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.43 | ||
| P/S | 10.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.85 | ||
| P/B | 81.77 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.94 |
EPS(TTM)6.94
EY3.14%
EPS(NY)7.77
Fwd EY3.52%
FCF(TTM)8.01
FCFY3.62%
OCF(TTM)9.67
OCFY4.38%
SpS21.74
BVpS2.7
TBVpS-13.99
PEG (NY)5.3
PEG (5Y)3.66
Graham Number20.54
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.76% | ||
| ROE | 244.62% | ||
| ROCE | 33.93% | ||
| ROIC | 25.82% | ||
| ROICexc | 54.84% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 44.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 30.42% | ||
| GM | 69.62% | ||
| FCFM | 36.83% |
ROA(3y)16.75%
ROA(5y)13.64%
ROE(3y)403.34%
ROE(5y)252.02%
ROIC(3y)26.2%
ROIC(5y)20.62%
ROICexc(3y)28.25%
ROICexc(5y)22.06%
ROICexgc(3y)94.02%
ROICexgc(5y)202.88%
ROCE(3y)34.43%
ROCE(5y)27.1%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-34.19%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-20.39%
ROICexc growth 3Y41.96%
ROICexc growth 5Y27.35%
OM growth 3Y5.55%
OM growth 5Y9.03%
PM growth 3Y7.12%
PM growth 5Y14.02%
GM growth 3Y1.7%
GM growth 5Y1.91%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.49
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 8.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.23 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.93 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 71.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.67% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.81 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | 121.09% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.16 |
F-Score7
WACC8.35%
ROIC/WACC3.09
Cap/Depr(3y)78.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)74.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.12%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.42%
Profit Quality(3y)104.47%
Profit Quality(5y)112.38%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.76%
EPS 3Y7.79%
EPS 5Y8.71%
EPS Q2Q%2.99%
EPS Next Y6.01%
EPS Next 2Y8.12%
EPS Next 3Y9.35%
EPS Next 5Y11.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.3%
Revenue growth 3Y5.38%
Revenue growth 5Y2.02%
Sales Q2Q%5.93%
Revenue Next Year6.54%
Revenue Next 2Y7.63%
Revenue Next 3Y7.34%
Revenue Next 5Y8.19%
EBIT growth 1Y13.67%
EBIT growth 3Y11.23%
EBIT growth 5Y11.24%
EBIT Next Year35.96%
EBIT Next 3Y17.32%
EBIT Next 5Y15.6%
FCF growth 1Y38.8%
FCF growth 3Y1.22%
FCF growth 5Y4.48%
OCF growth 1Y27.5%
OCF growth 3Y-0.34%
OCF growth 5Y3.66%
VERISK ANALYTICS INC / VRSK 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 2 / 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 31.85 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 81.77.
Can you provide the financial health for VRSK stock?
The financial health rating of VERISK ANALYTICS INC (VRSK) is 5 / 10.