VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:VRTS • US92828Q1094
140.6 USD
+0.88 (+0.63%)
At close: Mar 4, 2026
140.6 USD
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After Hours: 3/4/2026, 8:04:00 PM
This VRTS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Taking everything into account, VRTS scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VRTS was compared to 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. VRTS has an average financial health and profitability rating. VRTS is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally VRTS also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. VRTS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year VRTS was profitable.
- In the past year VRTS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- VRTS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years VRTS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- VRTS has a Return On Assets of 3.49%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VRTS outperforms 56.30% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.83%, VRTS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- VRTS has a Return On Invested Capital (3.57%) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.49% | ||
| ROE | 14.83% | ||
| ROIC | 3.57% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- VRTS's Profit Margin of 15.51% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VRTS outperforms 49.58% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VRTS has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 20.37%, VRTS is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VRTS has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.51% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y-6.05%
OM growth 5Y-3.89%
PM growth 3Y6.96%
PM growth 5Y4.15%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. VRTS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- VRTS has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- VRTS has an Altman-Z score of 0.79. This is a bad value and indicates that VRTS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of VRTS (0.79) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of VRTS is 34.80, which is on the high side as it means it would take VRTS, 34.80 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- VRTS has a Debt to FCF ratio (34.80) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.64 is on the high side and indicates that VRTS has dependencies on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.64, VRTS is not doing good in the industry: 80.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 34.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.79 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- VRTS has a Current Ratio of 2.47. This indicates that VRTS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.47, VRTS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- VRTS has a Quick Ratio of 2.47. This indicates that VRTS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 2.47, VRTS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.47 |
3. VRTS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for VRTS have decreased by -4.51% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, VRTS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.21% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -5.96% in the past year.
- VRTS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.15% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.51%
EPS 3Y-0.64%
EPS 5Y9.21%
EPS Q2Q%-13.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.96%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.28%
Revenue growth 5Y7.15%
Sales Q2Q%-10.9%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.54% on average over the next years.
- VRTS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.35% yearly.
EPS Next Y2.49%
EPS Next 2Y6.54%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.09%
Revenue Next 2Y1.86%
Revenue Next 3Y1.35%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
4. VRTS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.59, the valuation of VRTS can be described as very cheap.
- 86.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VRTS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VRTS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.03), we can say VRTS is valued rather cheaply.
- VRTS is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.45.
- 92.44% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VRTS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VRTS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.11), we can say VRTS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VRTS indicates a rather cheap valuation: VRTS is cheaper than 83.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VRTS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.59% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.31 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)2.24
PEG (5Y)0.61
EPS Next 2Y6.54%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. VRTS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.88%, VRTS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.54, VRTS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- VRTS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.88% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of VRTS grows each year by 17.66%, which is quite nice.
- VRTS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- VRTS has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.66%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
- 47.12% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VRTS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of VRTS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP47.12%
EPS Next 2Y6.54%
EPS Next 3YN/A
VRTS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
140.6
+0.88 (+0.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)02-06 2026-02-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-23 2026-04-23
Inst Owners87.47%
Inst Owner Change-1.27%
Ins Owners5.78%
Ins Owner Change-1.06%
Market Cap949.05M
Revenue(TTM)852.87M
Net Income(TTM)136.24M
Analysts46.67
Price Target165.5 (17.71%)
Short Float %2.53%
Short Ratio1.8
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.88% |
Yearly Dividend8.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.66%
DP47.12%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date01-30 2026-01-30 (2.4)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.24%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.15%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.33%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.42%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.15%
Max EPS beat(4)3.8%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.79%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.44%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.36%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.01%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.96%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.95%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.3%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.61%
PT rev (1m)-10.36%
PT rev (3m)-13.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.87%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.45 | ||
| P/S | 1.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.26 | ||
| P/B | 1.03 | ||
| P/tB | 5.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.31 |
EPS(TTM)25.17
EY17.9%
EPS(NY)25.8
Fwd EY18.35%
FCF(TTM)10.31
FCFY7.33%
OCF(TTM)11.47
OCFY8.16%
SpS130.12
BVpS136.1
TBVpS26.99
PEG (NY)2.24
PEG (5Y)0.61
Graham Number277.63
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.49% | ||
| ROE | 14.83% | ||
| ROCE | 4.9% | ||
| ROIC | 3.57% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.13% | ||
| OM | 20.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.51% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 7.92% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-6.05%
OM growth 5Y-3.89%
PM growth 3Y6.96%
PM growth 5Y4.15%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 34.8 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 9.96 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 12.25% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.9% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 31.84% | ||
| Profit Quality | 51.07% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.79 |
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.51%
EPS 3Y-0.64%
EPS 5Y9.21%
EPS Q2Q%-13.33%
EPS Next Y2.49%
EPS Next 2Y6.54%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.96%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.28%
Revenue growth 5Y7.15%
Sales Q2Q%-10.9%
Revenue Next Year-0.09%
Revenue Next 2Y1.86%
Revenue Next 3Y1.35%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7.59%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.25%
EBIT growth 5Y2.98%
EBIT Next Year7.29%
EBIT Next 3Y2.05%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-34.27%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-30.78%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS / VRTS FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to VRTS.
Can you provide the valuation status for VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of VRTS stock?
VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for VRTS stock?
The financial health rating of VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS) is 4 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS) stock?
The dividend rating of VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 47.12%.