VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:VRTS • US92828Q1094

Current stock price

126.63 USD
-0.63 (-0.5%)
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This VRTS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. VRTS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year VRTS was profitable.
  • In the past year VRTS has reported a negative 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.
VRTS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVRTS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • VRTS has a Return On Assets of 3.23%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VRTS outperforms 56.49% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.82%, VRTS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.64% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VRTS has a Return On Invested Capital (3.05%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • VRTS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.28%. This is below the industry average of 7.24%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.23%
ROE 14.82%
ROIC 3.05%
ROA(3y)3.27%
ROA(5y)3.62%
ROE(3y)14.5%
ROE(5y)16.6%
ROIC(3y)3.28%
ROIC(5y)4.22%
VRTS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVRTS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of VRTS (16.23%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • VRTS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of VRTS (19.60%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • VRTS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.6%
PM (TTM) 16.23%
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
VRTS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVRTS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. VRTS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The number of shares outstanding for VRTS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, VRTS has less shares outstanding
  • VRTS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
VRTS Yearly Shares OutstandingVRTS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2M 4M 6M
VRTS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVRTS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • VRTS has an Altman-Z score of 0.68. This is a bad value and indicates that VRTS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.68, VRTS is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.70% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VRTS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.94. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of VRTS (2.94) is worse than 82.01% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.94
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.68
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
VRTS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVRTS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.13 indicates that VRTS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Current ratio value of 2.13, VRTS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.90% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VRTS has a Quick Ratio of 2.13. This indicates that VRTS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • VRTS's Quick ratio of 2.13 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VRTS outperforms 75.31% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.13
Quick Ratio 2.13
VRTS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVRTS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

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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.
  • VRTS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.96%.
  • Measured over the past years, VRTS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.15% on average per year.
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 3.25% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.93% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y1.05%
EPS Next 2Y3.2%
EPS Next 3Y3.25%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.98%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.18%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
VRTS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVRTS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M 800M
VRTS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVRTS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 10 20 30

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4. VRTS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.03, the valuation of VRTS can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VRTS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.45% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.17. VRTS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.98, the valuation of VRTS can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VRTS is valued cheaper than 91.63% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VRTS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.05), we can say VRTS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.03
Fwd PE 4.98
VRTS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVRTS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • VRTS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VRTS is cheaper than 78.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.93
VRTS Per share dataVRTS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates VRTS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)4.77
PEG (5Y)0.55
EPS Next 2Y3.2%
EPS Next 3Y3.25%

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5. VRTS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • VRTS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.44%, which is a nice return.
  • The stock price of VRTS dropped by -21.69% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.90, 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 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.44%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of VRTS grows each year by 22.29%, which is quite nice.
  • VRTS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)22.29%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years11
VRTS Yearly Dividends per shareVRTS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6 8

5.3 Sustainability

  • VRTS pays out 46.68% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP46.68%
EPS Next 2Y3.2%
EPS Next 3Y3.25%
VRTS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVRTS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M 600M
VRTS Dividend Payout.VRTS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.VRTS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

VRTS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS

NYSE:VRTS (4/6/2026, 10:07:22 AM)

126.63

-0.63 (-0.5%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)02-06
Earnings (Next)04-24
Inst Owners87.03%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners5.73%
Ins Owner Change3.17%
Market Cap848.42M
Revenue(TTM)852.87M
Net Income(TTM)138.40M
Analysts46.67
Price Target165.5 (30.7%)
Short Float %2.46%
Short Ratio1.49
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.44%
Yearly Dividend9.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.29%
DP46.68%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date04-30
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.15%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.12%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.45%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.15%
Max EPS beat(4)3.8%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-1%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.86%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.57%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.01%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.01%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.26%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.32%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.41%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-11.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.55%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.03
Fwd PE 4.98
P/S 0.99
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.91
P/tB 4.05
EV/EBITDA 13.93
EPS(TTM)25.17
EY19.88%
EPS(NY)25.44
Fwd EY20.09%
FCF(TTM)-11.06
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-10.03
OCFYN/A
SpS127.29
BVpS139.41
TBVpS31.27
PEG (NY)4.77
PEG (5Y)0.55
Graham Number280.98
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.23%
ROE 14.82%
ROCE 4.18%
ROIC 3.05%
ROICexc 3.38%
ROICexgc 4.22%
OM 19.6%
PM (TTM) 16.23%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)3.27%
ROA(5y)3.62%
ROE(3y)14.5%
ROE(5y)16.6%
ROIC(3y)3.28%
ROIC(5y)4.22%
ROICexc(3y)6.48%
ROICexc(5y)12.58%
ROICexgc(3y)79.74%
ROICexgc(5y)157.08%
ROCE(3y)4.49%
ROCE(5y)5.78%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-63.66%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y-40.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.79%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.94
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 11.92
Cap/Depr 10.83%
Cap/Sales 0.81%
Interest Coverage 8.77
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.13
Quick Ratio 2.13
Altman-Z 0.68
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)10.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)10.71%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.82%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.76%
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 Y1.05%
EPS Next 2Y3.2%
EPS Next 3Y3.25%
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-1.98%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.18%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-6.28%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.25%
EBIT growth 5Y2.98%
EBIT Next Year7.29%
EBIT Next 3Y2.05%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-1837.47%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-3929%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS / VRTS Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to VRTS.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


How financially healthy is VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS?

The financial health rating of VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS) is 4 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS (VRTS) is expected to grow by 1.05% in the next year.