VERVE GROUP SE (VRV.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:VRV - Deutsche Boerse Ag - SE0018538068 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, VRV scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VRV was compared to 63 industry peers in the Media industry. While VRV has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. VRV has both an excellent growth and valuation score. This means it is growing and it is still cheap. This is a rare combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VRV had positive earnings in the past year.
VRV had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years VRV 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years VRV had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
VRV has a Return On Assets (2.41%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VRV's Return On Equity of 6.59% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VRV outperforms 49.21% of its industry peers.
VRV's Return On Invested Capital of 7.68% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VRV outperforms 69.84% of its industry peers.
VRV had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.86%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.76%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.86%) for VRV is below the current ROIC(7.68%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.41% | ||
| ROE | 6.59% | ||
| ROIC | 7.68% |
ROA(3y)1.66%
ROA(5y)1.5%
ROE(3y)4.45%
ROE(5y)4.06%
ROIC(3y)5.86%
ROIC(5y)4.68%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of VRV (6.12%) is better than 69.84% of its industry peers.
VRV's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of VRV (21.32%) is better than 98.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VRV has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of VRV (105.17%) is better than 96.83% of its industry peers.
VRV's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.12% | ||
| GM | 105.18% |
OM growth 3Y22.31%
OM growth 5Y30.2%
PM growth 3Y1.14%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.75%
GM growth 5Y-14.4%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
VRV has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
VRV has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for VRV has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
VRV has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.31, we must say that VRV is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
VRV has a Altman-Z score (1.31) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VRV has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.55. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as VRV would need 6.55 years to pay back of all of its debts.
VRV has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.55. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VRV outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
VRV has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.04. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of VRV (1.04) is worse than 61.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.31 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC8.02%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.68 indicates that VRV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
VRV has a worse Current ratio (0.68) than 80.95% of its industry peers.
VRV has a Quick Ratio of 0.68. This is a bad value and indicates that VRV is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VRV has a worse Quick ratio (0.68) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for VRV have decreased strongly by -38.96% in the last year.
VRV shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.52% yearly.
Looking at the last year, VRV shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 38.09%.
VRV shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 39.11% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.96%
EPS 3Y10.52%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)38.09%
Revenue growth 3Y20.12%
Revenue growth 5Y39.11%
Sales Q2Q%32.22%
3.2 Future
VRV is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 40.10% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.98% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y100%
EPS Next 2Y57.48%
EPS Next 3Y40.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year24.8%
Revenue Next 2Y16.8%
Revenue Next 3Y13.98%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.46, the valuation of VRV can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VRV indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VRV is cheaper than 69.84% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.34. VRV is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.97, the valuation of VRV can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VRV is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.19. VRV is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as VRV.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VRV indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VRV is cheaper than 76.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VRV's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
VRV has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VRV's earnings are expected to grow with 40.10% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y57.48%
EPS Next 3Y40.1%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VRV does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:VRV (6/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
2.492
-0.31 (-10.94%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners33.07%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners28.94%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap466.43M
Analysts84.44
Price Target4.92 (97.43%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)16.56%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)6.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.3%
Max Revenue beat(4)16.56%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.97 | ||
| P/S | 1.01 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.64 | ||
| P/B | 1.08 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.51 |
EPS(TTM)0.2
EY8.03%
EPS(NY)0.5
Fwd EY20.1%
FCF(TTM)0.46
FCFY18.53%
OCF(TTM)0.69
OCFY27.49%
SpS2.48
BVpS2.3
TBVpS-2.85
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.41% | ||
| ROE | 6.59% | ||
| ROCE | 10.9% | ||
| ROIC | 7.68% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.89% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 21.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.12% | ||
| GM | 105.18% | ||
| FCFM | 18.64% |
ROA(3y)1.66%
ROA(5y)1.5%
ROE(3y)4.45%
ROE(5y)4.06%
ROIC(3y)5.86%
ROIC(5y)4.68%
ROICexc(3y)7.18%
ROICexc(5y)5.8%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.67%
ROCE(5y)6.85%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y24.68%
ROICexc growth 5Y39.38%
OM growth 3Y22.31%
OM growth 5Y30.2%
PM growth 3Y1.14%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.75%
GM growth 5Y-14.4%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.55 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.2 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 102.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.02% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.69 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.84% | ||
| Profit Quality | 304.55% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.31 |
F-Score5
WACC8.02%
ROIC/WACC0.96
Cap/Depr(3y)112.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)120.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.14%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.96%
EPS 3Y10.52%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
EPS Next Y100%
EPS Next 2Y57.48%
EPS Next 3Y40.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)38.09%
Revenue growth 3Y20.12%
Revenue growth 5Y39.11%
Sales Q2Q%32.22%
Revenue Next Year24.8%
Revenue Next 2Y16.8%
Revenue Next 3Y13.98%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.91%
EBIT growth 3Y46.91%
EBIT growth 5Y81.12%
EBIT Next Year79.05%
EBIT Next 3Y30.67%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-20.9%
FCF growth 3Y55.75%
FCF growth 5Y42.28%
OCF growth 1Y17.37%
OCF growth 3Y28.32%
OCF growth 5Y53.26%