VERVE GROUP SE (VRV.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:VRV - SE0018538068 - Common Stock
2.142 EUR
-0.06 (-2.55%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to VRV. VRV was compared to 62 industry peers in the Media industry. While VRV has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. VRV is evaluated to be cheap and growing strongly. This does not happen too often!
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.
VRV had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years VRV always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
VRV's Return On Assets of 1.88% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VRV outperforms 54.84% of its industry peers.
VRV's Return On Equity of 5.35% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VRV outperforms 54.84% of its industry peers.
VRV has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.32%) than 66.13% 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 7.82%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.32%) for VRV is above the 3 year average (5.86%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.88% | ||
| ROE | 5.35% | ||
| ROIC | 7.32% |
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
VRV has a Profit Margin of 4.76%. This is in the better half of the industry: VRV outperforms 66.13% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VRV has remained more or less at the same level.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 20.31%, VRV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
VRV's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 104.79%, VRV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.39% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VRV has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.76% | ||
| GM | 104.79% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VRV is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VRV has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, VRV has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, VRV has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
VRV has an Altman-Z score of 1.30. This is a bad value and indicates that VRV is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.30, VRV is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.77% of the companies in the same industry.
VRV has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.18. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as VRV would need 8.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.18, VRV perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.39% of the companies in the same industry.
VRV has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.12. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.12, VRV perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.94% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC8.03%
2.3 Liquidity
VRV has a Current Ratio of 0.87. 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's Current ratio of 0.87 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VRV is outperformed by 64.52% of its industry peers.
VRV has a Quick Ratio of 0.87. This is a bad value and indicates that VRV is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.87, VRV is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VRV shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -45.72%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.52% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, VRV shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 32.87%.
VRV shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 39.11% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-45.72%
EPS 3Y10.52%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-64.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)32.87%
Revenue growth 3Y20.12%
Revenue growth 5Y39.11%
Sales Q2Q%9.89%
3.2 Future
VRV is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 32.54% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.67% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y40%
EPS Next 2Y39.9%
EPS Next 3Y32.54%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year20.87%
Revenue Next 2Y15.09%
Revenue Next 3Y12.67%
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 accelerating.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.90, the valuation of VRV can be described as very reasonable.
VRV's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VRV is cheaper than 66.13% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VRV to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.13), we can say VRV is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.42, the valuation of VRV can be described as very cheap.
VRV's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VRV is cheaper than 98.39% of the companies in the same industry.
VRV is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.42 |
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 79.03% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.29 |
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.
VRV's earnings are expected to grow with 32.54% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y39.9%
EPS Next 3Y32.54%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VRV does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:VRV (9/1/2025, 5:29:19 PM)
2.142
-0.06 (-2.55%)
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 Cap428.61M
Analysts82
Price Target3.31 (54.53%)
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-70.99%
Min EPS beat(2)-75.25%
Max EPS beat(2)-66.73%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-45.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-75.25%
Max EPS beat(4)-15.13%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)54.75%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-15.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.85%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-15.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)16.56%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.75%
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)-27.64%
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)-41.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-30%
EPS NY rev (3m)-30%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-10.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.42 | ||
| P/S | 0.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.72 | ||
| P/B | 1.02 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.29 |
EPS(TTM)0.18
EY8.4%
EPS(NY)0.4
Fwd EY18.46%
FCF(TTM)0.36
FCFY16.97%
OCF(TTM)0.58
OCFY26.85%
SpS2.36
BVpS2.11
TBVpS-2.49
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.88% | ||
| ROE | 5.35% | ||
| ROCE | 10.39% | ||
| ROIC | 7.32% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.86% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 20.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.76% | ||
| GM | 104.79% | ||
| FCFM | 15.38% |
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 | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.39 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 98.61% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.95% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.97 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.79% | ||
| Profit Quality | 323.07% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
F-Score5
WACC8.03%
ROIC/WACC0.91
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)-45.72%
EPS 3Y10.52%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-64.29%
EPS Next Y40%
EPS Next 2Y39.9%
EPS Next 3Y32.54%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)32.87%
Revenue growth 3Y20.12%
Revenue growth 5Y39.11%
Sales Q2Q%9.89%
Revenue Next Year20.87%
Revenue Next 2Y15.09%
Revenue Next 3Y12.67%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.13%
EBIT growth 3Y46.91%
EBIT growth 5Y81.12%
EBIT Next Year79.05%
EBIT Next 3Y30.67%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-1.47%
FCF growth 3Y55.75%
FCF growth 5Y42.28%
OCF growth 1Y55.9%
OCF growth 3Y28.32%
OCF growth 5Y53.26%