VERVE GROUP SE (VRV.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:VRV - SE0018538068 - Common Stock
1.745 EUR
+0.01 (+0.35%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to VRV. VRV was compared to 66 industry peers in the Media industry. There are concerns on the financial health of VRV while its profitability can be described as average. VRV is evaluated to be cheap and growing strongly. This does not happen too often!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VRV was profitable.
VRV had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years VRV 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years VRV always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of VRV (1.88%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VRV has a Return On Equity (5.35%) which is in line with its industry peers.
VRV has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.32%. This is in the better half of the industry: VRV outperforms 63.08% of its industry peers.
VRV had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.86%. This is below the industry average of 8.24%.
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 (4.76%) which is in line with its industry peers.
VRV's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 20.31%, VRV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.38% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VRV has grown nicely.
VRV's Gross Margin of 104.79% is amongst the best of the industry. VRV outperforms 96.92% of its industry peers.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), VRV is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VRV has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, VRV has more shares outstanding
VRV has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
VRV has an Altman-Z score of 1.23. This is a bad value and indicates that VRV is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of VRV (1.23) is comparable to the rest of the 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 43.08% 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.
VRV has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.12) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.23 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC8.23%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.87 indicates that VRV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of VRV (0.87) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that VRV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.87, VRV perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.69% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for VRV have decreased by -7.24% 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.
VRV shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 35.72%.
VRV shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 39.11% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.24%
EPS 3Y10.52%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-81.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.72%
Revenue growth 3Y20.12%
Revenue growth 5Y39.11%
Sales Q2Q%24.78%
3.2 Future
VRV is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 22.94% yearly.
VRV is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 18.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y-15.83%
EPS Next 2Y21.79%
EPS Next 3Y22.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year28.91%
Revenue Next 2Y24.2%
Revenue Next 3Y18.45%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.46, which indicates a correct valuation of VRV.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VRV is valued a bit cheaper than 66.15% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VRV to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.59), we can say VRV is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.82, the valuation of VRV can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VRV is valued cheaper than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
VRV's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.03.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
VRV's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VRV is cheaper than 63.08% of the companies in the same industry.
81.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VRV, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.63 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VRV has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
VRV's earnings are expected to grow with 22.94% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y21.79%
EPS Next 3Y22.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VRV does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
FRA:VRV (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1.745
+0.01 (+0.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners32.05%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners26.94%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap349.19M
Revenue(TTM)437.00M
Net Income(TTM)22.52M
Analysts78
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)-21.33%
PT rev (3m)-21.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.69%
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)-39.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)10.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)9.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.82 | ||
| P/S | 0.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.03 | ||
| P/B | 0.83 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.63 |
EPS(TTM)0.14
EY8.02%
EPS(NY)0.3
Fwd EY17.17%
FCF(TTM)0.36
FCFY20.83%
OCF(TTM)0.58
OCFY32.96%
SpS2.36
BVpS2.11
TBVpS-2.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number2.58
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%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 | 1.23 |
F-Score5
WACC8.23%
ROIC/WACC0.89
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)-7.24%
EPS 3Y10.52%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-81.13%
EPS Next Y-15.83%
EPS Next 2Y21.79%
EPS Next 3Y22.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.72%
Revenue growth 3Y20.12%
Revenue growth 5Y39.11%
Sales Q2Q%24.78%
Revenue Next Year28.91%
Revenue Next 2Y24.2%
Revenue Next 3Y18.45%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.13%
EBIT growth 3Y46.91%
EBIT growth 5Y81.12%
EBIT Next Year32.49%
EBIT Next 3Y21.89%
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%
VERVE GROUP SE / VRV.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of VERVE GROUP SE (VRV.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to VRV.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for VERVE GROUP SE?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to VERVE GROUP SE (VRV.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is VERVE GROUP SE (VRV.DE) stock?
VERVE GROUP SE (VRV.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for VRV stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VERVE GROUP SE (VRV.DE) is 12.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.83.
What is the financial health of VERVE GROUP SE (VRV.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of VERVE GROUP SE (VRV.DE) is 2 / 10.