VERVE GROUP SE (VRV.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:VRV - Deutsche Boerse Ag - SE0018538068 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
VRV gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 68 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 growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VRV had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year VRV had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 (2.30%) which is in line with its industry peers.
VRV's Return On Equity of 6.39% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VRV outperforms 48.53% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.61%, VRV is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VRV is below the industry average of 8.37%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.61%) for VRV is above the 3 year average (5.86%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.3% | ||
| ROE | 6.39% | ||
| ROIC | 6.61% |
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 (6.59%) is better than 66.18% of its industry peers.
VRV's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
VRV has a better Operating Margin (21.46%) than 98.53% of its industry peers.
VRV's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VRV's Gross Margin of 105.70% is amongst the best of the industry. VRV outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
VRV's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.59% | ||
| GM | 105.71% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, VRV has more shares outstanding
VRV has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for VRV has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.41, we must say that VRV is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.41, VRV perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.06% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VRV is 5.26, which is a neutral value as it means it would take VRV, 5.26 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VRV's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.26 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VRV outperforms 57.35% of its industry peers.
VRV has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.10. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.10, VRV is doing worse than 60.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.41 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC7.81%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.79 indicates that VRV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.79, VRV is not doing good in the industry: 69.12% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that VRV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.79, VRV is doing worse than 66.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for VRV have decreased strongly by -39.31% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, VRV shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.52% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 35.72% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, VRV shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 39.11% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-39.31%
EPS 3Y10.52%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%125%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.72%
Revenue growth 3Y20.12%
Revenue growth 5Y39.11%
Sales Q2Q%46.11%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, VRV will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 40.10% on average per year.
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
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.
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
VRV is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.56.
VRV's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.82, VRV is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.68, the valuation of VRV can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VRV is valued a bit cheaper than 69.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.76, VRV is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as VRV.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VRV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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)0.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y57.48%
EPS Next 3Y40.1%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for VRV!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:VRV (5/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.912
-0.17 (-4.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners22.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners27.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap732.21M
Analysts85
Price TargetN/A
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 YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-20.08%
Min EPS beat(2)-25.04%
Max EPS beat(2)-15.13%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.81%
Min EPS beat(4)-88.86%
Max EPS beat(4)121.78%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)9.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)16.56%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.12%
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)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.68 | ||
| P/S | 1.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.34 | ||
| P/B | 1.62 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.79 |
EPS(TTM)0.2
EY5.11%
EPS(NY)0.4
Fwd EY10.33%
FCF(TTM)0.5
FCFY12.9%
OCF(TTM)0.73
OCFY18.71%
SpS2.33
BVpS2.41
TBVpS-2.86
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.3% | ||
| ROE | 6.39% | ||
| ROCE | 9.88% | ||
| ROIC | 6.61% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.92% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 21.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.59% | ||
| GM | 105.71% | ||
| FCFM | 21.61% |
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 Turnover0.35
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.26 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.76 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 112.09% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.6 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 103.99% | ||
| Profit Quality | 327.97% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.41 |
F-Score5
WACC7.81%
ROIC/WACC0.85
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)-39.31%
EPS 3Y10.52%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%125%
EPS Next Y100%
EPS Next 2Y57.48%
EPS Next 3Y40.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.72%
Revenue growth 3Y20.12%
Revenue growth 5Y39.11%
Sales Q2Q%46.11%
Revenue Next Year24.8%
Revenue Next 2Y16.8%
Revenue Next 3Y13.98%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.28%
EBIT growth 3Y46.91%
EBIT growth 5Y81.12%
EBIT Next Year81.11%
EBIT Next 3Y30.63%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y312.17%
FCF growth 3Y55.75%
FCF growth 5Y42.28%
OCF growth 1Y97.26%
OCF growth 3Y28.32%
OCF growth 5Y53.26%