VRSK:NGS-Verisk Analytics Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Consulting Services | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 235.73

Change

+1.80 (+0.77)%

Market Cap

USD 14.06B

Volume

1.22M

Analyst Target

USD 195.20
Analyst Rating

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About

Verisk Analytics Inc is a provider of information about risk to professionals in insurance, healthcare, financial services, government, supply chain, and risk management.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Consulting Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -1.41% 60% D- 43% F
Dividend Return 0.16% 50% F 9% A-
Total Return -1.25% 60% D- 42% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 23.44% 71% C- 75% C
Dividend Return 0.38% 25% F 3% F
Total Return 23.83% 71% C- 74% C
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 77.24% 43% F 79% B-
Dividend Return 3.95% 67% D+ 14% F
Total Return 81.20% 43% F 78% C+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 12.39% 43% F 73% C
Dividend Return 13.02% 43% F 72% C
Total Return 0.62% 25% F 18% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 16.43% 100% F 80% B-
Risk Adjusted Return 79.22% 100% F 93% A
Market Capitalization 14.06B 100% F 97% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Consulting Services) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 24.20 25% 23%
Price/Book Ratio 108.63 13% 1%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 31.75 13% 9%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 25.61 13% 9%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 73.54% 100% 98%
Return on Invested Capital 20.24% 90% 88%
Return on Assets 12.52% 88% 97%
Debt to Equity Ratio 913.61% 14% 2%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.