Vertex, Inc.
Vertex, Inc. Fundamental Analysis
Vertex, Inc. (VERX) shows moderate financial fundamentals with a PE ratio of -384.93, profit margin of -0.84%, and ROE of -2.53%. The company generates $0.7B in annual revenue with strong year-over-year growth of 12.25%.
Key Strengths
Areas of Concern
The stock receives a Fundamental Health Score of 33.8/100 based on profitability, valuation, growth, and balance sheet metrics. The F grade reflects weak fundamentals and significant financial concerns.
Fundamental Health Score
We analyze VERX's fundamental strength across five key dimensions:
Efficiency Score
WeakVERX struggles to generate sufficient returns from assets.
Valuation Score
ExcellentVERX trades at attractive valuation levels.
Growth Score
ModerateVERX shows steady but slowing expansion.
Financial Health Score
ModerateVERX shows balanced financial health with some risks.
Profitability Score
WeakVERX struggles to sustain strong margins.
Key Financial Metrics
Is VERX Expensive or Cheap?
P/E Ratio
VERX trades at -384.93 times earnings. This suggests potential undervaluation.
PEG Ratio
When adjusting for growth, VERX's PEG of 1.59 indicates fair valuation.
Price to Book
The market values Vertex, Inc. at 10.04 times its book value. This suggests the stock is fully valued or overvalued on an asset basis.
EV/EBITDA
Enterprise value stands at 51.25 times EBITDA. This signals the market has high growth expectations.
How Well Does VERX Make Money?
Net Profit Margin
For every $100 in sales, Vertex, Inc. keeps $-0.84 as profit after all expenses.
Operating Margin
Core operations generate -1.11 in profit for every $100 in revenue, before interest and taxes.
ROE
Management delivers $-2.53 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
ROA
Vertex, Inc. generates $-0.53 in profit for every $100 in assets, demonstrating efficient asset deployment.
Following the Money - Real Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
Vertex, Inc. generates strong operating cash flow of $187.92M, reflecting robust business health.
Free Cash Flow
Vertex, Inc. generates strong free cash flow of $96.56M, providing ample flexibility for dividends, buybacks, or growth.
FCF Per Share
Each share generates $0.60 in free cash annually.
FCF Yield
VERX converts 4.15% of its market value into free cash.
Financial Ratios Analysis
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio
Price to earnings ratio
-384.93
vs 25 benchmark
PEG Ratio
Price/earnings to growth ratio
1.59
vs 25 benchmark
P/B Ratio
Price to book value ratio
10.04
vs 25 benchmark
P/S Ratio
Price to sales ratio
3.14
vs 25 benchmark
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
Total debt to shareholders' equity
0.05
vs 25 benchmark
Current Ratio
Current assets to current liabilities
0.86
vs 25 benchmark
Efficiency Ratios
ROE
Return on equity percentage
-0.03
vs 25 benchmark
ROA
Return on assets percentage
-0.01
vs 25 benchmark
ROCE
Return on capital employed
-0.01
vs 25 benchmark
How VERX Stacks Against Its Sector Peers
| Metric | VERX Value | Sector Average | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | -384.93 | 37.32 | Better (Cheaper) |
| ROE | -2.53% | 1000.00% | Weak |
| Net Margin | -0.84% | 5884884788.00% | Weak |
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 | 0.56 | Strong (Low Leverage) |
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | 5.09 | Weak Liquidity |
| ROA | -0.53% | -294709.00% (disorted) | Weak |
VERX outperforms its industry in 2 out of 6 key metrics, but lagging in ROE.
Historical Growth Performance
5-Year Growth Trajectory
This section reviews Vertex, Inc.'s 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and compares its performance against the typical investment style of its industry.
Revenue CAGR
82.16%
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta
High GrowthEPS CAGR
108.76%
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta
High GrowthFCF CAGR
153.52%
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta
High Growth