VRSK:NGS-Verisk Analytics Inc.

EQUITY | Business Services | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 145.83

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Market Cap

USD 14.06B

Volume

0.90M

Analyst Target

USD 144.14
Analyst Rating

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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 (Business Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 33.74% 81% B- 84% B
Dividend Return 0.46% 21% F 16% F
Total Return 34.20% 79% B- 84% B
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 32.69% 98% N/A 92% A
Dividend Return 0.45% 12% F 6% D-
Total Return 33.15% 98% N/A 92% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 139.85% 86% B+ 87% B+
Dividend Return 0.82% 5% F 2% F
Total Return 140.67% 84% B 86% B+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 17.41% 68% D+ 75% C
Dividend Return 17.42% 65% D 73% C
Total Return 0.02% 5% F 1% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 12.57% 88% B+ 81% B-
Risk Adjusted Return 138.61% 83% B 97% N/A
Market Capitalization 14.06B 91% A- 97% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Business 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 21% 11%
Price/Book Ratio 11.17 14% 8%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 6.61 21% 12%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 34.15 21% 12%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 28.27% 86% 89%
Return on Invested Capital 20.11% 71% 86%
Return on Assets 9.96% 72% 88%
Debt to Equity Ratio 128.50% 14% 19%

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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 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.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

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 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.