EEX

Emerald Holding

Fundamental data last updated:March 2, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Communication Services

industry

Advertising Agencies

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

United States

Next Earnings Date

12

Business Summary

Emerald Holding operates as a business-to-business media company that primarily creates, markets, and operates trade shows and live events. The company serves a wide range of industries by connecting buyers and sellers through its events, as well as through digital media and marketing services.

 


VALUATION

P/E

104.2

Market Cap ($M USD)

$821

Forward P/E

23.8

PEG

0.1

PRICE TO SALES

1.9

PRICE TO BOOK

2.2

EV / EBITDA

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

DCF Value

Graham Number

Price to FCF

EV to FCF

Earnings Yield

FCF Yield

DIVIDEND

Yield

1.40%

Annual Payout

$0.06

Payout Ratio

150.00%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

1

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

-4.40%

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$0.04

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$0.17

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

6.90%

Return on Equity (ROE)

1.20%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

13.60%

Debt-to-Equity

1.4

Piotroski F-Score

Altman Z-Score

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

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Net Debt to EBITDA

Interest Coverage

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FCF PER SHARE

REVENUE PER SHARE

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

With a high Price / Earnings ratio of 104.2, the company’s current valuation appears expensive, though a much lower Forward P/E of 23.8 suggests significant earnings growth is anticipated. The firm carries a Debt / Equity ratio of 1.4 and a low Return on Equity of 1.20%. Despite these figures, institutional ownership is extremely high at 97.80% and the analyst consensus rating is a 1.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

The provided financial data does not specify the company's reliance on technology or its exposure to artificial intelligence.

The Bull Case

The bull case is supported by a very low Forward PEG of 0.1, suggesting potential undervaluation relative to expected growth. Analysts project strong performance with an estimated EPS next year of $0.17, sales growth of 6.90%, and a mean consensus target price of $7.85.

The Bear Case

The bear case centers on a high Debt / Equity ratio of 1.4, a low Return on Equity of 1.20%, and a trailing P/E of 104.2. Furthermore, the dividend appears unsustainable with a payout ratio of 150.00% and a negative 5-year average growth rate of -4.40%.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

2.50%

Analyst Consensus

1

Average Analyst Price Target

$7.85

Institutional Ownership %

97.80%

1-Year Beta

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

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Distance to 52-Week Low

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