Vertex Stock Performance
| VERX Stock | USD 34.54 0.95 2.83% |
The entity has a beta of 0.31, which indicates possible diversification benefits within a given portfolio. As returns on the market increase, Vertex's returns are expected to increase less than the market. However, during the bear market, the loss of holding Vertex is expected to be smaller as well. At this point, Vertex has a negative expected return of -0.66%. Please make sure to validate Vertex's value at risk and rate of daily change , to decide if Vertex performance from the past will be repeated at some point in the near future.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
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Over the last 90 days Vertex has generated negative risk-adjusted returns adding no value to investors with long positions. In spite of weak performance in the last few months, the Stock's basic indicators remain fairly strong which may send shares a bit higher in April 2025. The current disturbance may also be a sign of long term up-swing for the company investors. ...more
Actual Historical Performance (%)
One Day Return 2.83 | Five Day Return 3.94 | Year To Date Return (35.08) | Ten Year Return 44.34 | All Time Return 44.34 |
1 | Disposition of 37000 shares by Item Second Irr. Trust Fbo Anne Marie Westphal Ua Of Jeffrey R. Westphal Dated October 5, 2001 of Vertex subject to Rule 16b-3 | 12/23/2024 |
2 | Disposition of 450000 shares by Westphal Jeffrey of Vertex subject to Rule 16b-3 | 12/31/2024 |
3 | Disposition of 53843 shares by Item Second Irr. Trust Fbo Kyle R. Westphal Ua Of Jeffrey R. Westphal Dated October 5, 2001 of Vertex at 56.48 subject to Rule 16... | 01/22/2025 |
4 | Disposition of 18157 shares by Item Second Irr. Trust Fbo Kyle R. Westphal Ua Of Jeffrey R. Westphal Dated October 5, 2001 of Vertex at 56.52 subject to Rule 16... | 01/23/2025 |
5 | Vertex Inc Shares Up 3.67 percent on Jan 28 | 01/28/2025 |
6 | Disposition of 1250 shares by Bryan Rowland of Vertex at 56.02 subject to Rule 16b-3 | 02/10/2025 |
7 | Disposition of 52713 shares by Item Second Irr. Trust Fbo Jacob J. Westphal Ua Of Jeffrey R. Westphal Dated October 5, 2001 of Vertex at 41.0205 subject to Rule... | 02/14/2025 |
8 | Acquisition by David DeStefano of 69527 shares of Vertex subject to Rule 16b-3 | 02/18/2025 |
9 | Disposition of 30305 shares by John Schwab of Vertex subject to Rule 16b-3 | 02/21/2025 |
10 | Disposition of 1136 shares by Bryan Rowland of Vertex at 44.21 subject to Rule 16b-3 | 02/25/2025 |
11 | Vertex Expands e-Invoicing Capabilities to Streamline Compliance Reporting | 02/26/2025 |
12 | Vertex Q4 Non-GAAP EPS and revenue beats estimates, issues outlook | 02/27/2025 |
13 | Vertex Inc Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights Strong Revenue Growth and Strategic ... | 02/28/2025 |
14 | Weekly Analysts Ratings Changes for Vertex | 03/03/2025 |
15 | Acquisition by Gayton Bradley M of tradable shares of Vertex at 31.815 subject to Rule 16b-3 | 03/04/2025 |
16 | The Goldman Sachs Group Cuts Vertex Price Target to 48.00 | 03/06/2025 |
17 | Vertex, Inc. to Host 2025 Investor Day | 03/11/2025 |
18 | Vertex Inc Shares Down 2.9 percent on Mar 13 | 03/13/2025 |
| Begin Period Cash Flow | 89.2 M |
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Vertex Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape
If you would invest 5,306 in Vertex on December 18, 2024 and sell it today you would lose (1,852) from holding Vertex or give up 34.9% of portfolio value over 90 days. Vertex is currently does not generate positive expected returns and assumes 3.6364% risk (volatility on return distribution) over the 90 days horizon. In different words, 32% of stocks are less volatile than Vertex, and 99% of all traded equity instruments are projected to make higher returns than the company over the 90 days investment horizon. Expected Return |
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Vertex Market Risk Analysis
Today, many novice investors tend to focus exclusively on investment returns with little concern for Vertex's investment risk. Standard deviation is the most common way to measure market volatility of stocks, such as Vertex, and traders can use it to determine the average amount a Vertex's price has deviated from the expected return over a period of time. It is calculated by determining the expected price for the established period and then subtracting this figure from each price point. The differences are then squared, summed, and averaged to produce the variance.
Sharpe Ratio = -0.1801
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Estimated Market Risk
| 3.64 actual daily | 32 68% of assets are more volatile |
Expected Return
| -0.66 actual daily | 0 Most of other assets have higher returns |
Risk-Adjusted Return
| -0.18 actual daily | 0 Most of other assets perform better |
Based on monthly moving average Vertex is not performing at its full potential. However, if added to a well diversified portfolio the total return can be enhanced and market risk can be reduced. You can increase risk-adjusted return of Vertex by adding Vertex to a well-diversified portfolio.
Vertex Fundamentals Growth
Vertex Stock prices reflect investors' perceptions of the future prospects and financial health of Vertex, and Vertex fundamentals are critical determinants of its market performance. Overall, investors pay close attention to revenue and earnings growth, profit margins, and debt levels. These fundamentals can have a significant impact on Vertex Stock performance.
| Return On Equity | -0.24 | ||||
| Return On Asset | 0.0122 | ||||
| Profit Margin | (0.08) % | ||||
| Operating Margin | 0.03 % | ||||
| Current Valuation | 5.36 B | ||||
| Shares Outstanding | 71.7 M | ||||
| Price To Book | 29.63 X | ||||
| Price To Sales | 7.97 X | ||||
| Revenue | 666.78 M | ||||
| Gross Profit | 426.12 M | ||||
| EBITDA | 102.01 M | ||||
| Net Income | (52.73 M) | ||||
| Cash And Equivalents | 92.5 M | ||||
| Cash Per Share | 0.62 X | ||||
| Total Debt | 16.67 M | ||||
| Debt To Equity | 0.36 % | ||||
| Current Ratio | 0.61 X | ||||
| Book Value Per Share | 1.14 X | ||||
| Cash Flow From Operations | 164.82 M | ||||
| Earnings Per Share | (0.34) X | ||||
| Market Capitalization | 5.31 B | ||||
| Total Asset | 1.17 B | ||||
| Retained Earnings | (53.31 M) | ||||
| Working Capital | (1.04 M) | ||||
About Vertex Performance
Evaluating Vertex's performance through its fundamental ratios, provides valuable insights into its operational efficiency and profitability. For instance, if Vertex has a high ROA and ROE, it suggests that the company is efficiently using its assets and equity to generate substantial profits, making it an attractive investment. Conversely, if Vertex has a low ROA and ROE, it may indicate underlying issues in asset and equity management, signaling a need for operational improvements. Please also refer to our technical analysis and fundamental analysis pages.
| Last Reported | Projected for Next Year | ||
| Return On Tangible Assets | (0.07) | (0.07) | |
| Return On Assets | (0.05) | (0.05) | |
| Return On Equity | (0.29) | (0.28) |
Things to note about Vertex performance evaluation
Checking the ongoing alerts about Vertex for important developments is a great way to find new opportunities for your next move. Stock alerts and notifications screener for Vertex help investors to be notified of important events, changes in technical or fundamental conditions, and significant headlines that can affect investment decisions.| Vertex generated a negative expected return over the last 90 days | |
| Vertex has high historical volatility and very poor performance | |
| Vertex currently holds 16.67 M in liabilities with Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio of 0.36, which is about average as compared to similar companies. Vertex has a current ratio of 0.6, indicating that it has a negative working capital and may not be able to pay financial obligations when due. Note, when we think about Vertex's use of debt, we should always consider it together with its cash and equity. | |
| The entity reported the previous year's revenue of 666.78 M. Net Loss for the year was (52.73 M) with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 426.12 M. | |
| Over 93.0% of Vertex outstanding shares are owned by institutional investors | |
| Latest headline from gurufocus.com: Vertex Inc Shares Down 2.9 percent on Mar 13 |
- Analyzing Vertex's financial statements, including its income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, helps in understanding its overall financial health and growth potential.
- Getting a closer look at valuation ratios like price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, price-to-sales (P/S) ratio, and price-to-book (P/B) ratio help in understanding whether Vertex's stock is overvalued or undervalued compared to its peers.
- Examining Vertex's industry or sector and how it is performing can give you an idea of its growth potential and how it is positioned relative to its competitors.
- Evaluating Vertex's management team can have a significant impact on its success or failure. Reviewing the track record and experience of Vertex's management team can help you assess the Company's leadership.
- Pay attention to analyst opinions and ratings of Vertex's stock. These opinions can provide insight into Vertex's potential for growth and whether the stock is currently undervalued or overvalued.
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