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Verisk Analytics Inc (VRSK)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: VRSK (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 2 days. Profits (-0.26%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
18 Analysts rated it
Well-followed company, solid analyst reports, reliable data for confident investing.
1 Year Target Price $306.32
1 Year Target Price $306.32
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 3 | Buy |
| 10 | Hold |
| 2 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 9.84% | Avg. Invested days 41 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/30/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 43.18B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 45.46 | 1Y Target Price 306.32 |
Price to earnings Ratio 45.46 | 1Y Target Price 306.32 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 18 | Beta 0.88 | 52 Weeks Range 256.10 - 322.46 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 256.10 - 322.46 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.58% | Basic EPS (TTM) 6.79 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 33.13% | Operating Margin (TTM) 43.94% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 16.7% | Return on Equity (TTM) 46.82% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 45.46 | Forward PE 44.64 | Enterprise Value 46009511092 | Price to Sales(TTM) 14.73 |
Enterprise Value 46009511092 | Price to Sales(TTM) 14.73 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 15.7 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 27.14 | Shares Outstanding 139884000 | Shares Floating 139474217 |
Shares Outstanding 139884000 | Shares Floating 139474217 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.25 | Percent Institutions 96.34 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4 | Target Price 306.32 | Buy 3 | Strong Buy 3 |
Buy 3 | Strong Buy 3 | ||
Hold 10 | Sell 2 | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Verisk Analytics Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Verisk Analytics, Inc. was founded in 1971 as Insurance Services Office (ISO). It evolved from a consortium providing standardized insurance data to a data analytics and risk assessment company. It went public in 2009.
Core Business Areas
- Insurance: Provides data analytics, underwriting solutions, and claims solutions to the insurance industry.
- Energy and Natural Resources: Offers data-driven insights and solutions for the energy, chemicals, and natural resources industries, including risk assessment and market analysis.
- Financial Services: Delivers data and analytics solutions to the financial services sector, focusing on fraud detection, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
Leadership and Structure
Scott Stephenson is the former Chairman, President, and CEO. Lee Shavel is currently the CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with executive leadership overseeing various business units.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- ISO ClaimSearch: A comprehensive claims database used by insurers to detect and prevent fraud. Verisk has a significant market share in claims data analytics. Competitors include LexisNexis Risk Solutions and CoreLogic.
- AIR Worldwide: Catastrophe risk modeling solutions for insurers and reinsurers. AIR Worldwide holds a substantial market share in catastrophe modeling. Competitors include RMS (Risk Management Solutions) and Karen Clark & Company.
- Wood Mackenzie: Energy research and consulting services providing data, analysis, and insight on the global energy, chemicals, metals and mining industries. Competitors include Rystad Energy and S&P Global Platts.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The risk assessment and data analytics industry is experiencing growth due to increasing demand for data-driven insights in insurance, energy, and financial services. Technological advancements and regulatory changes are key drivers.
Positioning
Verisk is a leader in providing data analytics and risk assessment solutions. Its competitive advantages include its extensive data assets, sophisticated analytics, and deep industry expertise.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
Estimated at hundreds of billions USD across insurance, energy, and financial services. Verisk is well-positioned to capture a significant portion due to its diversified offerings.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Extensive data assets
- Sophisticated analytics capabilities
- Deep industry expertise
- Strong brand reputation
- Diversified revenue streams
Weaknesses
- High dependence on data quality
- Potential for data privacy concerns
- Integration challenges from acquisitions
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets
- Development of new products and services
- Leveraging AI and machine learning
- Increased demand for risk assessment solutions
Threats
- Increased competition
- Economic downturns
- Regulatory changes
- Cybersecurity risks
- Changes in data privacy regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- RMAX
- SPGI
- FDS
- MCO
Competitive Landscape
Verisk faces competition from large data and analytics providers. Its advantages lie in its industry-specific expertise and integrated solutions.
Major Acquisitions
ACTINEO
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 775
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Verisk's claims solutions capabilities, particularly in auto claims processing in Europe.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Verisk has experienced consistent revenue growth through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates project continued growth driven by increasing demand for data analytics and risk assessment solutions. Precise figures require up-to-date analyst reports.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding its data analytics capabilities through AI, strategic acquisitions to broaden product offerings and partnerships.
Summary
Verisk is a strong company with a leadership position in data analytics and risk assessment. Its extensive data assets and industry expertise provide a competitive advantage. However, it faces threats from increased competition and regulatory changes and must manage data privacy concerns. By continuing to innovate and expand its offerings, Verisk is poised for future growth.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
- Company Website
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market data is delayed. All investment decisions should be based on thorough research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Verisk Analytics Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Jersey City, NJ, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2009-10-07 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Lee M. Shavel | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Consulting Services | Full time employees 7800 | Website https://www.verisk.com |
Full time employees 7800 | Website https://www.verisk.com | ||
Verisk Analytics, Inc. engages in the provision of data analytics and technology solutions to the insurance industry in the United States and internationally. The company offers underwriting solutions, including forms, rules, and loss costs services that provides policy language, prospective loss costs, policy writing and rating rules, and underwriting solutions for risk selection and segmentation, pricing, and workflow optimization; underwriting data and analytics solutions, which provides property and auto specific rating, and underwriting information solutions; extreme event solutions, including catastrophe modeling solutions; life insurance solutions for transforming current workflows in life insurance underwriting, claim insights, policy administration, unclaimed property/equity, compliance and fraud detection, and actuarial and portfolio modeling; specialty business solutions, which provides full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business; marketing solutions, such as compliant, real-time decisioning, profitability, and risk assessment for inbound consumer interactions; and international underwriting solutions. It also provides claims insurance solutions, including property estimating solutions, provide data, analytics, and networking solutions for professionals involved in estimating all phases of building repair and reconstruction; anti-fraud solutions that provide fraud-detection tools for the property and casualty insurance industry; casualty solutions, which focus on compliance, casualty claims decision, and workflow automation; and international claims solutions, which focus on personal injury and motor franchises with complementary offerings to the property claims sector. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey.
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