Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio -33.5x · EV/EBITDA 13.0x · ROE -8.5%. (2015–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $995M | $888M | $755M | $382M | $245M | $283M | $387M | $757M | $899M | $1.5B | — |
| Enterprise Value | $1.5B | $1.4B | $972M | $594M | $435M | $586M | $631M | $1.3B | $1.4B | $2.0B | — |
| P/E Ratio → | -33.53 | — | — | — | 7.70 | — | — | — | — | 17.93 | — |
| P/S Ratio | 2.15 | 1.92 | 1.89 | 1.00 | 0.75 | 1.95 | 3.04 | 2.10 | 2.36 | 4.29 | — |
| P/B Ratio | 2.95 | 2.62 | 1.96 | 0.95 | — | — | — | 1.18 | 1.27 | 1.93 | — |
| P/FCF | 24.05 | 21.46 | 16.59 | 10.15 | 1.42 | 3.20 | — | 11.43 | 8.72 | 13.35 | — |
| P/OCF | 23.37 | 20.85 | 16.13 | 9.99 | 1.40 | 3.15 | — | 11.16 | 8.66 | 13.24 | — |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 3.01 | 2.44 | 1.55 | 1.33 | 4.03 | 4.95 | 3.61 | 3.81 | 5.88 | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 12.97 | 12.04 | 10.56 | 8.72 | 8.08 | — | — | 11.45 | 9.29 | 13.55 | — |
| EV / EBIT | 17.72 | 16.45 | 17.58 | 14.70 | 2.38 | — | — | — | — | 23.62 | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 33.66 | 21.37 | 15.76 | 2.52 | 6.63 | — | 19.67 | 14.05 | 18.29 | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 56.9% | 56.9% | 55.9% | 52.3% | 46.0% | 28.0% | 16.6% | 52.3% | 58.3% | 59.6% | 61.6% |
| Operating Margin | 18.3% | 18.3% | 16.0% | 6.0% | -2.8% | -63.8% | -71.0% | 17.1% | 28.7% | 30.8% | 33.4% |
| Net Profit Margin | -6.6% | -6.6% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 21.7% | -54.8% | -497.3% | -13.9% | -6.6% | 23.9% | 6.8% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -8.5% | -8.5% | 0.6% | -4.4% | — | — | -199.1% | -7.4% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| ROA | -2.7% | -2.7% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 6.5% | -7.5% | -50.2% | -3.3% | -1.6% | 5.1% | 1.4% |
| ROIC | 8.8% | 8.8% | 7.8% | 4.5% | -4.0% | -33.0% | -9.5% | 3.8% | 6.4% | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| ROCE | 9.8% | 9.8% | 7.8% | 2.7% | -1.0% | -10.3% | -8.3% | 4.8% | 8.0% | 7.6% | 7.9% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.51 | 1.51 | 1.07 | 1.03 | — | — | — | 0.87 | 0.80 | 0.73 | 1.33 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 4.43 | 4.43 | 4.48 | 6.11 | 7.98 | — | — | 4.88 | 3.65 | 3.74 | 4.74 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.49 | 0.56 | 0.52 | — | — | — | 0.85 | 0.78 | 0.71 | 1.30 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 4.37 | 4.37 | 2.36 | 3.11 | 3.53 | — | — | 4.80 | 3.52 | 3.66 | 4.64 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 12.20 | 4.78 | 5.61 | 1.10 | 3.43 | — | 8.24 | 5.33 | 4.94 | 7.59 |
| Interest Coverage | 1.74 | 1.74 | 1.16 | 0.93 | 7.45 | -4.09 | -32.55 | -0.82 | -0.14 | 2.22 | 1.72 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | 0.82 | 1.27 | 1.35 | 1.49 | 1.51 | 3.05 | 0.41 | 0.38 | 0.42 | 0.46 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 | 0.82 | 1.27 | 1.35 | 1.49 | 1.51 | 3.05 | 0.41 | 0.38 | 0.42 | 0.46 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.81 | 0.89 | 1.08 | 1.21 | 2.55 | 0.04 | 0.08 | 0.05 | 0.07 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.30 | 0.14 | 0.12 | 0.25 | 0.24 | 0.21 | 0.21 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 77.98 | 75.51 | 81.24 | 83.89 | 116.40 | 138.95 | 60.78 | 60.11 | 66.98 | 64.91 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 4.5% | — | — | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.0% | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | 277.3% | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | — | — | 13.0% | — | — | — | — | 5.6% | — |
| FCF Yield | 4.2% | 4.7% | 6.0% | 9.9% | 70.6% | 31.3% | — | 8.7% | 11.5% | 7.5% | — |
| Buyback Yield | 1.8% | 2.0% | 1.8% | 4.4% | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.9% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 8.9% | 4.2% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 3.9% | 4.5% | 1.0% | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $199M | $157M | $64M | $69M | $71M | $71M | $72M | $73M | $72M | $506353 |
High Seasonal Revenue Volatility
According to current market data, EEX trades at a forward P/E of 23.86, which appears to discount the company's historical GAAP losses while pricing in a recovery trajectory that remains highly sensitive to the timing of its cyclical trade show event schedule and associated revenue recognition.
The negative TTM P/E ratio highlights the disconnect between the company's operational scale and its bottom-line profitability, suggesting that investors are currently valuing the firm based on potential EBITDA expansion rather than current earnings. The 2.14 P/S multiple warrants caution, as it implies a premium that may not be fully supported by the company's inconsistent net margins and thin liquidity position.
Based on reported figures, EEX's ROIC has fluctuated significantly, peaking at 5.8% in 2026Q1, which suggests that the company's aggressive acquisition strategy has yet to generate consistent, compounding returns on invested capital when compared to the broader advertising and media sector averages.
The volatility in ROIC, ranging from negative territory in 2025Q3 to mid-single digits, indicates that the company struggles to deploy capital efficiently across its diverse portfolio of trade shows and digital platforms. This inconsistency appears to be driven by the heavy amortization of intangible assets, which masks the underlying cash-generating potential of the core business units.
As reported in financial statements, EEX's DSO has shown significant quarterly variance, reaching as high as 117 days in 2025Q3, which underscores the company's reliance on event-based billing cycles and the inherent difficulty in maintaining a smooth cash conversion cycle throughout the fiscal year.
The lack of consistent DIO and CCC data suggests that the company's working capital management is heavily dictated by the timing of event execution rather than standardized operational efficiency. Investors should monitor whether the company can shorten its collection periods, as the current reliance on advance payments creates significant liquidity risk during off-peak quarters.
Based on the latest balance sheet data, EEX maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50, which, when coupled with an interest coverage ratio that has dipped as low as -0.67, suggests that the company's debt service capacity is increasingly vulnerable to seasonal revenue fluctuations.
The rising debt levels relative to equity indicate that the company is financing its growth through leverage rather than organic cash flow, which may limit management's ability to pivot during industry downturns. The erratic interest coverage ratio warrants further investigation, as it suggests that even minor operational misses could jeopardize the company's ability to comfortably service its existing debt obligations.
The P/E ratio is frequently misapplied to EEX, as it fails to account for the significant non-cash charges and acquisition-related amortization that distort GAAP earnings, making EV/EBITDA a more reliable metric for assessing the company's true operational performance and cash-generative capacity.
Using P/E to evaluate EEX obscures the company's ability to generate cash from its trade show assets, as the bottom line is consistently impacted by non-operating items. Analysts should instead focus on EV/EBITDA and FCF margins to better understand the underlying health of the business model, as these metrics better reflect the cash-flow-heavy nature of the events industry.
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EEX stock.
Emerald Holding, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is -33.5x. The historical average is 12.8x.
Emerald Holding, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 13.0x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 10.5x.
Emerald Holding, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is -8.5%. The historical average is -22.4%.
Based on historical data, Emerald Holding, Inc. is trading at a P/E of -33.5x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Emerald Holding, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 1.19%.
Emerald Holding, Inc. has 56.9% gross margin and 18.3% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Emerald Holding, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 4.4x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.