VRSK vs the Top Picks average
| Pillar | VRSK | Book avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 0.82 | 0.84 | in line |
| Growth | 0.71 | 0.84 | -0.13 |
| Value | 0.57 | 0.78 | -0.22 |
Averaged across the 30 names in today's Top Picks (mean score 81.5). A name can beat these averages and still be absent from the book — it also applies concentration limits.
One point per daily model run. The range autoscales, so a flat-looking line can still hide 1–2 point moves — read the From → To values for the actual range.
Analyst estimate revisions
| 30-day change | +0.3% |
|---|---|
| 90-day change | +0.4% |
| Forward EPS estimate | $8.70 |
Over the last 90 days, what analysts expect VRSK to earn is essentially unchanged. The estimate is derived from price and forward P/E captured at the same instant, so a moving share price does not move this number — only a changed forecast does.
A rising estimate means expectations are improving, not that the price has failed to keep up — and estimates get cut as readily as they get raised. It is not part of the Bull Rankings score. Biggest movers across the market →
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Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK): score, valuation & FAQ
Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK) is a Consulting Services company that scores 69 out of 100 on the Bull Rankings quality-growth model — a solid, above-average reading. The score blends three pillars — quality (durable returns, healthy margins, low leverage), growth (revenue and earnings), and value (valuation versus sector peers) — into one number, refreshed daily; it is a screen, not a buy recommendation.
On valuation, VRSK sits about 12% below our discounted-cash-flow fair value (a margin of safety) — the current price implies roughly 5% annual free-cash-flow growth over the next decade.
Is VRSK a good stock to buy?
Bull Rankings scores VRSK 69 out of 100 on its quality-growth model, which is a solid, above-average reading. A score is a quantitative screen of Verisk Analytics, Inc.'s fundamentals, not personalised financial advice — weigh it against your own time horizon and risk tolerance, and read the risk factors below before acting.
Why does VRSK score 69 on Bull Rankings?
The quality-growth score blends three pillars — quality (returns on capital, margins, leverage, earnings quality), growth (revenue and earnings expansion), and value (valuation versus sector peers). VRSK grades middle-of-pack across the strip. Each pillar is graded against sector-aware thresholds, then combined into the single 0–100 score.
Is VRSK overvalued or undervalued?
Based on $190.15, VRSK sits about 12% below our discounted-cash-flow fair value (a margin of safety) — the current price implies roughly 5% annual free-cash-flow growth over the next decade. It trades at a 29.2x P/E (graded B). Discounted-cash-flow estimates are sensitive to growth and discount-rate assumptions, so treat this as a cross-check, not a price target.
What are the main risks of investing in VRSK?
The stock trades at a lofty P/E of 28.6 despite only 5.9% revenue growth, and its ROE is a dismal -77.9%, indicating that earnings are being propped up by buybacks rather than intrinsic profitability. A slowdown in insurance underwriting spend or a shift to alternative data providers would compress margins and force the price back toward its 52‑week low of $155.94, breaking the bull case.
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