Verisk Analytics Inc. (VRSK) exhibits 69.9% gross margins and 53.5% return on invested capital within Technology (EDP Services), balanced against a 16.2x enterprise multiple and 4.8% implied options volatility.
Sustained 69.9% gross profitability converts into 43.7% operating margin and 53.5% ROIC, outpacing sector cost of capital.
ROIC: 53.5% // GM: 69.9%YoY revenue trajectory of +6.6% paired with 4.80% free cash flow yield supports self-funded R&D and capital return.
REV YOY: +6.6% // FCF YLD: 4.80%Altman Z-Score of 5.60 and Piotroski F-Score of 7/9 indicate low near-term refinancing stress.
ALTMAN Z: 5.60 // F-SCORE: 7/9Trading at 27.3x trailing P/E (25.4x Fwd P/E) leaves valuation vulnerable if real 10Y TIPS yields spike.
P/E: 27.3x // EV/EBITDA: 16.2xOptions market prices a ±5.2% implied move with a 0.85 put/call ratio around $196.30 max pain.
IMPL MOVE: ±5.2% // P/C: 0.85Elevated industry capital intensity and customer concentration in EDP Services require continuous execution to defend 29.6% net margins.
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