(VERI) Veritone - Overview
Sector: Technology | Industry: Software - Infrastructure | Exchange: NASDAQ (USA) | Market Cap: 193m USD | Total Return: 36.3% in 12m
Avg Turnover: 5.71M
Qual. Beats: 0
Rev. Trend: -91.2%
Qual. Beats: 0
Warnings
Share dilution 108.3% YoY
Interest Coverage Ratio -10.8 is critical
Altman Z'' -15.00 < 1.0 - financial distress zone
Below Avwap Earnings
Tailwinds
No distinct edge detected
Veritone, Inc. (VERI) provides artificial intelligence computing solutions through its proprietary aiWARE operating system. The platform utilizes machine learning to convert unstructured data into actionable insights for sectors including media, government, legal, and energy. Headquartered in Irvine, California, the company operates globally across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
The company operates within the Application Software sub-industry, primarily utilizing a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model to provide scalable AI tools. Unlike traditional software providers, Veritones business model relies on integrating diverse cognitive engines to automate complex human tasks such as content licensing and digital asset management. This positioning reflects the broader industry shift toward specialized AI platforms that bridge the gap between raw data collection and strategic business intelligence.
Reviewing the historical performance metrics on ValueRay can provide further clarity on the companys valuation.
- AI software subscription growth across public safety and media sectors
- Recruitment technology revenue fluctuations tied to global labor market volatility
- Operating margin improvement through platform consolidation and cost reduction initiatives
- Strategic partnerships for public safety platform expansion drive enterprise adoption
- High research and development expenses impact path to sustained GAAP profitability
| Net Income: -110.2m TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue |
| FCF/TA: -0.33 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA -2.25 > 1.0 |
| NWC/Revenue: -50.07% < 20% (prev -0.85%; Δ -49.23% < -1%) |
| CFO/TA -0.31 > 3% & CFO -47.7m > Net Income -110.2m |
| Net Debt/EBITDA: error (EBITDA <= 0) |
| Current Ratio: 0.52 > 1.5 & < 3 |
| Outstanding Shares: last quarter (92.9m) vs 12m ago 108.3% < -2% |
| Gross Margin: 48.36% > 18% (prev 0.70%; Δ 4.77k% > 0.5%) |
| Asset Turnover: 51.57% > 50% (prev 45.55%; Δ 6.01% > 0%) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio: -10.77 > 6 (EBITDA TTM -55.7m / Interest Expense TTM 7.58m) |
| A: -0.30 (Total Current Assets 50.5m - Total Current Liabilities 96.3m) / Total Assets 155.2m |
| B: -3.86 (Retained Earnings -598.5m / Total Assets 155.2m) |
| C: -0.46 (EBIT TTM -81.6m / Avg Total Assets 177.4m) |
| D: -5.63 (Book Value of Equity -597.7m / Total Liabilities 106.2m) |
| Altman-Z'' = -23.51 = D |
| DSRI: 0.77 (Receivables 26.7m/34.6m, Revenue 91.5m/90.9m) |
| GMI: 1.45 (GM 48.36% / 70.10%) |
| AQI: 0.98 (AQ_t 0.62 / AQ_t-1 0.63) |
| SGI: 1.01 (Revenue 91.5m / 90.9m) |
| TATA: -0.40 (NI -110.2m - CFO -47.7m) / TA 155.2m) |
| Beneish M = -3.23 (Cap -4..+1) = AA |
As of May 30, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 2.12 with a total of 2,991,755 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -7.02%,
over one month by +3.92%,
over three months by -24.82% and
over the past year by +36.33%.
Veritone has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.25. Therefore, it is recommended to buy VERI.
- StrongBuy: 2
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 1
- Sell: 0
- StrongSell: 0
| Analysts Target Price | 9 | 324.5% |
P/E Forward = 666.6667
P/S = 2.1412
P/B = 3.8131
P/EG = -0.07
Revenue TTM = 91.5m USD
EBIT TTM = -81.6m USD
EBITDA TTM = -55.7m USD
Long Term Debt = unknown (0.0)
Short Term Debt = 45.4m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 47.1m USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter) + Leases 1.72m
Net Debt = 32.0m USD (calculated: Debt 47.1m - CCE 15.1m)
Enterprise Value = 224.7m USD (192.7m + Debt 47.1m - CCE 15.1m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -10.77 (Ebit TTM -81.6m / Interest Expense TTM 7.58m)
EV/FCF = -4.34x (Enterprise Value 224.7m / FCF TTM -51.8m)
FCF Yield = -23.06% (FCF TTM -51.8m / Enterprise Value 224.7m)
FCF Margin = -56.63% (FCF TTM -51.8m / Revenue TTM 91.5m)
Net Margin = -120.4% (Net Income TTM -110.2m / Revenue TTM 91.5m)
Gross Margin = 48.36% ((Revenue TTM 91.5m - Cost of Revenue TTM 47.2m) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 39.15% (prev 36.46%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.45 (Enterprise Value 224.7m / Total Assets 155.2m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 16.08% (Interest Expense 7.58m / Debt 47.1m)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default 21%)
NOPAT = -64.5m (EBIT -81.6m * (1 - 21.00%)) [loss with tax shield]
Current Ratio = 0.52 (Total Current Assets 50.5m / Total Current Liabilities 96.3m)
Debt / Equity = 0.96 (Debt 47.1m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 49.0m)
Debt / EBITDA = -0.58 (negative EBITDA) (Net Debt 32.0m / EBITDA -55.7m)
Debt / FCF = -0.62 (negative FCF - burning cash) (Net Debt 32.0m / FCF TTM -51.8m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 33.6m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = -62.10% (Net Income -110.2m / Total Assets 155.2m)
RoE = -17.43% (Net Income TTM -110.2m / Total Stockholder Equity 632.1m)
RoCE = -12.91% (EBIT -81.6m / Capital Employed (Equity 632.1m + L.T.Debt 0.0))
RoIC = -61.79% (negative operating profit) (NOPAT -64.5m / Invested Capital 104.3m)
WACC = 14.69% (E(192.7m)/V(239.8m) * Re(15.17%) + D(47.1m)/V(239.8m) * Rd(16.08%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Discount Rate = 15.17% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> capped to 13.17%
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: 86.67 | Cagr: 39.96%
[DCF] Fair Price = unknown (Cash Flow -51.8m)
EPS Correlation: N/A | EPS CAGR: N/A | SUE: -0.19 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -91.20 | Revenue CAGR: -14.10% | SUE: -0.63 | # QB: 0
EPS current Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=-0.09 | Chg30d=-28.57% | Revisions=-20% | Analysts=1
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=-0.18 | Chg30d=+2.70% | Revisions=+20% | GrowthEPS=+72.0% | GrowthRev=+46.3%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=-0.10 | Chg30d=N/A | Revisions=N/A | GrowthEPS=+44.4% | GrowthRev=+20.1%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: -20%