VRSK

Based on Verisk Analytics, Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Verisk Analytics do?

Verisk Analytics provides data analytics and decision-support solutions to insurers, energy companies, and financial institutions. Its proprietary datasets help clients price risk, detect fraud, comply with regulations, and make capital allocation decisions. The company operates across three segments: Insurance, Energy and Specialized Markets, and Financial Services.

Does VRSK pay dividends?

Yes, Verisk Analytics pays a regular dividend. The payout reflects the company's recurring cash generation from its subscription-based business model. Investors seeking income alongside data-analytics exposure may find this appealing, though the dividend yield is not the primary draw for most shareholders.

When does VRSK report earnings?

Verisk reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, in line with standard US-listed company practice. For the exact schedule and most recent results, check Verisk Analytics' official investor relations page, where press releases and webcasts are published.

Is VRSK a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates VRSK as Good overall. The Quality pillar is Strong and Valuation is Good, but the Risk pillar is Weak and both Growth and Moat are Neutral. Whether it suits your portfolio depends on your risk tolerance and investment goals. The full pillar breakdown is available to UQS Pro members.

Is VRSK overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for VRSK is rated Good, suggesting the stock is not significantly overpriced relative to its fundamentals within the UQS framework. That said, valuation is one of five pillars — the Risk and Growth ratings also matter for a complete picture. Pro members can view the detailed valuation metrics.

How does VRSK compare to its competitors?

Verisk competes with data and analytics firms including Equifax, TransUnion, and Booz Allen Hamilton. Verisk's differentiation lies in its deep insurance-specific datasets and energy market intelligence, areas where its competitors have less specialized focus. The UQS comparison across these peers is available on each ticker's page.

What is VRSK's market cap bracket?

Verisk Analytics is classified as a large-cap company. This places it among established, well-resourced businesses with broad institutional ownership and significant analyst coverage, though large-cap status alone does not indicate quality or growth potential.

Who founded Verisk Analytics?

Verisk Analytics was incorporated in 2009, though its roots trace back to the Insurance Services Office, a longstanding industry data organization. Detailed founding history is widely available through Verisk's official corporate communications and public filings.

Is VRSK a long-term quality indicator?

As a long-term quality indicator, VRSK's Strong Quality pillar suggests durable business characteristics — including recurring revenues and high client retention — that tend to support resilience over time. However, the Weak Risk rating is a factor long-term investors should monitor carefully alongside the Neutral Growth and Moat ratings.

What is the main competitive advantage of Verisk Analytics?

Verisk's primary advantage is its proprietary, hard-to-replicate datasets built over decades within the insurance and energy industries. Clients depend on these datasets for regulatory compliance and risk pricing, creating high switching costs. The UQS Moat pillar currently rates this advantage as Neutral, reflecting competitive pressures in the broader data analytics space.

What sector does VRSK belong to?

Verisk Analytics is classified in the Industrials sector, specifically within the data and analytics sub-industry. Investors comparing VRSK to sector peers should note that its business model — subscription data licensing — differs meaningfully from traditional industrial manufacturers or service providers.

Is VRSK a growth stock or value stock?

Based on the UQS pillar profile, VRSK sits between the two categories. The Growth pillar is Neutral, indicating neither rapid expansion nor stagnation, while the Valuation pillar is Good rather than deeply discounted. This positions VRSK closer to a quality-oriented holding than a pure growth or deep-value play.

Verisk Analytics, Inc. shows solid profitability with healthy returns on capital and reasonable margins.

Verisk Analytics, Inc. faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.

Verisk Analytics, Inc. has some risk factors including moderate leverage or solvency concerns.

Verisk Analytics, Inc. trades at a reasonable valuation with decent earnings yield and FCF multiples.

Verisk Analytics, Inc. has meaningful competitive advantages that should protect its market position. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for VRSK.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Verisk Analytics, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Verisk Analytics, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Verisk Analytics, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.