VRSK · NASDAQ · STOCK
Verisk Analytics (VRSK) Stock Analysis
$177.58
52W $155.94 – $245.69
55/100
$23.12B
27.2
0.69
Is VRSK Bullish or Bearish?
Mixed.
Innellis AI committee rates Verisk Analytics (VRSK) Watch with a composite score of 55/100
, based on 6 analysts with 50% agreement.
Last updated October 10, 2026.
What Would Change This View
- Upgrade to Buy
- Requires a committee score of 60.0 — +4.87 from today. Applies on the first day at or above the line; upgrades are never dampened.
- Downgrade to Reduce
- Requires the score to fall below 40.0 — -15.13 from today. The band boundary is 45.0, but a one-step downgrade must clear a further margin first. A score oscillating around the line should not change the rating every night.
Executive Summary
The committee is genuinely divided. Growth Analyst sees a compelling case — 3 consecutive earnings beats -- consistent execution. Risk Analyst remains cautious — high leverage (debt-to-equity 15.33) amplifies downside in a stress scenario. This disagreement is itself the signal — the setup is not clean in either direction.
Bull & Bear Case
Bull Case
- ROE of 324.3% shows genuine earnings power backing the valuation — Value
- 3 consecutive earnings beats -- consistent execution — Growth
- Quarter-over-quarter growth rate is ACCELERATING, not just positive — Growth
- MACD histogram positive -- bullish momentum — Technical
- Weekly trend (downtrend) confirms the daily trend -- multi-timeframe agreement — Technical
- News sentiment is positive (+0.27 across 16 articles, 14d) — News
Bear Case
- P/E of 26.2 is moderate-to-rich — Value
- Price-to-book of 100.9x prices in significant intangible value — Value
- Debt-to-equity of 15.33 adds balance-sheet risk to the value case — Value
- Price structure making lower highs and lower lows — Technical
- High leverage (debt-to-equity 15.33) amplifies downside in a stress scenario — Risk
Both cases are generated from quantitative data signals, not qualitative or
forward-looking judgement. They summarise what the numbers say today.
Price History (6M)
AI Investment Committee
Committee Consensus
As of October 10, 2026
Overall Committee Score
55/100
Agreement
50%
Analysts
6
Conviction
Contested
Sector Rank
Top 74%
of 287 Technology peers
Value Analyst
neutral
45
/ 100 · High confidence
Fair value -- neither a bargain nor obviously overpriced
+ ROE of 324.3% shows genuine earnings power backing the valuation
− P/E of 26.2 is moderate-to-rich
Growth Analyst
bullish
68
/ 100 · High confidence
Strong, accelerating growth with consistent execution
+ 3 consecutive earnings beats -- consistent execution
Technical Analyst
neutral
56
/ 100 · High confidence
Mixed or range-bound price action
+ MACD histogram positive -- bullish momentum
− Price structure making lower highs and lower lows
Risk Analyst
bearish
30
/ 100 · Low confidence
Elevated risk from leverage, volatility, event exposure, or portfolio concentration -- size accordingly
− High leverage (debt-to-equity 15.33) amplifies downside in a stress scenario
Macro Analyst
bullish
65
/ 100 · Low confidence
Macro backdrop is supportive of risk assets generally, and this name's beta works in its favor
News Analyst
bullish
66
/ 100 · Low confidence
News flow and recent filings/analyst actions are net positive
+ News sentiment is positive (+0.27 across 16 articles, 14d)
Portfolio Manager
bearish
30
/ 100 · Moderate confidence
The existing book itself argues for caution here, independent of how good this specific stock looks
− Sector concentration is already high (HHI 2796.97)
Investment Thesis Evolution
Committee score moved marginally from 55.1 to 55.1.
- New bearish signals: 1 appeared.
- Bullish support removed: 1 signal(s) disappeared.
- New bullish signals: 1 appeared.
- Bearish pressure eased: 1 signal(s) disappeared.
Analyst-level changes:
- News Analyst: +1 bullish signal(s).
- Value Analyst: +1 bearish signal(s).
Comparing 2026-10-09 to 2026-10-10 (1 day apart).
Technical Analysis
RSI (14)
67.7
Neutral
MACD Histogram
1.298
Bullish Momentum
Trend Direction
Downtrend
Weekly: Downtrend
Market Structure
Mixed
Support
$164.65
Resistance
$197.18
Bollinger %B
0.72
Inside Bands
Price vs Moving Averages
EMA 9
$170.81
Above
EMA 21
$172.74
Above
EMA 50
$178.12
Below
EMA 200
$194.48
Below
Fundamental Analysis
Valuation
84
Growth
75
Profitability
100
Financial Health
59
Cash Flow
70
Valuation
P/E Ratio
27.2×
P/B Ratio
-19.54×
PEG Ratio
0.27
Dividend Yield
1.10%
52W High
$245.69
52W Low
$155.94
Quality & Growth
ROE
29394.8%
ROA
1466.1%
Gross Margin
6766.3%
Operating Margin
4468.4%
Revenue Growth YoY
—
Debt / Equity
-3.88
AI Fundamental Assessment
P/E ratio of 27.2 (moderate relative to a 15-40x range); Price-to-book of -19.5x; PEG ratio of 0.3 (under 1.0 suggests growth is undervalued relative to price); Return on equity of 293.9%; Return on assets of 14.7%; Net margin of 28.2%; Gross margin of 67.7%; Current ratio of 1.01 (tight short-term liquidity); Debt-to-equity of -3.88; Free cash flow per share is positive (9.46); Most recent quarter beat estimates by 0.3%; 3 consecutive earnings beats; EPS growth accelerating (+0.0% -> +8.8% QoQ); Average YoY EPS growth of 5.3%; Analyst estimates rising over recent quarters
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