Shutterstock (FRA:S3T) Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): 79.21% (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


FRA:S3T Shutterstock Inc FRA:S3T
74 GF Score
Price €12.08
GF Value €27.10
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Shutterstock Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)?

Shutterstock FRA:S3T -1.71% 74 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 79.21% as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:S3T with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based).

Note: Discounted Earnings model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-06-26), Shutterstock's Predictability Rank is 4.5-Stars. Shutterstock's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted Earnings model is €58.11 and current share price is €12.08. Consequently,

Shutterstock's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) using Discounted Earnings model is 79.21%.

FRA:S3T vs NRDS, CARS, MAX: Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Shutterstock's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Shutterstock Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Shutterstock's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shutterstock's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) falls into.


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Shutterstock Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Calculation

Shutterstock's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)
=(58.11-12.08)/58.11
=79.21 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted Earnings model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Cash Flow model except earnings are used in the calculation instead of free cash flow.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 79.21% mean?
Shutterstock (FRA:S3T) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 79.21% as of Jun. 26, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Shutterstock.
Is Shutterstock's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) too high?
Shutterstock's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 79.21%. Overall, Shutterstock has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shutterstock's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) compare to NRDS and CARS?
Shutterstock's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 79.21% can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for an Interactive Media company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Shutterstock. Shutterstock's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 79.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shutterstock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shutterstock (FRA:S3T) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.10, compared to a current price of €12.08 — trading 55.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 79.21%. Shutterstock's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Shutterstock (FRA:S3T), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 79.21% as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Shutterstock (FRA:S3T) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shutterstock stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €12.08 is trading 55.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.10. GuruFocus considers Shutterstock to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:S3T:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): 79.21%
  • GF Value™: €27.10 vs. price of €12.08 (55.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:S3T stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Shutterstock Business Description

Other Exchanges SSTK:USA0A8F:UKS3T:Germany
Address 350 Fifth Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10118
Shutterstock Inc is a U.S.-based company that is engaged in the provision of digital content. The content segment, whose offerings include licenses for Images, Footage, Music, 3 Dimensional, and Generative AI content. Data, Distribution, and Service offerings address customer demand for products and services that are beyond its Content licenses. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Content offerings. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic market, but also has its presence in Europe and Rest of the Countries.
74GF Score

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