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VANECK MSTAR GL WIDE MOAT (MOTG) Stock Overview

USA - NYSEARCA:MOTG - US92189F1223 - ETF

45.1139 USD
-0.28 (-0.61%)
Last: 9/19/2025, 8:04:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

MOTG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 81 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of MOTG get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. MOTG has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MOTG was profitable.
MOTG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years MOTG has been profitable.
MOTG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
MOTG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMOTG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.39%, MOTG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of MOTG (8.81%) is better than 60.49% of its industry peers.
MOTG's Return On Invested Capital of 8.17% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MOTG outperforms 59.26% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MOTG is in line with the industry average of 8.51%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.39%
ROE 8.81%
ROIC 8.17%
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
MOTG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMOTG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

MOTG has a Profit Margin of 5.84%. This is in the better half of the industry: MOTG outperforms 65.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MOTG has remained more or less at the same level.
MOTG has a better Operating Margin (10.65%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
MOTG's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
MOTG has a Gross Margin (27.60%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MOTG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.65%
PM (TTM) 5.84%
GM 27.6%
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y-1.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
MOTG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMOTG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MOTG is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for MOTG has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MOTG has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for MOTG is higher compared to a year ago.
MOTG Yearly Shares OutstandingMOTG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
MOTG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMOTG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

MOTG has an Altman-Z score of 2.79. This is not the best score and indicates that MOTG is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.79, MOTG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.49% of the companies in the same industry.
MOTG has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.05. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MOTG would need 6.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MOTG (6.05) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MOTG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.32, MOTG is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.32% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 6.05
Altman-Z 2.79
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC7%
MOTG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMOTG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

MOTG has a Current Ratio of 1.80. This is a normal value and indicates that MOTG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.80, MOTG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.21% of the companies in the same industry.
MOTG has a Quick Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that MOTG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.12, MOTG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.98% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.8
Quick Ratio 1.12
MOTG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMOTG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MOTG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -18.28%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.64% on average over the past years.
MOTG shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.62%.
MOTG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.41% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.28%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-26.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%

3.2 Future

MOTG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.31% yearly.
MOTG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.56% yearly.
EPS Next Y22.75%
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y0.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.32%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
MOTG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMOTG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 10B 20B 30B
MOTG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMOTG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.55, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MOTG.
MOTG's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.38. MOTG is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
MOTG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.28.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MOTG.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MOTG to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.86), we can say MOTG is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.55
Fwd PE 10.28
MOTG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMOTG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MOTG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.96% of the companies are valued more expensively.
MOTG's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.88
EV/EBITDA 6.35
MOTG Per share dataMOTG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

MOTG's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
MOTG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MOTG's earnings are expected to grow with 16.31% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)10.69
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MOTG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.45%, which is a nice return.
MOTG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.94.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, MOTG pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.45%

5.2 History

The dividend of MOTG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.84%!
MOTG has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
The dividend of MOTG decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
MOTG Yearly Dividends per shareMOTG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

62.40% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MOTG. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
MOTG's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP62.4%
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
MOTG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMOTG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B
MOTG Dividend Payout.MOTG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MOTG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

VANECK MSTAR GL WIDE MOAT

NYSEARCA:MOTG (9/19/2025, 8:04:02 PM)

45.1139

-0.28 (-0.61%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)07-24 2025-07-24/amc
Earnings (Next)02-22 2026-02-22/amc
Inst Owners39.91%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap31.84B
Analysts80.87
Price Target54.54 (20.89%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.42
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.45%
Yearly Dividend1.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
DP62.4%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)3.38%
PT rev (3m)17.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.55
Fwd PE 10.28
P/S 1.01
P/FCF 21.88
P/OCF 8.02
P/B 1.53
P/tB 2.08
EV/EBITDA 6.35
EPS(TTM)2.57
EY5.7%
EPS(NY)4.39
Fwd EY9.73%
FCF(TTM)2.06
FCFY4.57%
OCF(TTM)5.63
OCFY12.47%
SpS44.47
BVpS29.47
TBVpS21.69
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)10.69
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.39%
ROE 8.81%
ROCE 10.41%
ROIC 8.17%
ROICexc 9.37%
ROICexgc 11.66%
OM 10.65%
PM (TTM) 5.84%
GM 27.6%
FCFM 4.64%
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
ROICexc(3y)10.37%
ROICexc(5y)9.81%
ROICexgc(3y)12.78%
ROICexgc(5y)12.13%
ROCE(3y)11.87%
ROCE(5y)10.97%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.65%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.21%
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y-1.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 6.05
Debt/EBITDA 1.17
Cap/Depr 107.96%
Cap/Sales 8.01%
Interest Coverage 9.96
Cash Conversion 70%
Profit Quality 79.44%
Current Ratio 1.8
Quick Ratio 1.12
Altman-Z 2.79
F-Score5
WACC7%
ROIC/WACC1.17
Cap/Depr(3y)113.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.31%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.28%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-26.88%
EPS Next Y22.75%
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%
Revenue Next Year-1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y0.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.32%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.5%
EBIT growth 3Y1.98%
EBIT growth 5Y1.14%
EBIT Next Year66.93%
EBIT Next 3Y23.28%
EBIT Next 5Y17.51%
FCF growth 1Y-20.46%
FCF growth 3Y21.5%
FCF growth 5Y7.22%
OCF growth 1Y-10.1%
OCF growth 3Y14.27%
OCF growth 5Y5.48%