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VAIL RESORTS INC (MTN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:MTN - US91879Q1094 - Common Stock

147.01 USD
+3.68 (+2.57%)
Last: 9/15/2025, 8:20:32 PM
147.05 USD
+0.04 (+0.03%)
After Hours: 9/15/2025, 8:20:32 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall MTN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MTN against 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. There are concerns on the financial health of MTN while its profitability can be described as average. MTN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally MTN also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MTN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MTN had a positive cash flow from operations.
MTN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
MTN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
MTN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMTN 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 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

MTN has a better Return On Assets (5.03%) than 68.42% of its industry peers.
MTN has a better Return On Equity (32.40%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of MTN (9.72%) is better than 72.18% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MTN is significantly below the industry average of 15.68%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.72%) for MTN is above the 3 year average (8.00%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.03%
ROE 32.4%
ROIC 9.72%
ROA(3y)4.69%
ROA(5y)3.6%
ROE(3y)26.71%
ROE(5y)19.13%
ROIC(3y)8%
ROIC(5y)6.38%
MTN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMTN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

MTN's Profit Margin of 9.81% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MTN outperforms 75.94% of its industry peers.
MTN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MTN has a better Operating Margin (18.38%) than 76.69% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MTN has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 42.81%, MTN is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.35% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MTN has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.38%
PM (TTM) 9.81%
GM 42.81%
OM growth 3Y6.03%
OM growth 5Y-3.64%
PM growth 3Y6.04%
PM growth 5Y-9.64%
GM growth 3Y-0.65%
GM growth 5Y0.79%
MTN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMTN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MTN is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MTN has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, MTN has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for MTN is higher compared to a year ago.
MTN Yearly Shares OutstandingMTN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
MTN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMTN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.59, we must say that MTN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
MTN has a Altman-Z score (1.59) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MTN has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.80. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MTN would need 6.80 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MTN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.80. This is in the better half of the industry: MTN outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.35 is on the high side and indicates that MTN has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.35, MTN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.35
Debt/FCF 6.8
Altman-Z 1.59
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC8.41%
MTN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMTN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.61 indicates that MTN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.61, MTN is doing worse than 67.67% of the companies in the same industry.
MTN has a Quick Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that MTN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.54, MTN is doing worse than 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.61
Quick Ratio 0.54
MTN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMTN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.39% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -3.88% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.38% in the past year.
MTN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.90% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.39%
EPS 3Y25.78%
EPS 5Y-3.88%
EPS Q2Q%10.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.38%
Revenue growth 3Y14.75%
Revenue growth 5Y4.9%
Sales Q2Q%0.96%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, MTN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.85% on average per year.
MTN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.25% yearly.
EPS Next Y29.01%
EPS Next 2Y13.63%
EPS Next 3Y11.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.78%
Revenue Next 2Y3.33%
Revenue Next 3Y3.25%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
MTN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMTN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
MTN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMTN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

MTN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.80.
MTN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MTN is cheaper than 72.93% of the companies in the same industry.
MTN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.27.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.88 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MTN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MTN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MTN is cheaper than 64.66% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MTN to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.77), we can say MTN is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.8
Fwd PE 18.88
MTN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMTN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MTN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MTN is valued cheaper than 87.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.76
EV/EBITDA 9.05
MTN Per share dataMTN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

MTN's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of MTN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.65
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.63%
EPS Next 3Y11.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.03%, MTN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.93, MTN pays a better dividend. On top of this MTN pays more dividend than 95.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MTN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.03%

5.2 History

The dividend of MTN has a limited annual growth rate of 5.81%.
MTN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
MTN has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.81%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years4
MTN Yearly Dividends per shareMTN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

5.3 Sustainability

MTN pays out 114.33% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MTN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP114.33%
EPS Next 2Y13.63%
EPS Next 3Y11.85%
MTN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMTN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
MTN Dividend Payout.MTN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MTN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

VAIL RESORTS INC

NYSE:MTN (9/15/2025, 8:20:32 PM)

After market: 147.05 +0.04 (+0.03%)

147.01

+3.68 (+2.57%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)06-05 2025-06-05/amc
Earnings (Next)09-29 2025-09-29/amc
Inst Owners103.86%
Inst Owner Change5.87%
Ins Owners1.06%
Ins Owner Change0.19%
Market Cap5.46B
Analysts69.41
Price Target184.19 (25.29%)
Short Float %10.33%
Short Ratio6.51
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.03%
Yearly Dividend8.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.81%
DP114.33%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date06-24 2025-06-24 (2.22)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.78%
Min EPS beat(2)2.92%
Max EPS beat(2)4.65%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.77%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.05%
Max EPS beat(4)8.57%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.61%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.54%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.97%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.41%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.13%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.7%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.46%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.85%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.21%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.72%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.56%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.8
Fwd PE 18.88
P/S 1.85
P/FCF 13.76
P/OCF 8.64
P/B 6.1
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.05
EPS(TTM)7.82
EY5.32%
EPS(NY)7.79
Fwd EY5.3%
FCF(TTM)10.68
FCFY7.27%
OCF(TTM)17.02
OCFY11.58%
SpS79.64
BVpS24.1
TBVpS-29.17
PEG (NY)0.65
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.03%
ROE 32.4%
ROCE 13.16%
ROIC 9.72%
ROICexc 10.96%
ROICexgc 23.84%
OM 18.38%
PM (TTM) 9.81%
GM 42.81%
FCFM 13.41%
ROA(3y)4.69%
ROA(5y)3.6%
ROE(3y)26.71%
ROE(5y)19.13%
ROIC(3y)8%
ROIC(5y)6.38%
ROICexc(3y)9.28%
ROICexc(5y)7.46%
ROICexgc(3y)17.98%
ROICexgc(5y)14.59%
ROCE(3y)10.84%
ROCE(5y)8.64%
ROICexcg growth 3Y15.03%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-4.88%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.4%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.28%
OM growth 3Y6.03%
OM growth 5Y-3.64%
PM growth 3Y6.04%
PM growth 5Y-9.64%
GM growth 3Y-0.65%
GM growth 5Y0.79%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.35
Debt/FCF 6.8
Debt/EBITDA 2.52
Cap/Depr 80.81%
Cap/Sales 7.95%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 75.72%
Profit Quality 136.81%
Current Ratio 0.61
Quick Ratio 0.54
Altman-Z 1.59
F-Score7
WACC8.41%
ROIC/WACC1.16
Cap/Depr(3y)90.02%
Cap/Depr(5y)76.93%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.62%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.13%
Profit Quality(3y)144.31%
Profit Quality(5y)195.81%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.39%
EPS 3Y25.78%
EPS 5Y-3.88%
EPS Q2Q%10.48%
EPS Next Y29.01%
EPS Next 2Y13.63%
EPS Next 3Y11.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.38%
Revenue growth 3Y14.75%
Revenue growth 5Y4.9%
Sales Q2Q%0.96%
Revenue Next Year2.78%
Revenue Next 2Y3.33%
Revenue Next 3Y3.25%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y2.93%
EBIT growth 3Y21.66%
EBIT growth 5Y1.08%
EBIT Next Year68.45%
EBIT Next 3Y21.99%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y6.65%
FCF growth 3Y-2.9%
FCF growth 5Y-3.21%
OCF growth 1Y-4.85%
OCF growth 3Y3.76%
OCF growth 5Y-1.54%