VISTEON CORP (VC)

US92839U2069 - Common Stock

110.75  +0.94 (+0.86%)

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to VC. VC was compared to 42 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. VC scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. VC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. With these ratings, VC could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year VC was profitable.
VC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
VC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years VC had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

VC has a better Return On Assets (17.82%) than 97.62% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 46.82%, VC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.62% of the companies in the same industry.
VC has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.54%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
VC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.05%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.29%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.05%) for VC is below the current ROIC(11.54%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.82%
ROE 46.82%
ROIC 11.54%
ROA(3y)8.24%
ROA(5y)5.07%
ROE(3y)24.38%
ROE(5y)14.65%
ROIC(3y)9.05%
ROIC(5y)7.24%

1.3 Margins

VC's Profit Margin of 12.29% is amongst the best of the industry. VC outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
VC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 7.06%, VC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VC has declined.
VC has a Gross Margin of 12.32%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VC underperforms 69.05% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VC has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.06%
PM (TTM) 12.29%
GM 12.32%
OM growth 3Y39.66%
OM growth 5Y-1.84%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y17.47%
GM growth 3Y8.6%
GM growth 5Y-2.21%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VC is creating some value.
VC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, VC has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for VC has been reduced compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

VC has an Altman-Z score of 4.33. This indicates that VC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
VC has a Altman-Z score of 4.33. This is amongst the best in the industry. VC outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VC is 2.37, which is a good value as it means it would take VC, 2.37 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.37) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31 indicates that VC is not too dependend on debt financing.
VC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.31 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VC outperforms 69.05% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.31
Debt/FCF 2.37
Altman-Z 4.33
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC10.92%

2.3 Liquidity

VC has a Current Ratio of 1.74. This is a normal value and indicates that VC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VC's Current ratio of 1.74 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VC outperforms 45.24% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.42 indicates that VC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
VC has a Quick ratio of 1.42. This is in the better half of the industry: VC outperforms 69.05% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.74
Quick Ratio 1.42

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 24.95% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.81% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.27% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, VC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.79% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.95%
EPS 3Y94.15%
EPS 5Y1.81%
EPS growth Q2Q42.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.27%
Revenue growth 3Y15.77%
Revenue growth 5Y5.79%
Revenue growth Q2Q-6.95%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.32% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
VC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.54% yearly.
EPS Next Y31.63%
EPS Next 2Y26.95%
EPS Next 3Y24.44%
EPS Next 5Y17.32%
Revenue Next Year1.88%
Revenue Next 2Y5.38%
Revenue Next 3Y6.45%
Revenue Next 5Y7.54%

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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.63 indicates a correct valuation of VC.
71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
VC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.63, the valuation of VC can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VC is cheaper than 69.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
VC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.63
Fwd PE 12.63

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VC is cheaper than 61.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
VC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.44
EV/EBITDA 7.41

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
VC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
VC's earnings are expected to grow with 24.44% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)9.21
EPS Next 2Y26.95%
EPS Next 3Y24.44%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

VC does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

VISTEON CORP

NASDAQ:VC (4/24/2024, 8:45:55 AM)

110.75

+0.94 (+0.86%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
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PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)9.21
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.82%
ROE 46.82%
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OM 7.06%
PM (TTM) 12.29%
GM 12.32%
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Asset Turnover1.45
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Debt/Equity 0.31
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Current Ratio 1.74
Quick Ratio 1.42
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EPS 1Y (TTM)24.95%
EPS 3Y94.15%
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EPS Next Y31.63%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.27%
Revenue growth 3Y15.77%
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