VF CORP (VFC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:VFC - US9182041080 - Common Stock
16.375 USD
+0.07 (+0.4%)
Taking everything into account, VFC scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VFC was compared to 48 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. VFC may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. VFC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VFC had positive earnings in the past year.
VFC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years VFC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years VFC 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of VFC (-0.47%) is worse than 68.75% of its industry peers.
VFC's Return On Equity of -3.66% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VFC is outperformed by 68.75% of its industry peers.
VFC has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.55%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VFC underperforms 60.42% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VFC is significantly below the industry average of 12.15%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.47% | ||
| ROE | -3.66% | ||
| ROIC | 5.55% |
ROA(3y)-3.17%
ROA(5y)0.77%
ROE(3y)-22.37%
ROE(5y)-2.89%
ROIC(3y)6.12%
ROIC(5y)7.24%
1.3 Margins
The Operating Margin of VFC (5.25%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VFC has declined.
VFC has a better Gross Margin (54.05%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VFC has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 54.05% |
OM growth 3Y-29.38%
OM growth 5Y-16.66%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.63%
GM growth 5Y-0.71%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
VFC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for VFC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, VFC has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
VFC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
VFC has an Altman-Z score of 1.46. This is a bad value and indicates that VFC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.46, VFC is not doing good in the industry: 81.25% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
VFC has a debt to FCF ratio of 26.73. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as VFC would need 26.73 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 26.73, VFC is doing worse than 60.42% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.06 is on the high side and indicates that VFC has dependencies on debt financing.
VFC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (3.06) than 89.58% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.46 |
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC9.27%
2.3 Liquidity
VFC has a Current Ratio of 1.27. This is a normal value and indicates that VFC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.27, VFC is doing worse than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
VFC has a Quick Ratio of 1.27. This is a bad value and indicates that VFC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VFC has a worse Quick ratio (0.65) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.65 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 54.55% over the past year.
VFC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -23.44% yearly.
VFC shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.32%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.95% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)54.55%
EPS 3Y-38.01%
EPS 5Y-23.44%
EPS Q2Q%27.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.32%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.07%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.95%
Sales Q2Q%-7.69%
3.2 Future
VFC is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 23.48% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, VFC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.69% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-1.49%
EPS Next 2Y17.48%
EPS Next 3Y21.63%
EPS Next 5Y23.48%
Revenue Next Year0.11%
Revenue Next 2Y1.29%
Revenue Next 3Y1.61%
Revenue Next 5Y2.69%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.26, the valuation of VFC can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VFC.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VFC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.89), we can say VFC is valued slightly cheaper.
VFC is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.61.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VFC is valued a bit cheaper than 60.42% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.99. VFC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
VFC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as VFC.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VFC's earnings are expected to grow with 21.63% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y17.48%
EPS Next 3Y21.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VFC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.27%.
VFC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.18.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, VFC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.27% |
5.2 History
The dividend of VFC decreases each year by -28.58%.
VFC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-28.58%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
VFC has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-297.01%
EPS Next 2Y17.48%
EPS Next 3Y21.63%
NYSE:VFC (10/27/2025, 1:02:09 PM)
16.375
+0.07 (+0.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.7%
Inst Owner Change0.46%
Ins Owners0.92%
Ins Owner Change1.9%
Market Cap6.40B
Revenue(TTM)9.50B
Net Income(TTM)-47238000
Analysts67.14
Price Target14.51 (-11.39%)
Short Float %7.68%
Short Ratio4.06
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.27% |
Yearly Dividend0.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)-28.58%
DP-297.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)18.95%
Min EPS beat(2)8.39%
Max EPS beat(2)29.51%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)44.51%
Min EPS beat(4)8.39%
Max EPS beat(4)81.17%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-358.14%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-238.6%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-180.68%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.47%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.36%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.75%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.36%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.83%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.67%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.21%
PT rev (1m)0.37%
PT rev (3m)7.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.59%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.92%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.61 | ||
| P/S | 0.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.33 | ||
| P/B | 4.95 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.08 |
EPS(TTM)0.85
EY5.19%
EPS(NY)1.05
Fwd EY6.41%
FCF(TTM)0.43
FCFY2.65%
OCF(TTM)0.77
OCFY4.69%
SpS24.31
BVpS3.31
TBVpS-2.69
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number7.95
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.47% | ||
| ROE | -3.66% | ||
| ROCE | 7.43% | ||
| ROIC | 5.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.1% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.57% | ||
| OM | 5.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 54.05% | ||
| FCFM | 1.79% |
ROA(3y)-3.17%
ROA(5y)0.77%
ROE(3y)-22.37%
ROE(5y)-2.89%
ROIC(3y)6.12%
ROIC(5y)7.24%
ROICexc(3y)6.61%
ROICexc(5y)8.04%
ROICexgc(3y)13.43%
ROICexgc(5y)18.64%
ROCE(3y)7.82%
ROCE(5y)9.32%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-36.33%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-14.02%
ROICexc growth 3Y-25.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y-14.25%
OM growth 3Y-29.38%
OM growth 5Y-16.66%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.63%
GM growth 5Y-0.71%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.94
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.73 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.24 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 50.79% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.37% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 39.73% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.46 |
F-Score7
WACC9.27%
ROIC/WACC0.6
Cap/Depr(3y)71.41%
Cap/Depr(5y)87.82%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.94%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.31%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)54.55%
EPS 3Y-38.01%
EPS 5Y-23.44%
EPS Q2Q%27.27%
EPS Next Y-1.49%
EPS Next 2Y17.48%
EPS Next 3Y21.63%
EPS Next 5Y23.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.32%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.07%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.95%
Sales Q2Q%-7.69%
Revenue Next Year0.11%
Revenue Next 2Y1.29%
Revenue Next 3Y1.61%
Revenue Next 5Y2.69%
EBIT growth 1Y3.17%
EBIT growth 3Y-34.37%
EBIT growth 5Y-18.29%
EBIT Next Year64.1%
EBIT Next 3Y25.02%
EBIT Next 5Y19.19%
FCF growth 1Y142.44%
FCF growth 3Y-14.14%
FCF growth 5Y-8.9%
OCF growth 1Y324.01%
OCF growth 3Y-18.65%
OCF growth 5Y-11.86%
VF CORP / VFC FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for VFC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to VFC.
Can you provide the valuation status for VF CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to VF CORP (VFC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for VF CORP?
VF CORP (VFC) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of VF CORP (VFC) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VF CORP (VFC) is 19.26 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.95.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for VFC stock?
The dividend rating of VF CORP (VFC) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -297.01%.