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VERA BRADLEY INC (VRA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:VRA - US92335C1062 - Common Stock

2.68 USD
+0.21 (+8.5%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:04:53 PM
2.69 USD
+0.01 (+0.37%)
After Hours: 11/21/2025, 8:04:53 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

Taking everything into account, VRA scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VRA was compared to 48 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. While VRA seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. VRA is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

VRA had negative earnings in the past year.
VRA had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years VRA reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: VRA reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
VRA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVRA 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 2025 0 50M -50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -36.78%, VRA is doing worse than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
VRA has a Return On Equity of -69.69%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: VRA underperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -36.78%
ROE -69.69%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-10.99%
ROA(5y)-5.57%
ROE(3y)-18.49%
ROE(5y)-9.46%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
VRA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVRA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

VRA has a Gross Margin of 48.45%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VRA outperforms 52.08% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VRA has declined.
VRA does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 48.45%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.8%
GM growth 5Y-1.67%
VRA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVRA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

VRA does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, VRA has less shares outstanding
VRA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
VRA has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
VRA Yearly Shares OutstandingVRA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
VRA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVRA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.22 indicates that VRA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
VRA's Altman-Z score of 2.22 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VRA is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
VRA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
VRA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.07. This is amongst the best in the industry. VRA outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.22
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.18%
VRA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVRA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.43 indicates that VRA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
VRA has a Current ratio of 2.43. This is in the better half of the industry: VRA outperforms 70.83% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.76 indicates that VRA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
VRA has a worse Quick ratio (0.76) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.43
Quick Ratio 0.76
VRA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVRA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

VRA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -531.82%.
VRA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -31.07%.
Measured over the past years, VRA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -5.56% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-531.82%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-115.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-31.07%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.71%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.56%
Sales Q2Q%-36.06%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, VRA will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 44.14% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, VRA will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -16.08% on average per year.
EPS Next Y25.42%
EPS Next 2Y44.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-31.18%
Revenue Next 2Y-16.08%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

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.
VRA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVRA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
VRA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVRA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 -0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for VRA. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 53.07 indicates a quite expensive valuation of VRA.
68.75% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than VRA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
VRA is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 53.07
VRA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVRA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
VRA Per share dataVRA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
VRA's earnings are expected to grow with 44.14% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y44.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for VRA!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

VERA BRADLEY INC

NASDAQ:VRA (11/21/2025, 8:04:53 PM)

After market: 2.69 +0.01 (+0.37%)

2.68

+0.21 (+8.5%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)09-11 2025-09-11/bmo
Earnings (Next)12-03 2025-12-03
Inst Owners60.46%
Inst Owner Change-21.07%
Ins Owners11.17%
Ins Owner Change10.43%
Market Cap74.88M
Revenue(TTM)303.05M
Net Income(TTM)-97.91M
Analysts45
Price Target5.61 (109.33%)
Short Float %6.66%
Short Ratio5.16
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-55.12%
Min EPS beat(2)-197.03%
Max EPS beat(2)86.8%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-303.19%
Min EPS beat(4)-556.97%
Max EPS beat(4)86.8%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-7.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)-10.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.37%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-10.62%
Min Revenue beat(4)-19.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)-4.37%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-9.22%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-6.2%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-6.01%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)23.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.01%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 53.07
P/S 0.25
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.53
P/tB 0.53
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.95
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.05
Fwd EY1.88%
FCF(TTM)-1.2
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.87
OCFYN/A
SpS10.85
BVpS5.03
TBVpS5.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -36.78%
ROE -69.69%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 48.45%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-10.99%
ROA(5y)-5.57%
ROE(3y)-18.49%
ROE(5y)-9.46%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.8%
GM growth 5Y-1.67%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover1.14
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr -1703.83%
Cap/Sales 3.08%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.43
Quick Ratio 0.76
Altman-Z 2.22
F-Score2
WACC10.18%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)68.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)55.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.74%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.49%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-531.82%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-115.38%
EPS Next Y25.42%
EPS Next 2Y44.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-31.07%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.71%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.56%
Sales Q2Q%-36.06%
Revenue Next Year-31.18%
Revenue Next 2Y-16.08%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-2307.9%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year0.87%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-238.78%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-181.65%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

VERA BRADLEY INC / VRA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for VERA BRADLEY INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to VRA.


What is the valuation status for VRA stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to VERA BRADLEY INC (VRA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is VERA BRADLEY INC (VRA) stock?

VERA BRADLEY INC (VRA) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of VERA BRADLEY INC (VRA) stock?

The dividend rating of VERA BRADLEY INC (VRA) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.