VASTA PLATFORM LTD (VSTA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:VSTA - KYG9440A1094 - Common Stock
4.9177 USD
-0.01 (-0.17%)
VSTA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 78 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of VSTA get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. VSTA scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VSTA had positive earnings in the past year.
VSTA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
VSTA had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years VSTA 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.64%, VSTA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.08% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 9.54%, VSTA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
VSTA's Return On Invested Capital of 3.82% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VSTA outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
VSTA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.29%. This is significantly below the industry average of 9.50%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.29%) for VSTA is below the current ROIC(3.82%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.64% | ||
| ROE | 9.54% | ||
| ROIC | 3.82% |
ROA(3y)1.63%
ROA(5y)0.52%
ROE(3y)2.24%
ROE(5y)0.64%
ROIC(3y)2.29%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of VSTA (27.57%) is better than 94.87% of its industry peers.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 16.74%, VSTA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.21% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VSTA has grown nicely.
VSTA's Gross Margin of 60.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VSTA outperforms 73.08% of its industry peers.
VSTA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.57% | ||
| GM | 60.18% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y17.51%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.61%
GM growth 5Y2.15%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
VSTA 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 VSTA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for VSTA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
VSTA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
VSTA has an Altman-Z score of 1.04. This is a bad value and indicates that VSTA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
VSTA has a Altman-Z score (1.04) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VSTA is 5.83, which is a neutral value as it means it would take VSTA, 5.83 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.83, VSTA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
VSTA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
VSTA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.12. This is in the better half of the industry: VSTA outperforms 62.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.04 |
ROIC/WACC0.19
WACC20.17%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that VSTA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.19, VSTA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.56% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that VSTA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
VSTA has a Quick ratio (0.99) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VSTA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -11.32%.
The Revenue has grown by 8.99% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 11.09% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.32%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%25.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.99%
Revenue growth 3Y20.9%
Revenue growth 5Y11.09%
Sales Q2Q%21.79%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, VSTA will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 44.46% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, VSTA will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.15% on average per year.
EPS Next Y88.35%
EPS Next 2Y59.21%
EPS Next 3Y44.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.77%
Revenue Next 2Y12.09%
Revenue Next 3Y12.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 30.74, the valuation of VSTA can be described as expensive.
VSTA's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.03, VSTA is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.34, the valuation of VSTA can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VSTA indicates a rather cheap valuation: VSTA is cheaper than 87.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
VSTA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.27, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
VSTA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VSTA is cheaper than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
VSTA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VSTA is cheaper than 78.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VSTA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
VSTA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VSTA's earnings are expected to grow with 44.46% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y59.21%
EPS Next 3Y44.46%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VSTA does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:VSTA (11/5/2025, 9:52:46 AM)
4.9177
-0.01 (-0.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners31.67%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap394.45M
Revenue(TTM)1.71B
Net Income(TTM)470.90M
Analysts46.67
Price Target4.49 (-8.7%)
Short Float %0.5%
Short Ratio0.99
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1660.95%
Min EPS beat(2)-3311.53%
Max EPS beat(2)-10.36%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-826.26%
Min EPS beat(4)-3311.53%
Max EPS beat(4)26.47%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-400.23%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-262.78%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-261.95%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.76%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.92%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.59%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.76%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.69%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.01%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)1%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.17%
PT rev (1m)34.69%
PT rev (3m)37.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)24.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.56%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.34 | ||
| P/S | 1.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.04 | ||
| P/B | 0.43 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.07 |
EPS(TTM)0.16
EY3.25%
EPS(NY)0.48
Fwd EY9.67%
FCF(TTM)0.35
FCFY7.1%
OCF(TTM)0.61
OCFY12.44%
SpS3.95
BVpS11.43
TBVpS-0.36
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.41
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.64% | ||
| ROE | 9.54% | ||
| ROCE | 4.84% | ||
| ROIC | 3.82% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.04% | ||
| ROICexgc | 44.7% | ||
| OM | 16.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.57% | ||
| GM | 60.18% | ||
| FCFM | 8.83% |
ROA(3y)1.63%
ROA(5y)0.52%
ROE(3y)2.24%
ROE(5y)0.64%
ROIC(3y)2.29%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)2.4%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)32.59%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)2.9%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y-14.13%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y27.17%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y17.51%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.61%
GM growth 5Y2.15%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.24
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.83 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 38.05% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.64% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.74 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 45.23% | ||
| Profit Quality | 32.01% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.04 |
F-Score5
WACC20.17%
ROIC/WACC0.19
Cap/Depr(3y)48.05%
Cap/Depr(5y)41.2%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.15%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.32%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%25.55%
EPS Next Y88.35%
EPS Next 2Y59.21%
EPS Next 3Y44.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.99%
Revenue growth 3Y20.9%
Revenue growth 5Y11.09%
Sales Q2Q%21.79%
Revenue Next Year10.77%
Revenue Next 2Y12.09%
Revenue Next 3Y12.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y57.46%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y30.54%
EBIT Next Year114.93%
EBIT Next 3Y39.29%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1349.45%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y79.34%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y89.39%
VASTA PLATFORM LTD / VSTA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for VSTA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to VSTA.
What is the valuation status for VSTA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to VASTA PLATFORM LTD (VSTA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is VASTA PLATFORM LTD (VSTA) stock?
VASTA PLATFORM LTD (VSTA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for VSTA stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VASTA PLATFORM LTD (VSTA) is 30.74 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.43.
How financially healthy is VASTA PLATFORM LTD?
The financial health rating of VASTA PLATFORM LTD (VSTA) is 4 / 10.