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VASTA PLATFORM LTD (VSTA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:VSTA - KYG9440A1094 - Common Stock

4.94 USD
-0.02 (-0.4%)
Last: 10/2/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, VSTA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VSTA was compared to 75 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. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on VSTA.


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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.
In the past 5 years VSTA reported 4 times negative net income.
VSTA had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
VSTA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVSTA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of VSTA (6.64%) is better than 72.00% of its industry peers.
VSTA has a Return On Equity of 9.54%. This is in the better half of the industry: VSTA outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
VSTA's Return On Invested Capital of 3.82% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VSTA outperforms 61.33% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VSTA is significantly below the industry average of 9.69%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.29%) for VSTA is below the current ROIC(3.82%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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
VSTA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVSTA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 -10 -15

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 27.57%, VSTA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.67% of the companies in the same industry.
VSTA has a Operating Margin of 16.74%. This is in the better half of the industry: VSTA outperforms 78.67% of its industry peers.
VSTA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VSTA has a Gross Margin of 60.18%. This is in the better half of the industry: VSTA outperforms 72.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VSTA has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
VSTA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVSTA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VSTA is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VSTA has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for VSTA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for VSTA is higher compared to a year ago.
VSTA Yearly Shares OutstandingVSTA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
VSTA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVSTA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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's Altman-Z score of 1.04 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VSTA outperforms 50.67% of 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 69.33% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12 indicates that VSTA is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of VSTA (0.12) is better than 62.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF 5.83
Altman-Z 1.04
ROIC/WACC0.19
WACC20.24%
VSTA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVSTA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

VSTA has a Current Ratio of 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that VSTA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VSTA's Current ratio of 1.19 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VSTA outperforms 50.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that VSTA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
VSTA's Quick ratio of 0.99 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VSTA outperforms 45.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 0.99
VSTA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVSTA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for VSTA have decreased strongly by -11.32% in the last year.
VSTA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.99%.
Measured over the past years, VSTA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.09% on average per year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 44.46% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
VSTA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.15% yearly.
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

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
VSTA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVSTA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
VSTA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVSTA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 -1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 30.88, the valuation of VSTA can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VSTA.
VSTA is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.86, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.25, the valuation of VSTA can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VSTA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
VSTA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.29.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.88
Fwd PE 10.25
VSTA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVSTA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

VSTA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VSTA is cheaper than 96.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VSTA is valued cheaper than 82.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.96
EV/EBITDA 4.05
VSTA Per share dataVSTA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

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.
The decent profitability rating of VSTA may justify a higher PE ratio.
VSTA's earnings are expected to grow with 44.46% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y59.21%
EPS Next 3Y44.46%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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VASTA PLATFORM LTD

NASDAQ:VSTA (10/2/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

4.94

-0.02 (-0.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05
Inst Owners31.67%
Inst Owner Change19.81%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap396.24M
Analysts42.22
Price Target3.33 (-32.59%)
Short Float %0.66%
Short Ratio1.52
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)0%
PT rev (3m)2.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.96%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.97%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.88
Fwd PE 10.25
P/S 1.23
P/FCF 13.96
P/OCF 7.97
P/B 0.43
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.05
EPS(TTM)0.16
EY3.24%
EPS(NY)0.48
Fwd EY9.76%
FCF(TTM)0.35
FCFY7.16%
OCF(TTM)0.62
OCFY12.55%
SpS4.01
BVpS11.58
TBVpS-0.36
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 RankSector 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
WACC20.24%
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%