VISTA OUTDOOR INC (VSTO)

US9283771007 - Common Stock

34.54  -0.05 (-0.14%)

After market: 34.54 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to VSTO. VSTO was compared to 32 industry peers in the Leisure Products industry. VSTO has an average financial health and profitability rating. VSTO is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. These ratings would make VSTO suitable for value investing!



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

VSTO had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year VSTO had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years VSTO reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
VSTO had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -13.86%, VSTO is doing worse than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
VSTO's Return On Equity of -31.40% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VSTO is outperformed by 65.63% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.89%, VSTO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VSTO is significantly above the industry average of 10.50%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.89%) for VSTO is well below the 3 year average (18.76%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that VSTO had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -13.86%
ROE -31.4%
ROIC 10.89%
ROA(3y)11.49%
ROA(5y)-2.8%
ROE(3y)25.77%
ROE(5y)-12.84%
ROIC(3y)18.76%
ROIC(5y)11.84%

1.3 Margins

VSTO has a Operating Margin of 9.94%. This is in the better half of the industry: VSTO outperforms 78.13% of its industry peers.
VSTO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of VSTO (31.30%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VSTO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.94%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 31.3%
OM growth 3Y98.21%
OM growth 5Y38.13%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y17.88%
GM growth 5Y8.2%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

VSTO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
There is no outstanding debt for VSTO. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.

2.2 Solvency

VSTO has an Altman-Z score of 2.58. This is not the best score and indicates that VSTO is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of VSTO (2.58) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VSTO has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.15. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as VSTO would need 2.15 years to pay back of all of its debts.
VSTO's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.15 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VSTO outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
VSTO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71. This is a neutral value indicating VSTO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
VSTO has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.71) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
Although VSTO does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.71
Debt/FCF 2.15
Altman-Z 2.58
ROIC/WACC1.42
WACC7.67%

2.3 Liquidity

VSTO has a Current Ratio of 2.58. This indicates that VSTO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
VSTO has a Current ratio (2.58) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.09 indicates that VSTO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of VSTO (1.09) is worse than 68.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.58
Quick Ratio 1.09

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

VSTO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -39.06%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 91.86% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-39.06%
EPS 3Y2.14%
EPS 5Y91.86%
EPS growth Q2Q-5.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Revenue growth Q2Q-6.35%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, VSTO will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.97% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, VSTO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.79% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.91%
EPS Next 2Y12.97%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.6%
Revenue Next 2Y2.79%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.86, the valuation of VSTO can be described as very reasonable.
VSTO's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VSTO is cheaper than 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
VSTO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.15.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.58 indicates a rather cheap valuation of VSTO.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VSTO indicates a rather cheap valuation: VSTO is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 20.20. VSTO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.86
Fwd PE 7.58

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VSTO is valued cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VSTO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.21
EV/EBITDA 7.38

4.3 Compensation for Growth

VSTO's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VSTO's earnings are expected to grow with 12.97% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)0.1
EPS Next 2Y12.97%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

VISTA OUTDOOR INC

NYSE:VSTO (5/17/2024, 7:04:00 PM)

After market: 34.54 0 (0%)

34.54

-0.05 (-0.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryLeisure Products
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ROA -13.86%
ROE -31.4%
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OM 9.94%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 31.3%
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Debt/Equity 0.71
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