VESTIS CORP (VSTS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:VSTS - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US29430C1027 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, VSTS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VSTS was compared to 83 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. VSTS has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. VSTS has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VSTS was profitable.
VSTS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
VSTS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years VSTS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -0.84%, VSTS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.37% of the companies in the same industry.
VSTS has a Return On Equity (-2.77%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VSTS has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.11%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VSTS outperforms 44.58% of its industry peers.
VSTS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.26%. This is significantly below the industry average of 11.67%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.84% | ||
| ROE | -2.77% | ||
| ROIC | 3.11% |
ROA(3y)4%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)10.89%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)5.26%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VSTS has declined.
VSTS has a Operating Margin (3.88%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VSTS has grown nicely.
VSTS has a Gross Margin of 27.94%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VSTS outperforms 44.58% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VSTS has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 27.94% |
OM growth 3Y14.13%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-37.25%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.12%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
VSTS 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 VSTS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for VSTS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.44, we must say that VSTS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
VSTS has a worse Altman-Z score (1.44) than 68.67% of its industry peers.
VSTS has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.72. This is a neutral value as VSTS would need 4.72 years to pay back of all of its debts.
VSTS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.72) than 68.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.46 is on the high side and indicates that VSTS has dependencies on debt financing.
VSTS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.46. This is in the lower half of the industry: VSTS underperforms 72.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.44 |
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC7.07%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.87 indicates that VSTS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
VSTS's Current ratio of 1.87 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VSTS outperforms 66.27% of its industry peers.
VSTS has a Quick Ratio of 1.41. This is a normal value and indicates that VSTS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VSTS has a Quick ratio (1.41) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.41 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VSTS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -115.14%.
VSTS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -34.65% yearly.
Looking at the last year, VSTS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.11% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, VSTS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.53% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-115.14%
EPS 3Y-34.65%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-138.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.11%
Revenue growth 3Y4.53%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-5.67%
3.2 Future
VSTS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.77% yearly.
VSTS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.82% yearly.
EPS Next Y-45.62%
EPS Next 2Y-23.15%
EPS Next 3Y-0.75%
EPS Next 5Y7.77%
Revenue Next Year-3.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.46%
Revenue Next 3Y0.4%
Revenue Next 5Y0.82%
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.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.44, the valuation of VSTS can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VSTS is valued a bit cheaper than 71.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.41, VSTS is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.17 indicates a correct valuation of VSTS.
VSTS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VSTS is cheaper than 68.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.19, VSTS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VSTS is valued a bit cheaper than 75.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VSTS indicates a rather cheap valuation: VSTS is cheaper than 98.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-23.15%
EPS Next 3Y-0.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VSTS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.25%.
The stock price of VSTS dropped by -21.98% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
VSTS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.45. VSTS pays more dividend than 83.13% of the companies in the same industry.
VSTS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.25% |
5.2 History
VSTS has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
VSTS has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-94.9%
EPS Next 2Y-23.15%
EPS Next 3Y-0.75%
NYSE:VSTS (7/14/2025, 11:34:08 AM)
5.92
-0.22 (-3.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners103.86%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.1%
Ins Owner Change42.12%
Market Cap780.14M
Analysts73.33
Price Target8.76 (47.97%)
Short Float %5.63%
Short Ratio2.51
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.25% |
Yearly Dividend0.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-94.9%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-61.96%
Min EPS beat(2)-134.35%
Max EPS beat(2)10.43%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-24.29%
Min EPS beat(4)-134.35%
Max EPS beat(4)45.92%
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)-4.08%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.48%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.69%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.66%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-43.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-66.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-52.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.17 | ||
| P/S | 0.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.2 | ||
| P/B | 0.89 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.4 |
EPS(TTM)0.36
EY6.08%
EPS(NY)0.37
Fwd EY6.19%
FCF(TTM)2.1
FCFY35.55%
OCF(TTM)2.69
OCFY45.46%
SpS20.73
BVpS6.65
TBVpS-2.17
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.84% | ||
| ROE | -2.77% | ||
| ROCE | 4.3% | ||
| ROIC | 3.11% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.15% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.02% | ||
| OM | 3.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 27.94% | ||
| FCFM | 10.15% |
ROA(3y)4%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)10.89%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)5.26%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)5.32%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)9.81%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)7.28%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y24.51%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y23.06%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y14.13%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-37.25%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.12%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.94
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.72 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.14 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 54.06% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.83% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 142.47% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.44 |
F-Score4
WACC7.07%
ROIC/WACC0.44
Cap/Depr(3y)56.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)55.98%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.87%
Profit Quality(3y)689.32%
Profit Quality(5y)486.14%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-115.14%
EPS 3Y-34.65%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-138.46%
EPS Next Y-45.62%
EPS Next 2Y-23.15%
EPS Next 3Y-0.75%
EPS Next 5Y7.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.11%
Revenue growth 3Y4.53%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-5.67%
Revenue Next Year-3.24%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.46%
Revenue Next 3Y0.4%
Revenue Next 5Y0.82%
EBIT growth 1Y-51.01%
EBIT growth 3Y19.3%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year30.02%
EBIT Next 3Y14.71%
EBIT Next 5Y14.93%
FCF growth 1Y112.21%
FCF growth 3Y36.58%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y64.82%
OCF growth 3Y24.53%
OCF growth 5YN/A