VESTIS CORP (VSTS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:VSTS • US29430C1027
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This VSTS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. VSTS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- VSTS had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year VSTS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years VSTS 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years VSTS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of -1.65%, VSTS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of -5.49%, VSTS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- VSTS has a Return On Invested Capital (1.85%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VSTS is significantly below the industry average of 10.58%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.65% | ||
| ROE | -5.49% | ||
| ROIC | 1.85% |
ROA(3y)2.03%
ROA(5y)2.6%
ROE(3y)7.32%
ROE(5y)6.24%
ROIC(3y)3.96%
ROIC(5y)3.76%
1.3 Margins
- The Operating Margin of VSTS (2.60%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- VSTS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- VSTS has a Gross Margin (26.06%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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 | 2.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 26.06% |
OM growth 3Y-24.82%
OM growth 5Y-12.25%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.91%
GM growth 5Y-0.73%
2. VSTS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), VSTS is destroying value.
- VSTS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for VSTS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- VSTS has an Altman-Z score of 1.48. This is a bad value and indicates that VSTS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- VSTS has a Altman-Z score of 1.48. This is in the lower half of the industry: VSTS underperforms 60.98% of its industry peers.
- VSTS has a debt to FCF ratio of 29.13. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as VSTS would need 29.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- VSTS has a Debt to FCF ratio (29.13) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.48 is on the high side and indicates that VSTS has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of VSTS (1.48) is worse than 74.39% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 29.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.48 |
ROIC/WACC0.24
WACC7.7%
2.3 Liquidity
- VSTS has a Current Ratio of 2.17. This indicates that VSTS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- VSTS has a better Current ratio (2.17) than 74.39% of its industry peers.
- VSTS has a Quick Ratio of 1.74. This is a normal value and indicates that VSTS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.74, VSTS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.74 |
3. VSTS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- VSTS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -72.59%.
- VSTS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.06%.
- VSTS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.31% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-72.59%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-30%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.06%
Revenue growth 3Y0.59%
Revenue growth 5Y1.31%
Sales Q2Q%-2.98%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, VSTS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 54.35% on average per year.
- VSTS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.14% yearly.
EPS Next Y116.62%
EPS Next 2Y65.38%
EPS Next 3Y54.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.28%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.22%
Revenue Next 3Y1.14%
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.
4. VSTS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 51.07, the valuation of VSTS can be described as expensive.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VSTS.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VSTS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.11), we can say VSTS is valued expensively.
- VSTS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.74.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VSTS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.27% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.12. VSTS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 51.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VSTS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 71.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VSTS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.62 |
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.
- VSTS's earnings are expected to grow with 54.35% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y65.38%
EPS Next 3Y54.35%
5. VSTS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for VSTS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
VSTS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
7.66
+0.31 (+4.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)02-10 2026-02-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04/bmo
Inst Owners106.92%
Inst Owner Change3.33%
Ins Owners16.2%
Ins Owner Change21.73%
Market Cap1.01B
Revenue(TTM)2.71B
Net Income(TTM)-47.45M
Analysts50.77
Price Target7.84 (2.35%)
Short Float %9.56%
Short Ratio5.23
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly Dividend0.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-19.43%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.92%
Min EPS beat(2)-48.25%
Max EPS beat(2)52.1%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-32.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-134.35%
Max EPS beat(4)52.1%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-16.93%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.41%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.09%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.91%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.91%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.21%
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)26.85%
PT rev (3m)23.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)28.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)18.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)24.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)34.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.68%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.52%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 51.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.74 | ||
| P/S | 0.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.3 | ||
| P/B | 1.17 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.62 |
EPS(TTM)0.15
EY1.96%
EPS(NY)0.52
Fwd EY6.78%
FCF(TTM)0.34
FCFY4.45%
OCF(TTM)0.74
OCFY9.71%
SpS20.57
BVpS6.55
TBVpS-2.13
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.7
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.65% | ||
| ROE | -5.49% | ||
| ROCE | 2.83% | ||
| ROIC | 1.85% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.88% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.54% | ||
| OM | 2.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 26.06% | ||
| FCFM | 1.66% |
ROA(3y)2.03%
ROA(5y)2.6%
ROE(3y)7.32%
ROE(5y)6.24%
ROIC(3y)3.96%
ROIC(5y)3.76%
ROICexc(3y)4.01%
ROICexc(5y)3.8%
ROICexgc(3y)7.43%
ROICexgc(5y)7.03%
ROCE(3y)6.04%
ROCE(5y)5.74%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-21.4%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-22.01%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-24.82%
OM growth 5Y-12.25%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.91%
GM growth 5Y-0.73%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.94
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 29.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.05 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 37.82% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.96% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.78 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 46.52% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.48 |
F-Score3
WACC7.7%
ROIC/WACC0.24
Cap/Depr(3y)51.32%
Cap/Depr(5y)55.68%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.57%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.84%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-72.59%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-30%
EPS Next Y116.62%
EPS Next 2Y65.38%
EPS Next 3Y54.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.06%
Revenue growth 3Y0.59%
Revenue growth 5Y1.31%
Sales Q2Q%-2.98%
Revenue Next Year-2.28%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.22%
Revenue Next 3Y1.14%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-52.95%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.37%
EBIT growth 5Y-11.1%
EBIT Next Year138.2%
EBIT Next 3Y40.2%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-98.53%
FCF growth 3Y-66.71%
FCF growth 5Y-49.36%
OCF growth 1Y-86.39%
OCF growth 3Y-34.9%
OCF growth 5Y-22.61%
VESTIS CORP / VSTS Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for VSTS stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to VSTS.
What is the valuation status for VSTS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to VESTIS CORP (VSTS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is VESTIS CORP (VSTS) stock?
VESTIS CORP (VSTS) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for VESTIS CORP (VSTS) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VESTIS CORP (VSTS) is expected to grow by 116.62% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for VSTS stock?
The dividend rating of VESTIS CORP (VSTS) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -19.43%.