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VESTIS CORP (VSTS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:VSTS - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US29430C1027 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

5.73  -0.33 (-5.45%)

After market: 5.84 +0.11 (+1.92%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to VSTS. VSTS was compared to 84 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While VSTS is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. VSTS is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

VSTS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year VSTS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years VSTS has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years VSTS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
VSTS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVSTS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -0.84%, VSTS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.24% of the companies in the same industry.
VSTS has a Return On Equity of -2.77%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VSTS outperforms 44.05% of its industry peers.
VSTS's Return On Invested Capital of 3.11% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VSTS outperforms 45.24% 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 11.60%.
Industry RankSector 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
VSTS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVSTS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VSTS has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 3.88%, VSTS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.05% of the companies in the same industry.
VSTS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VSTS has a Gross Margin (27.94%) 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 RankSector 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
VSTS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVSTS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VSTS is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for VSTS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, VSTS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
VSTS Yearly Shares OutstandingVSTS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
VSTS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVSTS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

VSTS has an Altman-Z score of 1.43. This is a bad value and indicates that VSTS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
VSTS has a worse Altman-Z score (1.43) than 64.29% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.72, VSTS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
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 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.46
Debt/FCF 4.72
Altman-Z 1.43
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC6.43%
VSTS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVSTS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

VSTS has a Current Ratio of 1.87. This is a normal value and indicates that VSTS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.87, VSTS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.48% of the companies in the same industry.
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's Quick ratio of 1.41 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VSTS outperforms 53.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.87
Quick Ratio 1.41
VSTS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVSTS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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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.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.11% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.53% on average over the past years.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.77% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.82% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-45.62%
EPS Next 2Y-23.15%
EPS Next 3Y-0.75%
EPS Next 5Y7.77%
Revenue Next Year-3.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.42%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
VSTS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVSTS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
VSTS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVSTS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

VSTS is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.92.
71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VSTS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.82, VSTS is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.65, which indicates a correct valuation of VSTS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VSTS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
VSTS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.92
Fwd PE 15.65
VSTS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVSTS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

73.81% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VSTS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
VSTS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VSTS is cheaper than 98.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.72
EV/EBITDA 8.18
VSTS Per share dataVSTS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-23.15%
EPS Next 3Y-0.75%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

VSTS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.31%.
In the last 3 months the price of VSTS has falen by -36.19%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
VSTS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.48. VSTS pays more dividend than 84.52% of the companies in the same industry.
VSTS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.31%

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
VSTS Yearly Dividends per shareVSTS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15

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%
VSTS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVSTS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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VESTIS CORP

NYSE:VSTS (8/1/2025, 8:09:56 PM)

After market: 5.84 +0.11 (+1.92%)

5.73

-0.33 (-5.45%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)05-06 2025-05-06/amc
Earnings (Next)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Inst Owners103.86%
Inst Owner Change-0.04%
Ins Owners1.1%
Ins Owner Change38.26%
Market Cap755.10M
Analysts73.33
Price Target8.63 (50.61%)
Short Float %7.34%
Short Ratio3.89
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.31%
Yearly Dividend0.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-94.9%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date02-21 2025-02-21 (0.035)
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)-1.51%
PT rev (3m)-43.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-64.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-52.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.54%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.92
Fwd PE 15.65
P/S 0.28
P/FCF 2.72
P/OCF 2.13
P/B 0.86
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.18
EPS(TTM)0.36
EY6.28%
EPS(NY)0.37
Fwd EY6.39%
FCF(TTM)2.1
FCFY36.73%
OCF(TTM)2.69
OCFY46.97%
SpS20.73
BVpS6.65
TBVpS-2.17
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.43
F-Score4
WACC6.43%
ROIC/WACC0.48
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-3.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.42%
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