VESTIS CORP (VSTS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:VSTS - US29430C1027 - Common Stock
4.83 USD
+0.02 (+0.42%)
Taking everything into account, VSTS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VSTS was compared to 84 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. There are concerns on the financial health of VSTS while its profitability can be described as average. VSTS has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
VSTS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
VSTS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
VSTS has a Return On Assets of -1.03%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VSTS outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of VSTS (-3.40%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VSTS's Return On Invested Capital of 2.72% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VSTS outperforms 45.24% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VSTS is below the industry average of 10.17%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.03% | ||
| ROE | -3.4% | ||
| ROIC | 2.72% |
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
VSTS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 3.43%, VSTS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.24% of the companies in the same industry.
VSTS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VSTS has a Gross Margin of 27.44%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VSTS outperforms 42.86% 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 | 3.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 27.44% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), VSTS is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VSTS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for VSTS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.36, we must say that VSTS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
VSTS has a worse Altman-Z score (1.36) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VSTS is 5.08, which is a neutral value as it means it would take VSTS, 5.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VSTS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.08) than 69.05% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.45 is on the high side and indicates that VSTS has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.45, VSTS is not doing good in the industry: 72.62% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.36 |
ROIC/WACC0.39
WACC6.99%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.84 indicates that VSTS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of VSTS (1.84) is better than 64.29% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.42 indicates that VSTS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.42, VSTS is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VSTS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -74.53%.
The earnings per share for VSTS have been decreasing by -34.65% on average. This is quite bad
VSTS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.59%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.53% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-74.53%
EPS 3Y-34.65%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-56.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.59%
Revenue growth 3Y4.53%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-3.5%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.77% on average over the next years.
VSTS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.65% yearly.
EPS Next Y-65.95%
EPS Next 2Y-31.05%
EPS Next 3Y-7.73%
EPS Next 5Y7.77%
Revenue Next Year-3.83%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.81%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.2%
Revenue Next 5Y0.65%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.89, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of VSTS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VSTS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VSTS is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
VSTS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.29.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.39 indicates a correct valuation of VSTS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VSTS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.81% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.85. VSTS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VSTS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.38% of the companies are valued more expensively.
97.62% 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 | 2.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.14 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VSTS's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.73% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-31.05%
EPS Next 3Y-7.73%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VSTS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.81%.
The stock price of VSTS dropped by -22.42% 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 2.41. VSTS pays more dividend than 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
VSTS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.81% |
5.2 History
VSTS has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of VSTS are negative and hence is the payout ratio. VSTS will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-61.47%
EPS Next 2Y-31.05%
EPS Next 3Y-7.73%
NYSE:VSTS (10/17/2025, 2:52:51 PM)
4.83
+0.02 (+0.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners107.91%
Inst Owner Change0.05%
Ins Owners1.47%
Ins Owner Change45.02%
Market Cap636.79M
Analysts52.31
Price Target5.8 (20.08%)
Short Float %8.19%
Short Ratio5.38
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.81% |
Yearly Dividend0.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-61.47%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-67.23%
Min EPS beat(2)-134.35%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.12%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-35.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-134.35%
Max EPS beat(4)10.43%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-9.16%
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)-3.74%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.48%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.99%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.99%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.88%
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)-30.09%
PT rev (3m)-33.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-38.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)-37.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.39 | ||
| P/S | 0.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.94 | ||
| P/B | 0.72 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.14 |
EPS(TTM)0.27
EY5.59%
EPS(NY)0.29
Fwd EY6.1%
FCF(TTM)1.95
FCFY40.46%
OCF(TTM)2.49
OCFY51.65%
SpS20.53
BVpS6.69
TBVpS-2.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.03% | ||
| ROE | -3.4% | ||
| ROCE | 3.77% | ||
| ROIC | 2.72% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.75% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.24% | ||
| OM | 3.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 27.44% | ||
| FCFM | 9.52% |
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 Turnover0.93
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.08 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.41 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 49.82% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.63% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 139.53% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.36 |
F-Score4
WACC6.99%
ROIC/WACC0.39
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)-74.53%
EPS 3Y-34.65%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-56.25%
EPS Next Y-65.95%
EPS Next 2Y-31.05%
EPS Next 3Y-7.73%
EPS Next 5Y7.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.59%
Revenue growth 3Y4.53%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-3.5%
Revenue Next Year-3.83%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.81%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.2%
Revenue Next 5Y0.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-50.75%
EBIT growth 3Y19.3%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year29.63%
EBIT Next 3Y14.33%
EBIT Next 5Y14.99%
FCF growth 1Y99.59%
FCF growth 3Y36.58%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y55.36%
OCF growth 3Y24.53%
OCF growth 5YN/A