VESTIS CORP (VSTS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:VSTS - US29430C1027 - Common Stock
5.335 USD
-0.05 (-1.02%)
VSTS gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 82 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 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VSTS was profitable.
In the past year VSTS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years VSTS has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years VSTS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of VSTS (-1.03%) is worse than 60.98% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -3.40%, VSTS is not doing good in the industry: 60.98% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
VSTS has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.72%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VSTS outperforms 45.12% 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 10.51%.
| 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.
The Operating Margin of VSTS (3.43%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VSTS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VSTS has a Gross Margin (27.44%) which is in line with its industry peers.
VSTS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
VSTS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VSTS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 1 year ago, VSTS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
VSTS has an Altman-Z score of 1.38. This is a bad value and indicates that VSTS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of VSTS (1.38) is worse than 65.85% of its industry peers.
VSTS has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.08. This is a neutral value as VSTS would need 5.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
VSTS's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.08 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VSTS outperforms 67.07% 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: 75.61% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.38 |
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC6.89%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.84 indicates that VSTS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
VSTS has a better Current ratio (1.84) than 67.07% of its industry peers.
VSTS has a Quick Ratio of 1.42. This is a normal value and indicates that VSTS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of VSTS (1.42) is comparable to the rest of the 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
Looking at the last year, VSTS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.59% in the last year.
VSTS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.53% yearly.
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
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 0.65% yearly.
EPS Next Y-64.82%
EPS Next 2Y-29.71%
EPS Next 3Y-7.99%
EPS Next 5Y7.77%
Revenue Next Year-3.62%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.69%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.13%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.76, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of VSTS.
VSTS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VSTS is cheaper than 67.07% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.34. VSTS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.42, the valuation of VSTS can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VSTS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VSTS is cheaper than 69.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VSTS to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.43), we can say VSTS is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VSTS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VSTS is cheaper than 74.39% of the companies listed in the same industry.
VSTS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VSTS is cheaper than 98.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.46 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as VSTS's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.99% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-29.71%
EPS Next 3Y-7.99%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VSTS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.81%.
VSTS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.54. VSTS pays more dividend than 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
VSTS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| 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
VSTS has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-61.47%
EPS Next 2Y-29.71%
EPS Next 3Y-7.99%
NYSE:VSTS (11/13/2025, 3:18:10 PM)
5.335
-0.05 (-1.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners107.91%
Inst Owner Change-4.14%
Ins Owners1.47%
Ins Owner Change40.49%
Market Cap703.37M
Revenue(TTM)2.71B
Net Income(TTM)-29.97M
Analysts52.31
Price Target5.8 (8.72%)
Short Float %8.15%
Short Ratio5.25
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-32.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-44.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)-35.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.43%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.42 | ||
| P/S | 0.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.14 | ||
| P/B | 0.8 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.46 |
EPS(TTM)0.27
EY5.06%
EPS(NY)0.31
Fwd EY5.74%
FCF(TTM)1.95
FCFY36.63%
OCF(TTM)2.49
OCFY46.76%
SpS20.53
BVpS6.69
TBVpS-2.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.38
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y24.51%
ROICexgc 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 | 1.38 |
F-Score4
WACC6.89%
ROIC/WACC0.4
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-64.82%
EPS Next 2Y-29.71%
EPS Next 3Y-7.99%
EPS Next 5Y7.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.59%
Revenue growth 3Y4.53%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-3.5%
Revenue Next Year-3.62%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.69%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.13%
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
VESTIS CORP / VSTS FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for VSTS stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to VSTS.
Can you provide the valuation status for VESTIS CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for VSTS stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VESTIS CORP (VSTS) is 19.76 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.8.
Is the dividend of VESTIS CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of VESTIS CORP (VSTS) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -61.47%.