VAIL RESORTS INC (MTN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MTN - US91879Q1094 - Common Stock
137.165 USD
-3.09 (-2.2%)
Overall MTN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MTN against 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While MTN belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. MTN has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MTN was profitable.
In the past year MTN had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years MTN has been profitable.
MTN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.62%, MTN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 170.06%, MTN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.74% of the companies in the same industry.
MTN's Return On Invested Capital of 10.08% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MTN outperforms 73.68% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MTN is in line with the industry average of 10.39%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.08%) for MTN is above the 3 year average (8.45%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.62% | ||
| ROE | 170.06% | ||
| ROIC | 10.08% |
ROA(3y)4.47%
ROA(5y)4.19%
ROE(3y)41.74%
ROE(5y)30.96%
ROIC(3y)8.45%
ROIC(5y)7.43%
1.3 Margins
MTN has a Profit Margin of 8.94%. This is in the better half of the industry: MTN outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MTN has grown nicely.
MTN has a Operating Margin of 17.66%. This is in the better half of the industry: MTN outperforms 76.69% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MTN has grown nicely.
MTN has a Gross Margin (42.78%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MTN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.94% | ||
| GM | 42.78% |
OM growth 3Y-7.16%
OM growth 5Y6.96%
PM growth 3Y-11.81%
PM growth 5Y13.43%
GM growth 3Y-3.05%
GM growth 5Y1.31%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MTN is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MTN has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, MTN has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, MTN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
MTN has an Altman-Z score of 1.28. This is a bad value and indicates that MTN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
MTN has a Altman-Z score of 1.28. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MTN outperforms 40.60% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MTN is 9.00, which is on the high side as it means it would take MTN, 9.00 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MTN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (9.00) than 64.66% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 16.51 is on the high side and indicates that MTN has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 16.51, MTN is not doing good in the industry: 69.17% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 16.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.28 |
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC7.96%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.54 indicates that MTN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MTN has a Current ratio of 0.54. This is in the lower half of the industry: MTN underperforms 72.93% of its industry peers.
MTN has a Quick Ratio of 0.54. This is a bad value and indicates that MTN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.46, MTN is not doing good in the industry: 75.94% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.46 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MTN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.29%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 20.47% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, MTN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.06% in the last year.
MTN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.59% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.29%
EPS 3Y-4.43%
EPS 5Y20.47%
EPS Q2Q%-12.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.06%
Revenue growth 3Y5.48%
Revenue growth 5Y8.59%
Sales Q2Q%4.13%
3.2 Future
MTN is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.38% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, MTN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.98% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-4.63%
EPS Next 2Y2.59%
EPS Next 3Y6.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.44%
Revenue Next 2Y2.39%
Revenue Next 3Y2.98%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing.
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 20.11, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MTN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MTN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MTN is cheaper than 67.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MTN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.92.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.59, MTN is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MTN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.46. MTN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MTN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MTN is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MTN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of MTN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.98
EPS Next 2Y2.59%
EPS Next 3Y6.38%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.36%, MTN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.66, MTN pays a better dividend. On top of this MTN pays more dividend than 97.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MTN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.36% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of MTN grows each year by 11.10%, which is quite nice.
MTN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
MTN has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.1%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
MTN pays out 122.08% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MTN is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP122.08%
EPS Next 2Y2.59%
EPS Next 3Y6.38%
NYSE:MTN (12/29/2025, 3:24:48 PM)
137.165
-3.09 (-2.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners121.15%
Inst Owner Change3.56%
Ins Owners1.02%
Ins Owner Change4.08%
Market Cap4.93B
Revenue(TTM)2.98B
Net Income(TTM)266.09M
Analysts69.41
Price Target178.02 (29.79%)
Short Float %9.99%
Short Ratio4.55
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.36% |
Yearly Dividend8.95
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.1%
DP122.08%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.36%
Max EPS beat(2)0.79%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.36%
Max EPS beat(4)4.65%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.05%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.87%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.83%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.41%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.94%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.13%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.05%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.37%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.55%
PT rev (1m)0.81%
PT rev (3m)-3.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.65%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.59 | ||
| P/S | 1.66 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.38 | ||
| P/B | 31.52 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.27 |
EPS(TTM)6.82
EY4.97%
EPS(NY)7.8
Fwd EY5.69%
FCF(TTM)9.81
FCFY7.15%
OCF(TTM)16.37
OCFY11.93%
SpS82.76
BVpS4.35
TBVpS-50.18
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.98
Graham Number25.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.62% | ||
| ROE | 170.06% | ||
| ROCE | 13.73% | ||
| ROIC | 10.08% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.88% | ||
| ROICexgc | 30.01% | ||
| OM | 17.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.94% | ||
| GM | 42.78% | ||
| FCFM | 11.85% |
ROA(3y)4.47%
ROA(5y)4.19%
ROE(3y)41.74%
ROE(5y)30.96%
ROIC(3y)8.45%
ROIC(5y)7.43%
ROICexc(3y)9.37%
ROICexc(5y)8.66%
ROICexgc(3y)18.69%
ROICexgc(5y)17.41%
ROCE(3y)11.51%
ROCE(5y)10.13%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.99%
ROICexgc growth 5Y22.63%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y19.6%
OM growth 3Y-7.16%
OM growth 5Y6.96%
PM growth 3Y-11.81%
PM growth 5Y13.43%
GM growth 3Y-3.05%
GM growth 5Y1.31%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 16.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.14 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 79.16% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | 132.49% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.28 |
F-Score8
WACC7.96%
ROIC/WACC1.27
Cap/Depr(3y)90.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)78.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.96%
Profit Quality(3y)132.92%
Profit Quality(5y)173.66%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.29%
EPS 3Y-4.43%
EPS 5Y20.47%
EPS Q2Q%-12.8%
EPS Next Y-4.63%
EPS Next 2Y2.59%
EPS Next 3Y6.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.06%
Revenue growth 3Y5.48%
Revenue growth 5Y8.59%
Sales Q2Q%4.13%
Revenue Next Year1.44%
Revenue Next 2Y2.39%
Revenue Next 3Y2.98%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7.46%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.07%
EBIT growth 5Y16.14%
EBIT Next Year54.37%
EBIT Next 3Y19.66%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-9.82%
FCF growth 3Y-14.84%
FCF growth 5Y7.5%
OCF growth 1Y-7.35%
OCF growth 3Y-7.91%
OCF growth 5Y7.03%
VAIL RESORTS INC / MTN FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of VAIL RESORTS INC (MTN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MTN.
What is the valuation status for MTN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to VAIL RESORTS INC (MTN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is VAIL RESORTS INC (MTN) stock?
VAIL RESORTS INC (MTN) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of VAIL RESORTS INC (MTN) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VAIL RESORTS INC (MTN) is 20.11 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 31.52.
How financially healthy is VAIL RESORTS INC?
The financial health rating of VAIL RESORTS INC (MTN) is 2 / 10.