VAIL RESORTS INC (MTN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:MTN • US91879Q1094
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132.44 USD
+0.7 (+0.53%)
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This MTN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MTN Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- MTN had positive earnings in the past year.
- MTN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years MTN has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years MTN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.12%, MTN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- MTN has a Return On Equity of 76.39%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MTN outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.43%, MTN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- MTN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.45%. This is below the industry average of 10.59%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.12% | ||
| ROE | 76.39% | ||
| ROIC | 8.43% |
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
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.89%, MTN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- MTN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 16.83%, MTN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.40% of the companies in the same industry.
- MTN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of MTN (42.55%) is worse than 61.11% of its industry peers.
- MTN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.89% | ||
| GM | 42.55% |
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. MTN Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- MTN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- MTN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- MTN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- MTN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- MTN has an Altman-Z score of 1.38. 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 (1.38) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MTN is 10.24, which is on the high side as it means it would take MTN, 10.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.24, MTN is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 9.47 is on the high side and indicates that MTN has dependencies on debt financing.
- MTN's Debt to Equity ratio of 9.47 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MTN is outperformed by 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 9.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.38 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC7%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.62 indicates that MTN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- MTN has a Current ratio of 0.62. This is in the lower half of the industry: MTN underperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.51 indicates that MTN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.51, MTN is not doing good in the industry: 78.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 |
3. MTN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for MTN have decreased strongly by -10.12% in the last year.
- MTN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 20.47% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, MTN shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.83% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 8.59% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.12%
EPS 3Y-4.43%
EPS 5Y20.47%
EPS Q2Q%-10.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.83%
Revenue growth 3Y5.48%
Revenue growth 5Y8.59%
Sales Q2Q%-4.68%
3.2 Future
- MTN is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.39% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, MTN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.75% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-10.04%
EPS Next 2Y2.1%
EPS Next 3Y5.39%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.5%
Revenue Next 2Y2.29%
Revenue Next 3Y2.75%
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.
- 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. MTN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.61, the valuation of MTN can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MTN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MTN is cheaper than 63.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.96, MTN is valued at the same level.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.15 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MTN.
- MTN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MTN is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.04, MTN is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 70.63% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MTN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 80.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MTN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- MTN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.06
EPS Next 2Y2.1%
EPS Next 3Y5.39%
5. MTN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MTN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.74%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.12, MTN pays a better dividend. On top of this MTN pays more dividend than 98.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, MTN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.74% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MTN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.10%!
- 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 139.28% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- MTN's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP139.28%
EPS Next 2Y2.1%
EPS Next 3Y5.39%
MTN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
132.44
+0.7 (+0.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)03-09 2026-03-09/amc
Earnings (Next)06-03 2026-06-03/amc
Inst Owners121.14%
Inst Owner Change-2.97%
Ins Owners1.03%
Ins Owner Change4.16%
Market Cap4.74B
Revenue(TTM)2.92B
Net Income(TTM)230.55M
Analysts72.5
Price Target176.57 (33.32%)
Short Float %14.12%
Short Ratio5.59
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.74% |
Yearly Dividend8.95
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.1%
DP139.28%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-26 2026-03-26 (2.22)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.96%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.71%
Max EPS beat(2)0.79%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.41%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.36%
Max EPS beat(4)4.65%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.06%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.96%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.79%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.88%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.52%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.7%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.62%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.87%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.39%
PT rev (1m)-0.24%
PT rev (3m)-0.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.43%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.15 | ||
| P/S | 1.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.08 | ||
| P/B | 15.7 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.18 |
EPS(TTM)6.13
EY4.63%
EPS(NY)7.72
Fwd EY5.83%
FCF(TTM)8
FCFY6.04%
OCF(TTM)14.59
OCFY11.02%
SpS81.66
BVpS8.44
TBVpS-47.41
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.06
Graham Number34.11
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.12% | ||
| ROE | 76.39% | ||
| ROCE | 11.5% | ||
| ROIC | 8.43% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.27% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.05% | ||
| OM | 16.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.89% | ||
| GM | 42.55% | ||
| FCFM | 9.8% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 9.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.61 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 78.8% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.07% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 66.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | 124.18% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.38 |
F-Score5
WACC7%
ROIC/WACC1.2
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)-10.12%
EPS 3Y-4.43%
EPS 5Y20.47%
EPS Q2Q%-10.52%
EPS Next Y-10.04%
EPS Next 2Y2.1%
EPS Next 3Y5.39%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.83%
Revenue growth 3Y5.48%
Revenue growth 5Y8.59%
Sales Q2Q%-4.68%
Revenue Next Year0.5%
Revenue Next 2Y2.29%
Revenue Next 3Y2.75%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.8%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.07%
EBIT growth 5Y16.14%
EBIT Next Year51.53%
EBIT Next 3Y19.52%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-21.92%
FCF growth 3Y-14.84%
FCF growth 5Y7.5%
OCF growth 1Y-13.75%
OCF growth 3Y-7.91%
OCF growth 5Y7.03%
VAIL RESORTS INC / MTN Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of VAIL RESORTS INC (MTN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MTN.
What is the valuation status of VAIL RESORTS INC (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 6 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for MTN stock?
The financial health rating of VAIL RESORTS INC (MTN) is 2 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for VAIL RESORTS INC (MTN) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VAIL RESORTS INC (MTN) is expected to decline by -10.04% in the next year.