VAIL RESORTS INC (MTN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:MTN • US91879Q1094

142.83 USD
-0.43 (-0.3%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
142.83 USD
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After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

MTN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 126 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. MTN scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. MTN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year MTN was profitable.
  • MTN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • MTN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years MTN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
MTN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMTN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of MTN (4.62%) is better than 65.87% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 170.06%, MTN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.41% 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 72.22% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MTN is below the industry average of 10.58%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
MTN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMTN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 17.66%, MTN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MTN has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of MTN (42.78%) is worse than 60.32% of its industry peers.
  • MTN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
MTN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMTN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MTN is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MTN has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for MTN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MTN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
MTN Yearly Shares OutstandingMTN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
MTN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMTN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • MTN has an Altman-Z score of 1.29. 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 (1.29) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • MTN has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.00. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as MTN would need 9.00 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • MTN's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.00 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MTN outperforms 61.90% 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.
  • MTN has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (16.51) than 73.81% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 16.51
Debt/FCF 9
Altman-Z 1.29
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC7.2%
MTN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMTN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.54 indicates that MTN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.54, MTN is not doing good in the industry: 78.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • 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.
  • The Quick ratio of MTN (0.46) is worse than 79.37% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.54
Quick Ratio 0.46
MTN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMTN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.29% over the past year.
  • MTN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 20.47% yearly.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.06% in the past 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.39% on average over the next years.
  • 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-8.76%
EPS Next 2Y2.61%
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

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
MTN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMTN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B
MTN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMTN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • MTN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.94.
  • 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MTN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.99, MTN is valued a bit cheaper.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.31 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 63.49% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MTN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.02.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.94
Fwd PE 18.31
MTN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMTN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • MTN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MTN is cheaper than 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MTN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MTN is cheaper than 82.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.5
EV/EBITDA 9.35
MTN Per share dataMTN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40 -40 60 80

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)1.02
EPS Next 2Y2.61%
EPS Next 3Y5.39%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.20%, MTN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • MTN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.09. MTN pays more dividend than 97.62% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, MTN pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.2%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MTN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.10%!
  • MTN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
MTN Yearly Dividends per shareMTN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

5.3 Sustainability

  • 122.08% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MTN. 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 2Y2.61%
EPS Next 3Y5.39%
MTN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMTN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
MTN Dividend Payout.MTN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MTN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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VAIL RESORTS INC

NYSE:MTN (2/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 142.83 0 (0%)

142.83

-0.43 (-0.3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)12-10
Earnings (Next)03-09
Inst Owners121.68%
Inst Owner Change-2.42%
Ins Owners1.03%
Ins Owner Change4.16%
Market Cap5.11B
Revenue(TTM)2.98B
Net Income(TTM)266.09M
Analysts72.5
Price Target177 (23.92%)
Short Float %10.87%
Short Ratio3.92
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.2%
Yearly Dividend8.95
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.1%
DP122.08%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
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)-0.62%
PT rev (3m)0.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.73%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.53%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.15%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.94
Fwd PE 18.31
P/S 1.72
P/FCF 14.5
P/OCF 8.69
P/B 32.66
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.35
EPS(TTM)6.82
EY4.77%
EPS(NY)7.8
Fwd EY5.46%
FCF(TTM)9.85
FCFY6.9%
OCF(TTM)16.44
OCFY11.51%
SpS83.15
BVpS4.37
TBVpS-50.42
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.02
Graham Number25.9
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.29
F-Score8
WACC7.2%
ROIC/WACC1.4
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-8.76%
EPS Next 2Y2.61%
EPS Next 3Y5.39%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.06%
Revenue growth 3Y5.48%
Revenue growth 5Y8.59%
Sales Q2Q%4.13%
Revenue Next Year0.5%
Revenue Next 2Y2.29%
Revenue Next 3Y2.75%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7.46%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.07%
EBIT growth 5Y16.14%
EBIT Next Year52.51%
EBIT Next 3Y19.63%
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 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 7 / 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 -8.76% in the next year.