VAIL RESORTS INC (MTN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:MTN • US91879Q1094
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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
- In the past year MTN was profitable.
- MTN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years MTN has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years MTN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of MTN (4.12%) is better than 61.90% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 76.39%, MTN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- MTN has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.43%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MTN is below the industry average of 10.68%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.89%, MTN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MTN has grown nicely.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 16.83%, MTN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- MTN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 42.55%, MTN is doing worse than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MTN has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MTN is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for MTN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.35, we must say that MTN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- MTN's Altman-Z score of 1.35 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MTN outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- MTN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 9.47. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- MTN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 9.47. This is in the lower half of the industry: MTN underperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 9.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.35 |
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC6.95%
2.3 Liquidity
- MTN has a Current Ratio of 0.62. 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 Current ratio value of 0.62, MTN is not doing good in the industry: 76.98% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.51 indicates that MTN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- MTN has a worse Quick ratio (0.51) than 79.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 |
3. MTN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- MTN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.12%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 20.47% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has decreased by -0.83% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, MTN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.59% on average per year.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.39% on average over the next years.
- MTN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.23% yearly.
EPS Next Y-10.04%
EPS Next 2Y2.1%
EPS Next 3Y5.39%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.07%
Revenue Next 2Y1.79%
Revenue Next 3Y2.23%
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. MTN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- MTN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.93.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MTN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MTN is cheaper than 61.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- MTN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- MTN is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.61.
- 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.
- MTN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.61.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MTN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 80.95% 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 | 15.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.81 |
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 2Y2.1%
EPS Next 3Y5.39%
5. MTN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.82%, MTN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- MTN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.10. MTN pays more dividend than 98.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- MTN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.82% |
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.
- The dividend of MTN is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. 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
128.32
+4.29 (+3.46%)
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 Change6.27%
Market Cap4.57B
Revenue(TTM)2.92B
Net Income(TTM)230.55M
Analysts72.5
Price Target167.65 (30.65%)
Short Float %14.16%
Short Ratio5.46
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.82% |
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)-5.05%
PT rev (3m)-5.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-13.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.55%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.61 | ||
| P/S | 1.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.76 | ||
| P/B | 15.15 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.81 |
EPS(TTM)6.13
EY4.78%
EPS(NY)7.72
Fwd EY6.02%
FCF(TTM)8.04
FCFY6.26%
OCF(TTM)14.65
OCFY11.42%
SpS82
BVpS8.47
TBVpS-47.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.02
Graham Number34.18
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 | 1.35 |
F-Score5
WACC6.95%
ROIC/WACC1.21
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 Year-3.07%
Revenue Next 2Y1.79%
Revenue Next 3Y2.23%
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.
Can you provide the profitability details for VAIL RESORTS INC?
VAIL RESORTS INC (MTN) has a profitability rating of 6 / 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 20.93 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 15.15.
How financially healthy is VAIL RESORTS INC?
The financial health rating of VAIL RESORTS INC (MTN) is 2 / 10.