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VISTEON CORP (VC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:VC - Nasdaq - US92839U2069 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

74.58  +0.95 (+1.29%)

After market: 74.58 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to VC. VC was compared to 81 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. VC gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. VC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

VC had positive earnings in the past year.
VC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years VC 4 years were profitable.
VC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
VC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

VC's Return On Assets of 9.57% is amongst the best of the industry. VC outperforms 96.30% of its industry peers.
VC has a Return On Equity of 22.29%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VC outperforms 98.77% of its industry peers.
VC has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.60%) than 93.83% of its industry peers.
VC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.31%. This is above the industry average of 8.88%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.31%) for VC is below the current ROIC(13.60%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.57%
ROE 22.29%
ROIC 13.6%
ROA(3y)10.82%
ROA(5y)6.37%
ROE(3y)29.16%
ROE(5y)16.19%
ROIC(3y)12.31%
ROIC(5y)9.21%
VC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 100 150 200

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 7.09%, VC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.59% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VC has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.67%, VC is doing worse than 60.49% of the companies in the same industry.
VC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VC has a worse Gross Margin (13.74%) than 79.01% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VC has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.67%
PM (TTM) 7.09%
GM 13.74%
OM growth 3Y35.31%
OM growth 5Y17.28%
PM growth 3Y68.61%
PM growth 5Y24.42%
GM growth 3Y14.46%
GM growth 5Y4.41%
VC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

VC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VC has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, VC has less shares outstanding
VC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
VC Yearly Shares OutstandingVC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 0 0 0 0
VC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

VC has an Altman-Z score of 4.01. This indicates that VC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of VC (4.01) is better than 85.19% of its industry peers.
VC has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.10. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.10 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VC (1.10) is better than 95.06% of its industry peers.
VC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of VC (0.24) is better than 83.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF 1.1
Altman-Z 4.01
ROIC/WACC1.55
WACC8.78%
VC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.74 indicates that VC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of VC (1.74) is worse than 77.78% of its industry peers.
VC has a Quick Ratio of 1.43. This is a normal value and indicates that VC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VC has a better Quick ratio (1.43) than 80.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.74
Quick Ratio 1.43
VC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

VC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 62.91%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 31.49% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, VC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.23% in the last year.
VC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.59% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)62.91%
EPS 3Y72.6%
EPS 5Y31.49%
EPS Q2Q%136.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.23%
Revenue growth 3Y11.71%
Revenue growth 5Y5.59%
Sales Q2Q%-5.15%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, VC will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.20% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.79% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-22.7%
EPS Next 2Y-7.84%
EPS Next 3Y-2.36%
EPS Next 5Y3.2%
Revenue Next Year-3.4%
Revenue Next 2Y0.26%
Revenue Next 3Y1.65%
Revenue Next 5Y3.79%

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.
VC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B
VC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

VC is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.87.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VC is valued cheaper than 80.25% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VC to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.64), we can say VC is valued rather cheaply.
VC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.89.
VC's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VC to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.44), we can say VC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.87
Fwd PE 8.89
VC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VC is cheaper than 67.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VC is valued a bit cheaper than 72.84% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.96
EV/EBITDA 3.98
VC Per share dataVC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

VC has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
VC's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.36% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.22
EPS Next 2Y-7.84%
EPS Next 3Y-2.36%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

VC does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

VISTEON CORP

NASDAQ:VC (4/23/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 74.58 0 (0%)

74.58

+0.95 (+1.29%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)02-18 2025-02-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-24 2025-04-24/bmo
Inst Owners104.18%
Inst Owner Change0.3%
Ins Owners1.39%
Ins Owner Change11.65%
Market Cap2.02B
Analysts79.17
Price Target109.91 (47.37%)
Short Float %2.76%
Short Ratio2.25
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)69.01%
Min EPS beat(2)18.9%
Max EPS beat(2)119.11%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)39.13%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.96%
Max EPS beat(4)119.11%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)16.69%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)33.07%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)493.4%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.74%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.19%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.74%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.25%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.53%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.58%
PT rev (1m)-1.22%
PT rev (3m)-8.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.05%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.87
Fwd PE 8.89
P/S 0.52
P/FCF 6.96
P/OCF 4.73
P/B 1.64
P/tB 1.88
EV/EBITDA 3.98
EPS(TTM)10.85
EY14.55%
EPS(NY)8.39
Fwd EY11.25%
FCF(TTM)10.71
FCFY14.36%
OCF(TTM)15.77
OCFY21.14%
SpS142.76
BVpS45.38
TBVpS39.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.22
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.57%
ROE 22.29%
ROCE 17.21%
ROIC 13.6%
ROICexc 20%
ROICexgc 22.6%
OM 8.67%
PM (TTM) 7.09%
GM 13.74%
FCFM 7.5%
ROA(3y)10.82%
ROA(5y)6.37%
ROE(3y)29.16%
ROE(5y)16.19%
ROIC(3y)12.31%
ROIC(5y)9.21%
ROICexc(3y)18.2%
ROICexc(5y)13.66%
ROICexgc(3y)20.21%
ROICexgc(5y)15.27%
ROCE(3y)15.63%
ROCE(5y)11.69%
ROICexcg growth 3Y34.01%
ROICexcg growth 5Y17.93%
ROICexc growth 3Y34.59%
ROICexc growth 5Y18.11%
OM growth 3Y35.31%
OM growth 5Y17.28%
PM growth 3Y68.61%
PM growth 5Y24.42%
GM growth 3Y14.46%
GM growth 5Y4.41%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.35
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF 1.1
Debt/EBITDA 0.7
Cap/Depr 142.71%
Cap/Sales 3.54%
Interest Coverage 23.93
Cash Conversion 99.07%
Profit Quality 105.84%
Current Ratio 1.74
Quick Ratio 1.43
Altman-Z 4.01
F-Score7
WACC8.78%
ROIC/WACC1.55
Cap/Depr(3y)112.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)100.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.95%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.09%
Profit Quality(3y)68.14%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)62.91%
EPS 3Y72.6%
EPS 5Y31.49%
EPS Q2Q%136.17%
EPS Next Y-22.7%
EPS Next 2Y-7.84%
EPS Next 3Y-2.36%
EPS Next 5Y3.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.23%
Revenue growth 3Y11.71%
Revenue growth 5Y5.59%
Sales Q2Q%-5.15%
Revenue Next Year-3.4%
Revenue Next 2Y0.26%
Revenue Next 3Y1.65%
Revenue Next 5Y3.79%
EBIT growth 1Y20.07%
EBIT growth 3Y51.16%
EBIT growth 5Y23.84%
EBIT Next Year38.71%
EBIT Next 3Y17.21%
EBIT Next 5Y14.36%
FCF growth 1Y104.23%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y47.88%
OCF growth 1Y59.93%
OCF growth 3Y94.54%
OCF growth 5Y18.47%