VISTEON CORP (VC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:VC - US92839U2069 - Common Stock
114.32 USD
+0.54 (+0.47%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to VC. VC was compared to 83 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. VC has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. VC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year VC had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years VC 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years VC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
VC's Return On Assets of 9.12% is amongst the best of the industry. VC outperforms 93.98% of its industry peers.
VC has a better Return On Equity (20.46%) than 98.80% of its industry peers.
VC's Return On Invested Capital of 12.24% is amongst the best of the industry. VC outperforms 92.77% 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 8.51%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.12% | ||
| ROE | 20.46% | ||
| ROIC | 12.24% |
ROA(3y)10.82%
ROA(5y)6.37%
ROE(3y)29.16%
ROE(5y)16.19%
ROIC(3y)12.31%
ROIC(5y)9.21%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of VC (7.61%) is better than 95.18% of its industry peers.
VC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VC has a Operating Margin of 9.21%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VC outperforms 43.37% of its industry peers.
VC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 14.23%, VC is doing worse than 79.52% of the companies in the same industry.
VC's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.61% | ||
| GM | 14.23% |
OM growth 3Y35.31%
OM growth 5Y17.28%
PM growth 3Y68.61%
PM growth 5Y24.42%
GM growth 3Y14.46%
GM growth 5Y4.41%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VC is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VC has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for VC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, VC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
VC has an Altman-Z score of 4.09. This indicates that VC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
VC has a Altman-Z score of 4.09. This is amongst the best in the industry. VC outperforms 80.72% of its industry peers.
VC has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.94. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.94 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.94, VC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.18% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21 indicates that VC is not too dependend on debt financing.
VC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.21 is amongst the best of the industry. VC outperforms 83.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.09 |
ROIC/WACC1.37
WACC8.94%
2.3 Liquidity
VC has a Current Ratio of 1.87. This is a normal value and indicates that VC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of VC (1.87) is better than 72.29% of its industry peers.
VC has a Quick Ratio of 1.55. This is a normal value and indicates that VC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of VC (1.55) is better than 84.34% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 37.11%, 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
The Revenue has decreased by -3.26% in the past 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)37.11%
EPS 3Y72.6%
EPS 5Y31.49%
EPS Q2Q%-5.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.26%
Revenue growth 3Y11.71%
Revenue growth 5Y5.59%
Sales Q2Q%-4.44%
3.2 Future
VC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.87% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.05% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-15.99%
EPS Next 2Y-4.64%
EPS Next 3Y0.51%
EPS Next 5Y4.87%
Revenue Next Year-2.37%
Revenue Next 2Y0.45%
Revenue Next 3Y2.11%
Revenue Next 5Y4.05%
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
VC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.95.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.42), we can say VC is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.59, which indicates a very decent valuation of VC.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as VC.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VC to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.94), we can say VC is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VC is valued a bit cheaper than 61.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VC is valued cheaper than 80.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of VC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.32
EPS Next 2Y-4.64%
EPS Next 3Y0.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VC has a yearly dividend return of 0.95%, which is pretty low.
VC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.48.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, VC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.95% |
5.2 History
VC is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y-4.64%
EPS Next 3Y0.51%
NASDAQ:VC (10/20/2025, 10:26:04 AM)
114.32
+0.54 (+0.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners112.15%
Inst Owner Change-0.75%
Ins Owners1.08%
Ins Owner Change-41.41%
Market Cap3.12B
Analysts80
Price Target134.04 (17.25%)
Short Float %5.99%
Short Ratio4.89
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.95% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)18.79%
Min EPS beat(2)10.2%
Max EPS beat(2)27.38%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)43.9%
Min EPS beat(4)10.2%
Max EPS beat(4)119.11%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)24.61%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)15.05%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)551.27%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.52%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.19%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.52%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.26%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.62%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.67%
PT rev (1m)2.83%
PT rev (3m)41.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.82%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.88%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.9%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.59 | ||
| P/S | 0.82 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.69 | ||
| P/B | 2.19 | ||
| P/tB | 2.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.05 |
EPS(TTM)11.49
EY10.05%
EPS(NY)9.87
Fwd EY8.63%
FCF(TTM)12.13
FCFY10.61%
OCF(TTM)17.08
OCFY14.94%
SpS140.1
BVpS52.13
TBVpS43.92
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.32
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.12% | ||
| ROE | 20.46% | ||
| ROCE | 15.5% | ||
| ROIC | 12.24% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.35% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.17% | ||
| OM | 9.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.61% | ||
| GM | 14.23% | ||
| FCFM | 8.66% |
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 Turnover1.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.94 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.64 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 132.35% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.53% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 102.64% | ||
| Profit Quality | 113.75% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.09 |
F-Score7
WACC8.94%
ROIC/WACC1.37
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)37.11%
EPS 3Y72.6%
EPS 5Y31.49%
EPS Q2Q%-5.91%
EPS Next Y-15.99%
EPS Next 2Y-4.64%
EPS Next 3Y0.51%
EPS Next 5Y4.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.26%
Revenue growth 3Y11.71%
Revenue growth 5Y5.59%
Sales Q2Q%-4.44%
Revenue Next Year-2.37%
Revenue Next 2Y0.45%
Revenue Next 3Y2.11%
Revenue Next 5Y4.05%
EBIT growth 1Y1.73%
EBIT growth 3Y51.16%
EBIT growth 5Y23.84%
EBIT Next Year45.74%
EBIT Next 3Y17.28%
EBIT Next 5Y13.12%
FCF growth 1Y78.92%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y47.88%
OCF growth 1Y65.84%
OCF growth 3Y94.54%
OCF growth 5Y18.47%