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VISTEON CORP (VC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:VC - US92839U2069 - Common Stock

125 USD
+1.15 (+0.93%)
Last: 9/17/2025, 8:10:17 PM
125 USD
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After Hours: 9/17/2025, 8:10:17 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to VC. VC was compared to 80 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. VC scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. VC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
VC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years VC had a positive operating cash flow.
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

The Return On Assets of VC (9.12%) is better than 95.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 20.46%, VC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.75% of the companies in the same industry.
VC's Return On Invested Capital of 12.24% is amongst the best of the industry. VC outperforms 92.50% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VC is above the industry average of 8.51%.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

VC has a better Profit Margin (7.61%) than 95.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VC has grown nicely.
VC has a Operating Margin (9.21%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VC has grown nicely.
VC has a worse Gross Margin (14.23%) than 82.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VC has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VC is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for VC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, VC has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for VC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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

An Altman-Z score of 4.18 indicates that VC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
VC has a Altman-Z score of 4.18. This is amongst the best in the industry. VC outperforms 81.25% 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.
VC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.94. This is amongst the best in the industry. VC outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21 indicates that VC is not too dependend on debt financing.
VC has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.21) than 85.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.21
Debt/FCF 0.94
Altman-Z 4.18
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC9.48%
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 1.87 indicates that VC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.87, VC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.25% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.55, VC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.87
Quick Ratio 1.55
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 37.11% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, VC shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 31.49% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.26% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.59% on average over the past years.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, VC will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.59% on average per year.
VC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.92% yearly.
EPS Next Y-15.58%
EPS Next 2Y-5.48%
EPS Next 3Y0.63%
EPS Next 5Y4.59%
Revenue Next Year-2.55%
Revenue Next 2Y0.34%
Revenue Next 3Y1.96%
Revenue Next 5Y3.92%

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 2029 2030 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

VC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.88.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VC is valued a bit cheaper than 73.75% of the companies in the same industry.
VC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
VC is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.90.
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 (22.70), we can say VC is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.88
Fwd PE 12.9
VC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

VC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
VC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VC is cheaper than 78.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.3
EV/EBITDA 6.65
VC Per share dataVC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

VC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.35
EPS Next 2Y-5.48%
EPS Next 3Y0.63%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

VC has a yearly dividend return of 0.86%, which is pretty low.
VC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.89.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, VC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.86%

5.2 History

VC does not have a reliable dividend history as it only pays dividend since a couple or years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
VC Yearly Dividends per shareVC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25

5.3 Sustainability

DP0%
EPS Next 2Y-5.48%
EPS Next 3Y0.63%
VC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

VISTEON CORP

NASDAQ:VC (9/17/2025, 8:10:17 PM)

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+1.15 (+0.93%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)07-24 2025-07-24/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-22 2025-10-22/amc
Inst Owners109.47%
Inst Owner Change3.47%
Ins Owners1.12%
Ins Owner Change-35.34%
Market Cap3.41B
Analysts80.8
Price Target130.35 (4.28%)
Short Float %5.99%
Short Ratio4.21
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.86%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date08-18 2025-08-18 (0.275)
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)5.28%
PT rev (3m)38.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)10.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.85%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.85%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.88
Fwd PE 12.9
P/S 0.89
P/FCF 10.3
P/OCF 7.32
P/B 2.4
P/tB 2.85
EV/EBITDA 6.65
EPS(TTM)11.49
EY9.19%
EPS(NY)9.69
Fwd EY7.75%
FCF(TTM)12.13
FCFY9.71%
OCF(TTM)17.08
OCFY13.67%
SpS140.1
BVpS52.13
TBVpS43.92
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.35
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 4.18
F-Score7
WACC9.48%
ROIC/WACC1.29
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-15.58%
EPS Next 2Y-5.48%
EPS Next 3Y0.63%
EPS Next 5Y4.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.26%
Revenue growth 3Y11.71%
Revenue growth 5Y5.59%
Sales Q2Q%-4.44%
Revenue Next Year-2.55%
Revenue Next 2Y0.34%
Revenue Next 3Y1.96%
Revenue Next 5Y3.92%
EBIT growth 1Y1.73%
EBIT growth 3Y51.16%
EBIT growth 5Y23.84%
EBIT Next Year44.15%
EBIT Next 3Y17.79%
EBIT Next 5Y12.64%
FCF growth 1Y78.92%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y47.88%
OCF growth 1Y65.84%
OCF growth 3Y94.54%
OCF growth 5Y18.47%