VF CORP (VFC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:VFC • US9182041080
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This VFC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. VFC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year VFC was profitable.
- VFC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: VFC reported negative net income in multiple years.
- Of the past 5 years VFC 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- VFC has a Return On Assets (2.14%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Return On Equity of VFC (12.52%) is better than 75.56% of its industry peers.
- VFC has a Return On Invested Capital (6.04%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VFC is below the industry average of 9.53%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.14% | ||
| ROE | 12.52% | ||
| ROIC | 6.04% |
ROA(3y)-3.17%
ROA(5y)0.77%
ROE(3y)-22.37%
ROE(5y)-2.89%
ROIC(3y)6.12%
ROIC(5y)7.24%
1.3 Margins
- VFC has a Profit Margin of 2.33%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VFC outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
- With a Operating Margin value of 5.77%, VFC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- VFC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of VFC (54.14%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VFC has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.33% | ||
| GM | 54.14% |
OM growth 3Y-29.38%
OM growth 5Y-16.66%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.63%
GM growth 5Y-0.71%
2. VFC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- VFC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, VFC has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, VFC has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The debt/assets ratio for VFC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- VFC has an Altman-Z score of 1.68. This is a bad value and indicates that VFC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.68, VFC is not doing good in the industry: 84.44% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- VFC has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.41. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as VFC would need 13.41 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- VFC has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (13.41) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
- VFC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.00. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- VFC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.00) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.68 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC9.64%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.55 indicates that VFC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of VFC (1.55) is worse than 73.33% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.03 indicates that VFC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- VFC has a Quick ratio of 1.03. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VFC outperforms 42.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
3. VFC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- VFC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 24.56%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, VFC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -23.44% on average per year.
- VFC shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.56%.
- Measured over the past years, VFC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.95% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.56%
EPS 3Y-38.01%
EPS 5Y-23.44%
EPS Q2Q%-9.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.56%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.07%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.95%
Sales Q2Q%1.48%
3.2 Future
- VFC is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 27.24% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.57% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.53%
EPS Next 2Y18.68%
EPS Next 3Y21.14%
EPS Next 5Y27.24%
Revenue Next Year-1.84%
Revenue Next 2Y0.09%
Revenue Next 3Y1.15%
Revenue Next 5Y2.57%
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 accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. VFC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.66, VFC can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VFC is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VFC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.77), we can say VFC is valued inline with the index average.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.68, the valuation of VFC can be described as rather expensive.
- VFC's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.75, VFC is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as VFC.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VFC is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.71 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- VFC's earnings are expected to grow with 21.14% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.53
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y18.68%
EPS Next 3Y21.14%
5. VFC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- VFC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.80%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.38, VFC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, VFC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.8% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of VFC decreases each year by -28.58%.
- VFC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- VFC has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-28.58%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- VFC pays out 62.92% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP62.92%
EPS Next 2Y18.68%
EPS Next 3Y21.14%
VFC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
18.93
+0.68 (+3.73%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Industry Strength83.85
Industry Growth74.53
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-15 2026-05-15/amc
Inst Owners90.54%
Inst Owner Change0.22%
Ins Owners0.9%
Ins Owner Change-0.06%
Market Cap7.41B
Revenue(TTM)9.58B
Net Income(TTM)223.41M
Analysts65.71
Price Target20.74 (9.56%)
Short Float %6.82%
Short Ratio4.19
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.8% |
Yearly Dividend0.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)-28.58%
DP62.92%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-10 2026-03-10 (0.09)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)21.42%
Min EPS beat(2)19.82%
Max EPS beat(2)23.03%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)20.19%
Min EPS beat(4)8.39%
Max EPS beat(4)29.51%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)-348.99%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-235.96%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-178.42%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.04%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.04%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.91%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.23%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.31%
PT rev (1m)4.69%
PT rev (3m)22.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)8.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)40.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)15.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.68 | ||
| P/S | 0.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.86 | ||
| P/B | 4.15 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.71 |
EPS(TTM)0.71
EY3.75%
EPS(NY)1.07
Fwd EY5.66%
FCF(TTM)0.79
FCFY4.18%
OCF(TTM)1.19
OCFY6.3%
SpS24.49
BVpS4.56
TBVpS-0.72
PEG (NY)2.53
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.5357 (-54.91%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.14% | ||
| ROE | 12.52% | ||
| ROCE | 7.66% | ||
| ROIC | 6.04% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.58% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.82% | ||
| OM | 5.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.33% | ||
| GM | 54.14% | ||
| FCFM | 3.23% |
ROA(3y)-3.17%
ROA(5y)0.77%
ROE(3y)-22.37%
ROE(5y)-2.89%
ROIC(3y)6.12%
ROIC(5y)7.24%
ROICexc(3y)6.61%
ROICexc(5y)8.04%
ROICexgc(3y)13.43%
ROICexgc(5y)18.64%
ROCE(3y)7.82%
ROCE(5y)9.32%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-36.33%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-14.02%
ROICexc growth 3Y-25.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y-14.25%
OM growth 3Y-29.38%
OM growth 5Y-16.66%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.63%
GM growth 5Y-0.71%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.92
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.41 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.25 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 54.86% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.64% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 55.67% | ||
| Profit Quality | 138.71% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.68 |
F-Score7
WACC9.64%
ROIC/WACC0.63
Cap/Depr(3y)71.41%
Cap/Depr(5y)87.82%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.94%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.31%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.56%
EPS 3Y-38.01%
EPS 5Y-23.44%
EPS Q2Q%-9.68%
EPS Next Y10.53%
EPS Next 2Y18.68%
EPS Next 3Y21.14%
EPS Next 5Y27.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.56%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.07%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.95%
Sales Q2Q%1.48%
Revenue Next Year-1.84%
Revenue Next 2Y0.09%
Revenue Next 3Y1.15%
Revenue Next 5Y2.57%
EBIT growth 1Y30.25%
EBIT growth 3Y-34.37%
EBIT growth 5Y-18.29%
EBIT Next Year72.94%
EBIT Next 3Y27.09%
EBIT Next 5Y20.15%
FCF growth 1Y-70.63%
FCF growth 3Y-14.14%
FCF growth 5Y-8.9%
OCF growth 1Y-63.62%
OCF growth 3Y-18.65%
OCF growth 5Y-11.86%
VF CORP / VFC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for VFC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to VFC.
What is the valuation status of VF CORP (VFC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to VF CORP (VFC). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of VFC stock?
VF CORP (VFC) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the financial health of VF CORP (VFC) stock?
The financial health rating of VF CORP (VFC) is 2 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for VFC stock?
The dividend rating of VF CORP (VFC) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 62.92%.