VF CORP (VFC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:VFC • US9182041080

Current stock price

17.3 USD
+0.36 (+2.13%)
At close:
17.5 USD
+0.2 (+1.16%)
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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.

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1. VFC Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year VFC was profitable.
  • In the past year VFC had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: VFC reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • VFC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
VFC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVFC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of 2.14%, VFC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VFC's Return On Equity of 12.52% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VFC outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 6.04%, VFC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VFC is significantly below the industry average of 11.67%.
Industry RankSector 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%
VFC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVFC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

  • VFC's Profit Margin of 2.33% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VFC outperforms 51.11% of its industry peers.
  • VFC has a Operating Margin of 5.77%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VFC outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
  • VFC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • VFC has a Gross Margin (54.14%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • VFC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
VFC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVFC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40

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2. VFC Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), VFC is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for VFC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for VFC remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for VFC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
VFC Yearly Shares OutstandingVFC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
VFC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVFC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.66, we must say that VFC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of VFC (1.66) is worse than 77.78% of its industry peers.
  • 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 62.22% 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.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.00, VFC is not doing good in the industry: 86.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2
Debt/FCF 13.41
Altman-Z 1.66
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC9.49%
VFC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVFC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • VFC has a Current Ratio of 1.55. This is a normal value and indicates that VFC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • VFC has a worse Current ratio (1.55) than 68.89% 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 (1.03) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.55
Quick Ratio 1.03
VFC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVFC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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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.
  • VFC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -23.44% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, VFC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.56% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.95% on average over the past years.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, VFC will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 27.24% on average per year.
  • VFC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.57% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.53%
EPS Next 2Y18.68%
EPS Next 3Y21.42%
EPS Next 5Y27.24%
Revenue Next Year-1.84%
Revenue Next 2Y0.09%
Revenue Next 3Y1.17%
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.
VFC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVFC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
VFC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVFC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 1 2 3

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4. VFC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 24.37, the valuation of VFC can be described as rather expensive.
  • VFC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • VFC is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.50, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.16, the valuation of VFC can be described as correct.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as VFC.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.67. VFC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.37
Fwd PE 16.16
VFC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVFC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • VFC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as VFC.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.84
EV/EBITDA 11.26
VFC Per share dataVFC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as VFC's earnings are expected to grow with 21.42% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y18.68%
EPS Next 3Y21.42%

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5. VFC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.71%, VFC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • VFC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.50.
  • VFC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.71%

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.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-28.58%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
VFC Yearly Dividends per shareVFC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

  • 62.92% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VFC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP62.92%
EPS Next 2Y18.68%
EPS Next 3Y21.42%
VFC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVFC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B
VFC Dividend Payout.VFC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.VFC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

VFC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

VF CORP

NYSE:VFC (3/24/2026, 8:05:57 PM)

Premarket: 17.5 +0.2 (+1.16%)

17.3

+0.36 (+2.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)01-28
Earnings (Next)05-19
Inst Owners90.6%
Inst Owner Change-0.97%
Ins Owners0.9%
Ins Owner Change-0.06%
Market Cap6.77B
Revenue(TTM)9.58B
Net Income(TTM)223.41M
Analysts65.71
Price Target19.81 (14.51%)
Short Float %5.57%
Short Ratio3.05
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.71%
Yearly Dividend0.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)-28.58%
DP62.92%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-10
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)0%
PT rev (3m)29.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)44.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)16.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.37
Fwd PE 16.16
P/S 0.71
P/FCF 21.84
P/OCF 14.5
P/B 3.79
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.26
EPS(TTM)0.71
EY4.1%
EPS(NY)1.07
Fwd EY6.19%
FCF(TTM)0.79
FCFY4.58%
OCF(TTM)1.19
OCFY6.9%
SpS24.49
BVpS4.56
TBVpS-0.72
PEG (NY)2.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.54
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.66
F-Score7
WACC9.49%
ROIC/WACC0.64
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 3Y21.42%
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 3Y1.17%
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 3 / 10 to VF CORP (VFC). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for VF CORP?

VF CORP (VFC) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for VFC stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VF CORP (VFC) is 24.37 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.79.


Is the dividend of VF CORP sustainable?

The dividend rating of VF CORP (VFC) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 62.92%.