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
- VFC had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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.
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 has a better Return On Equity (12.52%) than 75.56% of its industry peers.
- VFC has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.04%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VFC outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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 (2.33%) which is in line with 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.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VFC has declined.
- With a Gross Margin value of 54.14%, VFC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.78% of the companies in the same 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VFC is destroying value.
- VFC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, VFC has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- VFC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.70, we must say that VFC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- VFC has a Altman-Z score of 1.70. This is amonst the worse of the industry: VFC underperforms 84.44% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of VFC is 13.41, which is on the high side as it means it would take VFC, 13.41 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- VFC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 13.41. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VFC outperforms 42.22% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.00 is on the high side and indicates that VFC has dependencies on debt financing.
- VFC's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.00 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VFC is outperformed by 86.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.7 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC9.56%
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 75.56% of its industry peers.
- VFC has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that VFC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of VFC (1.03) is worse than 60.00% 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.
- The earnings per share for VFC have been decreasing by -23.44% on average. This is quite bad
- Looking at the last year, VFC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.56% in the last year.
- VFC shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.95% yearly.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 27.24% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, VFC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.57% on average per year.
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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 26.77, which means the current valuation is very expensive for VFC.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VFC indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: VFC is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- VFC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.51.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.76 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VFC.
- VFC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VFC to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.41), we can say VFC is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VFC is on the same level as its industry peers.
- VFC's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.06 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates VFC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as VFC's earnings are expected to grow with 21.14% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.54
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y18.68%
EPS Next 3Y21.14%
5. VFC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.90%, VFC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.40, VFC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- VFC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.9% |
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
- 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 3Y21.14%
VFC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
19.01
+0.08 (+0.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Industry Strength84.47
Industry Growth74.53
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-20 2026-05-20/amc
Inst Owners90.54%
Inst Owner Change0.18%
Ins Owners0.9%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap7.44B
Revenue(TTM)9.58B
Net Income(TTM)223.41M
Analysts65.71
Price Target21.21 (11.57%)
Short Float %6.82%
Short Ratio4.19
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.9% |
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)2.24%
PT rev (3m)25.16%
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 | 26.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.76 | ||
| P/S | 0.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 24 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.93 | ||
| P/B | 4.17 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.06 |
EPS(TTM)0.71
EY3.73%
EPS(NY)1.07
Fwd EY5.63%
FCF(TTM)0.79
FCFY4.17%
OCF(TTM)1.19
OCFY6.28%
SpS24.49
BVpS4.56
TBVpS-0.72
PEG (NY)2.54
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.5357 (-55.1%)
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 | 1.7 |
F-Score7
WACC9.56%
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%.