VECTOR GROUP LTD (VGR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:VGR - US92240M1080 - Common Stock
14.99 USD
+0.03 (+0.2%)
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Taking everything into account, VGR scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VGR was compared to 8 industry peers in the Tobacco industry. VGR has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. VGR is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VGR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year VGR had a positive cash flow from operations.
VGR had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
VGR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 17.97%, VGR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
VGR has a better Return On Invested Capital (32.14%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VGR is significantly above the industry average of 14.45%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.97% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 32.14% |
ROA(3y)20.18%
ROA(5y)14.68%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)33.49%
ROIC(5y)27.54%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 13.84%, VGR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
VGR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of VGR (25.26%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VGR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VGR has a Gross Margin (33.43%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VGR has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.84% | ||
| GM | 33.43% |
OM growth 3Y16.89%
OM growth 5Y15.47%
PM growth 3Y40.56%
PM growth 5Y35.62%
GM growth 3Y0.56%
GM growth 5Y0.88%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VGR is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VGR has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, VGR has more shares outstanding
VGR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.67 indicates that VGR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
VGR has a Altman-Z score of 2.67. This is in the lower half of the industry: VGR underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
VGR has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.84. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as VGR would need 6.84 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VGR (6.84) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.67 |
ROIC/WACC4.22
WACC7.62%
2.3 Liquidity
VGR has a Current Ratio of 2.43. This indicates that VGR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of VGR (2.43) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
VGR has a Quick Ratio of 2.06. This indicates that VGR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.06, VGR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.06 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 15.60% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 17.59% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue for VGR has decreased by -19.98% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, VGR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -5.30% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.6%
EPS 3Y11.27%
EPS 5Y17.59%
EPS Q2Q%6.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.98%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.74%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.3%
Sales Q2Q%1.71%
3.2 Future
VGR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.80% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -10.29% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y5.32%
EPS Next 2Y6.98%
EPS Next 3Y10.8%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-15.64%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.51%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.29%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.90, the valuation of VGR can be described as very reasonable.
VGR's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VGR is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.20, VGR is valued rather cheaply.
VGR is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.56.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VGR is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.70. VGR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VGR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VGR is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates VGR does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of VGR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.24
PEG (5Y)0.68
EPS Next 2Y6.98%
EPS Next 3Y10.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.34%, VGR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
VGR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.68.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, VGR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.34% |
5.2 History
The dividend of VGR decreases each year by -11.81%.
VGR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
VGR has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.81%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
64.32% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VGR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP64.32%
EPS Next 2Y6.98%
EPS Next 3Y10.8%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryTobacco
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners64.19%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.36B
Analysts83.33
Price Target16.32 (8.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.34% |
Yearly Dividend0.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.81%
DP64.32%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.33%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.87%
Max EPS beat(2)12.21%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.14%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.87%
Max EPS beat(4)14.48%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.62%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-11.57%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)6.07%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.47%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-10.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)-38.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.47%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.06%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.33%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.99%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)3.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)18.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-15.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.56 | ||
| P/S | 1.66 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.39 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.37 |
EPS(TTM)1.26
EY8.41%
EPS(NY)1.42
Fwd EY9.47%
FCF(TTM)1.28
FCFY8.52%
OCF(TTM)1.32
OCFY8.78%
SpS9.03
BVpS-4.53
TBVpS-5.22
PEG (NY)2.24
PEG (5Y)0.68
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.97% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 44.08% | ||
| ROIC | 32.14% | ||
| ROICexc | 92.65% | ||
| ROICexgc | 149.57% | ||
| OM | 25.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.84% | ||
| GM | 33.43% | ||
| FCFM | 14.14% |
ROA(3y)20.18%
ROA(5y)14.68%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)33.49%
ROIC(5y)27.54%
ROICexc(3y)63.91%
ROICexc(5y)52.39%
ROICexgc(3y)88.47%
ROICexgc(5y)77.55%
ROCE(3y)45.93%
ROCE(5y)37.78%
ROICexcg growth 3Y11.03%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-15.8%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.6%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.87%
OM growth 3Y16.89%
OM growth 5Y15.47%
PM growth 3Y40.56%
PM growth 5Y35.62%
GM growth 3Y0.56%
GM growth 5Y0.88%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.3
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.84 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.76 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 90.77% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.43% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 56.62% | ||
| Profit Quality | 102.18% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.67 |
F-Score6
WACC7.62%
ROIC/WACC4.22
Cap/Depr(3y)124.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)110.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.83%
Profit Quality(3y)112.11%
Profit Quality(5y)146.38%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.6%
EPS 3Y11.27%
EPS 5Y17.59%
EPS Q2Q%6.25%
EPS Next Y5.32%
EPS Next 2Y6.98%
EPS Next 3Y10.8%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.98%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.74%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.3%
Sales Q2Q%1.71%
Revenue Next Year-15.64%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.51%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.29%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-13.04%
EBIT growth 3Y4.34%
EBIT growth 5Y9.35%
EBIT Next Year20.36%
EBIT Next 3Y10.31%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-13.3%
FCF growth 3Y-7.06%
FCF growth 5Y3.98%
OCF growth 1Y-15.52%
OCF growth 3Y-7.75%
OCF growth 5Y2.92%