VECTOR GROUP LTD (VGR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:VGR • US92240M1080

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This VGR fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

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. While VGR belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. VGR has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. VGR Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year VGR was profitable.
  • VGR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years VGR has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years VGR had a positive operating cash flow.
VGR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVGR 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 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of VGR (17.97%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
  • VGR has a better Return On Invested Capital (32.14%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VGR is significantly above the industry average of 14.46%.
Industry RankSector 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%
VGR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVGR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

1.3 Margins

  • VGR has a Profit Margin of 13.84%. This is in the better half of the industry: VGR outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VGR has grown nicely.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 25.26%, VGR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VGR has grown nicely.
  • VGR has a Gross Margin of 33.43%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VGR outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
  • VGR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
VGR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVGR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10 20 30

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2. VGR Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VGR is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for VGR has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for VGR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
VGR Yearly Shares OutstandingVGR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M
VGR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVGR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • VGR has an Altman-Z score of 2.67. This is not the best score and indicates that VGR is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of VGR (2.67) is worse than 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.
  • VGR has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.84) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 6.84
Altman-Z 2.67
ROIC/WACC4.22
WACC7.62%
VGR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVGR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 500M -500M 1B

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.
  • VGR has a Current ratio of 2.43. This is in the better half of the industry: VGR outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.06 indicates that VGR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • VGR's Quick ratio of 2.06 is amongst the best of the industry. VGR outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.43
Quick Ratio 2.06
VGR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVGR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. VGR Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 15.60% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, VGR shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 17.59% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, VGR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -19.98% in the last year.
  • VGR shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -5.30% yearly.
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.
  • VGR is expected to show a very negative growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -10.29% yearly.
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.
  • 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.
VGR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVGR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
VGR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVGR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

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4. VGR Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.90, which indicates a very decent valuation of VGR.
  • 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.
  • VGR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.56, which indicates a very decent valuation of VGR.
  • 77.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VGR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.65. VGR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.9
Fwd PE 10.56
VGR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVGR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VGR is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VGR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VGR is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.74
EV/EBITDA 8.37
VGR Per share dataVGR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5

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.
  • VGR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.24
PEG (5Y)0.68
EPS Next 2Y6.98%
EPS Next 3Y10.8%

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5. VGR Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • VGR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.34%, which is a nice return.
  • VGR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.24.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, VGR pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.34%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of VGR decreases each year by -11.81%.
  • VGR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
VGR Yearly Dividends per shareVGR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.5 1

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%
VGR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVGR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M 200M
VGR Dividend Payout.VGR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.VGR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

VGR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

VECTOR GROUP LTD

NYSE:VGR (10/4/2024, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 14.99 0 (0%)

14.99

+0.03 (+0.2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryTobacco
Earnings (Last)07-31
Earnings (Next)11-06
Inst Owners64.19%
Inst Owner Change-100%
Ins Owners0.08%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.36B
Revenue(TTM)1.42B
Net Income(TTM)196.65M
Analysts83.33
Price Target16.32 (8.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y11.03%
ROICexgc 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 RankSector 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%

VECTOR GROUP LTD / VGR FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of VECTOR GROUP LTD (VGR) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to VGR.


Can you provide the valuation status for VECTOR GROUP LTD?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to VECTOR GROUP LTD (VGR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is VECTOR GROUP LTD (VGR) stock?

VECTOR GROUP LTD (VGR) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for VGR stock?

The financial health rating of VECTOR GROUP LTD (VGR) is 5 / 10.


Is the dividend of VECTOR GROUP LTD sustainable?

The dividend rating of VECTOR GROUP LTD (VGR) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 64.32%.