VIRCO MFG CORPORATION (VIRC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:VIRC - US9276511097 - Common Stock
6.93 USD
-0.07 (-1%)
Overall VIRC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated VIRC against 84 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. VIRC scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. VIRC has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. These ratings would make VIRC suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VIRC was profitable.
VIRC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years VIRC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In multiple years VIRC reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of VIRC (6.84%) is better than 79.76% of its industry peers.
VIRC has a better Return On Equity (11.78%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
VIRC has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: VIRC outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
VIRC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 14.56%. This is above the industry average of 10.17%.
The 3 year average ROIC (14.56%) for VIRC is well above the current ROIC(8.58%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.84% | ||
| ROE | 11.78% | ||
| ROIC | 8.58% |
ROA(3y)12.41%
ROA(5y)4.7%
ROE(3y)22.69%
ROE(5y)6.43%
ROIC(3y)14.56%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of VIRC (5.74%) is better than 72.62% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VIRC has grown nicely.
VIRC has a better Operating Margin (7.71%) than 60.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VIRC has grown nicely.
VIRC's Gross Margin of 42.64% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VIRC outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
VIRC's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.74% | ||
| GM | 42.64% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y27.9%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y45.57%
GM growth 3Y9.34%
GM growth 5Y3.01%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
VIRC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VIRC has less shares outstanding
VIRC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for VIRC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.75 indicates that VIRC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
VIRC's Altman-Z score of 2.75 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VIRC outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VIRC is 1.90, which is an excellent value as it means it would take VIRC, only 1.90 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.90, VIRC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
VIRC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
VIRC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.03 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VIRC outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.75 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC8.6%
2.3 Liquidity
VIRC has a Current Ratio of 2.96. This indicates that VIRC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.96, VIRC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
VIRC has a Quick Ratio of 1.38. This is a normal value and indicates that VIRC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VIRC has a Quick ratio of 1.38. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VIRC outperforms 51.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.38 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VIRC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -47.27%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 54.95% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue for VIRC has decreased by -15.99% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.65% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-47.27%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y54.95%
EPS Q2Q%-37.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.99%
Revenue growth 3Y12.94%
Revenue growth 5Y6.65%
Sales Q2Q%-15.06%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -6.44% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, VIRC will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.02% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-24.03%
EPS Next 2Y-6.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-6.29%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.02%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.97, the valuation of VIRC can be described as very cheap.
VIRC's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VIRC is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.49. VIRC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.91, the valuation of VIRC can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VIRC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.99, VIRC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VIRC indicates a rather cheap valuation: VIRC is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as VIRC.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 51.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.59 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VIRC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
VIRC's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.44% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.14
EPS Next 2Y-6.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VIRC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.47%.
VIRC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.41. VIRC pays more dividend than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.43, VIRC is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.47% |
5.2 History
VIRC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of VIRC decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
11.75% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VIRC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP11.75%
EPS Next 2Y-6.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:VIRC (10/15/2025, 10:34:57 AM)
6.93
-0.07 (-1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners51.57%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners15.46%
Ins Owner Change0.8%
Market Cap109.22M
Analysts85.71
Price Target12.24 (76.62%)
Short Float %5.83%
Short Ratio11.98
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.47% |
Yearly Dividend0.09
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP11.75%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)56.74%
Min EPS beat(2)-24.23%
Max EPS beat(2)137.71%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-14.12%
Min EPS beat(4)-128.76%
Max EPS beat(4)137.71%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)24.61%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)73.37%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)29.72%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-20.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-20.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)-19.48%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-22.93%
Min Revenue beat(4)-35.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)-16.4%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-12.3%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-9.11%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-10.53%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.91 | ||
| P/S | 0.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 51.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.69 | ||
| P/B | 0.95 | ||
| P/tB | 0.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.59 |
EPS(TTM)0.87
EY12.55%
EPS(NY)1.17
Fwd EY16.93%
FCF(TTM)0.13
FCFY1.94%
OCF(TTM)0.59
OCFY8.55%
SpS15.03
BVpS7.32
TBVpS7.32
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.14
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.84% | ||
| ROE | 11.78% | ||
| ROCE | 11.36% | ||
| ROIC | 8.58% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.72% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.72% | ||
| OM | 7.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.74% | ||
| GM | 42.64% | ||
| FCFM | 0.89% |
ROA(3y)12.41%
ROA(5y)4.7%
ROE(3y)22.69%
ROE(5y)6.43%
ROIC(3y)14.56%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)15.89%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)15.89%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)19.28%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y32.4%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y32.4%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y27.9%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y45.57%
GM growth 3Y9.34%
GM growth 5Y3.01%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover1.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.9 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.15 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 119.22% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.05% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 217.51 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 38.38% | ||
| Profit Quality | 15.56% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.75 |
F-Score3
WACC8.6%
ROIC/WACC1
Cap/Depr(3y)95.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)78.97%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.76%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-47.27%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y54.95%
EPS Q2Q%-37.5%
EPS Next Y-24.03%
EPS Next 2Y-6.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.99%
Revenue growth 3Y12.94%
Revenue growth 5Y6.65%
Sales Q2Q%-15.06%
Revenue Next Year-6.29%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.02%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-50.35%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y36.4%
EBIT Next Year-26.59%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y122.07%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y37.1%
OCF growth 1Y287.91%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y27.69%