VIRCO MFG CORPORATION (VIRC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:VIRC - US9276511097 - Common Stock
7.97 USD
-0.25 (-3.04%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to VIRC. VIRC was compared to 84 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making VIRC a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. VIRC has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VIRC was profitable.
In the past year VIRC had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: VIRC reported negative net income in multiple years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: VIRC reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
VIRC has a better Return On Assets (6.84%) than 77.38% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.78%, VIRC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of VIRC (8.58%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VIRC is above the industry average of 10.60%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.58%) for VIRC is well below the 3 year average (14.56%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that VIRC had better years and this may not be a problem.
| 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
VIRC's Profit Margin of 5.74% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VIRC outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VIRC has grown nicely.
VIRC has a Operating Margin (7.71%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VIRC has grown nicely.
VIRC has a Gross Margin of 42.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: VIRC outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VIRC has grown nicely.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for VIRC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for VIRC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, VIRC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.86 indicates that VIRC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
VIRC has a Altman-Z score of 2.86. This is comparable 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.90, VIRC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.14% 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.03. This is in the better half of the industry: VIRC outperforms 79.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.86 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC8.62%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.96 indicates that VIRC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
VIRC has a better Current ratio (2.96) than 82.14% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.38 indicates that VIRC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
VIRC has a Quick ratio of 1.38. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VIRC outperforms 48.81% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.38 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for VIRC have decreased strongly by -47.27% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, VIRC shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 54.95% on average per year.
The Revenue for VIRC has decreased by -15.99% in the past year. This is quite bad
VIRC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.65% yearly.
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
VIRC is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -6.44% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.02% on average over the next years.
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
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
VIRC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.16.
VIRC's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VIRC is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, VIRC is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.79, the valuation of VIRC can be described as very cheap.
VIRC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VIRC is cheaper than 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
VIRC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.73.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VIRC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
VIRC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 59.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.22 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of VIRC may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as VIRC's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.44% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.17
EPS Next 2Y-6.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VIRC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.22%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.27, VIRC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, VIRC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.22% |
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
VIRC pays out 11.75% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP11.75%
EPS Next 2Y-6.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:VIRC (9/12/2025, 8:23:47 PM)
7.97
-0.25 (-3.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners54.71%
Inst Owner Change-6.39%
Ins Owners15.48%
Ins Owner Change0.78%
Market Cap125.61M
Analysts85.71
Price Target12.24 (53.58%)
Short Float %5.53%
Short Ratio9.99
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.22% |
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)26.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.79 | ||
| P/S | 0.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 59.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.45 | ||
| P/B | 1.09 | ||
| P/tB | 1.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.22 |
EPS(TTM)0.87
EY10.92%
EPS(NY)1.17
Fwd EY14.72%
FCF(TTM)0.13
FCFY1.68%
OCF(TTM)0.59
OCFY7.44%
SpS15.03
BVpS7.32
TBVpS7.32
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.17
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 | 2.86 |
F-Score3
WACC8.62%
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%