VILLAGE SUPER MARKET-CLASS A (VLGEA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:VLGEA - Nasdaq - US9271074091 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
VLGEA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 40 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. VLGEA has an average financial health and profitability rating. VLGEA has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally VLGEA also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make VLGEA a good candidate for dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VLGEA was profitable.
In the past year VLGEA had a positive cash flow from operations.
VLGEA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
VLGEA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.03%, VLGEA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
VLGEA has a Return On Equity (10.89%) which is in line with its industry peers.
VLGEA's Return On Invested Capital of 5.62% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VLGEA outperforms 43.59% of its industry peers.
VLGEA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.89%. This is below the industry average of 8.35%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.89%) for VLGEA is below the current ROIC(5.62%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.03% | ||
| ROE | 10.89% | ||
| ROIC | 5.62% |
ROA(3y)4.25%
ROA(5y)3.51%
ROE(3y)9.87%
ROE(5y)8.51%
ROIC(3y)4.89%
ROIC(5y)4.09%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.21%, VLGEA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
VLGEA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 2.92%, VLGEA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.97% of the companies in the same industry.
VLGEA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 28.83%, VLGEA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
VLGEA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.21% | ||
| GM | 28.83% |
OM growth 3Y21.98%
OM growth 5Y6.33%
PM growth 3Y31.5%
PM growth 5Y7.48%
GM growth 3Y1.04%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VLGEA is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VLGEA has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, VLGEA has more shares outstanding
VLGEA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.62 indicates that VLGEA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
VLGEA has a Altman-Z score (3.62) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VLGEA has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.24. This is a neutral value as VLGEA would need 4.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
VLGEA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.24. This is in the better half of the industry: VLGEA outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
VLGEA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
VLGEA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.18 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VLGEA outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.62 |
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC7.97%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.13 indicates that VLGEA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
VLGEA's Current ratio of 1.13 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VLGEA outperforms 48.72% of its industry peers.
VLGEA has a Quick Ratio of 1.13. This is a bad value and indicates that VLGEA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VLGEA has a better Quick ratio (0.86) than 71.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VLGEA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.14%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 20.08% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, VLGEA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.41% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, VLGEA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.36% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.14%
EPS 3Y47.87%
EPS 5Y20.08%
EPS Q2Q%43.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.41%
Revenue growth 3Y3.28%
Revenue growth 5Y6.36%
Sales Q2Q%3.98%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.14, the valuation of VLGEA can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VLGEA indicates a rather cheap valuation: VLGEA is cheaper than 89.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VLGEA to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.63), we can say VLGEA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
VLGEA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VLGEA is cheaper than 94.87% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VLGEA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of VLGEA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.45
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VLGEA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.10%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.53, VLGEA pays a better dividend. On top of this VLGEA pays more dividend than 89.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.29, VLGEA pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.1% |
5.2 History
The dividend of VLGEA has a limited annual growth rate of 0.08%.
VLGEA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
VLGEA has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.08%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
26.73% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VLGEA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
VLGEA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP26.73%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
31.79
-0.42 (-1.3%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners58.55%
Inst Owner Change0.38%
Ins Owners14.06%
Ins Owner Change-15.2%
Market Cap469.22M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %2.09%
Short Ratio7.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.1% |
Yearly Dividend0.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.08%
DP26.73%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.68 | ||
| P/B | 1.03 | ||
| P/tB | 1.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.43 |
EPS(TTM)3.48
EY10.95%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.46
FCFY4.6%
OCF(TTM)5.6
OCFY17.61%
SpS152.97
BVpS30.99
TBVpS29.35
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.45
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.03% | ||
| ROE | 10.89% | ||
| ROCE | 8.16% | ||
| ROIC | 5.62% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.57% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.81% | ||
| OM | 2.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.21% | ||
| GM | 28.83% | ||
| FCFM | 0.96% |
ROA(3y)4.25%
ROA(5y)3.51%
ROE(3y)9.87%
ROE(5y)8.51%
ROIC(3y)4.89%
ROIC(5y)4.09%
ROICexc(3y)5.86%
ROICexc(5y)4.88%
ROICexgc(3y)6.09%
ROICexgc(5y)5.07%
ROCE(3y)7.11%
ROCE(5y)5.94%
ROICexcg growth 3Y21.41%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-5.2%
ROICexc growth 3Y21.58%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.02%
OM growth 3Y21.98%
OM growth 5Y6.33%
PM growth 3Y31.5%
PM growth 5Y7.48%
GM growth 3Y1.04%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover2.28
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.8 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 172.19% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 16.25 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.46% | ||
| Profit Quality | 43.37% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.62 |
F-Score8
WACC7.97%
ROIC/WACC0.7
Cap/Depr(3y)144.25%
Cap/Depr(5y)135.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.27%
Profit Quality(3y)98.79%
Profit Quality(5y)111.92%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.14%
EPS 3Y47.87%
EPS 5Y20.08%
EPS Q2Q%43.9%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.41%
Revenue growth 3Y3.28%
Revenue growth 5Y6.36%
Sales Q2Q%3.98%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y2.41%
EBIT growth 3Y25.98%
EBIT growth 5Y13.09%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-59.92%
FCF growth 3Y-13.6%
FCF growth 5Y-8.6%
OCF growth 1Y-11.8%
OCF growth 3Y15.33%
OCF growth 5Y7.7%