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VSE CORP (VSEC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:VSEC - US9182841000 - Common Stock

171.2 USD
+4.61 (+2.77%)
Last: 11/14/2025, 8:00:01 PM
171.2 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/14/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall VSEC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated VSEC against 72 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. VSEC scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. VSEC is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year VSEC was profitable.
In the past year VSEC had a positive cash flow from operations.
VSEC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: VSEC reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
VSEC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVSEC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M

1.2 Ratios

VSEC has a Return On Assets (0.72%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VSEC has a Return On Equity of 1.14%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VSEC outperforms 47.22% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.81%, VSEC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.61% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VSEC is below the industry average of 8.50%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.72%
ROE 1.14%
ROIC 4.81%
ROA(3y)2.2%
ROA(5y)1.36%
ROE(3y)4.72%
ROE(5y)2.92%
ROIC(3y)5.73%
ROIC(5y)5.23%
VSEC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVSEC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

VSEC has a Profit Margin (1.01%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VSEC has declined.
VSEC has a Operating Margin of 7.73%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VSEC outperforms 52.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VSEC has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of VSEC (13.39%) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VSEC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.73%
PM (TTM) 1.01%
GM 13.39%
OM growth 3Y45.15%
OM growth 5Y2.81%
PM growth 3Y10.02%
PM growth 5Y-22.01%
GM growth 3Y26.16%
GM growth 5Y0.93%
VSEC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVSEC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 4 6 8 10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VSEC is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VSEC has more shares outstanding
VSEC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
VSEC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
VSEC Yearly Shares OutstandingVSEC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
VSEC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVSEC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 5.33 indicates that VSEC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.33, VSEC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.44% of the companies in the same industry.
VSEC has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.22. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as VSEC would need 13.22 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 13.22, VSEC is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.17% of the companies in the same industry.
VSEC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
VSEC has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.35) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 13.22
Altman-Z 5.33
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC10.01%
VSEC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVSEC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

VSEC has a Current Ratio of 3.94. This indicates that VSEC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.94, VSEC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.56% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.41 indicates that VSEC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
VSEC has a Quick ratio of 1.41. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VSEC outperforms 47.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.94
Quick Ratio 1.41
VSEC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVSEC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 18.57% over the past year.
VSEC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -23.99% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 9.22% in the past year. This is quite good.
VSEC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.49% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.57%
EPS 3Y10.22%
EPS 5Y-23.99%
EPS Q2Q%39.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.22%
Revenue growth 3Y12.88%
Revenue growth 5Y7.49%
Sales Q2Q%3.4%

3.2 Future

VSEC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.81% yearly.
VSEC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 18.24% yearly.
EPS Next Y14.22%
EPS Next 2Y18.44%
EPS Next 3Y19.86%
EPS Next 5Y14.81%
Revenue Next Year2.2%
Revenue Next 2Y9.29%
Revenue Next 3Y10.06%
Revenue Next 5Y18.24%

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 accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
VSEC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVSEC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
VSEC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVSEC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

VSEC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 47.03.
VSEC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.89. VSEC is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 39.11, the valuation of VSEC can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VSEC is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.59, VSEC is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 47.03
Fwd PE 39.11
VSEC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVSEC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

VSEC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VSEC is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 131.39
EV/EBITDA 31.38
VSEC Per share dataVSEC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates VSEC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VSEC's earnings are expected to grow with 19.86% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y18.44%
EPS Next 3Y19.86%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

VSEC has a yearly dividend return of 0.22%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.34, VSEC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, VSEC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.22%

5.2 History

The dividend of VSEC has a limited annual growth rate of 2.67%.
VSEC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
VSEC has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.67%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
VSEC Yearly Dividends per shareVSEC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 0 0 0 0

5.3 Sustainability

73.55% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VSEC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of VSEC is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP73.55%
EPS Next 2Y18.44%
EPS Next 3Y19.86%
VSEC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVSEC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M -40M
VSEC Dividend Payout.VSEC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.VSEC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

VSE CORP

NASDAQ:VSEC (11/14/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 171.2 0 (0%)

171.2

+4.61 (+2.77%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)10-27 2025-10-27/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners113.88%
Inst Owner Change0.88%
Ins Owners2.29%
Ins Owner Change0.13%
Market Cap3.54B
Revenue(TTM)1.11B
Net Income(TTM)11.20M
Analysts86.67
Price Target192.85 (12.65%)
Short Float %8.69%
Short Ratio7.93
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.22%
Yearly Dividend0.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.67%
DP73.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date10-15 2025-10-15 (0.1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)24.74%
Min EPS beat(2)15.55%
Max EPS beat(2)33.94%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)26.25%
Min EPS beat(4)15.55%
Max EPS beat(4)33.94%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)18.32%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)17.22%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)14.54%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.3%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.93%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.61%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.77%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.95%
PT rev (1m)1.78%
PT rev (3m)11.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.09%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 47.03
Fwd PE 39.11
P/S 3.19
P/FCF 131.39
P/OCF 79.16
P/B 3.6
P/tB 10.04
EV/EBITDA 31.38
EPS(TTM)3.64
EY2.13%
EPS(NY)4.38
Fwd EY2.56%
FCF(TTM)1.3
FCFY0.76%
OCF(TTM)2.16
OCFY1.26%
SpS53.68
BVpS47.55
TBVpS17.06
PEG (NY)3.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number62.4
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.72%
ROE 1.14%
ROCE 6.23%
ROIC 4.81%
ROICexc 4.84%
ROICexgc 8.98%
OM 7.73%
PM (TTM) 1.01%
GM 13.39%
FCFM 2.43%
ROA(3y)2.2%
ROA(5y)1.36%
ROE(3y)4.72%
ROE(5y)2.92%
ROIC(3y)5.73%
ROIC(5y)5.23%
ROICexc(3y)5.78%
ROICexc(5y)5.26%
ROICexgc(3y)10.59%
ROICexgc(5y)10.1%
ROCE(3y)7.42%
ROCE(5y)6.77%
ROICexgc growth 3Y31.62%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-9.39%
ROICexc growth 3Y31.63%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.64%
OM growth 3Y45.15%
OM growth 5Y2.81%
PM growth 3Y10.02%
PM growth 5Y-22.01%
GM growth 3Y26.16%
GM growth 5Y0.93%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 13.22
Debt/EBITDA 2.81
Cap/Depr 46.68%
Cap/Sales 1.6%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 36.1%
Profit Quality 240.62%
Current Ratio 3.94
Quick Ratio 1.41
Altman-Z 5.33
F-Score7
WACC10.01%
ROIC/WACC0.48
Cap/Depr(3y)65.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)51%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.76%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.47%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.57%
EPS 3Y10.22%
EPS 5Y-23.99%
EPS Q2Q%39.44%
EPS Next Y14.22%
EPS Next 2Y18.44%
EPS Next 3Y19.86%
EPS Next 5Y14.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.22%
Revenue growth 3Y12.88%
Revenue growth 5Y7.49%
Sales Q2Q%3.4%
Revenue Next Year2.2%
Revenue Next 2Y9.29%
Revenue Next 3Y10.06%
Revenue Next 5Y18.24%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.63%
EBIT growth 3Y63.86%
EBIT growth 5Y10.52%
EBIT Next Year112.51%
EBIT Next 3Y41.66%
EBIT Next 5Y31.36%
FCF growth 1Y151.72%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y219.23%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

VSE CORP / VSEC FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for VSE CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to VSEC.


What is the valuation status of VSE CORP (VSEC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to VSE CORP (VSEC). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is VSE CORP (VSEC) stock?

VSE CORP (VSEC) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for VSEC stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VSE CORP (VSEC) is 47.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.6.


Can you provide the financial health for VSEC stock?

The financial health rating of VSE CORP (VSEC) is 5 / 10.