VSE CORP (VSEC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:VSEC • US9182841000

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

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1. VSEC Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year VSEC was profitable.
  • VSEC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years VSEC 4 years were profitable.
  • In the past 5 years VSEC reported 4 times negative operating cash flow.
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 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 in line with its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 1.14%, VSEC is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VSEC has a Return On Invested Capital (4.81%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VSEC is below the industry average of 9.30%.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

  • With a Profit Margin value of 1.01%, VSEC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VSEC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.73%, VSEC is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VSEC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • VSEC has a Gross Margin of 13.39%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VSEC underperforms 75.64% 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 4 6 8 10

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2. VSEC Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), VSEC is destroying value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for VSEC. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
VSEC Yearly Shares OutstandingVSEC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • VSEC has an Altman-Z score of 6.97. This indicates that VSEC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 6.97, VSEC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.36% 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.
  • VSEC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 13.22. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VSEC outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
  • VSEC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.35, VSEC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 13.22
Altman-Z 6.97
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC9.85%
VSEC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVSEC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 3.94 indicates that VSEC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of VSEC (3.94) is better than 69.23% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.41 indicates that VSEC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.41, VSEC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.31% of the companies in the same industry.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. VSEC Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 25.00% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.25% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)25%
EPS 3Y10.25%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%28.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%0.72%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, VSEC will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.94% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 20.89% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y7.56%
EPS Next 2Y12.76%
EPS Next 3Y16.69%
EPS Next 5Y7.94%
Revenue Next Year25.04%
Revenue Next 2Y25.17%
Revenue Next 3Y19.78%
Revenue Next 5Y20.89%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
VSEC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVSEC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6

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4. VSEC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 46.45 indicates a quite expensive valuation of VSEC.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VSEC is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • VSEC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.73.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 43.19 indicates a quite expensive valuation of VSEC.
  • VSEC's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.72. VSEC is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 46.45
Fwd PE 43.19
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 188.2
EV/EBITDA 44.11
VSEC Per share dataVSEC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • VSEC's earnings are expected to grow with 16.69% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)6.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.76%
EPS Next 3Y16.69%

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5. VSEC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.18%, VSEC is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • VSEC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.65.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.18, VSEC pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.91.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.18%

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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.67%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
VSEC Yearly Dividends per shareVSEC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0 0 0 0

5.3 Sustainability

  • VSEC pays out 73.55% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • VSEC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP73.55%
EPS Next 2Y12.76%
EPS Next 3Y16.69%
VSEC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVSEC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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

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VSEC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

VSE CORP

NASDAQ:VSEC (3/20/2026, 9:55:46 AM)

181.17

-1.68 (-0.92%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)02-25
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners96.07%
Inst Owner Change3.49%
Ins Owners1.6%
Ins Owner Change1.85%
Market Cap5.07B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)11.20M
Analysts86.67
Price Target234.29 (29.32%)
Short Float %6.59%
Short Ratio3.38
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.18%
Yearly Dividend0.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.67%
DP73.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date04-15
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)1.38%
PT rev (3m)10.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.62%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.63%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 46.45
Fwd PE 43.19
P/S 4.57
P/FCF 188.2
P/OCF 113.39
P/B 5.16
P/tB 14.37
EV/EBITDA 44.11
EPS(TTM)3.9
EY2.15%
EPS(NY)4.19
Fwd EY2.32%
FCF(TTM)0.96
FCFY0.53%
OCF(TTM)1.6
OCFY0.88%
SpS39.66
BVpS35.13
TBVpS12.6
PEG (NY)6.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number55.52
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 6.97
F-Score7
WACC9.85%
ROIC/WACC0.49
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)25%
EPS 3Y10.25%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%28.89%
EPS Next Y7.56%
EPS Next 2Y12.76%
EPS Next 3Y16.69%
EPS Next 5Y7.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%0.72%
Revenue Next Year25.04%
Revenue Next 2Y25.17%
Revenue Next 3Y19.78%
Revenue Next 5Y20.89%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.63%
EBIT growth 3Y63.86%
EBIT growth 5Y10.52%
EBIT Next Year121.5%
EBIT Next 3Y61.84%
EBIT Next 5Y31.06%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 for 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.


What are the PE and PB ratios of VSE CORP (VSEC) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VSE CORP (VSEC) is 46.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.16.


How sustainable is the dividend of VSE CORP (VSEC) stock?

The dividend rating of VSE CORP (VSEC) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 73.55%.