VESTIS CORP (VSTS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:VSTS - US29430C1027 - Common Stock
6.575 USD
-0.09 (-1.42%)
Overall VSTS gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated VSTS against 81 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. VSTS may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. VSTS 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 VSTS was profitable.
VSTS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
VSTS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years VSTS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -1.38%, VSTS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.98% of the companies in the same industry.
VSTS has a Return On Equity (-4.65%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VSTS has a Return On Invested Capital (2.18%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VSTS is significantly below the industry average of 10.33%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.38% | ||
| ROE | -4.65% | ||
| ROIC | 2.18% |
ROA(3y)2.03%
ROA(5y)2.6%
ROE(3y)7.32%
ROE(5y)6.24%
ROIC(3y)3.96%
ROIC(5y)3.76%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.04%, VSTS is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.15% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VSTS has declined.
VSTS has a Gross Margin of 26.50%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VSTS outperforms 46.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VSTS has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 26.5% |
OM growth 3Y-24.82%
OM growth 5Y-12.25%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.91%
GM growth 5Y-0.73%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VSTS is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VSTS has more shares outstanding
VSTS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.45, we must say that VSTS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
VSTS has a Altman-Z score of 1.45. This is in the lower half of the industry: VSTS underperforms 65.43% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VSTS is 229.06, which is on the high side as it means it would take VSTS, 229.06 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VSTS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 229.06. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VSTS outperforms 45.68% of its industry peers.
VSTS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.49. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.49, VSTS is doing worse than 75.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 229.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.45 |
ROIC/WACC0.28
WACC7.66%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.08 indicates that VSTS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of VSTS (2.08) is better than 72.84% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.64 indicates that VSTS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
VSTS has a Quick ratio of 1.64. This is in the better half of the industry: VSTS outperforms 67.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.64 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for VSTS have decreased strongly by -69.35% in the last year.
VSTS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.53%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.31% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-69.35%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-72.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y0.59%
Revenue growth 5Y1.31%
Sales Q2Q%4.05%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, VSTS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 57.30% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, VSTS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.18% on average per year.
EPS Next Y76.53%
EPS Next 2Y61.75%
EPS Next 3Y57.3%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.17%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.18%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 34.61, which means the current valuation is very expensive for VSTS.
VSTS's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VSTS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say VSTS is valued slightly more expensively.
VSTS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.60.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VSTS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VSTS is cheaper than 70.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
VSTS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VSTS is valued a bit cheaper than 67.90% of the companies in the same industry.
VSTS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 150.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VSTS's earnings are expected to grow with 57.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y61.75%
EPS Next 3Y57.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VSTS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.08%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
VSTS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.89. VSTS pays more dividend than 86.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, VSTS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.08% |
5.2 History
VSTS has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of VSTS are negative and hence is the payout ratio. VSTS will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-34.36%
EPS Next 2Y61.75%
EPS Next 3Y57.3%
NYSE:VSTS (1/2/2026, 1:53:34 PM)
6.575
-0.09 (-1.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners102.55%
Inst Owner Change-4.17%
Ins Owners1.49%
Ins Owner Change32.66%
Market Cap867.05M
Revenue(TTM)2.73B
Net Income(TTM)-40.22M
Analysts52.31
Price Target6.32 (-3.88%)
Short Float %10.03%
Short Ratio4.9
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.08% |
Yearly Dividend0.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-34.36%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-24.18%
Min EPS beat(2)-48.25%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.12%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-43.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-134.35%
Max EPS beat(4)10.43%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-23.49%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.91%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.91%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.31%
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)9.09%
PT rev (3m)7.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)9.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.6 | ||
| P/S | 0.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 150.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.5 | ||
| P/B | 1 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.6 |
EPS(TTM)0.19
EY2.89%
EPS(NY)0.34
Fwd EY5.1%
FCF(TTM)0.04
FCFY0.67%
OCF(TTM)0.49
OCFY7.41%
SpS20.74
BVpS6.56
TBVpS-2.16
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number5.3
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.38% | ||
| ROE | -4.65% | ||
| ROCE | 3.33% | ||
| ROIC | 2.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.21% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.13% | ||
| OM | 3.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 26.5% | ||
| FCFM | 0.21% |
ROA(3y)2.03%
ROA(5y)2.6%
ROE(3y)7.32%
ROE(5y)6.24%
ROIC(3y)3.96%
ROIC(5y)3.76%
ROICexc(3y)4.01%
ROICexc(5y)3.8%
ROICexgc(3y)7.43%
ROICexgc(5y)7.03%
ROCE(3y)6.04%
ROCE(5y)5.74%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-21.4%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-22.01%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-24.82%
OM growth 5Y-12.25%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.91%
GM growth 5Y-0.73%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.94
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 229.06 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.69 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 40.88% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.14% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.89 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 28.4% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.45 |
F-Score3
WACC7.66%
ROIC/WACC0.28
Cap/Depr(3y)51.32%
Cap/Depr(5y)55.68%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.57%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.84%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-69.35%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-72.73%
EPS Next Y76.53%
EPS Next 2Y61.75%
EPS Next 3Y57.3%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y0.59%
Revenue growth 5Y1.31%
Sales Q2Q%4.05%
Revenue Next Year-2.17%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.18%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-49.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.37%
EBIT growth 5Y-11.1%
EBIT Next Year131.76%
EBIT Next 3Y40.76%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-98.53%
FCF growth 3Y-66.71%
FCF growth 5Y-49.36%
OCF growth 1Y-86.39%
OCF growth 3Y-34.9%
OCF growth 5Y-22.61%
VESTIS CORP / VSTS FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for VSTS stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to VSTS.
What is the valuation status for VSTS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to VESTIS CORP (VSTS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is VESTIS CORP (VSTS) stock?
VESTIS CORP (VSTS) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for VESTIS CORP (VSTS) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VESTIS CORP (VSTS) is expected to grow by 76.53% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for VSTS stock?
The dividend rating of VESTIS CORP (VSTS) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -34.36%.