VESTIS CORP (VSTS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:VSTS - US29430C1027 - Common Stock
4.16 USD
+0.1 (+2.46%)
Taking everything into account, VSTS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VSTS was compared to 84 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While VSTS is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. VSTS has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VSTS had positive earnings in the past year.
VSTS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years VSTS has always been profitable.
VSTS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
VSTS's Return On Assets of -1.03% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VSTS outperforms 40.48% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of VSTS (-3.40%) is worse than 60.71% of its industry peers.
VSTS has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.72%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VSTS outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VSTS is significantly below the industry average of 10.60%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.03% | ||
| ROE | -3.4% | ||
| ROIC | 2.72% |
ROA(3y)4%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)10.89%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)5.26%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VSTS has declined.
VSTS has a Operating Margin (3.43%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VSTS has grown nicely.
VSTS has a Gross Margin (27.44%) which is in line with its industry peers.
VSTS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 27.44% |
OM growth 3Y14.13%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-37.25%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.12%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
VSTS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VSTS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
VSTS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.33, we must say that VSTS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
VSTS's Altman-Z score of 1.33 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VSTS is outperformed by 69.05% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VSTS is 5.08, which is a neutral value as it means it would take VSTS, 5.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VSTS's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.08 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VSTS outperforms 67.86% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.45 is on the high side and indicates that VSTS has dependencies on debt financing.
VSTS's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.45 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VSTS is outperformed by 72.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.33 |
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC6.84%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.84 indicates that VSTS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.84, VSTS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.10% of the companies in the same industry.
VSTS has a Quick Ratio of 1.42. This is a normal value and indicates that VSTS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VSTS has a Quick ratio (1.42) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for VSTS have decreased strongly by -74.53% in the last year.
The earnings per share for VSTS have been decreasing by -34.65% on average. This is quite bad
VSTS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.59%.
VSTS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.53% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-74.53%
EPS 3Y-34.65%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-56.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.59%
Revenue growth 3Y4.53%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-3.5%
3.2 Future
VSTS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.77% yearly.
VSTS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.65% yearly.
EPS Next Y-67.51%
EPS Next 2Y-29.01%
EPS Next 3Y-10.08%
EPS Next 5Y7.77%
Revenue Next Year-3.83%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.81%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.2%
Revenue Next 5Y0.65%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.41, VSTS is valued correctly.
VSTS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VSTS is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.20, VSTS is valued a bit cheaper.
VSTS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.32.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VSTS is valued cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
VSTS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
79.76% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VSTS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VSTS indicates a rather cheap valuation: VSTS is cheaper than 98.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VSTS's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.08% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-29.01%
EPS Next 3Y-10.08%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VSTS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.21%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
In the last 3 months the price of VSTS has falen by -29.02%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
VSTS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.27. VSTS pays more dividend than 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, VSTS pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.21% |
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
VSTS has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-61.47%
EPS Next 2Y-29.01%
EPS Next 3Y-10.08%
NYSE:VSTS (9/18/2025, 12:28:41 PM)
4.16
+0.1 (+2.46%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners104.48%
Inst Owner Change5.87%
Ins Owners1.13%
Ins Owner Change48.25%
Market Cap548.45M
Analysts52.31
Price Target5.9 (41.83%)
Short Float %8%
Short Ratio5.39
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.21% |
Yearly Dividend0.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-61.47%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-67.23%
Min EPS beat(2)-134.35%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.12%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-35.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-134.35%
Max EPS beat(4)10.43%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-9.16%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.74%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.48%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.99%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.99%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.88%
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)-31.63%
PT rev (3m)-32.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-38.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)-40.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-40.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.65%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.32 | ||
| P/S | 0.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.67 | ||
| P/B | 0.62 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.72 |
EPS(TTM)0.27
EY6.49%
EPS(NY)0.31
Fwd EY7.51%
FCF(TTM)1.95
FCFY46.98%
OCF(TTM)2.49
OCFY59.97%
SpS20.53
BVpS6.69
TBVpS-2.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.03% | ||
| ROE | -3.4% | ||
| ROCE | 3.77% | ||
| ROIC | 2.72% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.75% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.24% | ||
| OM | 3.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 27.44% | ||
| FCFM | 9.52% |
ROA(3y)4%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)10.89%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)5.26%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)5.32%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)9.81%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)7.28%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y24.51%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y23.06%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y14.13%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-37.25%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.12%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.93
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.08 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.41 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 49.82% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.63% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 139.53% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.33 |
F-Score4
WACC6.84%
ROIC/WACC0.4
Cap/Depr(3y)56.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)55.98%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.87%
Profit Quality(3y)689.32%
Profit Quality(5y)486.14%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-74.53%
EPS 3Y-34.65%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-56.25%
EPS Next Y-67.51%
EPS Next 2Y-29.01%
EPS Next 3Y-10.08%
EPS Next 5Y7.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.59%
Revenue growth 3Y4.53%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-3.5%
Revenue Next Year-3.83%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.81%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.2%
Revenue Next 5Y0.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-50.75%
EBIT growth 3Y19.3%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year30.86%
EBIT Next 3Y14.72%
EBIT Next 5Y14.99%
FCF growth 1Y99.59%
FCF growth 3Y36.58%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y55.36%
OCF growth 3Y24.53%
OCF growth 5YN/A