VESTIS CORP (VSTS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:VSTS - US29430C1027 - Common Stock
6.8 USD
-0.34 (-4.76%)
Taking everything into account, VSTS scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VSTS was compared to 80 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. Both the profitability and financial health of VSTS have multiple concerns. VSTS is valued correctly, 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.
VSTS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -1.38%, VSTS is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.50% of the companies in the same industry.
VSTS has a Return On Equity (-4.65%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of VSTS (2.18%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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
VSTS has a Operating Margin (3.04%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VSTS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 26.50%, VSTS is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
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
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 more shares outstanding
VSTS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.47, we must say that VSTS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.47, VSTS is doing worse than 63.75% of the companies in the same industry.
VSTS has a debt to FCF ratio of 229.06. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as VSTS would need 229.06 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 229.06, VSTS is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.00% of the companies in the same industry.
VSTS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.49. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
VSTS has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.49) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 229.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.47 |
ROIC/WACC0.28
WACC7.69%
2.3 Liquidity
VSTS has a Current Ratio of 2.08. This indicates that VSTS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
VSTS has a Current ratio of 2.08. This is in the better half of the industry: VSTS outperforms 72.50% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.64 indicates that VSTS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.64, VSTS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.64 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VSTS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -69.35%.
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 63.89% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.11% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y61.21%
EPS Next 2Y59.42%
EPS Next 3Y63.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.29%
Revenue Next 2Y1.67%
Revenue Next 3Y2.11%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 35.79, which means the current valuation is very expensive for VSTS.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as VSTS.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VSTS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.61), we can say VSTS is valued slightly more expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.20, the valuation of VSTS can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VSTS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VSTS is cheaper than 66.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.01, VSTS is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VSTS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VSTS is cheaper than 67.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
VSTS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 155.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VSTS's 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 63.89% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y59.42%
EPS Next 3Y63.89%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VSTS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.13%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.89, VSTS pays a better dividend. On top of this VSTS pays more dividend than 86.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, VSTS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.13% |
5.2 History
VSTS has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
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 2Y59.42%
EPS Next 3Y63.89%
NYSE:VSTS (12/23/2025, 12:52:52 PM)
6.8
-0.34 (-4.76%)
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 Change31.05%
Market Cap896.72M
Revenue(TTM)2.73B
Net Income(TTM)-40.22M
Analysts52.31
Price Target6.32 (-7.06%)
Short Float %12.13%
Short Ratio6.23
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.13% |
Yearly Dividend0.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-34.36%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
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)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.2 | ||
| P/S | 0.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 155.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.96 | ||
| P/B | 1.04 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.88 |
EPS(TTM)0.19
EY2.79%
EPS(NY)0.31
Fwd EY4.5%
FCF(TTM)0.04
FCFY0.64%
OCF(TTM)0.49
OCFY7.16%
SpS20.74
BVpS6.56
TBVpS-2.16
PEG (NY)0.58
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 | 1.47 |
F-Score3
WACC7.69%
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 Y61.21%
EPS Next 2Y59.42%
EPS Next 3Y63.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y0.59%
Revenue growth 5Y1.31%
Sales Q2Q%4.05%
Revenue Next Year0.29%
Revenue Next 2Y1.67%
Revenue Next 3Y2.11%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-49.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.37%
EBIT growth 5Y-11.1%
EBIT Next Year130.57%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for VESTIS CORP?
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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for VSTS stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VESTIS CORP (VSTS) is 35.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.04.
Is the dividend of VESTIS CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of VESTIS CORP (VSTS) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -34.36%.