VESTIS CORP (VSTS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:VSTS - US29430C1027 - Common Stock
6.87 USD
+0.31 (+4.73%)
Overall VSTS gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated VSTS against 82 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.
Of the past 5 years VSTS 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years VSTS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -1.03%, VSTS is doing worse than 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of VSTS (-3.40%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VSTS's Return On Invested Capital of 2.72% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VSTS outperforms 45.12% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VSTS is significantly below the industry average of 10.51%.
| 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's Operating Margin of 3.43% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VSTS outperforms 46.34% of its industry peers.
VSTS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VSTS's Gross Margin of 27.44% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VSTS outperforms 41.46% of 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.
There is no outstanding debt for VSTS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
VSTS has an Altman-Z score of 1.43. This is a bad value and indicates that VSTS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of VSTS (1.43) is worse than 67.07% of its industry peers.
VSTS has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.08. This is a neutral value as VSTS would need 5.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
VSTS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.08. This is in the better half of the industry: VSTS outperforms 67.07% 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 75.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.43 |
ROIC/WACC0.38
WACC7.12%
2.3 Liquidity
VSTS has a Current Ratio of 1.84. This is a normal value and indicates that VSTS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.84, VSTS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.42 indicates that VSTS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of VSTS (1.42) 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
VSTS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -69.35%.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-69.35%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-72.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%4.05%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 63.89% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, VSTS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.11% on average per year.
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
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 36.16, VSTS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VSTS is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VSTS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.41), we can say VSTS is valued slightly more expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.43, 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 63.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.40, VSTS is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.43 |
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 69.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
98.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VSTS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.12 |
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.
VSTS's earnings are expected to grow with 63.89% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y59.42%
EPS Next 3Y63.89%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VSTS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.08%. 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 2.48. VSTS pays more dividend than 84.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, VSTS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.08% |
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-61.47%
EPS Next 2Y59.42%
EPS Next 3Y63.89%
NYSE:VSTS (12/5/2025, 1:06:09 PM)
6.87
+0.31 (+4.73%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners107.91%
Inst Owner Change-4.17%
Ins Owners1.47%
Ins Owner Change40.49%
Market Cap905.74M
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)-29.97M
Analysts52.31
Price Target5.8 (-15.57%)
Short Float %10.8%
Short Ratio6.18
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.08% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-31.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.43 | ||
| P/S | 0.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.75 | ||
| P/B | 1.03 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.12 |
EPS(TTM)0.19
EY2.77%
EPS(NY)0.31
Fwd EY4.46%
FCF(TTM)1.95
FCFY28.45%
OCF(TTM)2.49
OCFY36.31%
SpS20.53
BVpS6.69
TBVpS-2.1
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number5.35
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y24.51%
ROICexgc 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 | 1.43 |
F-Score4
WACC7.12%
ROIC/WACC0.38
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)-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)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%4.05%
Revenue Next Year0.29%
Revenue Next 2Y1.67%
Revenue Next 3Y2.11%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-50.75%
EBIT growth 3Y19.3%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year29.63%
EBIT Next 3Y14.33%
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
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 5 / 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 36.16 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.03.
Is the dividend of VESTIS CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of VESTIS CORP (VSTS) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -61.47%.