VIAD CORP (VVI)

US92552R4065 - Common Stock

42.51  -0.3 (-0.7%)

After market: 42.51 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to VVI. VVI was compared to 83 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. VVI may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. VVI has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

VVI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year VVI had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years VVI reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: VVI reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.17%, VVI is doing worse than 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 0.88%, VVI is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.90% of the companies in the same industry.
VVI has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.58%) than 64.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.17%
ROE 0.88%
ROIC 7.58%
ROA(3y)-2.76%
ROA(5y)-10.2%
ROE(3y)-20.83%
ROE(5y)-45.26%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

VVI's Profit Margin of 0.12% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VVI is outperformed by 60.98% of its industry peers.
VVI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of VVI (6.31%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VVI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 7.99%, VVI is doing worse than 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
VVI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.31%
PM (TTM) 0.12%
GM 7.99%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y4.09%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-33.69%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y4.25%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VVI is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VVI has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, VVI has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, VVI has an improved debt to assets ratio.

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.92 indicates that VVI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of VVI (1.92) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VVI has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.29. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as VVI would need 8.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.29, VVI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.10% of the companies in the same industry.
VVI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.67. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.67, VVI is doing worse than 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.67
Debt/FCF 8.29
Altman-Z 1.92
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC9.12%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.01 indicates that VVI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
VVI's Current ratio of 1.01 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VVI is outperformed by 78.05% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.97 indicates that VVI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.97, VVI is doing worse than 69.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.01
Quick Ratio 0.97

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

VVI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 268.25%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for VVI have been decreasing by -34.31% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, VVI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 14.91% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, VVI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.02% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)268.25%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-34.31%
EPS Q2Q%34.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.91%
Revenue growth 3Y43.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.02%
Sales Q2Q%24.54%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, VVI will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 141.06% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, VVI will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -30.73% on average per year.
EPS Next Y945.4%
EPS Next 2Y331.71%
EPS Next 3Y141.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.79%
Revenue Next 3Y-30.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 40.10 indicates a quite expensive valuation of VVI.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VVI is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.41. VVI is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.39 indicates a quite expensive valuation of VVI.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VVI is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.69. VVI is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 40.1
Fwd PE 28.39

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VVI indicates a rather cheap valuation: VVI is cheaper than 80.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VVI is valued a bit cheaper than 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.14
EV/EBITDA 7.58

4.3 Compensation for Growth

VVI's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
VVI's earnings are expected to grow with 141.06% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y331.71%
EPS Next 3Y141.06%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

VVI does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

VIAD CORP

NYSE:VVI (12/31/2024, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 42.51 0 (0%)

42.51

-0.3 (-0.7%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)11-07 2024-11-07/amc
Earnings (Next)02-06 2025-02-06/amc
Inst Owners93.31%
Inst Owner Change0.27%
Ins Owners2.94%
Ins Owner Change0.24%
Market Cap901.21M
Analysts80
Price Target57.46 (35.17%)
Short Float %0.86%
Short Ratio1.02
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.52%
DP387.72%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.81%
Min EPS beat(2)2.85%
Max EPS beat(2)16.77%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.56%
Max EPS beat(4)16.77%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)4.17%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)17.05%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)0.19%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.94%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.32%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.14%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.32%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.01%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)14.18%
Revenue beat(16)16
Avg Revenue beat(16)19.77%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)27.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-69.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-24.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.15%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 40.1
Fwd PE 28.39
P/S 0.54
P/FCF 19.14
P/OCF 7.43
P/B 3.93
P/tB 16.37
EV/EBITDA 7.58
EPS(TTM)1.06
EY2.49%
EPS(NY)1.5
Fwd EY3.52%
FCF(TTM)2.22
FCFY5.22%
OCF(TTM)5.72
OCFY13.45%
SpS78.91
BVpS10.82
TBVpS2.6
PEG (NY)0.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.17%
ROE 0.88%
ROCE 11.88%
ROIC 7.58%
ROICexc 8.17%
ROICexgc 10.37%
OM 6.31%
PM (TTM) 0.12%
GM 7.99%
FCFM 2.81%
ROA(3y)-2.76%
ROA(5y)-10.2%
ROE(3y)-20.83%
ROE(5y)-45.26%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y-20.49%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.93%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y4.09%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-33.69%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y4.25%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.4
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.67
Debt/FCF 8.29
Debt/EBITDA 2.36
Cap/Depr 131.69%
Cap/Sales 4.43%
Interest Coverage 2.2
Cash Conversion 74.9%
Profit Quality 2340.11%
Current Ratio 1.01
Quick Ratio 0.97
Altman-Z 1.92
F-Score7
WACC9.12%
ROIC/WACC0.83
Cap/Depr(3y)128.28%
Cap/Depr(5y)121.71%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.45%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)268.25%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-34.31%
EPS Q2Q%34.9%
EPS Next Y945.4%
EPS Next 2Y331.71%
EPS Next 3Y141.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.91%
Revenue growth 3Y43.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.02%
Sales Q2Q%24.54%
Revenue Next Year11%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.79%
Revenue Next 3Y-30.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y68.96%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y4.11%
EBIT Next Year96.76%
EBIT Next 3Y9.81%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1565.48%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y31.39%
OCF growth 1Y72.32%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y2.93%