VSE Corporation (VSEC) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
VSE Corporation stock (VSEC) is currently trading at $178.32. VSE Corporation PE ratio is 70.76. VSE Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 4.49. Analyst consensus price target for VSEC is $262.00. WallStSmart rates VSEC as Sell.
- VSEC PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
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- VSEC intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- VSEC stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- VSEC fair value vs current price
- VSEC insider transactions and insider buying
- Is VSEC undervalued or overvalued?
- VSE Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- VSEC Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- VSEC analyst price target and Smart Rating
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VSEC Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · VSE Corporation (VSEC)
VSEC trades 1103% above its Graham fair value of $17.14, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
VSE Corporation (VSEC) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in revenue growth, institutional own.. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
VSE Corporation (VSEC) Key Strengths (3)
Revenue surging 32.40% year-over-year
101.08% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
VSE Corporation (VSEC) Areas to Watch (7)
Earnings declining -7.00%, profits shrinking
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Premium valuation at 4.5x annual revenue
Premium pricing at 3.4x book value
Supporting Valuation Data
VSE Corporation (VSEC) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 42/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 2.4/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Revenue Growth, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 32.40%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (3.00), Price/Sales (4.49), Price/Book (3.45) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at -7.00%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 4.41%, Operating Margin at 12.10%, Profit Margin at 1.05%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 4.41% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 32.40% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. EPS Growth and Return on Equity are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
VSEC Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
VSEC's Price-to-Sales ratio of 4.49x trades 99% above its historical average of 2.26x (93th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 18% below its historical high of 5.48x set in Mar 2026, and 601% above its historical low of 0.64x in Feb 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for VSE Corporation (VSEC) · INDUSTRIALS › AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
The Big Picture
VSE Corporation is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 1.1B with 32% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 1.1%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 32% YoY, reaching 1.1B. This pace significantly outperforms most AEROSPACE & DEFENSE peers.
Generating 31M in free cash flow and 38M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
ROE of 4.4% suggests the company isn't efficiently converting equity into profits.
Profit margin at 1.1% is thin. While this is common for high-growth companies, margins need to expand as growth naturally decelerates.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can VSE Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Growth sustainability: can VSE Corporation maintain 32%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 70.8x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.
Sector dynamics: monitor AEROSPACE & DEFENSE industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact VSE Corporation.
Bottom Line
VSE Corporation is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 32% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin 1.1% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(47 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
THOMAS, BENJAMIN E. Chief Operating Officer | Buy | +96 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 10:04:26 AM
About VSE Corporation(VSEC)
NASDAQ
INDUSTRIALS
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
USA
VSE Corporation is a diversified aftermarket products and services company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.