Analyzing Vestis (VSTS) & The Competition
by Amy Steele · The Cerbat GemVestis (NYSE:VSTS – Get Free Report) is one of 355 public companies in the “Commercial Services & Supplies” industry, but how does it contrast to its rivals? We will compare Vestis to similar companies based on the strength of its valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, earnings and institutional ownership.
Volatility and Risk
Vestis has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Vestis’ rivals have a beta of 2.45, indicating that their average stock price is 145% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Institutional and Insider Ownership
97.4% of Vestis shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.6% of shares of all “Commercial Services & Supplies” companies are owned by institutional investors. 15.7% of Vestis shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 16.7% of shares of all “Commercial Services & Supplies” companies are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares Vestis and its rivals’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Vestis | -0.20% | 7.27% | 2.20% |
| Vestis Competitors | -58.22% | -118.49% | -1.29% |
Analyst Ratings
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Vestis and its rivals, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Vestis | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1.62 |
| Vestis Competitors | 1842 | 6122 | 9009 | 657 | 2.48 |
Vestis currently has a consensus price target of $12.66, suggesting a potential downside of 2.54%. As a group, “Commercial Services & Supplies” companies have a potential upside of 11.08%. Given Vestis’ rivals stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Vestis has less favorable growth aspects than its rivals.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Vestis and its rivals gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Net Income | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Vestis | $2.73 billion | -$40.22 million | -259.80 |
| Vestis Competitors | $2.45 billion | $140.48 million | 17.09 |
Vestis has higher revenue, but lower earnings than its rivals. Vestis is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than its rivals, indicating that it is currently more affordable than other companies in its industry.
Summary
Vestis rivals beat Vestis on 8 of the 13 factors compared.
About Vestis
Vestis Corporation provides uniform rentals and workplace supplies in the United States and Canada. Its products include uniform options, such as shirts, pants, outerwear, gowns, scrubs, high visibility garments, particulate-free garments, and flame-resistant garments, as well as shoes and accessories; and workplace supplies, including managed restroom supply services, first-aid supplies and safety products, floor mats, towels, and linens. The company serves manufacturing, hospitality, retail, food processing, food service, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, automotive, and cleanroom industries. Vestis Corporation was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Roswell, Georgia.