(VLTO) Veralto - Ratings and Ratios
Water, Treatment, Marking, Coding, Packaging, Color
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Description: VLTO Veralto
Veralto Corporation is a global provider of water analytics, water treatment, marking and coding, and packaging and color solutions, operating through two main segments: Water Quality (WQ) and Product Quality & Innovation (PQI). The companys diverse portfolio of brands, including Hach, Trojan Technologies, ChemTreat, Videojet, Linx, Esko, X-Rite, and Pantone, serves various industries such as municipal utilities, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrials.
From a financial perspective, Veralto Corporation has a significant market presence, with a market capitalization of approximately $24.9 billion. The companys return on equity (RoE) is 43.92%, indicating a strong ability to generate profits from shareholder equity. To further evaluate the companys performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, operating margin, and dividend yield can be analyzed. For instance, a high revenue growth rate could indicate a strong demand for the companys products and services, while a high operating margin could suggest efficient cost management.
Veralto Corporations Water Quality segment offers a range of solutions, including precision instrumentation, water treatment technologies, and digital solutions, which can be evaluated using KPIs such as the number of units sold, average revenue per user (ARPU), and customer retention rate. The Product Quality & Innovation segments marking and coding, software solutions, and color management solutions can be assessed using KPIs such as sales growth, market share, and customer satisfaction. By analyzing these KPIs, investors can gain a deeper understanding of the companys strengths and weaknesses, as well as its potential for future growth.
To further deconstruct the problem, we can examine the companys competitive landscape, industry trends, and potential risks. For example, the water treatment market is expected to grow due to increasing concerns about water scarcity and environmental sustainability. Veralto Corporations strong brand portfolio and diversified product offerings position it well to capitalize on this trend. However, the company may face risks such as intense competition, regulatory changes, and economic downturns, which can be mitigated through strategies such as innovation, diversification, and cost optimization.
VLTO Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 26,233m |
| Sub-Industry | Environmental & Facilities Services |
| IPO / Inception | 2023-10-04 |
VLTO Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 36.3% |
| Fundamental | 83.1% |
| Dividend Rating | 49.8% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -18.1% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.83 of 5 |
VLTO Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 0.40% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 0.52% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 105.48% |
| Payout Consistency | 100.0% |
| Payout Ratio | 11.3% |
VLTO Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 81.2% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -23.9% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 65.5% |
| CAGR 5y | 15.75% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.64 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 2.13 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.12 |
| Alpha | 0.00 |
| Beta | 0.957 |
| Volatility | 18.71% |
| Current Volume | 1651.7k |
| Average Volume 20d | 977.1k |
| Stop Loss | 103.3 (-3%) |
| Signal | -1.17 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.0
| Net Income (893.0m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 321.7m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.13 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -0.66pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 31.29% (prev 22.51%; Δ 8.78pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.14 (>3.0%) and CFO 1.00b > Net Income 893.0m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (1.11b) to EBITDA (1.32b) ratio: 0.84 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 2.32 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (249.9m) change vs 12m ago 0.24% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 59.88% (prev 58.70%; Δ 1.19pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 82.03% (prev 86.01%; Δ -3.98pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 11.36 (EBITDA TTM 1.32b / Interest Expense TTM 110.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 3.51
| (A) 0.23 = (Total Current Assets 2.95b - Total Current Liabilities 1.27b) / Total Assets 7.17b |
| (B) 0.18 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 1.31b / Total Assets 7.17b |
| (C) 0.19 = EBIT TTM 1.25b / Avg Total Assets 6.54b |
| (D) 0.09 = Book Value of Equity 420.0m / Total Liabilities 4.51b |
| Total Rating: 3.51 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 83.12
| 1. Piotroski 6.0pt = 1.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 3.29% = 1.65 |
| 3. FCF Margin 17.59% = 4.40 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 1.49 = 1.48 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 2.98 = -1.74 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= 11.32)% = 12.50 |
| 7. RoE 39.92% = 2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 91.78% = 6.88 |
| 9. EPS Trend 88.93% = 4.45 |
What is the price of VLTO shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.44%, over one month by -0.14%, over three months by +9.08% and over the past year by -2.71%.
Is Veralto a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of VLTO is around 100.72 USD . This means that VLTO is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -5.46%.
Is VLTO a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 6
- Buy: 3
- Hold: 9
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the VLTO price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 115.6 | 8.5% |
| Analysts Target Price | 115.6 | 8.5% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 112.2 | 5.3% |
Last update: 2025-09-09 04:49
VLTO Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 1.56b USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 29.5279
P/E Forward = 26.455
P/S = 4.8924
P/B = 9.8881
P/EG = 3.7222
Beta = None
Revenue TTM = 5.36b USD
EBIT TTM = 1.25b USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.32b USD
Long Term Debt = 2.67b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 1.27b USD (from totalCurrentLiabilities, last quarter)
Debt = 3.95b USD (Calculated: Short Term 1.27b + Long Term 2.67b)
Net Debt = 1.11b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 28.62b USD (26.23b + Debt 3.95b - CCE 1.56b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 11.36 (Ebit TTM 1.25b / Interest Expense TTM 110.0m)
FCF Yield = 3.29% (FCF TTM 943.0m / Enterprise Value 28.62b)
FCF Margin = 17.59% (FCF TTM 943.0m / Revenue TTM 5.36b)
Net Margin = 16.65% (Net Income TTM 893.0m / Revenue TTM 5.36b)
Gross Margin = 59.88% ((Revenue TTM 5.36b - Cost of Revenue TTM 2.15b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 68.15 (Enterprise Value 28.62b / Book Value Of Equity 420.0m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.71% (Interest Expense 28.0m / Debt 3.95b)
Taxrate = 23.30% (253.0m / 1.09b)
NOPAT = 958.8m (EBIT 1.25b * (1 - 23.30%))
Current Ratio = 2.32 (Total Current Assets 2.95b / Total Current Liabilities 1.27b)
Debt / Equity = 1.49 (Debt 3.95b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 2.65b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.98 (Net Debt 1.11b / EBITDA 1.32b)
Debt / FCF = 4.19 (Debt 3.95b / FCF TTM 943.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 2.24b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 12.45% (Net Income 893.0m, Total Assets 7.17b )
RoE = 39.92% (Net Income TTM 893.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 2.24b)
RoCE = 25.46% (Ebit 1.25b / (Equity 2.24b + L.T.Debt 2.67b))
RoIC = 19.68% (NOPAT 958.8m / Invested Capital 4.87b)
WACC = 8.36% (E(26.23b)/V(30.18b) * Re(9.54%)) + (D(3.95b)/V(30.18b) * Rd(0.71%) * (1-Tc(0.23)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 75.04 | Cagr: 0.13%
Discount Rate = 9.54% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 71.88% ; FCFE base≈891.8m ; Y1≈837.6m ; Y5≈784.0m
Fair Price DCF = 43.89 (DCF Value 10.89b / Shares Outstanding 248.2m; 5y FCF grow -7.79% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 88.93 | EPS CAGR: 8.50% | SUE: 0.19 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 91.78 | Revenue CAGR: 4.37% | SUE: N/A | # QB: None
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