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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#470
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Apparel
$7.2B
Steven E. Rendle
V.F. Corporation provides North Face, Timberland, Smartwool, Icebreaker, Altra, Vans, Supreme, Kipling, Napapijri, Eastpak, JanSport, Eagle Creek, Dickies, and Timberland PRO brand names. Company sells its products primarily to specialty stores, department stores, national chains, and mass merchants.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = VFC ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$UL UNILEVER PLC | 78 | 96 | 98 | 59 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ASML ASML HOLDING NV | 77 | 89 | 86 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ESLT ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD | 76 | 81 | 87 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$MT ArcelorMittal | 75 | 71 | 98 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AMAT APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE | 75 | 85 | 87 | 84 | 20.9x | 13.6x | 32.9% | 20.5% | 48.8% | 30.6% | 24.4% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 32.0x | $148.6B | VS | |
$SIMO Silicon Motion Technology CORP | 75 | 84 | 86 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$CODA Coda Octopus Group, Inc. | 74 | 83 | 90 | 79 | 16.3x | 11.9x | 7.4% | 7.5% | 68.3% | 19.5% | 18.2% | 29.0% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $84M | VS | |
$GSK GSK plc | 74 | 84 | 90 | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$EFXT Enerflex Ltd. | 74 | 80 | 91 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 74 | 84 | 97 | 63 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$VFC V F CORP | 62 | 77 | 88 | 52 | 12.3x | 9.1x | 37.8% | 6.5% | 54.8% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 233.0x | $7.2B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
V F CORP (VFC) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 62.4/100. It ranks #470 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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In-line with peers — no strong momentum signal
Trading at a discount to fundamentals — favorable entry valuation
High profitability & efficiency — strong quality floor supports entry
Average volatility — neutral timing signal
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Manufacturing sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
No analyst ratings for VFC.
View All RatingsROIC 8.1% vs WACC 6.7% (spread +1.3%)
GM 55% vs sector 44%, OM 7% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover 1.07x
Rev growth 4%, 11yr history
Interest coverage 7.3x, Net debt/EBITDA 5.6x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
Bottom-line profitability
The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate V F CORP (VFC) as a Hold with a composite score of 62.4/100 at a current price of $19.76. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
V F CORP holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Manufacturing sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 62.4/100 places it at rank #470 in our full universe.
No Moat
Very High
Standard
Undervalued
Gross margins of 55% signal strong pricing power.
Returns on equity of 37.8% exceed cost of capital.
Value factor score of 88 suggests attractive pricing.
Leverage of 233% D/E amplifies downside risk.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
V F CORP represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns V F CORP a Hold rating, with a composite score of 62.4/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #470 of 7,333 stocks, VFC presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
VFC earns a quality score of 77/100, indicating above-average business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 37.8% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 54.8% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of 5.3% (sector avg: 1.0%). Companies in this tier generally demonstrate consistent profitability and efficient capital deployment, though they may face some competitive pressure.
VFC carries a solid value score of 88/100, pointing to an attractively priced stock relative to peers. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 12.31x, an EV/EBITDA of 9.13x, a P/B ratio of 4.65x. This score suggests reasonable compensation for the risks involved, with potential upside if the market recognizes the stock's underlying worth.
V F CORP's investment score of 31/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 4.3% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of 6.5% (sector: 0.9%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
VFC demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 52/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth stands at 4.3% year-over-year, while a beta of 2.44 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Moderate momentum may indicate the stock is consolidating or transitioning between trends, warranting close monitoring of upcoming catalysts.
VFC's stability score of 42/100 signals elevated volatility and/or leverage concerns. Key stability metrics include a beta of 2.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 233.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). Investors should be prepared for wider-than-average price swings and consider position sizing accordingly to manage portfolio risk.
The short interest score of 52/100 for VFC suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include high market sensitivity (beta: 2.44), elevated leverage (D/E: 233.00x). With a $7.2B market cap (mid-cap), V F CORP may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
VFC offers a modest dividend yield of 1.9%. While the income contribution is relatively small, even a small dividend signals management's commitment to shareholder returns and can serve as a signal of financial discipline.
V F CORP is a mid-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #470 of 7,333 overall (94th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 37.8% exceeding the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of 6.6% above the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While VFC currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the MANUFACTURING sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Key factor gap
Value (88) vs Investment (31) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
EV/EBITDA 20% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
ROE 2091% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 24% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
Investing.com -- JPMorgan downgraded V.F. Corporation to Underweight and cut its price target to $18 from $19, citing slower revenue growth and a longer path to margin recovery than management targets.
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