Visteon Corp (VC) Stock Analysis
Verdict: HOLD
Extreme valuation discount vs peers and a fresh $800M buyback offer a floor, but Baird's downgrade and negative EPS growth signal a trap.
Investment score: 64/100
Analysis as of
Is Visteon Corp stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
Visteon presents a classic 'bad news in the price' scenario where valuation is attractive but momentum is toxic.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 78/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 45/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 35/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 50/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 30/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 75/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 60/100 (weight 15%)
Visteon Corp opportunities and risks
What speaks for VC
- Aggressive Shareholder Returns
What speaks against VC
- Macro-Automotive Demand Cliff
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VC | 15.5x | 0.7x | 5.6x | 13.4% | 4.4% | 8.3% |
| QS | n/a | 0.0x | n/a | 0.0% | 0.0% | -6.4% |
| DORM | 20.8x | 1.8x | 12.9x | 40.7% | 8.8% | 1.8% |
| PHIN | 22.4x | 0.8x | 8.3x | 21.6% | 4.0% | 9.1% |
| PATK | 22.0x | 0.8x | 10.9x | 23.1% | 3.5% | 6.4% |
| DAN | n/a | n/a | 10.4x | 13.4% | 33.5% | 4.5% |
| Peer median | 20.8x | 0.8x | 10.4x | 21.6% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
Frequently asked questions about Visteon Corp (VC)
Is VC stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Visteon Corp as HOLD with an investment score of 64/100. Visteon presents a classic 'bad news in the price' scenario where valuation is attractive but momentum is toxic. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is VC stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for VC is HOLD with an investment score of 64/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.