VF Corp (VFC) Stock Analysis
Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)
Insider buying and deep P/S value combat high leverage and earnings misses — the turnaround hinges on debt reduction and Vans brand recovery.
Investment score: 48/100
Analysis as of
Is VF Corp stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
VF Corp is in a high-stakes transition. Positive FCF and insider buying are offset by massive debt and brand erosion in the Vans segment.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 65/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 30/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 35/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 25/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 85/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 60/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 40/100 (weight 15%)
VF Corp opportunities and risks
What speaks for VFC
- Aggressive Insider Conviction
What speaks against VFC
- Excessive Leverage and Interest Burden
Peers and competitors
- TPR
- RL
- MAJJ
- LEVI
- KTB
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VFC | 20.5x | 0.6x | 12.3x | 54.6% | 2.9% | 10.3% |
| TPR | 17.6x | 3.3x | 13.9x | 77.8% | 19.1% | 6.8% |
| RL | 23.4x | 2.8x | 16.4x | 70.3% | 11.8% | 4.5% |
| LEVI | 13.5x | 1.3x | 10.3x | 61.7% | 9.7% | 6.7% |
| KTB | 17.0x | 1.5x | 13.9x | 49.7% | 8.7% | 9.3% |
| Peer median | 17.3x | 2.1x | 13.9x | 66.0% | 10.7% | 6.7% |
Frequently asked questions about VF Corp (VFC)
Is VFC stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates VF Corp as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 48/100. VF Corp is in a high-stakes transition. Positive FCF and insider buying are offset by massive debt and brand erosion in the Vans segment. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is VFC stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for VFC is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 48/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.