Vista Outdoor Inc.

    Vista Outdoor Inc.

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    Share Statistics

    As of September 30, 2024, Vista Outdoor Inc. has 58.43M shares outstanding.

    Shares Outstanding58.43M

    Valuation Ratios

    These figures are as of September 30, 2024. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.85, and the price-to-book ratio stands at -16.71.

    PS Ratio0.85
    PB Ratio-16.71
    P/TBV Ratio7.30
    P/FCF Ratio6.13
    P/OCF Ratio6.10

    Enterprise Valuation

    As of September 30, 2024, Vista Outdoor Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 9.05 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.10 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 12.84 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Vista Outdoor Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 7.41, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers.

    EV / Sales1.10
    EV / EBITDA9.05
    EV / EBIT12.84
    EV / FCF7.41

    Financial Position

    As of September 30, 2024, Vista Outdoor Inc. maintains a current ratio of 2.90, meaning it holds 2.9x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 56.80, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 6.81 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

    Current Ratio2.90
    Quick Ratio1.14
    Debt / Equity56.80
    Debt / EBITDA2.15
    Interest Coverage6.81

    Financial Efficiency

    These figures cover the twelve months ended September 30, 2024. Return on assets (ROA) is negative at -0.36, reflecting losses generated across the asset base. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 25.43, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. Inventory turnover of 2.82 indicates how many times Vista Outdoor Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

    Return on Assets (ROA)-0.36
    Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)25.43
    Inventory Turnover2.82

    Taxes

    These figures cover the twelve months ended September 30, 2024. That works out to an effective tax rate of 62.86, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items.

    Effective Tax Rate62.86

    Margins

    Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, Vista Outdoor Inc. posted a gross margin of 31.49, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 8.54 and net profit margin of -0.34 provide insight into operational efficiency.

    Gross Margin31.49
    Operating Margin8.54
    Pretax Margin-0.69
    Profit Margin-0.34
    EBITDA Margin12.11

    Dividends & Yields

    These figures cover the twelve months ended September 30, 2024. Free cash flow yield stands at 16.31, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 16.42, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Vista Outdoor Inc. shareholders.

    Shareholder Yield16.42
    FCF Yield16.31

    Scores

    As of September 30, 2024, Vista Outdoor Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 4.08, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

    Altman Z-Score4.08