VSE Past Earnings Performance
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VSE has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 23.2%, while the Commercial Services industry saw earnings growing at 10.8% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 5.8% per year. VSE's return on equity is 4.3%, and it has net margins of 3.3%.
Key information
23.2%
Earnings growth rate
14.6%
EPS growth rate
| Commercial Services Industry Growth | 8.5% |
| Revenue growth rate | 5.8% |
| Return on equity | 4.3% |
| Net Margin | 3.3% |
| Last Earnings Update | 30 Sep 2024 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
When Should You Buy VSE Corporation (NASDAQ:VSEC)?
Dec 10
VSE Corporation: Lots Of Moving Parts
Nov 23VSE's (NASDAQ:VSEC) Anemic Earnings Might Be Worse Than You Think
Nov 13Results: VSE Corporation Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts
Nov 09VSE Corporation (NASDAQ:VSEC) Stocks Shoot Up 37% But Its P/E Still Looks Reasonable
Nov 07VSE Corporation: Capitalizing On Aviation Demand And Robust Aftermarket Growth (Rating Upgrade)
Sep 14These 4 Measures Indicate That VSE (NASDAQ:VSEC) Is Using Debt Extensively
May 03Are Investors Undervaluing VSE Corporation (NASDAQ:VSEC) By 43%?
Apr 12Investors Shouldn't Be Too Comfortable With VSE's (NASDAQ:VSEC) Earnings
Mar 16VSE Corporation: Strong Growth Outlook But Share Price Lacks Margin Of Safety
Mar 12Here's Why VSE (NASDAQ:VSEC) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Mar 07Earnings Not Telling The Story For VSE Corporation (NASDAQ:VSEC)
Feb 13Should You Think About Buying VSE Corporation (NASDAQ:VSEC) Now?
Jan 04Here's Why We Think VSE (NASDAQ:VSEC) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Sep 29Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How VSE makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 24 | 1,016 | 34 | 9 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 974 | 34 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 913 | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 860 | 43 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 797 | 38 | 5 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 733 | 34 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 698 | 28 | 5 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 669 | 27 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 708 | 25 | 3 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 741 | 26 | 4 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 746 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 481 | -11 | 3 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 691 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 656 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 649 | -3 | 3 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 662 | -5 | 3 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 707 | -1 | 3 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 740 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 760 | 34 | 3 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 753 | 37 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 738 | 36 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 709 | 36 | 5 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 690 | 35 | 4 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 697 | 35 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 711 | 43 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 716 | 40 | 3 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 740 | 39 | 3 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 760 | 39 | 2 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 780 | 29 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 779 | 29 | 4 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 745 | 28 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 692 | 27 | 7 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 622 | 27 | 5 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 586 | 27 | 4 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 557 | 26 | 3 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 534 | 25 | 3 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 484 | 22 | 2 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 449 | 19 | 4 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 15 | 425 | 19 | 4 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 14 | 424 | 20 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 14 | 451 | 23 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 14 | 461 | 24 | 3 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 14 | 472 | 25 | 3 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 13 | 472 | 24 | 3 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: VSEC has a large one-off loss of $14.9M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 30th September, 2024.
Growing Profit Margin: VSEC's current net profit margins (3.3%) are lower than last year (4.8%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: VSEC's earnings have grown significantly by 23.2% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: VSEC's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: VSEC had negative earnings growth (-11.6%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Commercial Services industry average (15.1%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: VSEC's Return on Equity (4.3%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2024/12/17 06:43 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2024/12/17 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2023/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
VSE Corporation is covered by 11 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Joshua Sullivan | Benchmark Company |
| Jeffrey Van Sinderen | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Kenneth Herbert | Canaccord Genuity |