Vestis (NYSE:VSTS – Get Free Report) is one of 355 publicly-traded companies in the “Commercial Services & Supplies” industry, but how does it compare to its peers? We will compare Vestis to related companies based on the strength of its dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk and valuation.
Profitability
This table compares Vestis and its peers’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Vestis | -0.20% | 7.27% | 2.20% |
| Vestis Competitors | -59.02% | -118.76% | -1.30% |
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of recent ratings for Vestis and its peers, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Vestis | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1.62 |
| Vestis Competitors | 1850 | 6125 | 9016 | 660 | 2.48 |
Insider & Institutional Ownership
97.4% of Vestis shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.6% of shares of all “Commercial Services & Supplies” companies are owned by institutional investors. 15.7% of Vestis shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 16.7% of shares of all “Commercial Services & Supplies” companies are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Risk & Volatility
Vestis has a beta of 0.95, meaning that its share price is 5% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Vestis’ peers have a beta of 2.42, meaning that their average share price is 142% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Vestis and its peers revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Net Income | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Vestis | $2.73 billion | -$40.22 million | -246.90 |
| Vestis Competitors | $2.43 billion | $139.00 million | 17.07 |
Vestis has higher revenue, but lower earnings than its peers. Vestis is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than its peers, indicating that it is currently more affordable than other companies in its industry.
Summary
Vestis peers beat Vestis on 8 of the 13 factors compared.
About Vestis
Vestis Corporation provides uniform rentals and workplace supplies in the United States and Canada. Its products include uniform options, such as shirts, pants, outerwear, gowns, scrubs, high visibility garments, particulate-free garments, and flame-resistant garments, as well as shoes and accessories; and workplace supplies, including managed restroom supply services, first-aid supplies and safety products, floor mats, towels, and linens. The company serves manufacturing, hospitality, retail, food processing, food service, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, automotive, and cleanroom industries. Vestis Corporation was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Roswell, Georgia.
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