Virco Mfg. Corporation (VIRC) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1997–2026) · Consumer Cyclical · Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances
EV/EBITDA
↓
12.47
+20% vs avg
5yr avg: 10.42
30Y Low2.7·High34.6
P/FCF
↓
N/A
—
5yr avg: 7.85
30Y Low3.9·High117.1
P/B Ratio
↑
0.91
↓-35% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.40
30Y Low0.5·High3.1
ROE
↑
2.4%
↑-76% vs avg
5yr avg: 10.1%
30Y Low-34%·High49%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
4.12
↑+24% vs avg
5yr avg: 3.32
30Y Low0.0·High8.4
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
VIRC Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Virco Mfg. Corporation trades at 38.3x earnings, 133% above its 5-year average of 16.4x, sitting at the 88th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 21.2x, the stock trades at a premium of 81%.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $96M | $110M | $178M | $196M | $79M | $47M | $43M | $65M | $65M | $72M | $67M |
| Enterprise Value | $122M | $136M | $193M | $203M | $117M | $81M | $78M | $108M | $86M | $88M | $71M |
| P/E Ratio → | 38.25 | 43.69 | 8.26 | 8.94 | 4.80 | — | — | 27.60 | — | — | 2.95 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.48 | 0.55 | 0.67 | 0.73 | 0.34 | 0.26 | 0.28 | 0.34 | 0.33 | 0.38 | 0.39 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.91 | 1.04 | 1.63 | 2.15 | 1.17 | 1.00 | 0.80 | 1.19 | 1.15 | 1.20 | 1.13 |
| P/FCF | — | — | 6.65 | 9.04 | — | — | 7.68 | 11.72 | — | — | 46.20 |
| P/OCF | — | — | 5.39 | 7.28 | — | — | 5.56 | 6.66 | 27.67 | 42.60 | 11.46 |
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VIRC EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Virco Mfg. Corporation's enterprise value stands at 12.5x EBITDA, 20% above its 5-year average of 10.4x. This is roughly in line with the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 12.2x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.68 | 0.73 | 0.75 | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.51 | 0.56 | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.41 |
| EV / EBITDA | 12.47 | 13.90 | 5.76 | 5.49 | 7.70 | 19.24 | 13.45 | 9.21 | 10.60 | 8.28 | 6.51 |
| EV / EBIT | 33.40 | 36.19 | 6.72 | 6.36 | 11.67 | — | — | 20.74 | 80.13 | 22.18 | 12.01 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | 7.21 | 9.35 | — | — | 13.88 | 19.41 | — | — | 49.10 |
VIRC Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Virco Mfg. Corporation earns an operating margin of 1.8%, roughly in line with the Consumer Cyclical sector average. Operating margins have compressed from 11.8% to 1.8% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 2.4% is modest, trailing the sector median of 5.3%. ROIC of 2.1% represents below-average returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.2%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 40.7% | 40.7% | 43.1% | 43.1% | 36.9% | 33.0% | 35.9% | 37.1% | 33.4% | 34.6% | 36.1% |
| Operating Margin | 1.8% | 1.8% | 10.5% | 11.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.3% | 1.3% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 7.2% | -8.2% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% | -1.7% | 13.1% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 2.4% | 2.4% | 21.6% | 27.5% | 28.7% | -29.8% | -4.1% | 4.3% | -2.8% | -5.4% | 49.1% |
| ROA | 1.4% | 1.4% | 12.8% | 14.8% | 12.0% | -12.0% | -1.7% | 1.8% | -1.3% | -2.9% | 23.0% |
| ROIC | 2.1% | 2.1% | 18.8% | 23.5% | 8.5% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 5.5% | 8.7% |
| ROCE | 2.4% | 2.4% | 21.0% | 30.4% | 11.1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 5.9% | 7.8% |
VIRC Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Virco Mfg. Corporation carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 4.1x, which is highly leveraged (14% below the sector average of 4.8x). Net debt stands at $26M ($40M total debt minus $14M cash). Interest coverage of 12.5x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.13 | 0.57 | 0.75 | 0.65 | 0.80 | 0.38 | 0.28 | 0.08 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 4.12 | 4.12 | 1.25 | 0.32 | 2.55 | 8.37 | 6.08 | 3.75 | 2.64 | 1.57 | 0.46 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.24 | 0.14 | 0.07 | 0.55 | 0.72 | 0.65 | 0.78 | 0.36 | 0.27 | 0.07 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.65 | 2.65 | 0.45 | 0.18 | 2.48 | 8.04 | 6.01 | 3.65 | 2.55 | 1.52 | 0.38 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | 0.56 | 0.31 | — | — | 6.20 | 7.69 | — | — | 2.90 |
| Interest Coverage | 12.54 | 12.54 | 82.44 | 11.91 | 5.06 | -2.12 | -0.93 | 2.11 | 0.49 | 2.56 | 4.88 |
VIRC Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Virco Mfg. Corporation's current ratio of 3.09x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.31x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 2.31x to 3.09x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.09 | 3.09 | 2.98 | 2.31 | 1.84 | 1.90 | 2.31 | 2.32 | 1.96 | 2.01 | 2.25 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.31 | 1.31 | 1.36 | 0.80 | 0.45 | 0.59 | 0.57 | 0.60 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.59 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.78 | 0.14 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.15 | 1.39 | 1.84 | 1.54 | 1.46 | 1.22 | 1.39 | 1.63 | 1.62 | 1.60 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.09 | 2.09 | 2.72 | 2.62 | 2.16 | 2.62 | 2.56 | 2.80 | 2.83 | 2.94 | 3.11 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 31.91 | 23.39 | 31.44 | 29.26 | 35.62 | 23.85 | 22.92 | 24.49 | 22.34 | 21.90 |
VIRC Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Virco Mfg. Corporation returns 5.8% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.6% dividend yield and 4.2% buyback yield. A payout ratio of 61.4% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 2.6% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% | — | — | — | — | 1.4% | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 61.4% | 61.4% | 6.8% | 1.5% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 2.6% | 2.3% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 20.8% | — | — | 3.6% | — | — | 33.9% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | 15.0% | 11.1% | — | — | 13.0% | 8.5% | — | — | 2.2% |
| Buyback Yield | 4.2% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 5.8% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $16M | $16M | $16M | $16M | $16M | $16M | $16M | $15M | $15M | $15M |
Peer Comparison
Compare VIRC with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 VIRCYou | $96M | 38.3 | 12.5 | — | 40.7% | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 4.1 |
 FLXS | $347M | 18.3 | 12.1 | 10.3 | 22.2% | 6.0% | 12.7% | 9.9% | 2.0 |
 HNI | $2B | 31.4 | 8.9 | 7.8 | 41.4% | 8.4% | 4.1% | 7.8% | 4.7 |
 SCS | $2B | 15.8 | 8.8 | 18.3 | 33.1% | 5.0% | 13.1% | 9.9% | 2.5 |
 UFI | $77M | -3.7 | 10.8 | — | 1.5% | -1.7% | -8.2% | -2.1% | 7.4 |
 STXS | $184M | -7.5 | — | — | 52.7% | -68.3% | -143.6% | -207.9% | — |
 HOFT | $170M | -6.2 | — | 9.9 | 24.3% | -7.7% | -14.4% | -7.6% | — |
 ETH | $415M | 8.1 | 7.5 | 8239.4 | 60.5% | 10.1% | 10.7% | 7.6% | 2.0 |
 AMWD | $701M | 7.4 | 5.9 | 10.7 | 17.9% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 7.8% | 2.6 |
 NUE | $56B | 32.4 | 14.6 | — | 11.9% | 8.2% | 8.0% | 7.7% | 1.7 |
 RS | $20B | 28.4 | 16.9 | 40.3 | 26.8% | 7.2% | 10.3% | 8.9% | 1.5 |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 21.2 | 12.2 | 15.6 | 36.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 4.8 |
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VIRC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VIRC stock.
What is Virco Mfg. Corporation's P/E ratio?
Virco Mfg. Corporation's current P/E ratio is 38.3x. The historical average is 17.0x. This places it at the 88th percentile of its historical range.
What is Virco Mfg. Corporation's EV/EBITDA?
Virco Mfg. Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 12.5x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 10.0x.
What is Virco Mfg. Corporation's ROE?
Virco Mfg. Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 2.4%. The historical average is 2.6%.
Is VIRC stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Virco Mfg. Corporation is trading at a P/E of 38.3x. This is at the 88th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Virco Mfg. Corporation's dividend yield?
Virco Mfg. Corporation's current dividend yield is 1.63% with a payout ratio of 61.4%.
What are Virco Mfg. Corporation's profit margins?
Virco Mfg. Corporation has 40.7% gross margin and 1.8% operating margin.
How much debt does Virco Mfg. Corporation have?
Virco Mfg. Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 4.1x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.