Virco Mfg. Corporation (VIRC) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances
EV/EBITDA
↓
3.34
↓-82% vs avg
5yr avg: 18.34
30Y Low2.7·High49.6
P/FCF
↓
3.62
↓-53% vs avg
5yr avg: 7.79
30Y Low3.9·High117.1
P/B Ratio
↑
0.92
↓-32% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.35
30Y Low0.5·High3.1
ROE
↑
21.6%
↓+146% vs avg
5yr avg: 8.8%
30Y Low-34%·High49%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
1.25
↓-82% vs avg
5yr avg: 7.12
30Y Low0.0·High21.6
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 4.7x earnings, 36% below its 5-year average of 7.3x, sitting at the 13th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 19.4x, the stock trades at a discount of 76%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 3.6x P/FCF, 53% below the 5-year average of 7.8x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $97M | $178M | $196M | $79M | $47M | $43M | $65M | $65M | $72M | $67M | $47M |
| Enterprise Value | $112M | $193M | $203M | $117M | $81M | $78M | $108M | $86M | $88M | $71M | $53M |
| P/E Ratio → | 4.67 | 8.26 | 8.94 | 4.80 | — | — | 27.60 | — | — | 2.95 | 10.33 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.37 | 0.67 | 0.73 | 0.34 | 0.26 | 0.28 | 0.34 | 0.33 | 0.38 | 0.39 | 0.28 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.92 | 1.63 | 2.15 | 1.17 | 1.00 | 0.80 | 1.19 | 1.15 | 1.20 | 1.13 | 1.41 |
| P/FCF | 3.62 | 6.65 | 9.04 | — | — | 7.68 | 11.72 | — | — | 46.20 | 14.44 |
| P/OCF | 2.94 | 5.39 | 7.28 | — | — | 5.56 | 6.66 | 27.67 | 42.60 | 11.46 | 6.24 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
VIRC EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Virco Mfg. Corporation's enterprise value stands at 3.3x EBITDA, 82% below its 5-year average of 18.3x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 11.4x, placing the stock at a 71% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.73 | 0.75 | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.51 | 0.56 | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.41 | 0.31 |
| EV / EBITDA | 3.34 | 5.76 | 5.49 | 12.34 | 49.60 | 18.52 | 19.46 | 10.60 | 9.31 | 6.51 | 4.93 |
| EV / EBIT | 4.03 | 6.72 | 6.36 | 11.67 | — | — | 20.74 | 80.21 | 22.27 | 12.02 | 8.87 |
| EV / FCF | — | 7.21 | 9.35 | — | — | 13.88 | 19.41 | — | — | 49.10 | 16.27 |
VIRC Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Virco Mfg. Corporation earns an operating margin of 10.5%, above the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.9%. Operating margins have expanded from 2.4% to 10.5% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROE of 21.6% indicates solid capital efficiency, compared to the sector median of 5.7%. ROIC of 18.8% represents solid returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.8%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 43.1% | 43.1% | 43.1% | 36.9% | 33.0% | 35.9% | 37.5% | 33.4% | 34.6% | 36.1% | 35.4% |
| Operating Margin | 10.5% | 10.5% | 11.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | -0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | 8.1% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 7.2% | -8.2% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% | -1.7% | 13.1% | 2.7% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 21.6% | 21.6% | 27.5% | 28.7% | -29.8% | -4.1% | 4.3% | -2.8% | -5.4% | 49.1% | 16.3% |
| ROA | 12.8% | 12.8% | 14.8% | 12.0% | -12.0% | -1.7% | 1.8% | -1.3% | -2.9% | 23.0% | 5.3% |
| ROIC | 18.8% | 18.8% | 23.5% | 4.4% | -2.2% | -1.2% | -0.5% | 2.3% | 4.3% | 8.7% | 12.6% |
| ROCE | 21.0% | 21.0% | 30.4% | 5.7% | -2.6% | -1.3% | -0.6% | 2.6% | 4.5% | 7.8% | 9.4% |
VIRC Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Virco Mfg. Corporation carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.2x, which is manageable (72% below the sector average of 4.4x). Net debt stands at $15M ($42M total debt minus $27M cash). Interest coverage of 79.8x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.13 | 0.57 | 0.75 | 0.65 | 0.80 | 0.38 | 0.28 | 0.08 | 0.20 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.25 | 1.25 | 0.32 | 4.08 | 21.57 | 8.37 | 7.92 | 2.64 | 1.77 | 0.46 | 0.63 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.14 | 0.07 | 0.55 | 0.72 | 0.65 | 0.78 | 0.36 | 0.27 | 0.07 | 0.18 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.18 | 3.97 | 20.74 | 8.27 | 7.71 | 2.55 | 1.71 | 0.38 | 0.56 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 0.56 | 0.31 | — | — | 6.20 | 7.69 | — | — | 2.90 | 1.83 |
| Interest Coverage | 79.83 | 79.83 | 11.90 | 2.77 | -2.12 | -0.93 | -0.24 | 1.06 | 2.56 | 4.88 | 4.64 |
VIRC Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Virco Mfg. Corporation's current ratio of 2.98x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.36x 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 1.84x to 2.98x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.98 | 2.98 | 2.31 | 1.84 | 1.90 | 2.31 | 2.32 | 1.96 | 2.01 | 2.25 | 2.05 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.36 | 1.36 | 0.80 | 0.45 | 0.59 | 0.57 | 0.60 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.59 | 0.53 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.14 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.39 | 1.84 | 1.54 | 1.46 | 1.22 | 1.37 | 1.63 | 1.62 | 1.60 | 1.89 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.72 | 2.72 | 2.62 | 2.16 | 2.62 | 2.56 | 2.76 | 2.83 | 2.94 | 3.11 | 3.15 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 23.39 | 31.44 | 29.26 | 35.62 | 23.85 | 23.15 | 24.49 | 22.34 | 21.90 | 21.50 |
VIRC Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Virco Mfg. Corporation returns 5.4% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.4% dividend yield and 3.9% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 6.8% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 21.4% (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 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% | — | — | — | — | 1.4% | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 6.8% | 6.8% | 1.5% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 21.4% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 20.8% | — | — | 3.6% | — | — | 33.9% | 9.7% |
| FCF Yield | 27.6% | 15.0% | 11.1% | — | — | 13.0% | 8.5% | — | — | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Buyback Yield | 3.9% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 5.4% | 3.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $16M | $16M | $16M | $16M | $16M | $16M | $15M | $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 | $97M | 4.7 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 43.1% | 10.5% | 21.6% | 18.8% | 1.2 |
 FLXS | $295M | 15.5 | 10.4 | 8.7 | 22.2% | 6.0% | 12.7% | 9.9% | 2.0 |
 HNI | $2B | 31.3 | 9.0 | 8.1 | 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 | $75M | -3.6 | 10.7 | — | 1.5% | -1.7% | -8.2% | -2.1% | 7.4 |
 STXS | $177M | -6.3 | — | — | 54.2% | -91.9% | -144.2% | -289.6% | — |
 HOFT | $138M | -10.7 | — | — | 22.3% | -4.6% | -5.8% | -5.1% | — |
 ETH | $554M | 10.8 | 9.7 | 9999.0 | 60.5% | 10.1% | 10.7% | 7.6% | 2.0 |
 AMWD | $576M | 6.1 | 5.3 | 8.8 | 17.9% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 7.8% | 2.6 |
 NUE | $52B | 30.1 | 13.7 | — | 11.9% | 8.2% | 8.0% | 7.7% | 1.7 |
 RS | $19B | 26.4 | 15.9 | 37.5 | 26.8% | 7.2% | 10.3% | 8.9% | 1.5 |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 19.4 | 11.4 | 15.3 | 36.8% | 2.9% | 5.7% | 5.8% | 4.4 |
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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 4.7x. The historical average is 14.9x. This places it at the 13th percentile of its historical range.
What is Virco Mfg. Corporation's EV/EBITDA?
Virco Mfg. Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 3.3x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 11.8x.
What is Virco Mfg. Corporation's ROE?
Virco Mfg. Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 21.6%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 2.9%.
Is VIRC stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Virco Mfg. Corporation is trading at a P/E of 4.7x. This is at the 13th 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 1.45% with a payout ratio of 6.8%.
What are Virco Mfg. Corporation's profit margins?
Virco Mfg. Corporation has 43.1% gross margin and 10.5% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Virco Mfg. Corporation have?
Virco Mfg. Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.2x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.