VSE [VSEC] vs Loar Holdings [LOAR] Detailed Stock Comparison
VSE
NASDAQ
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Loar Holdings
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: VSE wins in 10 metrics, Loar Holdings wins in 8 metrics, with 0 ties. VSE appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | VSE | Loar Holdings | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 45.82 | 177.95 | VSE |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 3.24 | 5.72 | VSE |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 42.61 | 25.92 | Loar Holdings |
| PEG Ratio | 33.96 | 100.93 | VSE |
| EV/EBITDA | 23.40 | 45.29 | VSE |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 1.51% | 8.29% | Loar Holdings |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 8.64% | 23.59% | Loar Holdings |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 8.64% | 23.59% | Loar Holdings |
| Return on Equity | 7.25% | 4.62% | VSE |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.80% | 4.87% | Loar Holdings |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-51.74M | $46.10M | Loar Holdings |
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 82.78% | 10.04% | VSE |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.53 | 14.86 | VSE |
| Enterprise Value | $3.61B | $6.53B | Loar Holdings |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.88 | 15.35 | VSE |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 11.40% | 52.07% | Loar Holdings |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $63 | $5 | VSE |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $3.35 | $0.38 | VSE |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.33 | N/A | N/A |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
VSE vs Loar Holdings Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VSE | -1.11% | 4.94% | 21.66% | 16.80% | 43.70% | 65.21% |
| Loar Holdings | -4.93% | -5.29% | -14.23% | -30.13% | -13.13% | -8.60% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VSE | 82.78% | 260.41% | 396.28% | 561.92% | 967.45% | 1,638.39% |
| Loar Holdings | 10.04% | 36.03% | 36.03% | 36.03% | 36.03% | 36.03% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: VSE vs Loar Holdings
| Metric | VSEC | LOAR |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $3.17B | $6.33B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 311,062 | 766,740 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 230,737 | 846,340 |
| Last Close | $153.50 | $67.62 |
| 52 Week Range | $80.60 - $161.60 | $57.72 - $99.67 |
| % from 52W High | -5.01% | -32.16% |
| All-Time High | $161.60 (Aug 05, 2025) | $99.67 (May 12, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -5.01% | -32.16% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.41% | 0.25% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.02% | 5.81% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.02% | 0.08% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.24% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.07% | 0.05% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 42.61 | 25.92 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $47.37 | $11.83 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.82 | $0.86 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $30.81M | $72.52M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $124.74M | $62.78M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.32% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.50 | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: VSE vs Loar Holdings
| Metric | VSEC | LOAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 45.82 | 177.95 |
| Forward P/E | 33.96 | 100.93 |
| PEG Ratio | 33.96 | 100.93 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.53 | 14.86 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 3.24 | 5.72 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $3.17B | $6.33B |
| Enterprise Value | $3.61B | $6.53B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.88 | 15.35 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 23.40 | 45.29 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.33 | N/A |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $47.37 | $11.83 |
Financial Statements Comparison: VSE vs Loar Holdings
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | VSEC | LOAR |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $256.05M | $114.66M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $229.23M | $54.95M |
| Gross Profit | $26.82M | $59.71M |
| Research & Development | N/A | $2.92M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $24.50M | $27.05M |
| EBITDA | $34.41M | $39.51M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $16.57M | $19.69M |
| Income Tax | $2.60M | $4.37M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-8.97M | $15.32M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | VSEC | LOAR |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $5.71M | $80.50M |
| Total Current Assets | $968.86M | $258.11M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $248.30M | $50.28M |
| Long-Term Debt | $498.73M | $285.95M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $975.74M | $1.11B |
| Retained Earnings | $381.44M | $-5.24M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $140.30M | $7.94M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | VSEC | LOAR |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-68.08M | $22.10M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-2.88M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $-49.51M | $26.51M |
| Debt Repayment | $-39.99M | $-55,000 |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | VSEC | LOAR |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 1.69M | 4.44M |
| Short Ratio | 7.84 | 4.28 |
| Short % of Float | 0.10% | 0.33% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 311,062 | 766,740 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 230,737 | 846,340 |
| Shares Outstanding | 20.59M | 93.56M |
| Float Shares | 20.20M | 35.85M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.03% | 0.22% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.19% | 0.71% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: VSE vs Loar Holdings
| Metric | VSEC | LOAR |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.50 | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.32% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.43 | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.13% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $1.30 | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 15, 2025 | N/A |