Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 11.0x · EV/EBITDA 7.8x · ROE 12.0%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $623M | $530M | $437M | $332M | $320M | $319M | $378M | $351M | $378M | $346M | $439M |
| Enterprise Value | $853M | $760M | $692M | $584M | $588M | $603M | $708M | $300M | $331M | $303M | $396M |
| P/E Ratio → | 11.02 | 9.41 | 8.99 | 6.90 | 12.27 | 16.46 | 15.59 | 13.75 | 15.48 | 15.46 | 17.88 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.27 | 0.23 | 0.20 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.23 | 0.22 | 0.27 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.26 | 1.08 | 0.98 | 0.81 | 0.86 | 0.93 | 1.14 | 1.10 | 1.25 | 1.21 | 1.62 |
| P/FCF | 18.09 | 15.39 | 24.66 | 5.71 | 8.79 | 11.62 | 12.83 | 12.64 | 16.12 | 18.79 | 9.96 |
| P/OCF | 6.68 | 5.69 | 5.41 | 3.18 | 4.01 | 6.05 | 4.50 | 6.30 | 6.41 | 7.50 | 6.85 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.33 | 0.31 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.39 | 0.18 | 0.21 | 0.19 | 0.24 |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.84 | 6.99 | 7.09 | 5.76 | 7.99 | 9.29 | 11.43 | 4.84 | 5.67 | 4.65 | 5.79 |
| EV / EBIT | 11.84 | 10.34 | 9.00 | 7.58 | 13.69 | 18.37 | 20.62 | 7.51 | 8.88 | 6.96 | 8.45 |
| EV / FCF | — | 22.06 | 39.01 | 10.04 | 16.19 | 21.94 | 24.05 | 10.80 | 14.15 | 16.45 | 8.97 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
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 | 28.6% | 28.6% | 28.7% | 28.5% | 28.1% | 27.8% | 28.1% | 27.8% | 27.4% | 27.2% | 27.2% |
| Operating Margin | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 3.0% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 12.0% | 12.0% | 11.8% | 12.7% | 7.5% | 5.9% | 7.7% | 8.2% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 9.5% |
| ROA | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 3.5% | 5.2% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| ROIC | 7.6% | 7.6% | 6.8% | 7.5% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 4.9% | 9.9% | 10.0% | 12.9% | 14.2% |
| ROCE | 8.8% | 8.8% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 5.2% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 9.0% | 9.1% | 11.5% | 12.9% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.69 | 0.69 | 0.83 | 0.96 | 1.08 | 1.17 | 1.33 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.15 | 0.17 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.13 | 3.13 | 3.81 | 3.88 | 5.48 | 6.16 | 7.13 | 0.80 | 0.85 | 0.68 | 0.66 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.47 | 0.57 | 0.61 | 0.72 | 0.83 | 0.99 | -0.16 | -0.15 | -0.15 | -0.16 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.11 | 2.11 | 2.61 | 2.49 | 3.65 | 4.37 | 5.33 | -0.83 | -0.79 | -0.66 | -0.63 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 6.67 | 14.35 | 4.33 | 7.39 | 10.33 | 11.22 | -1.85 | -1.98 | -2.34 | -0.98 |
| Interest Coverage | 19.08 | 19.08 | 18.59 | 18.23 | 11.00 | 8.32 | 13.15 | 9.01 | 8.36 | 9.79 | 10.42 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | 1.13 | 1.15 | 1.38 | 1.50 | 1.29 | 1.21 | 1.50 | 1.88 | 1.89 | 1.61 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.88 | 1.13 | 1.23 | 1.01 | 0.95 | 1.16 | 1.49 | 1.45 | 1.19 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.67 | 0.79 | 0.85 | 0.76 | 0.69 | 0.90 | 0.95 | 0.91 | 0.89 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 2.31 | 2.28 | 2.24 | 2.23 | 2.28 | 1.97 | 3.27 | 3.35 | 3.52 | 3.63 |
| Inventory Turnover | 32.24 | 32.24 | 34.12 | 34.82 | 33.52 | 34.37 | 30.81 | 30.82 | 29.74 | 27.90 | 28.32 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 3.05 | 2.99 | 7.40 | 7.35 | 3.05 | 4.86 | 2.65 | 8.13 | 8.31 | 2.94 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
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 | 2.1% | 2.5% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 3.7% | 2.9% |
| Payout Ratio | 23.6% | 23.6% | 26.4% | 26.5% | 48.6% | 65.3% | 52.0% | 50.5% | 51.3% | 55.8% | 50.4% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 9.1% | 10.6% | 11.1% | 14.5% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 7.3% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 5.6% |
| FCF Yield | 5.5% | 6.5% | 4.1% | 17.5% | 11.4% | 8.6% | 7.8% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 10.0% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.1% | 2.5% | 3.6% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 4.1% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 3.6% | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $15M | $14M | $14M | $14M | $14M | $14M | $14M | $14M | $14M | $14M |
Regional labor cost inflation
Based on current market data, VLGEA trades at a P/E of 11.05 and a P/S of 0.27, suggesting that investors are pricing in a permanent state of low growth and limited margin expansion compared to broader consumer defensive peers with higher valuation multiples.
The current valuation appears to reflect a persistent liquidity discount stemming from the Sumas family's voting control, which effectively removes any speculative takeover premium. While the PEG ratio of 0.64 might suggest undervaluation, it likely masks the reality that the company's earnings growth is highly sensitive to regional labor cost pressures rather than organic expansion.
As reported in financial statements, the company's ROIC has trended downward to 0.9% in 2026Q3, a significant decay from the 2.4% levels observed in 2025Q2, indicating that recent capital investments in urban specialty banners are failing to generate adequate returns on invested capital.
The decline in ROIC suggests that the company is struggling to maintain its historical compounding ability as it integrates higher-cost urban formats. Investors should monitor whether this decay is a temporary byproduct of integration costs or a structural shift in the company's ability to deploy capital effectively in its core markets.
According to recent quarterly filings, the company's asset turnover has remained stagnant at 0.56 in 2026Q3, while the cash conversion cycle has fluctuated significantly, reaching -16 days, which highlights the inherent difficulty in managing inventory and payables across diverse retail store formats.
The negative cash conversion cycle suggests that the company benefits from its cooperative structure to delay payments to suppliers, yet this efficiency is not translating into improved operating margins. The lack of improvement in asset turnover indicates that the company's physical footprint is not being utilized more productively despite ongoing modernization efforts.
Based on reported figures, VLGEA has maintained a disciplined debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62 as of 2026Q3, which provides a robust buffer against rising interest rates and distinguishes the company from more highly leveraged peers in the regional grocery sector.
The company's ability to maintain a healthy interest coverage ratio of 13.85 suggests that debt service remains comfortable despite the recent compression in operating margins. This conservative capital structure appears to be a deliberate strategy to navigate the cyclical nature of the grocery industry without relying on external financing.
The P/E ratio is frequently misapplied to VLGEA, as it fails to account for the significant non-cash charges associated with LIFO inventory accounting and the hidden economic value of the company's equity stake in the Wakefern cooperative, which does not appear at fair market value.
Analysts should prioritize EV/EBITDA or adjusted cash flow metrics to better capture the company's true earning power, as the P/E ratio is distorted by accounting nuances and the cooperative's patronage dividends. Relying solely on P/E may lead to an inaccurate assessment of the company's valuation relative to its actual operational cash generation.
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Village Super Market, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 11.0x. The historical average is 14.0x. This places it at the 30th percentile of its historical range.
Village Super Market, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 7.8x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 5.2x.
Village Super Market, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 12.0%. The historical average is 10.1%.
Based on historical data, Village Super Market, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 11.0x. This is at the 30th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Village Super Market, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 2.14% with a payout ratio of 23.6%.
Village Super Market, Inc. has 28.6% gross margin and 3.1% operating margin.
Village Super Market, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.1x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.