40.40 - 41.05
29.80 - 47.18
2.12M / 3.66M (Avg.)
18.02 | 2.27
Profitability reveals how effectively the business turns revenues into profits. Higher and improving margins or returns on capital suggest a durable competitive advantage, supporting a stronger intrinsic valuation.
4.71%
ROE 50-75% of VET's 8.00%. Martin Whitman would question whether management can close the gap.
2.15%
ROA 50-75% of VET's 2.91%. Martin Whitman would scrutinize potential misallocation of assets.
3.97%
Similar ROCE to VET's 4.01%. Walter Schloss would see if both firms share operational best practices.
47.43%
Gross margin 50-75% of VET's 64.62%. Martin Whitman would worry about a persistent competitive disadvantage.
26.75%
Operating margin 75-90% of VET's 31.75%. Bill Ackman would press for better operational execution.
16.69%
Net margin 50-75% of VET's 25.88%. Martin Whitman would question if fundamental disadvantages limit net earnings.