Vail Resorts (FRA:VAI) FCF Margin %: -2.34% (As of Apr. 2026)


FRA:VAI Vail Resorts Inc FRA:VAI
69 GF Score
Price €115.00
GF Value €150.66
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Vail Resorts FCF Margin %?

Vail Resorts FRA:VAI -8.73% 69 FCF Margin % is -2.34% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:VAI with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €150.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 844 Travel & Leisure companies, Vail Resorts ranks better than 50.71% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Vail Resorts's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €-24 Mil. Vail Resorts's Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €1,030 Mil. Therefore, Vail Resorts's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -2.34%.

As of today, Vail Resorts's current FCF Yield % is 3.57%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Vail Resorts's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:VAI' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.19   Med: 18.3   Max: 21.48
Current: 6.19


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Vail Resorts was 21.48%. The lowest was 6.19%. And the median was 18.30%.

FRA:VAI's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
50.71% of 844 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 5.86 vs FRA:VAI: 6.19


Vail Resorts FCF Margin % Related Terms


Vail Resorts FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vail Resorts's FCF Margin % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Vail Resorts FCF Margin % Chart

Vail Resorts Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.48 20.49 11.18 13.10 10.78

Vail Resorts Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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FRA:VAI vs HGV, CZR, RRR: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Vail Resorts's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Vail Resorts FCF Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vail Resorts's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vail Resorts's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Vail Resorts FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Vail Resorts's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Jul. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Jul. 2025 )
=273.965/2540.445
=10.78 %

Vail Resorts's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-24.145/1030.425
=-2.34 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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What does a FCF Margin % of -2.34% mean?
Vail Resorts (FRA:VAI) has a FCF Margin % of -2.34% as of Apr. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Vail Resorts and its competitors. Over the past decade, Vail Resorts' FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.19 to 21.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Vail Resorts ranks #416 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 49.3%.
Is Vail Resorts' FCF Margin % too high?
Vail Resorts' current FCF Margin % is -2.34%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.19 to a high of 21.48. Based on the distribution chart, Vail Resorts ranks #416 out of 844 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vail Resorts has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vail Resorts' FCF Margin % compare to HGV and CZR?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Vail Resorts ranks #416 out of 844 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Vail Resorts in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 5.86. Historically, Vail Resorts' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.19 to 21.48 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median FCF Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 5.86, based on 844 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Vail Resorts and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median FCF Margin % is 5.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vail Resorts's current FCF Margin % is -2.34%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vail Resorts stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vail Resorts (FRA:VAI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €150.66, compared to a current price of €115.00 — trading 23.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -2.34%. Vail Resorts' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vail Resorts (FRA:VAI), the current FCF Margin % is -2.34% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Vail Resorts (FRA:VAI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vail Resorts stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €115.00 is trading 23.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €150.66. GuruFocus considers Vail Resorts to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:VAI:

  • FCF Margin %: -2.34%
  • GF Value™: €150.66 vs. price of €115.00 (23.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:VAI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vail Resorts Business Description

Other Exchanges MTN:USAMTN:Mexico0LK3:UK
Address 390 Interlocken Crescent, Broomfield, CO, USA, 80021
Vail Resorts Inc Bhd is a resorts and casinos company that operates mountain resorts and ski areas. The company has three business segments that include Mountain, Lodging, and Real Estate. The Mountain segment operates numerous ski resort properties that offer a variety of winter and summer activities, such as skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, hiking, and mountain biking. The Lodging segment owns and operates hotels and condominiums. The Real Estate segment owns, develops, and leases real estate, typically near its other properties. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue within the United States.
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