VSTA (Vasta Platform) FCF Margin %: 30.05% (As of Sep. 2025) — 1190% Above Median


VSTA Vasta Platform Ltd VSTA
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Price $4.90
GF Value $5.20
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What is Vasta Platform FCF Margin %?

Vasta Platform VSTA -0.10% 65 FCF Margin % is 30.05% as of Sep. 2025, which is 1190% above its 10-year median of 2.33. GuruFocus rates VSTA with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.20. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Vasta Platform's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was $14.0 Mil. Vasta Platform's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was $46.5 Mil. Therefore, Vasta Platform's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 30.05%.

As of today, Vasta Platform's current FCF Yield % is 8.27%.

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

VSTA' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.39   Med: 2.33   Max: 17.14
Current: 10.84


During the past 7 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Vasta Platform was 17.14%. The lowest was -10.39%. And the median was 2.33%.

VSTA's FCF Margin % is not ranked
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 9.33 vs VSTA: 10.84


Vasta Platform FCF Margin % Related Terms


Vasta Platform FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vasta Platform'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.

Vasta Platform FCF Margin % Chart

Vasta Platform Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 17.14 -10.39 1.83 6.19 2.82

Vasta Platform Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.20 -2.05 14.68 15.41 30.05

VSTA vs DFPH, FC, KLC: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Vasta Platform'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.


Vasta Platform FCF Margin % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Vasta Platform's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vasta Platform's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Vasta Platform FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Vasta Platform's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2024 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2024 )
=7.731/274.413
=2.82 %

Vasta Platform's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=13.987/46.541
=30.05 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 30.05% mean?
Vasta Platform (VSTA) has a FCF Margin % of 30.05% as of Sep. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Vasta Platform and its competitors. This is 1190% above median its historical median of 2.33.
Is Vasta Platform's FCF Margin % too high?
Vasta Platform's current FCF Margin % of 30.05% is 1190% above median its 10-year median of 2.33. The Education industry median FCF Margin % is 9.33. Vasta Platform's value of 30.05% is 222.1% above this industry median. Overall, Vasta Platform has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vasta Platform's FCF Margin % compare to DFPH and FC?
Vasta Platform's FCF Margin % of 30.05% can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 9.33. Vasta Platform's value of 30.05% is 222.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.33 vs. the industry median of 9.33, Vasta Platform has consistently been above the industry average. 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 an Education company?
The median FCF Margin % among Education companies is 9.33, based on 255 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. Vasta Platform's current FCF Margin % of 30.05% is 222.1% above the industry median. 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 Vasta Platform and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median FCF Margin % is 9.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vasta Platform's current FCF Margin % is 30.05%, which is 1190% above median its own 10-year median of 2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vasta Platform stock overvalued right now?
Vasta Platform (VSTA) has a current FCF Margin % of 30.05%. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.20, compared to a current price of $4.90 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 30.05%, which is 1190% above median its 10-year median of 2.33 and 222.1% above the Education industry median of 9.33. Vasta Platform's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 9 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 Vasta Platform (VSTA), the current FCF Margin % is 30.05% as of Sep. 2025. 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 Vasta Platform (VSTA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vasta Platform stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.90 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.20.

Key valuation signals for VSTA:

  • FCF Margin %: 30.05% (1190% above median its 10-year median of 2.33)
  • GF Value™: $5.20 vs. price of $4.90 (5.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 222.1% above the Education median

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


Vasta Platform Business Description

Address Avenue Paulista, 901, 5th Floor, Bela Vista, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, CEP 01310-100
Vasta Platform Ltd operates as an education company in Brazil, engaged in providing end-to-end educational and digital solutions that cater to all needs of private schools operating in the K-12 educational segment. Its business segments are Content and EdTech Platform, and Digital Platform. The Content and EdTech platform derives its results from educational content solutions through digital and printed content, including textbooks, learning systems and other complementary educational services. The Digital Platform enables private schools to aggregate multiple learning strategies and helps them to focus on education through the Business' physical and digital e-commerce platform and other digital services.
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