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Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
As of today (2026-09-08), Vasta Platform's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $10.89. The stock price of Vasta Platform is $4.90. Therefore, Vasta Platform's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 0.5.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vasta Platform's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
VSTA'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.42 Max: 0.47
Current: 0.45
During the past 7 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Vasta Platform was 0.47. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.42.
VSTA's Price-to-Projected-FCF is not ranked
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 0.695
vs VSTA: 0.45
Vasta Platform (NAS:VSTA) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Vasta Platform's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
4.90
/
10.894372296052
=
0.45
* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Vasta Platform Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vasta Platform's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart
VSTA vs DFPH, FC, KLC: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Vasta Platform's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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 Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Vasta Platform's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vasta Platform's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Vasta Platform Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $10.89 mean?
Vasta Platform (VSTA) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $10.89 as of Sep. 08, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Vasta Platform and its competitors.
Is Vasta Platform's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Vasta Platform's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $10.89. The Education industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.70. Vasta Platform's value of $10.89 is 1466.9% 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to DFPH and FC?
Vasta Platform's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $10.89 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.70. Vasta Platform's value of $10.89 is 1466.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for an Education company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Education companies is 0.70, based on 166 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vasta Platform's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $10.89 is 1466.9% 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Vasta Platform and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vasta Platform's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $10.89. 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $10.89. 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $10.89 and 1466.9% above the Education industry median of 0.70. 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vasta Platform (VSTA), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $10.89 as of Sep. 08, 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 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:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $10.89
GF Value™: $5.20 vs. price of $4.90 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1466.9% 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 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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