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Vinci Compass Investments Ltd

VINPNASDAQ

SectorFinancials

IndustryAsset Management & Custody Banks

Beta (adjusted)0.53

Intrinsic Value $8.71median of 5 methods · middle span $5-$21based on filings through 31 Dec 2024

Market Price $9.35Price as of 30 Sep 2026

Near fair valueIntrinsic value is 7% below the market price

−50% · IV below pricenear fair value ±15%IV above price · +50%

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Market Cap $613.8M

Shares Outstanding 65.7M diluted

Moat Rating Wide

Next Earnings Date12 Nov 2026

Last ex-dividend22 May 2026

All prices and values are periodic snapshots, not live quotes. Source dates are shown for reference.

Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

Vinci Compass Investments Ltd. (formerly Vinci Partners Investments Ltd.) has successfully scaled its regional footprint in Latin America through landmark combinations with Compass Group, Verde Asset Management, and BACS Asset Management. However, despite record Fee Related Earnings (FRE) of R$96.3 million and an expanded FRE margin of 35.4% in Q1 2026, the underlying quality of earnings is facing headwinds. Growth is heavily reliant on inorganic expansion, while core private equity operations continue to shrink with no new capital raised. Furthermore, balance sheet liquidity is decreasing as cash is committed to proprietary funds, increasing reliance on future, illiquid returns. Consequently, a Hold rating is recommended as near-term macro noise and segment-specific challenges balance out the long-term compounding potential of the platform.

This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.

Street view · analyst 12-month targets6 analysts · as of 18 Aug 2026

Low · most bearish analyst$12.13

Mean target$14.03

High · most bullish analyst$15.47

Street targets sit above today's price; our intrinsic value sits below it. Different horizons, different questions.

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 19 Jun 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

The bear case reflects prolonged macroeconomic weakness in Brazil and broader Latin America, leading to net outflows in liquid strategies and further FX-driven AUM depreciation. Continued shrinkage of the high-margin Private Equity segment, combined with aggressive capital calls that deplete balance sheet liquidity, would compress margins and pressure the dividend payout.

Base CaseCentral scenario

The base case assumes successful integration of Verde Asset Management and BACS Asset Management, stabilizing the platform's fee-paying AUM. Organic fundraising in Global IP&S and Credit segments is expected to offset the structural decline in Private Equity. Operating margins are projected to remain stable around 35% due to realized cost synergies, though overall distributable earnings growth will be moderate due to lower financial income from cash deployment.

Bull CaseUpside scenario

Vinci Compass Investments is positioned as a premier pan-regional alternative asset manager in Latin America following its transformative merger with Compass Group and strategic acquisitions like Verde Asset Management and BACS Asset Management. The bull case is driven by significant asset under management (AUM) growth, high-margin fee-related earnings, and geographic diversification across key markets including Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Argentina. Additionally, a strong capital base supported by a $100 million investment from Ares Management Corporation and a high dividend yield backed by robust projected earnings growth provide a compelling total return profile.

Scenarios are anchored to street consensus at the research date, with our probabilities and rationale.

Key Investment Merits

Scaled regional alternative asset platform with R$346.8 billion in AUM as of March 2026, establishing unmatched distribution across Latin America.
Asset-light business model generating highly recurring management fees, which grew 25% YoY in Q1 2026.
Strong platform operating leverage, as demonstrated by the expansion of the FRE margin to 35.4% in Q1 2026.

Key Investment Risks

Deteriorating earnings quality with core private equity operations shrinking and no new capital raised in VCP vintages.
Decreasing balance sheet liquidity as cash is committed to proprietary funds, with R$300 million to R$400 million of capital calls expected by year-end 2026.
Exposure to foreign exchange volatility, which reduced AUM by R$14 billion in Q1 2026 due to USD depreciation against the BRL.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

A major failure or delay in integrating the Verde Asset Management or BACS platforms, leading to client churn.
A severe downturn in Brazilian or regional capital markets that triggers massive redemptions in liquid strategies.
Capital calls from proprietary commitments significantly exceeding guided ranges, causing a liquidity crunch.

All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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