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VSE Corp

VSECNASDAQ

SectorIndustrials

IndustryAerospace & Defense

Beta (adjusted)1.16

Intrinsic Value $149.16median of 5 methods · middle span $120-$164based on filings through 30 Jun 2026

Market Price $164.70Price as of 30 Sep 2026

Near fair valueIntrinsic value is 9% below the market price

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

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Market Cap $4.6B

Enterprise Value $5.5B

Shares Outstanding 30.1M diluted

Moat Rating None

Next Earnings Date2 Nov 2026

Next ex-dividend15 Oct 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

VSE Corp (VSEC) is successfully executing a multi-year strategic transformation from a diversified services provider into a high-margin, pure-play aviation aftermarket leader. The landmark $2.025 billion acquisition of Precision Aviation Group (PAG) in May 2026 significantly expands VSE's global footprint, repair capabilities, and exposure to high-growth business, general aviation, and rotorcraft markets. Backed by strong organic momentum (15% in Q1 2026) and raised full-year guidance, VSE is well-positioned to capture market share in a resilient aerospace aftermarket, driving substantial margin expansion and long-term shareholder value.

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 targets9 analysts · as of 18 Aug 2026

Low · most bearish analyst$245.00

Mean target$270.00

High · most bullish analyst$290.00

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 18 Sep 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

$245.00

Integration of PAG faces operational bottlenecks, leading to delayed synergy realization and margin pressure. High interest expenses from the $900 million Term Loan B weigh on net income, while a broader macroeconomic slowdown or spike in fuel prices dampens global flight hours and aftermarket spending, keeping net leverage elevated above 3.0x.

Base CaseCentral scenario

$270.00

Matches the consensus mean

VSE successfully integrates PAG, achieving projected cost and revenue synergies. Full-year 2026 revenue growth meets the guided range of 57% to 61%, and adjusted EBITDA margins settle within the 18.1% to 18.5% range. Net leverage successfully declines below 2.5x by year-end, supported by improved free cash flow generation in the second half of 2026.

Bull CaseUpside scenario

$290.00

PAG integration proceeds ahead of schedule, unlocking significant cross-selling, procurement, and repair insourcing synergies. Strong commercial and business aviation demand drives organic growth above historical averages, pushing consolidated adjusted EBITDA margins past the company's long-term 20% target ahead of schedule. Rapid deleveraging brings net leverage below 2.0x by year-end.

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

Key Investment Merits

Transformative PAG acquisition expands global footprint to 61 locations across 8 countries, creating a scaled, independent aviation aftermarket platform.
Strong organic growth momentum, led by a 15% organic revenue increase in Q1 2026.
Significant margin expansion potential, with full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA margin guidance raised to 18.1%–18.5% and a long-term target of over 20%.
Resilient demand in commercial, business, and general aviation aftermarkets, insulated from new aircraft production backlogs.

Key Investment Risks

Execution and integration risks associated with the massive $2.025 billion PAG transaction.
Increased balance sheet leverage and debt service obligations following the issuance of a $900 million Term Loan B.
Sensitivity of aftermarket spending to global flight hours, macroeconomic conditions, and fuel prices.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

Failure to achieve projected PAG cost and revenue synergies, resulting in adjusted EBITDA margins falling below 17.5%.
Persistent negative free cash flow preventing deleveraging, leaving net leverage above 3.0x by year-end 2026.
A sharp decline in global commercial and business aviation flight hours.

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

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