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VLTO

9/9 Score

Veralto Corporation

Analysis Date: February 1, 2026

Buffettology Criteria

All 9 of 9 criteria passed

  • High ROE

    Return on Equity > 12%

    Value: 37.1%

  • High ROIC

    Return on Invested Capital > 9%

    Value: 16.4%

  • Cash Machine

    FCF / Assets > 5%

  • Fair Valuation

    Earnings Yield > 3.5%

    Value: 3.7%

  • Share Buybacks

    Share Count is Dropping

    Value: 0.4%

  • Defensible Moat

    Gross Profit Margin > 40%

    Value: 60.0%

  • Simple Business

    Not in a speculative sector (e.g., Biotech)

    Value: Industrials

  • Conservative Debt

    Debt to Equity < 1.5

    Value: 0.94x

  • Consistent Growth

    5-Year Growth is Positive

    Value: 14.5%

Analysis Summary

Well now, VLTO indeed presents a rather compelling picture, hitting all nine of our chosen marks. The robust ROE and ROIC suggest the company is adept at generating profits from its capital, and a strong moat indicates a durable business model. While the dividend yield isn't the star of the show, the consistent growth and conservative debt levels paint a picture of a solid, well-managed enterprise that appears to be trading at a fair price. This is the kind of thoughtful compounding I appreciate.

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