Tearsheet

Varex Imaging (VREX)


Market Price (12/4/2025): $11.65 | Market Cap: $483.5 Mil
Sector: Health Care | Industry: Life Sciences Tools & Services

Varex Imaging (VREX)


Market Price (12/4/2025): $11.65
Market Cap: $483.5 Mil
Sector: Health Care
Industry: Life Sciences Tools & Services

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -40%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -90%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -116%
Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 66%
1 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 10%
  Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.4%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -1.2%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -2.9%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, Precision Medicine, and Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Advanced Diagnostics, Show more.
  Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -41%
0 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -40%
1 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 10%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Biotechnology & Genomics, Precision Medicine, and Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Advanced Diagnostics, Show more.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -90%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -116%
4 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 66%
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.4%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -1.2%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -2.9%
6 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -41%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

VREX Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

AI Generated Analysis | Feedback

Here are key points highlighting potential reasons for Varex Imaging (VREX) stock moving by approximately -0.8% during the period from August 31, 2025, to December 4, 2025:

1. Weaker First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance: Despite reporting strong fourth-quarter and full fiscal year 2025 results, Varex Imaging provided a more cautious outlook for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. The company projected revenues between $200 million and $215 million and non-GAAP net earnings per diluted share between $0.05 and $0.25. This guidance is lower than the Q4 FY25 performance and could have tempered investor enthusiasm, contributing to a slight stock decline over the period.

2. Decreased Cash Reserves: Varex Imaging's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities decreased to $155 million at the end of fiscal year 2025, down from $213 million at the end of fiscal year 2024. This change was primarily attributed to the use of cash to pay down outstanding convertible notes. While debt reduction is often positive, a notable decrease in cash reserves can sometimes raise liquidity concerns among investors, especially if other market uncertainties exist.

Show more

Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
VREX Return-44%89%-36%1%-29%-22%-62%
Peers Return9%21%-13%-12%4%12%19%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
VREX Win Rate42%75%33%50%33%30% 
Peers Win Rate27%31%19%21%23%65% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
VREX Max Drawdown-65%0%-39%-15%-50%-53% 
Peers Max Drawdown-23%-4%-19%-17%-8%-9% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: HOLX, ANGO, AVRT, BLLN, BNBX. See VREX Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventVREXS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-46.7%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven87.7%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-66.8%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven201.1%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven478 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-49.7%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven98.8%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days120 days

Compare to HOLX, ANGO, AVRT, BLLN, BNBX


In The Past

Varex Imaging's stock fell -46.7% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 12/29/2021. A -46.7% loss requires a 87.7% gain to breakeven.

Preserve Wealth

Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth over time.

Asset Allocation

Actively managed asset allocation strategies protect wealth. Learn more.

About Varex Imaging (VREX)

Better Bets than Varex Imaging (VREX)

Latest Trefis Analyses

Trade Ideas

Select past ideas related to VREX. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.

Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
CRL_11142025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11142025CRLCharles River Laboratories InternationalDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
10.0%10.0%-3.7%
GDRX_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11142025GDRXGoodRxDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
-7.7%-7.7%-11.8%
ASTH_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025ASTHAstrana HealthDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
6.9%6.9%-5.5%
SGRY_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025SGRYSurgery PartnersDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
11.5%11.5%-1.4%
TFX_11072025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11072025TFXTeleflexDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
8.9%8.9%-5.1%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
CRL_11142025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11142025CRLCharles River Laboratories InternationalDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
10.0%10.0%-3.7%
GDRX_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11142025GDRXGoodRxDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
-7.7%-7.7%-11.8%
ASTH_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025ASTHAstrana HealthDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
6.9%6.9%-5.5%
SGRY_11142025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11142025SGRYSurgery PartnersDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
11.5%11.5%-1.4%
TFX_11072025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11072025TFXTeleflexDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
8.9%8.9%-5.1%

Recent Active Movers

Recent Active Movers

More From Trefis

Peer Comparisons for Varex Imaging

Peers to compare with:

Financials

VREXHOLXANGOAVRTBLLNBNBXMedian
NameVarex Im.Hologic AngioDyn.Avertix .BillionT.BNB Plus  
Mkt Price11.4675.0113.49-102.763.1113.49
Mkt Cap0.516.90.6---0.6
Rev LTM8214,026301--4561
Op Inc LTM57758-23---1322
FCF LTM36970-12---1412
FCF 3Y Avg44920-14---1017
CFO LTM601,132-8---1326
CFO 3Y Avg691,065-10---1030

Growth & Margins

VREXHOLXANGOAVRTBLLNBNBXMedian
NameVarex Im.Hologic AngioDyn.Avertix .BillionT.BNB Plus  
Rev Chg LTM-1.4%1.7%2.7%---51.0%0.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-1.2%-8.5%-1.8%---12.6%-5.1%
Rev Chg Q-2.9%-1.2%12.2%--34.3%5.5%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-0.7%-0.3%2.8%--7.5%1.3%
Op Mgn LTM7.0%18.8%-7.7%---306.1%-0.4%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg7.0%19.6%-8.4%---170.3%-0.7%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.5%-4.4%0.5%--42.9%0.5%
CFO/Rev LTM7.3%28.1%-2.6%---301.5%2.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg8.1%26.5%-3.3%---141.9%2.4%
FCF/Rev LTM4.4%24.1%-4.0%---313.1%0.2%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg5.1%22.9%-4.8%---147.0%0.2%

Valuation

VREXHOLXANGOAVRTBLLNBNBXMedian
NameVarex Im.Hologic AngioDyn.Avertix .BillionT.BNB Plus  
Mkt Cap0.516.90.6---0.6
P/S0.43.71.5---1.5
P/EBIT-9.318.3-19.8----9.3
P/E-2.726.4-14.3----2.7
P/CFO6.013.0-59.0---6.0
Total Yield-36.8%3.8%-7.0%----7.0%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%---0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg7.6%5.4%-4.2%---5.4%
D/E1.10.20.0---0.2
Net D/E0.70.1-0.1---0.1

Returns

VREXHOLXANGOAVRTBLLNBNBXMedian
NameVarex Im.Hologic AngioDyn.Avertix .BillionT.BNB Plus  
1M Rtn-4.8%1.3%14.0%---8.5%-1.8%
3M Rtn4.0%13.2%27.0%---13.2%
6M Rtn38.7%19.9%23.1%---23.1%
12M Rtn-30.0%-3.2%90.0%----3.2%
3Y Rtn-45.0%-1.9%10.6%----1.9%
1M Excs Rtn-4.8%1.3%14.1%---8.5%-1.7%
3M Excs Rtn-7.1%7.6%20.4%---7.6%
6M Excs Rtn24.0%5.2%8.4%---8.4%
12M Excs Rtn-44.8%-19.2%81.1%----19.2%
3Y Excs Rtn-116.5%-71.2%-65.1%----71.2%

Financials

Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity835,464
Short Interest: % Change Since 10312025-3.7%
Average Daily Volume205,331
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.07
Basic Shares Quantity41,500,000
Short % of Basic Shares2.0%

SEC Filings

Expand for More

Report DateFiling DateFiling
6302025807202510-Q 7/4/2025
3312025508202510-Q 4/4/2025
12312024206202510-Q 1/3/2025
93020241119202410-K 9/30/2024
6302024801202410-Q 6/28/2024
3312024502202410-Q 3/29/2024
12312023206202410-Q 12/29/2023
93020231116202310-K 9/30/2023
6302023801202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023502202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022131202310-Q 12/30/2022
93020221118202210-K 9/30/2022
6302022803202210-Q 7/1/2022
3312022504202210-Q 4/1/2022
12312021208202210-Q 12/31/2021
93020211119202110-K 9/30/2021