As EME Surges 17% in a Month, VST’s Story Stands Out
VST offers superior revenue growth across key periods, better profitability, and an attractive valuation.
Why are we comparing? While technically different businesses, there is overlap in terms of industry served. This means that common market forces can impact both – so why not choose the one better prepared?
- VST’s Quarterly growth came in at 28.8%, ahead of EME’s 12.7%.
- Its Last 12 Month growth was also higher at 35.0%.
- VST leads on profitability over both periods – LTM margin of 21.4% and 3-year average of 12.0%.
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Valuation & Performance Overview
| EME | VST | Preferred | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valuation | |||
| P/EBIT Ratio | 17.9 | 16.8 | VST |
| Revenue Growth | |||
| Last Quarter | 12.7% | 28.8% | VST |
| Last 12 Months | 14.3% | 35.0% | VST |
| Last 3 Year Average | 15.9% | 18.7% | VST |
| Margins | |||
| Last 12 Months | 9.4% | 21.4% | VST |
| Last 3 Year Average | 7.4% | 12.0% | VST |
| Momentum | |||
| Last 3 Year Return | 443.2% | 796.5% | EME |
Historical Market Performance
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | Avg | Best | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||||
| EME Return | 6% | 40% | 17% | 46% | 111% | 23% | 559% | ||
| VST Return | -12% | 20% | 5% | 71% | 262% | 42% | 869% | <=== | |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 7% | 94% | ||
| Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||||
| EME Win Rate | 67% | 50% | 33% | 67% | 83% | 50% | 58% | ||
| VST Win Rate | 50% | 58% | 58% | 67% | 75% | 67% | 62% | <=== | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 50% | 61% | ||
| Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||||
| EME Max Drawdown | -44% | -3% | -24% | -4% | -2% | -25% | -17% | ||
| VST Max Drawdown | -45% | -18% | -9% | -8% | -1% | -29% | -18% | ||
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | -12% | <=== | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] 2025 data is for the year till date (YTD)
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year