Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) — Stock Score Summary

Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 89/100 based on Quality (42/100), Value (67/100), and Momentum (67/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Vera Bradley is a micro-cap consumer brand undergoing a prolonged turnaround. Under the Terry Smith lens, we strictly avoid turnarounds and declining consumer brands with weak pricing power.

Vera Bradley, Inc. designs, produces, and markets women's handbags, luggage, accessories, and other lifestyle products, primarily known for colorful patterns. The company holds strong brand recognition and a distinctive design aesthetic in the affordable luxury segment, fostering a loyal customer base. It operates through retail stores, e-commerce, and wholesale channels.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$3.30
Market Cap$97M
P/E (Forward)332.00
Price/Book0.71
Return on Equity-21.0%
Return on Invested Capital-17.4%
Debt/Equity53.58
Gross Margin46.4%
Operating Margin2.6%
Revenue Growth-1.7%
Free Cash Flow$36M

Vera Bradley, Inc. operates in the Footwear & Accessories industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vera Bradley, Inc.’s (VRA) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) is 89/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (42), Value (67), and Momentum (67) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Vera Bradley, Inc. have an economic moat?
Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) has a Quality factor score of 42/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Vera Bradley, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 89/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Vera Bradley, Inc. in?
Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Footwear & Accessories industry (United States).