China is Tightening Critical Metal Supply-Investors Wondering Who Will Step Up
This metal powers everything from munitions to batteries. But with China imposing export controls, the West is scrambling for supply. One tiny firm may control a key N. American site-and investors are watching closely.

Open | 129.39 | Prev Close | 129.58 |
High | 129.50 | Low | 125.28 |
Volume | 127,842 | Volume (Avg) | 247 |
52 Week High | 140.64 | 52 Week Low | 73.16 |
Market Cap | 2.6B | PE Ratio | 158.34 |
General
Name | VSE Corp |
Ticker | VSEC |
Exchange | NASDAQ |
Sector | Industrials |
Industry | Aerospace & Defense |
Currency | USD |
Country | USA |
Fiscal Year End | December |
Full Time Employees | 1,400 |
About VSE Corp
VSE Corporation provides aviation aftermarket parts distribution and maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for air transportation assets for commercial and government markets. The company was incorporated in 1959 and is headquartered in Miramar, Florida.
Highlights
Analyst Target | 148.75 |
Market Cap | 2,591,400,000 |
PE Ratio | 158.34 |
PEG Ratio | 1.08 |
EBITDA | 143,907,008 |
Valuation
Trailing PE | 53.35 |
Forward PE | 41.32 |
Price/Sales (Trailing 12 Mt.) | 2.21 |
Price/Book (Most Recent Quarter) | 2.75 |
Technicals
Beta | 1.32 |
52 Week High | 140.64 |
52 Week Low | 73.16 |
50 Day Average | -3.99% |
200 Day Average | 11.38% |
Dividend
VSE Corp pays out a dividend of $0.40 per share, with a dividend yield of 0.32%.
VSEC's next dividend payment will be made to shareholders on July 30, 2025.
They pay out 23.56% of their earnings out as a dividend.
Recent Dividends
Jul 30, 2025 | $0.10 |
May 15, 2025 | $0.10 |
Feb 6, 2025 | $0.10 |
Nov 20, 2024 | $0.10 |
Jul 31, 2024 | $0.10 |
May 16, 2024 | $0.10 |
Feb 8, 2024 | $0.10 |
Nov 15, 2023 | $0.10 |
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