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ALCOA CORP (185.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:185 - US0138721065 - Common Stock

37.89 EUR
+2.02 (+5.65%)
Last: 12/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall 185 gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated 185 against 37 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. There are concerns on the financial health of 185 while its profitability can be described as average. 185 is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year 185 was profitable.
In the past year 185 had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: 185 reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years 185 had a positive operating cash flow.
185.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF185.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

185 has a better Return On Assets (7.18%) than 72.97% of its industry peers.
185 has a Return On Equity of 18.06%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 185 outperforms 89.19% of its industry peers.
185 has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.75%) than 64.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.18%
ROE 18.06%
ROIC 7.75%
ROA(3y)-1.67%
ROA(5y)-0.66%
ROE(3y)-5.52%
ROE(5y)-2.51%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
185.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROIC185.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 8.91%, 185 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.68% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 185 has declined.
185's Operating Margin of 10.77% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 185 outperforms 62.16% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 185 has declined.
185 has a Gross Margin of 18.41%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 185 outperforms 43.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 185 has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.77%
PM (TTM) 8.91%
GM 18.41%
OM growth 3Y-24.44%
OM growth 5Y-2.57%
PM growth 3Y-47.72%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-14.25%
GM growth 5Y-3.06%
185.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins185.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 185 is destroying value.
185 has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, 185 has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, 185 has a worse debt to assets ratio.
185.DE Yearly Shares Outstanding185.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
185.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total Assets185.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.87 indicates that 185 is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.87, 185 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.54% of the companies in the same industry.
185 has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.97. This is a neutral value as 185 would need 4.97 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 185 (4.97) is better than 64.86% of its industry peers.
185 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.41. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
185's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.41 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 185 is outperformed by 64.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.41
Debt/FCF 4.97
Altman-Z 1.87
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC9.48%
185.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF185.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

185 has a Current Ratio of 1.56. This is a normal value and indicates that 185 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
185 has a Current ratio (1.56) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that 185 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of 185 (0.91) is worse than 64.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.56
Quick Ratio 0.91
185.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites185.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 656.25% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, 185 shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -48.01% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 16.94% in the past year. This is quite good.
185 shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.66% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)656.25%
EPS 3Y-48.01%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-103.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.94%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.71%
Revenue growth 5Y2.66%
Sales Q2Q%3.13%

3.2 Future

185 is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.17% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, 185 will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.55% on average per year.
EPS Next Y266.36%
EPS Next 2Y84.93%
EPS Next 3Y61.29%
EPS Next 5Y19.17%
Revenue Next Year7.44%
Revenue Next 2Y4.44%
Revenue Next 3Y4.05%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.55%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
185.DE Yearly Revenue VS Estimates185.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
185.DE Yearly EPS VS Estimates185.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 2 -2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.42, which indicates a correct valuation of 185.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 185 is valued cheaper than 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.41. 185 is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.47, which indicates a correct valuation of 185.
185's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
185's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 35.40.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.42
Fwd PE 13.47
185.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings185.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 185 is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of 185 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 185 is cheaper than 78.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.06
EV/EBITDA 5.95
185.DE Per share data185.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as 185's earnings are expected to grow with 61.29% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y84.93%
EPS Next 3Y61.29%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.96%, 185 is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.70, 185 has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, 185's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.96%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
185.DE Yearly Dividends per share185.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 0 0 0 0

5.3 Sustainability

9.25% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 185. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP9.25%
EPS Next 2Y84.93%
EPS Next 3Y61.29%
185.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend185.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M -1B
185.DE Dividend Payout.185.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.185.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ALCOA CORP

FRA:185 (12/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

37.89

+2.02 (+5.65%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/amc
Earnings (Next)01-22 2026-01-22/amc
Inst Owners81.04%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.37%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.81B
Revenue(TTM)12.87B
Net Income(TTM)1.15B
Analysts78.18
Price Target35.06 (-7.47%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.96%
Yearly Dividend0.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP9.25%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)56.23%
Min EPS beat(2)21.88%
Max EPS beat(2)90.58%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)36.9%
Min EPS beat(4)3.63%
Max EPS beat(4)90.58%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)39.11%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)21.11%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)1.64%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)1%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.37%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.81%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.97%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.12%
PT rev (1m)16.02%
PT rev (3m)16.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)66.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)17.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.02%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.42
Fwd PE 13.47
P/S 0.89
P/FCF 22.06
P/OCF 10.77
P/B 1.8
P/tB 1.86
EV/EBITDA 5.95
EPS(TTM)3.05
EY8.05%
EPS(NY)2.81
Fwd EY7.43%
FCF(TTM)1.72
FCFY4.53%
OCF(TTM)3.52
OCFY9.28%
SpS42.59
BVpS21
TBVpS20.41
PEG (NY)0.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number37.96
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.18%
ROE 18.06%
ROCE 11.01%
ROIC 7.75%
ROICexc 8.79%
ROICexgc 8.93%
OM 10.77%
PM (TTM) 8.91%
GM 18.41%
FCFM 4.03%
ROA(3y)-1.67%
ROA(5y)-0.66%
ROE(3y)-5.52%
ROE(5y)-2.51%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-23.91%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.19%
ROICexc growth 3Y-23.93%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.18%
OM growth 3Y-24.44%
OM growth 5Y-2.57%
PM growth 3Y-47.72%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-14.25%
GM growth 5Y-3.06%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.81
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.41
Debt/FCF 4.97
Debt/EBITDA 1.29
Cap/Depr 87.74%
Cap/Sales 4.23%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 52.99%
Profit Quality 45.29%
Current Ratio 1.56
Quick Ratio 0.91
Altman-Z 1.87
F-Score7
WACC9.48%
ROIC/WACC0.82
Cap/Depr(3y)84.05%
Cap/Depr(5y)72.99%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.59%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.15%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)656.25%
EPS 3Y-48.01%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-103.51%
EPS Next Y266.36%
EPS Next 2Y84.93%
EPS Next 3Y61.29%
EPS Next 5Y19.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.94%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.71%
Revenue growth 5Y2.66%
Sales Q2Q%3.13%
Revenue Next Year7.44%
Revenue Next 2Y4.44%
Revenue Next 3Y4.05%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.55%
EBIT growth 1Y377.93%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.98%
EBIT growth 5Y0.02%
EBIT Next Year100.13%
EBIT Next 3Y30.43%
EBIT Next 5Y9.85%
FCF growth 1Y203.18%
FCF growth 3Y-57.05%
FCF growth 5Y-32.82%
OCF growth 1Y9563.64%
OCF growth 3Y-12.23%
OCF growth 5Y-1.94%

ALCOA CORP / 185.DE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for 185 stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to 185.DE.


Can you provide the valuation status for ALCOA CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ALCOA CORP (185.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of 185 stock?

ALCOA CORP (185.DE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the valuation of ALCOA CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ALCOA CORP (185.DE) is 12.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.8.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for 185 stock?

The dividend rating of ALCOA CORP (185.DE) is 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 9.25%.