ALCOA CORP (185.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:185 • US0138721065
48.375 EUR
-2.2 (-4.36%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
Overall 185 gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated 185 against 44 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 correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
- 185 had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- 185's Return On Assets of 7.22% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 185 outperforms 70.45% of its industry peers.
- 185 has a Return On Equity of 19.08%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 185 outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.05%, 185 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.36% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.22% | ||
| ROE | 19.08% | ||
| ROIC | 7.05% |
ROA(3y)1.01%
ROA(5y)1.01%
ROE(3y)1.64%
ROE(5y)2.34%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 9.12%, 185 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Operating Margin value of 9.71%, 185 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- 185's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- 185's Gross Margin of 17.08% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 185 is outperformed by 65.91% of its industry peers.
- 185's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.12% | ||
| GM | 17.08% |
OM growth 3Y-4.45%
OM growth 5Y15.91%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.69%
GM growth 5Y3.79%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 185 is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, 185 has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, 185 has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, 185 has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.04 indicates that 185 is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.04, 185 is doing worse than 61.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- 185 has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.30. This is a neutral value as 185 would need 4.30 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- 185 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.30. This is in the better half of the industry: 185 outperforms 65.91% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.40 indicates that 185 is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.40, 185 is doing worse than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.04 |
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC10.27%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.45 indicates that 185 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- 185 has a worse Current ratio (1.45) than 77.27% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that 185 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.87, 185 is doing worse than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 293.75% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, 185 shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -7.00% on average per year.
- 185 shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.87%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.68% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)293.75%
EPS 3Y-7%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%21.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.87%
Revenue growth 3Y1.01%
Revenue growth 5Y6.68%
Sales Q2Q%-1.06%
3.2 Future
- 185 is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -8.37% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, 185 will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.16% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.25%
EPS Next 2Y18.3%
EPS Next 3Y-6.34%
EPS Next 5Y-8.37%
Revenue Next Year7.64%
Revenue Next 2Y4.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.32%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.16%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.26 indicates a correct valuation of 185.
- 84.09% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 185, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- 185's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.32.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.12, which indicates a correct valuation of 185.
- 185's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 185 is cheaper than 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- 185 is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 72.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 185, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 185 is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.44 |
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 cheap valuation may be justified as 185's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.34% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.94
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y18.3%
EPS Next 3Y-6.34%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- 185 has a yearly dividend return of 0.66%, which is pretty low.
- 185's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.63.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.66, 185 pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.66% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- 8.97% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 185. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP8.97%
EPS Next 2Y18.3%
EPS Next 3Y-6.34%
ALCOA CORP / 185.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for 185 stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to 185.DE.
What is the valuation status of ALCOA CORP (185.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ALCOA CORP (185.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of 185 stock?
ALCOA CORP (185.DE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the financial health of ALCOA CORP (185.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of ALCOA CORP (185.DE) is 3 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for ALCOA CORP (185.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ALCOA CORP (185.DE) is expected to grow by 16.25% in the next year.