ABC ARBITRAGE (ABCA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Euronext Paris • EPA:ABCA • FR0004040608
5.52 EUR
-0.03 (-0.54%)
Last: Feb 3, 2026, 05:29 PM
Overall ABCA gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. We evaluated ABCA against 55 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. ABCA has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. ABCA may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth These ratings could make ABCA a good candidate for value and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ABCA was profitable.
- In the past year ABCA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- ABCA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years ABCA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- ABCA has a Return On Assets of 18.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABCA outperforms 94.55% of its industry peers.
- ABCA has a better Return On Equity (20.44%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.45%, ABCA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ABCA is in line with the industry average of 9.19%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (12.45%) for ABCA is above the 3 year average (9.94%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.73% | ||
| ROE | 20.44% | ||
| ROIC | 12.45% |
ROA(3y)13.4%
ROA(5y)15.12%
ROE(3y)15%
ROE(5y)17.06%
ROIC(3y)9.94%
ROIC(5y)12.49%
1.3 Margins
- ABCA has a better Profit Margin (54.75%) than 96.36% of its industry peers.
- ABCA's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of ABCA (45.85%) is better than 87.27% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ABCA has declined.
- The Gross Margin of ABCA (87.07%) is better than 87.27% of its industry peers.
- ABCA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 45.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 54.75% | ||
| GM | 87.07% |
OM growth 3Y-9.31%
OM growth 5Y-3.35%
PM growth 3Y6.16%
PM growth 5Y1.15%
GM growth 3Y-1.83%
GM growth 5Y0.02%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- ABCA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- ABCA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for ABCA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ABCA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- ABCA has an Altman-Z score of 15.37. This indicates that ABCA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of ABCA (15.37) is better than 98.18% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ABCA is 0.13, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ABCA, only 0.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ABCA (0.13) is better than 92.73% of its industry peers.
- ABCA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.01, ABCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 15.37 |
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC8.14%
2.3 Liquidity
- ABCA has a Current Ratio of 13.24. This indicates that ABCA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- ABCA has a better Current ratio (13.24) than 92.73% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 13.24 indicates that ABCA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 13.24, ABCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 13.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 13.24 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- ABCA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 114.50%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past 5 years, ABCA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.62% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, ABCA shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 53.67%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.69% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)114.5%
EPS 3Y-1.45%
EPS 5Y7.62%
EPS Q2Q%98.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)53.67%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y6.69%
Sales Q2Q%59.5%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.02% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.04% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y29.58%
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y9.02%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year31.71%
Revenue Next 2Y12.81%
Revenue Next 3Y10.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.20 indicates a reasonable valuation of ABCA.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ABCA is valued a bit cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- ABCA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.18, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.30, which indicates a correct valuation of ABCA.
- ABCA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- ABCA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ABCA is valued cheaper than 98.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ABCA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.07 |
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.
- ABCA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)1.21
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y9.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- ABCA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.23%, which is a nice return.
- ABCA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.10. ABCA pays more dividend than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, ABCA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.23% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ABCA decreases each year by -7.03%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.03%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- ABCA pays out 56.59% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP56.59%
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y9.02%
EPA:ABCA (2/3/2026, 5:29:46 PM)
5.52
-0.03 (-0.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)09-23 2025-09-23
Earnings (Next)03-24 2026-03-24
Inst Owners4.54%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners27.41%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap329.05M
Revenue(TTM)65.13M
Net Income(TTM)35.66M
Analysts85
Price Target7.5 (35.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.23% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.03%
DP56.59%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.3 | ||
| P/S | 5.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.18 | ||
| P/B | 1.89 | ||
| P/tB | 1.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.07 |
EPS(TTM)0.6
EY10.87%
EPS(NY)0.45
Fwd EY8.13%
FCF(TTM)0.42
FCFY7.58%
OCF(TTM)0.42
OCFY7.58%
SpS1.09
BVpS2.93
TBVpS2.92
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)1.21
Graham Number6.29
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.73% | ||
| ROE | 20.44% | ||
| ROCE | 16.93% | ||
| ROIC | 12.45% | ||
| ROICexc | 654.92% | ||
| ROICexgc | 681.78% | ||
| OM | 45.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 54.75% | ||
| GM | 87.07% | ||
| FCFM | 38.32% |
ROA(3y)13.4%
ROA(5y)15.12%
ROE(3y)15%
ROE(5y)17.06%
ROIC(3y)9.94%
ROIC(5y)12.49%
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)13.53%
ROCE(5y)16.99%
ROICexgc growth 3Y11.62%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.34%
ROICexc growth 3Y11.08%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.39%
OM growth 3Y-9.31%
OM growth 5Y-3.35%
PM growth 3Y6.16%
PM growth 5Y1.15%
GM growth 3Y-1.83%
GM growth 5Y0.02%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.46% | ||
| Profit Quality | 69.99% | ||
| Current Ratio | 13.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 13.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 15.37 |
F-Score7
WACC8.14%
ROIC/WACC1.53
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)94.53%
Profit Quality(5y)94.88%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)114.5%
EPS 3Y-1.45%
EPS 5Y7.62%
EPS Q2Q%98.26%
EPS Next Y29.58%
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y9.02%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)53.67%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y6.69%
Sales Q2Q%59.5%
Revenue Next Year31.71%
Revenue Next 2Y12.81%
Revenue Next 3Y10.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y80.92%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.81%
EBIT growth 5Y3.12%
EBIT Next Year61.17%
EBIT Next 3Y17.12%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-2.23%
FCF growth 3Y-14.73%
FCF growth 5Y-4.72%
OCF growth 1Y-2.23%
OCF growth 3Y-14.73%
OCF growth 5Y-4.72%
ABC ARBITRAGE / ABCA.PA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ABCA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 8 / 10 to ABCA.PA.
What is the valuation status of ABC ARBITRAGE (ABCA.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ABC ARBITRAGE (ABCA.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ABC ARBITRAGE?
ABC ARBITRAGE (ABCA.PA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for ABCA stock?
The financial health rating of ABC ARBITRAGE (ABCA.PA) is 9 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for ABC ARBITRAGE (ABCA.PA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ABC ARBITRAGE (ABCA.PA) is expected to grow by 29.58% in the next year.