ABC ARBITRAGE (ABCA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:ABCA - FR0004040608 - Common Stock
5.375 EUR
-0.03 (-0.46%)
Taking everything into account, ABCA scores 8 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ABCA was compared to 56 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making ABCA a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. ABCA is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. With these ratings, ABCA could be worth investigating further for growth 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.
In the past 5 years ABCA has always been profitable.
ABCA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 18.95%, ABCA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 20.69%, ABCA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.55%, ABCA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.93% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ABCA is in line with the industry average of 8.78%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (12.55%) for ABCA is above the 3 year average (9.89%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.95% | ||
| ROE | 20.69% | ||
| ROIC | 12.55% |
ROA(3y)13.34%
ROA(5y)15.09%
ROE(3y)14.94%
ROE(5y)17.02%
ROIC(3y)9.89%
ROIC(5y)12.46%
1.3 Margins
ABCA has a better Profit Margin (55.27%) than 98.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ABCA has remained more or less at the same level.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 46.16%, ABCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ABCA has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 87.07%, ABCA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ABCA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 46.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 55.27% | ||
| GM | 87.07% |
OM growth 3Y-9.37%
OM growth 5Y-3.38%
PM growth 3Y6.37%
PM growth 5Y1.27%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for ABCA remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
ABCA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ABCA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 14.99 indicates that ABCA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
ABCA has a Altman-Z score of 14.99. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABCA outperforms 98.21% of its industry peers.
ABCA has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.13. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ABCA (0.13) is better than 92.86% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that ABCA is not too dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.01, ABCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 14.99 |
ROIC/WACC1.57
WACC8.02%
2.3 Liquidity
ABCA has a Current Ratio of 13.21. This indicates that ABCA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
ABCA has a better Current ratio (13.21) than 91.07% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 13.21 indicates that ABCA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ABCA has a Quick ratio of 13.21. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABCA outperforms 91.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 13.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 13.21 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ABCA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 114.29%, which is quite impressive.
ABCA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.50% yearly.
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)114.29%
EPS 3Y-1.62%
EPS 5Y7.5%
EPS Q2Q%100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)53.67%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y6.69%
Sales Q2Q%59.5%
3.2 Future
ABCA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.02% yearly.
ABCA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.04% yearly.
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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.96, the valuation of ABCA can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ABCA is valued cheaper than 80.36% of the companies in the same industry.
ABCA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.51.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.98, the valuation of ABCA can be described as reasonable.
ABCA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.13. ABCA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ABCA is valued a bit cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -0.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ABCA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of ABCA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)1.19
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y9.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ABCA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.45%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.10, ABCA pays a better dividend. On top of this ABCA pays more dividend than 92.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, ABCA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.45% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ABCA decreases each year by -6.68%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.68%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
ABCA pays out 56.64% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP56.64%
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y9.02%
EPA:ABCA (1/2/2026, 5:29:50 PM)
5.375
-0.03 (-0.46%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners4.4%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners27.41%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap320.40M
Revenue(TTM)65.13M
Net Income(TTM)36.00M
Analysts85
Price Target7.5 (39.53%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.45% |
Yearly Dividend0.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.68%
DP56.64%
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)1.38%
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)1.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.98 | ||
| P/S | 4.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.95 | ||
| P/B | 1.84 | ||
| P/tB | 1.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -0.21 |
EPS(TTM)0.6
EY11.16%
EPS(NY)0.45
Fwd EY8.35%
FCF(TTM)0.42
FCFY7.72%
OCF(TTM)0.42
OCFY7.72%
SpS1.09
BVpS2.92
TBVpS2.92
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)1.19
Graham Number6.28
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.95% | ||
| ROE | 20.69% | ||
| ROCE | 17.08% | ||
| ROIC | 12.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 735.54% | ||
| ROICexgc | 768.81% | ||
| OM | 46.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 55.27% | ||
| GM | 87.07% | ||
| FCFM | 37.99% |
ROA(3y)13.34%
ROA(5y)15.09%
ROE(3y)14.94%
ROE(5y)17.02%
ROIC(3y)9.89%
ROIC(5y)12.46%
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)13.45%
ROCE(5y)16.95%
ROICexgc growth 3Y16.6%
ROICexgc growth 5Y12.23%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.89%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.2%
OM growth 3Y-9.37%
OM growth 5Y-3.38%
PM growth 3Y6.37%
PM growth 5Y1.27%
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 | 77.28% | ||
| Profit Quality | 68.72% | ||
| Current Ratio | 13.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 13.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 14.99 |
F-Score7
WACC8.02%
ROIC/WACC1.57
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)95.5%
Profit Quality(5y)95.45%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)114.29%
EPS 3Y-1.62%
EPS 5Y7.5%
EPS Q2Q%100%
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 1Y82.17%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.86%
EBIT growth 5Y3.08%
EBIT Next Year61.17%
EBIT Next 3Y17.12%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-3.08%
FCF growth 3Y-14.88%
FCF growth 5Y-4.82%
OCF growth 1Y-3.08%
OCF growth 3Y-14.88%
OCF growth 5Y-4.82%
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 6 / 10 to ABC ARBITRAGE (ABCA.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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.