ABC ARBITRAGE (ABCA.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
EPA:ABCA • FR0004040608
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This ABCA.PA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ABCA.PA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- ABCA had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year ABCA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- ABCA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years ABCA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- ABCA's Return On Assets of 18.73% is amongst the best of the industry. ABCA outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
- ABCA has a Return On Equity of 20.44%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABCA outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
- ABCA has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABCA outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
- ABCA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.94%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.88%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (9.94%) for ABCA is below the current ROIC(12.45%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 93.10% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ABCA has remained more or less at the same level.
- ABCA's Operating Margin of 45.85% is amongst the best of the industry. ABCA outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
- ABCA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- ABCA has a better Gross Margin (87.07%) than 87.93% 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. ABCA.PA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ABCA is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for ABCA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- ABCA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- ABCA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- ABCA has an Altman-Z score of 14.74. This indicates that ABCA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of ABCA (14.74) is better than 98.28% 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.
- ABCA's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.13 is amongst the best of the industry. ABCA outperforms 96.55% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.01, ABCA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 14.74 |
ROIC/WACC1.56
WACC7.98%
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.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 13.24, ABCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- ABCA has a Quick Ratio of 13.24. This indicates that ABCA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 13.24, ABCA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 13.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 13.24 |
3. ABCA.PA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 114.50% over the past year.
- 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.
- The Revenue has grown by 53.67% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- Measured over the past years, ABCA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.69% on average per year.
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
- 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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. ABCA.PA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.68, the valuation of ABCA can be described as reasonable.
- ABCA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ABCA is cheaper than 74.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.50. ABCA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.61, the valuation of ABCA can be described as reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ABCA is on the same level as its industry peers.
- ABCA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.67, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ABCA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.79% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -0.45 |
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.
- The excellent profitability rating of ABCA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)1.14
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y9.02%
5. ABCA.PA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.80%, ABCA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- ABCA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.44. ABCA pays more dividend than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- ABCA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.8% |
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%
ABCA.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
EPA:ABCA (3/25/2026, 3:18:56 PM)
5.21
-0.06 (-1.14%)
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 Owners4.16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners27.41%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap310.57M
Revenue(TTM)65.13M
Net Income(TTM)35.66M
Analysts85
Price Target7.5 (43.95%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.8% |
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)0%
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 | 8.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.61 | ||
| P/S | 4.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.44 | ||
| P/B | 1.78 | ||
| P/tB | 1.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -0.45 |
EPS(TTM)0.6
EY11.52%
EPS(NY)0.45
Fwd EY8.61%
FCF(TTM)0.42
FCFY8.04%
OCF(TTM)0.42
OCFY8.04%
SpS1.09
BVpS2.93
TBVpS2.92
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)1.14
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 | 14.74 |
F-Score7
WACC7.98%
ROIC/WACC1.56
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 Fundamental Analysis 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.