ABC ARBITRAGE (ABCA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

EPA:ABCA • FR0004040608

5.64 EUR
+0.09 (+1.62%)
Last: Feb 20, 2026, 07:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

8

Taking everything into account, ABCA scores 8 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ABCA was compared to 58 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. ABCA gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. ABCA is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! These ratings could make ABCA a good candidate for value and quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year ABCA was profitable.
  • ABCA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • ABCA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • ABCA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
ABCA.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFABCA.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of ABCA (18.73%) is better than 94.83% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 20.44%, ABCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ABCA's Return On Invested Capital of 12.45% is amongst the best of the industry. ABCA outperforms 84.48% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ABCA is in line with the industry average of 8.98%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
ABCA.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICABCA.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • ABCA has a Profit Margin of 54.75%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABCA outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
  • ABCA's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • ABCA has a better Operating Margin (45.85%) than 87.93% of its industry peers.
  • ABCA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • ABCA's Gross Margin of 87.07% is amongst the best of the industry. ABCA outperforms 87.93% of its industry peers.
  • ABCA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
ABCA.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsABCA.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ABCA is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, ABCA has less shares outstanding
  • 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.
ABCA.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingABCA.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
ABCA.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsABCA.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 15.37 indicates that ABCA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of ABCA (15.37) 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.13. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABCA outperforms 93.10% 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 91.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF 0.13
Altman-Z 15.37
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC8.14%
ABCA.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFABCA.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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.
  • The Current ratio of ABCA (13.24) is better than 93.10% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 13.24 indicates that ABCA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • ABCA's Quick ratio of 13.24 is amongst the best of the industry. ABCA outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 13.24
Quick Ratio 13.24
ABCA.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesABCA.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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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.
  • ABCA shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 53.67%.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
ABCA.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesABCA.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 20M 40M 60M 80M
ABCA.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesABCA.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.2 0.4 0.6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.40, 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 67.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.99. ABCA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.57 indicates a correct valuation of ABCA.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ABCA is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • ABCA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.06.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.4
Fwd PE 12.57
ABCA.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsABCA.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ABCA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.28% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ABCA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ABCA is cheaper than 62.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.47
EV/EBITDA 0.07
ABCA.PA Per share dataABCA.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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)0.32
PEG (5Y)1.23
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y9.02%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • ABCA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.19%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.23, ABCA pays a better dividend. On top of this ABCA pays more dividend than 87.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • ABCA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.19%

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
ABCA.PA Yearly Dividends per shareABCA.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

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 Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendABCA.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
ABCA.PA Dividend Payout.ABCA.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ABCA.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ABC ARBITRAGE

EPA:ABCA (2/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

5.64

+0.09 (+1.62%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)09-23
Earnings (Next)03-24
Inst Owners4.54%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners27.41%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap336.20M
Revenue(TTM)65.13M
Net Income(TTM)35.66M
Analysts85
Price Target7.5 (32.98%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.19%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 9.4
Fwd PE 12.57
P/S 5.16
P/FCF 13.47
P/OCF 13.47
P/B 1.93
P/tB 1.93
EV/EBITDA 0.07
EPS(TTM)0.6
EY10.64%
EPS(NY)0.45
Fwd EY7.96%
FCF(TTM)0.42
FCFY7.42%
OCF(TTM)0.42
OCFY7.42%
SpS1.09
BVpS2.93
TBVpS2.92
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)1.23
Graham Number6.29
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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.