ABC ARBITRAGE (ABCA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:ABCA - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0004040608 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, ABCA scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ABCA was compared to 50 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. ABCA is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. ABCA is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally ABCA also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, ABCA could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
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 9.50% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ABCA outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
ABCA has a Return On Equity (10.46%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of ABCA (7.53%) is better than 72.00% of its industry peers.
ABCA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.12%. This is in line with the industry average of 11.18%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.53%) for ABCA is well below the 3 year average (12.12%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that ABCA had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.5% | ||
| ROE | 10.46% | ||
| ROIC | 7.53% |
ROA(3y)13.43%
ROA(5y)14.62%
ROE(3y)15.39%
ROE(5y)16.41%
ROIC(3y)12.12%
ROIC(5y)12.5%
1.3 Margins
ABCA has a better Profit Margin (38.98%) than 76.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ABCA has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 38.94%, ABCA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ABCA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ABCA has a Gross Margin of 81.76%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABCA outperforms 84.00% of its industry peers.
ABCA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 38.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 38.98% | ||
| GM | 81.76% |
OM growth 3Y-6.93%
OM growth 5Y-2.94%
PM growth 3Y-6.58%
PM growth 5Y-3.28%
GM growth 3Y-3.94%
GM growth 5Y-0.49%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for ABCA has been increased 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
An Altman-Z score of 14.56 indicates that ABCA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
ABCA's Altman-Z score of 14.56 is amongst the best of the industry. ABCA outperforms 96.00% of its industry peers.
ABCA has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.31. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.31 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ABCA's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.31 is amongst the best of the industry. ABCA outperforms 92.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02 indicates that ABCA is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.02, ABCA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 14.56 |
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC7.89%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 13.21 indicates that ABCA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 13.21, ABCA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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 96.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 13.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 13.21 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ABCA have decreased strongly by -23.86% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, ABCA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -3.44% on average per year.
The Revenue for ABCA has decreased by -15.64% in the past year. This is quite bad
ABCA shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.21% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.86%
EPS 3Y-22.7%
EPS 5Y-3.44%
EPS Q2Q%0.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.79%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.21%
Sales Q2Q%12.62%
3.2 Future
ABCA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.02% yearly.
ABCA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.75% yearly.
EPS Next Y-5.75%
EPS Next 2Y-2.24%
EPS Next 3Y2.02%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.59%
Revenue Next 2Y1.44%
Revenue Next 3Y3.75%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.11 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ABCA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ABCA is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ABCA to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.35), we can say ABCA is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.57, the valuation of ABCA can be described as correct.
ABCA's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.10. ABCA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ABCA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ABCA is cheaper than 94.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as ABCA.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.03 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of ABCA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-2.24%
EPS Next 3Y2.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ABCA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.70%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.69, ABCA pays a better dividend. On top of this ABCA pays more dividend than 88.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, ABCA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.7% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ABCA has a limited annual growth rate of 0.36%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.36%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
107.74% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ABCA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of ABCA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP107.74%
EPS Next 2Y-2.24%
EPS Next 3Y2.02%
EPA:ABCA (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
5.35
+0.09 (+1.71%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners4.49%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners29.27%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap318.91M
Analysts85
Price Target5.87 (9.72%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.7% |
Yearly Dividend0.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.36%
DP107.74%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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)4.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)22.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)15.98%
Revenue NY rev (3m)15.98%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.57 | ||
| P/S | 7.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.69 | ||
| P/B | 2.02 | ||
| P/tB | 2.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.03 |
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY5.23%
EPS(NY)0.37
Fwd EY6.86%
FCF(TTM)0.25
FCFY4.61%
OCF(TTM)0.25
OCFY4.61%
SpS0.71
BVpS2.65
TBVpS2.65
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.5% | ||
| ROE | 10.46% | ||
| ROCE | 10.24% | ||
| ROIC | 7.53% | ||
| ROICexc | 344.36% | ||
| ROICexgc | 358.19% | ||
| OM | 38.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 38.98% | ||
| GM | 81.76% | ||
| FCFM | 34.69% |
ROA(3y)13.43%
ROA(5y)14.62%
ROE(3y)15.39%
ROE(5y)16.41%
ROIC(3y)12.12%
ROIC(5y)12.5%
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)16.48%
ROCE(5y)17.01%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y20.05%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y18.34%
OM growth 3Y-6.93%
OM growth 5Y-2.94%
PM growth 3Y-6.58%
PM growth 5Y-3.28%
GM growth 3Y-3.94%
GM growth 5Y-0.49%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.24
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.17 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | 89% | ||
| Current Ratio | 13.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 13.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 14.56 |
F-Score4
WACC7.89%
ROIC/WACC0.95
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)108.8%
Profit Quality(5y)108.47%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.86%
EPS 3Y-22.7%
EPS 5Y-3.44%
EPS Q2Q%0.34%
EPS Next Y-5.75%
EPS Next 2Y-2.24%
EPS Next 3Y2.02%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.79%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.21%
Sales Q2Q%12.62%
Revenue Next Year-1.59%
Revenue Next 2Y1.44%
Revenue Next 3Y3.75%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-24.11%
EBIT growth 3Y-22.56%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.14%
EBIT Next Year2.16%
EBIT Next 3Y11.28%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y51.77%
FCF growth 3Y-6.35%
FCF growth 5Y-2.37%
OCF growth 1Y51.77%
OCF growth 3Y-6.35%
OCF growth 5Y-2.37%