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ABC ARBITRAGE (ABCA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - EPA:ABCA - FR0004040608 - Common Stock

5.56 EUR
-0.01 (-0.18%)
Last: 10/15/2025, 5:29:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

8

ABCA gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 51 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. An interesting combination arises when we look at growth and value: ABCA is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. These ratings could make ABCA a good candidate for value and growth and quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
In the past 5 years ABCA has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ABCA had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M

1.2 Ratios

ABCA has a Return On Assets of 18.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABCA outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
ABCA has a better Return On Equity (20.44%) than 80.39% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ABCA (12.45%) is better than 84.31% 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 9.42%.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of ABCA (54.75%) is better than 98.04% of its industry peers.
ABCA's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 45.85%, ABCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.27% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ABCA has declined.
ABCA has a better Gross Margin (87.07%) than 86.27% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ABCA has remained more or less at the same level.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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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.
Compared to 1 year ago, ABCA has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ABCA has more shares outstanding
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 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

ABCA has an Altman-Z score of 15.41. This indicates that ABCA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 15.41, ABCA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.04% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
ABCA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.13) than 92.16% 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.
ABCA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.01 is amongst the best of the industry. ABCA outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF 0.13
Altman-Z 15.41
ROIC/WACC1.56
WACC8%
ABCA.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFABCA.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 13.24 indicates that ABCA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ABCA's Current ratio of 13.24 is amongst the best of the industry. ABCA outperforms 90.20% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 13.24 indicates that ABCA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 13.24, ABCA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.20% of the companies in the same industry.
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 2015 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 115.81%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.62% on average over the past years.
ABCA shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 53.67%.
ABCA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.69% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)115.81%
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

Based on estimates for the next years, ABCA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.71% on average per year.
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 Y25.35%
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y15.71%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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.
ABCA.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesABCA.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.27, which indicates a very decent valuation of ABCA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ABCA is valued cheaper than 80.39% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ABCA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.49), we can say ABCA is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.39 indicates a correct valuation of ABCA.
62.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ABCA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
ABCA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.99.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.27
Fwd PE 12.39
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

98.04% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ABCA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ABCA is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.28
EV/EBITDA 0.11
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

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.
ABCA's earnings are expected to grow with 15.71% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)1.22
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y15.71%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.30%, ABCA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
ABCA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.49. ABCA pays more dividend than 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.43, ABCA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.3%

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

56.59% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ABCA. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP56.59%
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y15.71%
ABCA.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendABCA.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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 (10/15/2025, 5:29:02 PM)

5.56

-0.01 (-0.18%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)09-23 2025-09-23
Earnings (Next)03-23 2026-03-23
Inst Owners4.87%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners27.41%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap331.43M
Analysts85
Price Target7.5 (34.89%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.3%
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)1.38%
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)17.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.8%
Revenue NY rev (3m)17.54%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.27
Fwd PE 12.39
P/S 5.09
P/FCF 13.28
P/OCF 13.28
P/B 1.9
P/tB 1.9
EV/EBITDA 0.11
EPS(TTM)0.6
EY10.79%
EPS(NY)0.45
Fwd EY8.07%
FCF(TTM)0.42
FCFY7.53%
OCF(TTM)0.42
OCFY7.53%
SpS1.09
BVpS2.93
TBVpS2.92
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)1.22
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y11.62%
ROICexcg 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 15.41
F-Score7
WACC8%
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)115.81%
EPS 3Y-1.45%
EPS 5Y7.62%
EPS Q2Q%98.26%
EPS Next Y25.35%
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y15.71%
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 1Y80.9%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.81%
EBIT growth 5Y3.12%
EBIT Next Year55.05%
EBIT Next 3Y24.18%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-0.42%
FCF growth 3Y-14.73%
FCF growth 5Y-4.72%
OCF growth 1Y-0.42%
OCF growth 3Y-14.73%
OCF growth 5Y-4.72%