ABC ARBITRAGE (ABCA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:ABCA - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0004040608 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, ABCA scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ABCA was compared to 51 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. These ratings would make ABCA suitable for 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.
Each year in the past 5 years ABCA has been profitable.
In the past 5 years ABCA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 15.05%, ABCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.36%, ABCA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of ABCA (9.31%) is better than 70.59% 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 11.50%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.05% | ||
| ROE | 16.36% | ||
| ROIC | 9.31% |
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's Profit Margin of 52.14% is amongst the best of the industry. ABCA outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
ABCA's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 41.00%, ABCA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ABCA has declined.
ABCA's Gross Margin of 85.42% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ABCA outperforms 78.43% of its industry peers.
ABCA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 52.14% | ||
| GM | 85.42% |
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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ABCA is creating some value.
ABCA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ABCA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
ABCA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 18.82 indicates that ABCA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
ABCA has a Altman-Z score of 18.82. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABCA outperforms 98.04% of its industry peers.
ABCA has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.19. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.19, ABCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
ABCA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.02, ABCA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.08% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 18.82 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC7.85%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 14.74 indicates that ABCA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 14.74, ABCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.08% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 14.74 indicates that ABCA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ABCA (14.74) is better than 96.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 14.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 14.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 63.26% over the past year.
ABCA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.62% yearly.
Looking at the last year, ABCA shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 29.31%.
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)63.26%
EPS 3Y-1.45%
EPS 5Y7.62%
EPS Q2Q%136.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)29.31%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y6.69%
Sales Q2Q%46.8%
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 9.05% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y7.04%
EPS Next 2Y6.81%
EPS Next 3Y9.02%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.06%
Revenue Next 2Y9.8%
Revenue Next 3Y9.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.04, ABCA is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ABCA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ABCA is cheaper than 60.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ABCA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.30.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.31, which indicates a correct valuation of ABCA.
ABCA's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
ABCA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ABCA indicates a rather cheap valuation: ABCA is cheaper than 84.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ABCA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ABCA is cheaper than 60.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
ABCA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.99
PEG (5Y)1.84
EPS Next 2Y6.81%
EPS Next 3Y9.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.41%, ABCA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.51, ABCA pays a better dividend. On top of this ABCA pays more dividend than 88.24% 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 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.41% |
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 66.25% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP66.25%
EPS Next 2Y6.81%
EPS Next 3Y9.02%
EPA:ABCA (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
6.32
-0.09 (-1.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners4.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners29.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap376.74M
Analysts85
Price Target7.4 (17.09%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.41% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.03%
DP66.25%
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)13.28%
PT rev (3m)13.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.31 | ||
| P/S | 7.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.84 | ||
| P/B | 2.3 | ||
| P/tB | 2.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.16 |
EPS(TTM)0.45
EY7.12%
EPS(NY)0.39
Fwd EY6.13%
FCF(TTM)0.35
FCFY5.6%
OCF(TTM)0.35
OCFY5.6%
SpS0.86
BVpS2.75
TBVpS2.75
PEG (NY)1.99
PEG (5Y)1.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.05% | ||
| ROE | 16.36% | ||
| ROCE | 12.67% | ||
| ROIC | 9.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 295.96% | ||
| ROICexgc | 302.78% | ||
| OM | 41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 52.14% | ||
| GM | 85.42% | ||
| FCFM | 41.01% |
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 Turnover0.29
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.11 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.2% | ||
| Profit Quality | 78.65% | ||
| Current Ratio | 14.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 14.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 18.82 |
F-Score7
WACC7.85%
ROIC/WACC1.19
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)63.26%
EPS 3Y-1.45%
EPS 5Y7.62%
EPS Q2Q%136.24%
EPS Next Y7.04%
EPS Next 2Y6.81%
EPS Next 3Y9.02%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)29.31%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y6.69%
Sales Q2Q%46.8%
Revenue Next Year12.06%
Revenue Next 2Y9.8%
Revenue Next 3Y9.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y28.15%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.81%
EBIT growth 5Y3.12%
EBIT Next Year36.44%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y5.67%
FCF growth 3Y-14.73%
FCF growth 5Y-4.72%
OCF growth 1Y5.67%
OCF growth 3Y-14.73%
OCF growth 5Y-4.72%