ABC ARBITRAGE (ABCA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:ABCA - FR0004040608 - Common Stock
5.95 EUR
+0.07 (+1.19%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to ABCA. ABCA was compared to 46 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. ABCA scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. ABCA is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. With these ratings, ABCA could be worth investigating further for growth and quality 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.
ABCA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 15.05%, ABCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
ABCA has a better Return On Equity (16.36%) than 69.57% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.31%, ABCA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.74% of the companies in the same industry.
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 10.06%.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 52.14%, ABCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ABCA has remained more or less at the same level.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 41.00%, ABCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ABCA has declined.
The Gross Margin of ABCA (85.42%) is better than 80.43% 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
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
ABCA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 17.49 indicates that ABCA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ABCA (17.49) is better than 97.83% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.19, ABCA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.30% 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.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.02, ABCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.48% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 17.49 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC7.83%
2.3 Liquidity
ABCA has a Current Ratio of 14.74. This indicates that ABCA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ABCA (14.74) is better than 93.48% of its industry peers.
ABCA has a Quick Ratio of 14.74. This indicates that ABCA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 14.74, ABCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.48% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
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 29.31% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
ABCA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.69% yearly.
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
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.94% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y25.35%
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y15.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year29.38%
Revenue Next 2Y13.3%
Revenue Next 3Y13.94%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.22, which indicates a correct valuation of ABCA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ABCA is valued a bit cheaper than 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ABCA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say ABCA is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.11, the valuation of ABCA can be described as correct.
ABCA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ABCA to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.73), we can say ABCA is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ABCA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ABCA is cheaper than 80.43% of the companies in the same industry.
ABCA's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.79 |
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 decent profitability rating of ABCA may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ABCA's earnings are expected to grow with 15.71% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)1.74
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y15.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ABCA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.71%, which is a nice return.
ABCA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.73. ABCA pays more dividend than 89.13% of the companies in the same industry.
ABCA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.71% |
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
66.25% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ABCA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP66.25%
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y15.71%
EPA:ABCA (9/15/2025, 10:25:16 AM)
5.95
+0.07 (+1.19%)
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 Cap354.68M
Analysts85
Price Target7.4 (24.37%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.71% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)9.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)17.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)17.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)15.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.11 | ||
| P/S | 6.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.8 | ||
| P/B | 2.16 | ||
| P/tB | 2.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.79 |
EPS(TTM)0.45
EY7.56%
EPS(NY)0.45
Fwd EY7.63%
FCF(TTM)0.35
FCFY5.95%
OCF(TTM)0.35
OCFY5.95%
SpS0.86
BVpS2.75
TBVpS2.75
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)1.74
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 | 17.49 |
F-Score7
WACC7.83%
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 Y25.35%
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y15.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)29.31%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y6.69%
Sales Q2Q%46.8%
Revenue Next Year29.38%
Revenue Next 2Y13.3%
Revenue Next 3Y13.94%
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%