ABC ARBITRAGE (ABCA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:ABCA - FR0004040608 - Common Stock
5.325 EUR
+0.11 (+2.01%)
Taking everything into account, ABCA scores 8 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ABCA was compared to 59 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. This makes ABCA very considerable for growth and 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.
ABCA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
ABCA's Return On Assets of 18.95% is amongst the best of the industry. ABCA outperforms 93.22% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of ABCA (20.69%) is better than 81.36% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.55%, ABCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.05% of the companies in the same industry.
ABCA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.89%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.75%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (12.55%) for ABCA is above the 3 year average (9.89%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.95% | ||
| ROE | 20.69% | ||
| ROIC | 12.55% |
ROA(3y)13.34%
ROA(5y)15.09%
ROE(3y)14.94%
ROE(5y)17.02%
ROIC(3y)9.89%
ROIC(5y)12.46%
1.3 Margins
ABCA has a Profit Margin of 55.27%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABCA outperforms 98.31% of its industry peers.
ABCA's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of ABCA (46.16%) is better than 86.44% of its industry peers.
ABCA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ABCA has a Gross Margin of 87.07%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABCA outperforms 88.14% of its industry peers.
ABCA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 46.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 55.27% | ||
| GM | 87.07% |
OM growth 3Y-9.37%
OM growth 5Y-3.38%
PM growth 3Y6.37%
PM growth 5Y1.27%
GM growth 3Y-1.83%
GM growth 5Y0.02%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ABCA is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ABCA remains at a similar level 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 14.59 indicates that ABCA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
ABCA has a Altman-Z score of 14.59. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABCA outperforms 98.31% of its industry peers.
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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.13, ABCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.22% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that ABCA is not too dependend on debt financing.
ABCA has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.01) than 93.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 14.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.57
WACC8.02%
2.3 Liquidity
ABCA has a Current Ratio of 13.21. This indicates that ABCA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 13.21, ABCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.53% of the companies in the same industry.
ABCA has a Quick Ratio of 13.21. This indicates that ABCA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
ABCA has a Quick ratio of 13.21. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABCA outperforms 91.53% 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 has grown by an impressive 114.29% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.50% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, ABCA shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 53.67%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.69% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)114.29%
EPS 3Y-1.62%
EPS 5Y7.5%
EPS Q2Q%100%
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, ABCA will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.04% on average per year.
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 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
ABCA is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.88.
ABCA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ABCA is cheaper than 79.66% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ABCA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.39), we can say ABCA is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.86 indicates a reasonable valuation of ABCA.
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 (23.84), we can say ABCA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ABCA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.02% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -0.54 |
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.
ABCA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)1.18
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y9.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ABCA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.48%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.01, ABCA pays a better dividend. On top of this ABCA pays more dividend than 94.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, ABCA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.48% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ABCA decreases each year by -6.68%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.68%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
ABCA pays out 56.64% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP56.64%
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y9.02%
EPA:ABCA (12/22/2025, 5:28:58 PM)
5.325
+0.11 (+2.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners4.4%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners27.41%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap317.42M
Revenue(TTM)65.13M
Net Income(TTM)36.00M
Analysts85
Price Target7.5 (40.85%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.48% |
Yearly Dividend0.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.68%
DP56.64%
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)1.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.86 | ||
| P/S | 4.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.83 | ||
| P/B | 1.82 | ||
| P/tB | 1.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -0.54 |
EPS(TTM)0.6
EY11.27%
EPS(NY)0.45
Fwd EY8.43%
FCF(TTM)0.42
FCFY7.79%
OCF(TTM)0.42
OCFY7.79%
SpS1.09
BVpS2.92
TBVpS2.92
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)1.18
Graham Number6.28
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.95% | ||
| ROE | 20.69% | ||
| ROCE | 17.08% | ||
| ROIC | 12.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 735.54% | ||
| ROICexgc | 768.81% | ||
| OM | 46.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 55.27% | ||
| GM | 87.07% | ||
| FCFM | 37.99% |
ROA(3y)13.34%
ROA(5y)15.09%
ROE(3y)14.94%
ROE(5y)17.02%
ROIC(3y)9.89%
ROIC(5y)12.46%
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)13.45%
ROCE(5y)16.95%
ROICexgc growth 3Y16.6%
ROICexgc growth 5Y12.23%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.89%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.2%
OM growth 3Y-9.37%
OM growth 5Y-3.38%
PM growth 3Y6.37%
PM growth 5Y1.27%
GM growth 3Y-1.83%
GM growth 5Y0.02%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 | 77.28% | ||
| Profit Quality | 68.72% | ||
| Current Ratio | 13.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 13.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 14.59 |
F-Score7
WACC8.02%
ROIC/WACC1.57
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)95.5%
Profit Quality(5y)95.45%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)114.29%
EPS 3Y-1.62%
EPS 5Y7.5%
EPS Q2Q%100%
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 1Y82.17%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.86%
EBIT growth 5Y3.08%
EBIT Next Year61.17%
EBIT Next 3Y17.12%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-3.08%
FCF growth 3Y-14.88%
FCF growth 5Y-4.82%
OCF growth 1Y-3.08%
OCF growth 3Y-14.88%
OCF growth 5Y-4.82%
ABC ARBITRAGE / ABCA.PA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ABCA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 8 / 10 to ABCA.PA.
Can you provide the valuation status for ABC ARBITRAGE?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ABC ARBITRAGE (ABCA.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ABC ARBITRAGE?
ABC ARBITRAGE (ABCA.PA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of ABC ARBITRAGE (ABCA.PA) stock?
The financial health rating of ABC ARBITRAGE (ABCA.PA) is 9 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for ABCA stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ABC ARBITRAGE (ABCA.PA) is expected to grow by 29.58% in the next year.