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ACCOR SA (AC.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:AC - FR0000120404 - Common Stock

47.03 EUR
-0.33 (-0.7%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 12:16:57 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

AC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 56 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. AC has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. AC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year AC was profitable.
In the past year AC had a positive cash flow from operations.
AC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: AC reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
AC.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAC.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 0 1B -1B 2B -2B

1.2 Ratios

AC has a Return On Assets of 4.62%. This is in the better half of the industry: AC outperforms 66.07% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of AC (12.57%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of AC (7.63%) is better than 64.29% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AC is significantly below the industry average of 11.27%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.63%) for AC is above the 3 year average (6.13%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.62%
ROE 12.57%
ROIC 7.63%
ROA(3y)4.37%
ROA(5y)-1.11%
ROE(3y)10.2%
ROE(5y)-3.52%
ROIC(3y)6.13%
ROIC(5y)N/A
AC.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAC.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

AC has a Profit Margin of 9.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: AC outperforms 76.79% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AC has remained more or less at the same level.
AC has a better Operating Margin (14.68%) than 76.79% of its industry peers.
AC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of AC (97.62%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
AC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.68%
PM (TTM) 9.64%
GM 97.62%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y2.51%
PM growth 3Y66.47%
PM growth 5Y-0.32%
GM growth 3Y0.02%
GM growth 5Y0.05%
AC.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAC.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AC is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for AC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
AC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
AC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
AC.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingAC.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
AC.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAC.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

AC has an Altman-Z score of 1.70. This is a bad value and indicates that AC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.70, AC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AC is 7.09, which is on the high side as it means it would take AC, 7.09 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.09, AC is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.93% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.92 indicates that AC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
AC has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.92) than 67.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.92
Debt/FCF 7.09
Altman-Z 1.7
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC6.73%
AC.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAC.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.12 indicates that AC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
AC has a better Current ratio (1.12) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
AC has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that AC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AC has a Quick ratio of 1.11. This is in the better half of the industry: AC outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.12
Quick Ratio 1.11
AC.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAC.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 25.27% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 19.16% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.43% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.72% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.27%
EPS 3Y134.94%
EPS 5Y19.16%
EPS Q2Q%-11.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.43%
Revenue growth 3Y36.5%
Revenue growth 5Y6.72%
Sales Q2Q%2.54%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.69% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, AC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.95% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-5.53%
EPS Next 2Y3.88%
EPS Next 3Y7.67%
EPS Next 5Y11.69%
Revenue Next Year4.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.88%
Revenue Next 3Y5.35%
Revenue Next 5Y5.95%

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past 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 stable.
AC.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAC.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B
AC.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAC.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 2 -2 4 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.18, the valuation of AC can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.15, AC is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.70 indicates a rather expensive valuation of AC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
AC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.18
Fwd PE 18.7
AC.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAC.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as AC.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.14
EV/EBITDA 11.97
AC.PA Per share dataAC.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of AC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.05
EPS Next 2Y3.88%
EPS Next 3Y7.67%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

AC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.80%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.83, AC pays a better dividend. On top of this AC pays more dividend than 80.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, AC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.8%

5.2 History

The dividend of AC has a limited annual growth rate of 2.40%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.4%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
AC.PA Yearly Dividends per shareAC.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

55.39% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AC. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of AC is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP55.39%
EPS Next 2Y3.88%
EPS Next 3Y7.67%
AC.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAC.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B -2B
AC.PA Dividend Payout.AC.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AC.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ACCOR SA

EPA:AC (11/28/2025, 12:16:57 PM)

47.03

-0.33 (-0.7%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners63.28%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.23%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.52B
Revenue(TTM)5.67B
Net Income(TTM)547.00M
Analysts83.85
Price Target53.85 (14.5%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.8%
Yearly Dividend1.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.4%
DP55.39%
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)0.4%
PT rev (3m)0.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.9%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.18
Fwd PE 18.7
P/S 2.03
P/FCF 19.14
P/OCF 14.53
P/B 2.65
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.97
EPS(TTM)2.33
EY4.95%
EPS(NY)2.51
Fwd EY5.35%
FCF(TTM)2.46
FCFY5.23%
OCF(TTM)3.24
OCFY6.88%
SpS23.16
BVpS17.76
TBVpS-4.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.05
Graham Number30.51
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.62%
ROE 12.57%
ROCE 9.18%
ROIC 7.63%
ROICexc 8.89%
ROICexgc 26.66%
OM 14.68%
PM (TTM) 9.64%
GM 97.62%
FCFM 10.61%
ROA(3y)4.37%
ROA(5y)-1.11%
ROE(3y)10.2%
ROE(5y)-3.52%
ROIC(3y)6.13%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)7.33%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)27.2%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)7.36%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y23.36%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y13.35%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y2.51%
PM growth 3Y66.47%
PM growth 5Y-0.32%
GM growth 3Y0.02%
GM growth 5Y0.05%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.48
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.92
Debt/FCF 7.09
Debt/EBITDA 3.41
Cap/Depr 56.01%
Cap/Sales 3.37%
Interest Coverage 7.93
Cash Conversion 67.55%
Profit Quality 110.06%
Current Ratio 1.12
Quick Ratio 1.11
Altman-Z 1.7
F-Score7
WACC6.73%
ROIC/WACC1.13
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)4.29%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.46%
Profit Quality(3y)86.98%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.27%
EPS 3Y134.94%
EPS 5Y19.16%
EPS Q2Q%-11.11%
EPS Next Y-5.53%
EPS Next 2Y3.88%
EPS Next 3Y7.67%
EPS Next 5Y11.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.43%
Revenue growth 3Y36.5%
Revenue growth 5Y6.72%
Sales Q2Q%2.54%
Revenue Next Year4.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.88%
Revenue Next 3Y5.35%
Revenue Next 5Y5.95%
EBIT growth 1Y10.77%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y9.4%
EBIT Next Year42.03%
EBIT Next 3Y19.24%
EBIT Next 5Y14.46%
FCF growth 1Y48.64%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y39.12%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y32.65%

ACCOR SA / AC.PA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for AC stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AC.PA.


What is the valuation status for AC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ACCOR SA (AC.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for ACCOR SA?

ACCOR SA (AC.PA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the financial health of ACCOR SA (AC.PA) stock?

The financial health rating of ACCOR SA (AC.PA) is 4 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of ACCOR SA (AC.PA) stock?

The dividend rating of ACCOR SA (AC.PA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 55.39%.