AKWEL (AKW.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:AKW - FR0000053027 - Common Stock
8.08 EUR
0 (0%)
Overall AKW gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated AKW against 29 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. While AKW has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. AKW has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AKW had positive earnings in the past year.
AKW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years AKW has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years AKW always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 4.15%, AKW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
AKW's Return On Equity of 6.04% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AKW outperforms 58.62% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.34%, AKW is not doing good in the industry: 65.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AKW is in line with the industry average of 6.57%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.15% | ||
| ROE | 6.04% | ||
| ROIC | 5.34% |
ROA(3y)4.38%
ROA(5y)5.99%
ROE(3y)6.37%
ROE(5y)9.47%
ROIC(3y)5.99%
ROIC(5y)8.18%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 3.46%, AKW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
AKW's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
AKW has a Operating Margin (4.94%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AKW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 54.64%, AKW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AKW has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.46% | ||
| GM | 54.64% |
OM growth 3Y-23.06%
OM growth 5Y-5.42%
PM growth 3Y-28.4%
PM growth 5Y-10.25%
GM growth 3Y5.74%
GM growth 5Y5.68%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AKW is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, AKW has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for AKW has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for AKW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
AKW has an Altman-Z score of 3.24. This indicates that AKW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.24, AKW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
AKW has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.10. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.10 years to pay back of all of its debts.
AKW has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.10) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
AKW 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, AKW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.24 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC7.06%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.78 indicates that AKW has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.78, AKW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
AKW has a Quick Ratio of 1.98. This is a normal value and indicates that AKW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of AKW (1.98) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.98 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
AKW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 29.61%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, AKW shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -10.16% on average per year.
AKW shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.82%.
Measured over the past years, AKW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.08% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.61%
EPS 3Y-25.19%
EPS 5Y-10.16%
EPS Q2Q%5.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.82%
Revenue growth 3Y4.4%
Revenue growth 5Y0.08%
Sales Q2Q%-0.83%
3.2 Future
AKW is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -11.02% yearly.
AKW is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.85% yearly.
EPS Next Y-58.86%
EPS Next 2Y-52.53%
EPS Next 3Y-18.8%
EPS Next 5Y-11.02%
Revenue Next Year-4.75%
Revenue Next 2Y-6%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.32%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.85%
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 stable.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 5.86 indicates a rather cheap valuation of AKW.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AKW is valued cheaper than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.20. AKW is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.19, the valuation of AKW can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AKW indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: AKW is more expensive than 79.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
AKW is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
96.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AKW, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AKW is valued a bit cheaper than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of AKW may justify a higher PE ratio.
AKW's earnings are expected to decrease with -18.80% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-52.53%
EPS Next 3Y-18.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AKW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.01%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
AKW's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 4.68.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, AKW has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.01% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)0%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
21.67% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AKW. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of AKW has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP21.67%
EPS Next 2Y-52.53%
EPS Next 3Y-18.8%
EPA:AKW (9/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
8.08
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners17.26%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap214.52M
Analysts80
Price Target10.35 (28.09%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.01% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)0%
DP21.67%
Div Incr Years1
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)5.73%
PT rev (3m)5.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.19 | ||
| P/S | 0.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.21 | ||
| P/B | 0.35 | ||
| P/tB | 0.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.18 |
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY17.08%
EPS(NY)0.35
Fwd EY4.31%
FCF(TTM)1.21
FCFY14.94%
OCF(TTM)3.66
OCFY45.29%
SpS40
BVpS22.91
TBVpS21.53
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.15% | ||
| ROE | 6.04% | ||
| ROCE | 7.61% | ||
| ROIC | 5.34% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.72% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.21% | ||
| OM | 4.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.46% | ||
| GM | 54.64% | ||
| FCFM | 3.02% |
ROA(3y)4.38%
ROA(5y)5.99%
ROE(3y)6.37%
ROE(5y)9.47%
ROIC(3y)5.99%
ROIC(5y)8.18%
ROICexc(3y)7.92%
ROICexc(5y)10.73%
ROICexgc(3y)8.54%
ROICexgc(5y)11.65%
ROCE(3y)8.54%
ROCE(5y)11.66%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-23.98%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-8.72%
ROICexc growth 3Y-23.59%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.01%
OM growth 3Y-23.06%
OM growth 5Y-5.42%
PM growth 3Y-28.4%
PM growth 5Y-10.25%
GM growth 3Y5.74%
GM growth 5Y5.68%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.1 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 164.04% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.13% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 105.42% | ||
| Profit Quality | 87.18% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.24 |
F-Score8
WACC7.06%
ROIC/WACC0.76
Cap/Depr(3y)107.4%
Cap/Depr(5y)104.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.11%
Profit Quality(3y)54.22%
Profit Quality(5y)71.65%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.61%
EPS 3Y-25.19%
EPS 5Y-10.16%
EPS Q2Q%5.56%
EPS Next Y-58.86%
EPS Next 2Y-52.53%
EPS Next 3Y-18.8%
EPS Next 5Y-11.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.82%
Revenue growth 3Y4.4%
Revenue growth 5Y0.08%
Sales Q2Q%-0.83%
Revenue Next Year-4.75%
Revenue Next 2Y-6%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.32%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.85%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.12%
EBIT growth 3Y-19.67%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.35%
EBIT Next Year40.57%
EBIT Next 3Y19.42%
EBIT Next 5Y15.22%
FCF growth 1Y10.14%
FCF growth 3Y-63.32%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y65.97%
OCF growth 3Y-26.68%
OCF growth 5Y-2.73%