AKWEL (AKW.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:AKW - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000053027 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
AKW gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. AKW has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. AKW is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AKW was profitable.
AKW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years AKW has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years AKW had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
AKW has a better Return On Assets (4.15%) than 76.67% of its industry peers.
AKW has a Return On Equity of 6.04%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AKW outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.34%, AKW is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AKW is in line with the industry average of 6.39%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of AKW (3.46%) is better than 73.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AKW has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 4.94%, AKW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same 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 86.67% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for AKW has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, AKW has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, AKW has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
AKW has an Altman-Z score of 3.25. This indicates that AKW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
AKW has a better Altman-Z score (3.25) than 93.33% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AKW is 1.10, which is an excellent value as it means it would take AKW, only 1.10 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.10, AKW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02 indicates that AKW is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of AKW (0.02) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.25 |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC7.09%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.78 indicates that AKW has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
AKW has a better Current ratio (2.78) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
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.
AKW has a better Quick ratio (1.98) 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.
AKW shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -10.16% yearly.
Looking at the last year, AKW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.82% in the last year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, AKW will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -8.20% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, AKW will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -5.12% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-58.86%
EPS Next 2Y-46.09%
EPS Next 3Y-24.27%
EPS Next 5Y-8.2%
Revenue Next Year-4.75%
Revenue Next 2Y0.14%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.66%
Revenue Next 5Y-5.12%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.97, the valuation of AKW can be described as very cheap.
AKW's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AKW is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
AKW is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.33, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of AKW.
AKW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. AKW is more expensive than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
AKW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 21.60.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AKW, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AKW is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.22 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
AKW has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as AKW's earnings are expected to decrease with -24.27% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-46.09%
EPS Next 3Y-24.27%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.62%, AKW has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.42, AKW has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, AKW pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.62% |
5.2 History
The dividend of AKW has a limited annual growth rate of 0.07%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.07%
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.
DP21.67%
EPS Next 2Y-46.09%
EPS Next 3Y-24.27%
EPA:AKW (6/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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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 Cap218.77M
Analysts47.5
Price Target9.79 (18.81%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.62% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.07%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-16.52%
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)2.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.33 | ||
| P/S | 0.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.25 | ||
| P/B | 0.36 | ||
| P/tB | 0.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.22 |
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY16.75%
EPS(NY)0.45
Fwd EY5.45%
FCF(TTM)1.21
FCFY14.65%
OCF(TTM)3.66
OCFY44.41%
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 | 3.25 |
F-Score8
WACC7.09%
ROIC/WACC0.75
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-46.09%
EPS Next 3Y-24.27%
EPS Next 5Y-8.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.82%
Revenue growth 3Y4.4%
Revenue growth 5Y0.08%
Sales Q2Q%-0.83%
Revenue Next Year-4.75%
Revenue Next 2Y0.14%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.66%
Revenue Next 5Y-5.12%
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%