AKWEL (AKW.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:AKW - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000053027 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to AKW. AKW was compared to 31 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. AKW has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. AKW has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally AKW also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, AKW could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.
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's Return On Assets of 4.15% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AKW outperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of AKW (6.04%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of AKW (5.34%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AKW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.99%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.14%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.46%, AKW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
AKW's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of AKW (4.94%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AKW has declined.
AKW has a better Gross Margin (54.64%) than 83.87% of its industry peers.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AKW is destroying value.
AKW has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, AKW has less shares outstanding
AKW has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
AKW has an Altman-Z score of 3.20. This indicates that AKW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.20, AKW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
AKW has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.10. This is amongst the best in the industry. AKW outperforms 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.
AKW has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. AKW outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.2 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC7.04%
2.3 Liquidity
AKW has a Current Ratio of 2.78. This indicates that AKW is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
AKW has a Current ratio of 2.78. This is amongst the best in the industry. AKW outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.98 indicates that AKW should not have too much problems paying 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
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 29.61% over the past year.
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%.
AKW shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.08% yearly.
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 very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -30.68% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.88% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-58.86%
EPS Next 2Y-47.63%
EPS Next 3Y-30.68%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-6.99%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.68%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.88%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last 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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.25, the valuation of AKW can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AKW is valued cheaper than 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 29.35. AKW is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.07, the valuation of AKW can be described as rather expensive.
70.97% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than AKW, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.10, AKW is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AKW is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AKW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.94 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
AKW has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
AKW's earnings are expected to decrease with -30.68% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-47.63%
EPS Next 3Y-30.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AKW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.08%, which is a nice return.
AKW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.21.
AKW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.08% |
5.2 History
The dividend of AKW has a limited annual growth rate of 0.07%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
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-47.63%
EPS Next 3Y-30.68%
EPA:AKW (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
7.24
-0.12 (-1.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners17.81%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap192.22M
Analysts76.67
Price Target11.73 (62.02%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.08% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.07%
DP21.67%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
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)-4.17%
PT rev (3m)-4.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-42.73%
EPS NY rev (3m)-46.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.07 | ||
| P/S | 0.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 6 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.98 | ||
| P/B | 0.32 | ||
| P/tB | 0.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.94 |
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY19.06%
EPS(NY)0.42
Fwd EY5.86%
FCF(TTM)1.21
FCFY16.67%
OCF(TTM)3.66
OCFY50.55%
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 | 3.2 |
F-Score8
WACC7.04%
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-47.63%
EPS Next 3Y-30.68%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.82%
Revenue growth 3Y4.4%
Revenue growth 5Y0.08%
Sales Q2Q%-0.83%
Revenue Next Year-6.99%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.68%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.88%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-0.12%
EBIT growth 3Y-19.67%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.35%
EBIT Next Year71.4%
EBIT Next 3Y21%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
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%