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ALA SPA (ALA.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

BIT:ALA - Euronext Milan - IT0005446700 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

35.2  +0.1 (+0.28%)

Fundamental Rating

6

ALA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 14 industry peers in the Air Freight & Logistics industry. While ALA belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ALA is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ALA was profitable.
In the past year ALA has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years ALA has been profitable.
In multiple years ALA reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
ALA.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFALA.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M 20M 30M

1.2 Ratios

ALA has a Return On Assets of 7.17%. This is in the better half of the industry: ALA outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 22.06%, ALA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of ALA (16.97%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ALA is significantly above the industry average of 7.44%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.92%) for ALA is below the current ROIC(16.97%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.17%
ROE 22.06%
ROIC 16.97%
ROA(3y)5.59%
ROA(5y)5.58%
ROE(3y)16.61%
ROE(5y)15.7%
ROIC(3y)12.92%
ROIC(5y)12.27%
ALA.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICALA.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

ALA has a Profit Margin of 5.84%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ALA outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
ALA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ALA has a better Operating Margin (10.63%) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ALA has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 30.71%, ALA is not doing good in the industry: 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ALA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.63%
PM (TTM) 5.84%
GM 30.71%
OM growth 3Y6.77%
OM growth 5Y9.83%
PM growth 3Y7.8%
PM growth 5Y9.31%
GM growth 3Y3.49%
GM growth 5Y2.83%
ALA.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsALA.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ALA is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for ALA remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ALA has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for ALA is higher compared to a year ago.
ALA.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingALA.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M
ALA.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsALA.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.56 indicates that ALA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.56, ALA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that ALA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ALA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.59 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ALA outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.56
ROIC/WACC2.3
WACC7.39%
ALA.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFALA.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.73 indicates that ALA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ALA has a better Current ratio (1.73) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
ALA has a Quick Ratio of 1.73. This is a bad value and indicates that ALA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.69, ALA is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.73
Quick Ratio 0.69
ALA.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesALA.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 71.70% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 27.72% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, ALA shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 25.84%.
Measured over the past years, ALA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.44% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)71.7%
EPS 3Y41.49%
EPS 5Y27.72%
EPS Q2Q%141.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.84%
Revenue growth 3Y30.61%
Revenue growth 5Y16.44%
Sales Q2Q%27.37%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, ALA will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 23.95% on average per year.
ALA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.99% yearly.
EPS Next Y20.21%
EPS Next 2Y23%
EPS Next 3Y23.95%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.22%
Revenue Next 2Y11.52%
Revenue Next 3Y10.87%
Revenue Next 5Y4.99%

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.
ALA.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesALA.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 100M 200M 300M 400M
ALA.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesALA.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.82 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ALA.
ALA's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.21, ALA is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.02, which indicates a correct valuation of ALA.
ALA's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
ALA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.70.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.82
Fwd PE 15.02
ALA.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsALA.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ALA is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.29% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.28
ALA.MI Per share dataALA.MI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
ALA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ALA's earnings are expected to grow with 23.95% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)0.68
EPS Next 2Y23%
EPS Next 3Y23.95%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ALA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.13%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
ALA's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.50.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, ALA has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.13%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

40.12% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ALA. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP40.12%
EPS Next 2Y23%
EPS Next 3Y23.95%
ALA.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendALA.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5M -5M 10M 15M
ALA.MI Dividend Payout.ALA.MI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ALA.MI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ALA SPA

BIT:ALA (6/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

35.2

+0.1 (+0.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryAir Freight & Logistics
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners11.09%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap317.86M
Analysts77.5
Price Target37.82 (7.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.13%
Yearly Dividend0.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP40.12%
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)-4.94%
PT rev (3m)19.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.07%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.82
Fwd PE 15.02
P/S 1.1
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 4.15
P/tB 7.52
EV/EBITDA 10.28
EPS(TTM)1.87
EY5.31%
EPS(NY)2.34
Fwd EY6.66%
FCF(TTM)-1.09
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.72
OCFYN/A
SpS31.99
BVpS8.48
TBVpS4.68
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)0.68
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.17%
ROE 22.06%
ROCE 24.9%
ROIC 16.97%
ROICexc 22.7%
ROICexgc 36.12%
OM 10.63%
PM (TTM) 5.84%
GM 30.71%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)5.59%
ROA(5y)5.58%
ROE(3y)16.61%
ROE(5y)15.7%
ROIC(3y)12.92%
ROIC(5y)12.27%
ROICexc(3y)17.87%
ROICexc(5y)16.8%
ROICexgc(3y)31.12%
ROICexgc(5y)25.74%
ROCE(3y)18.96%
ROCE(5y)18%
ROICexcg growth 3Y26.29%
ROICexcg growth 5Y8.86%
ROICexc growth 3Y14.09%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.44%
OM growth 3Y6.77%
OM growth 5Y9.83%
PM growth 3Y7.8%
PM growth 5Y9.31%
GM growth 3Y3.49%
GM growth 5Y2.83%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.23
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 1.27
Cap/Depr 72.88%
Cap/Sales 1.16%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.73
Quick Ratio 0.69
Altman-Z 3.56
F-Score6
WACC7.39%
ROIC/WACC2.3
Cap/Depr(3y)166.53%
Cap/Depr(5y)139.65%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.37%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)71.7%
EPS 3Y41.49%
EPS 5Y27.72%
EPS Q2Q%141.1%
EPS Next Y20.21%
EPS Next 2Y23%
EPS Next 3Y23.95%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.84%
Revenue growth 3Y30.61%
Revenue growth 5Y16.44%
Sales Q2Q%27.37%
Revenue Next Year12.22%
Revenue Next 2Y11.52%
Revenue Next 3Y10.87%
Revenue Next 5Y4.99%
EBIT growth 1Y44.82%
EBIT growth 3Y39.45%
EBIT growth 5Y27.88%
EBIT Next Year34.45%
EBIT Next 3Y20.84%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-391.93%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-143.34%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A