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ALA SPA (ALA.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

BIT:ALA - Borsa Italiana Milan - IT0005446700 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

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Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, ALA scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ALA was compared to 13 industry peers in the Air Freight & Logistics industry. While ALA has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ALA is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings would make ALA suitable for growth investing!


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ALA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ALA had a positive cash flow from operations.
ALA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years ALA 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 0 5M -5M 10M 15M 20M

1.2 Ratios

ALA's Return On Assets of 5.22% is amongst the best of the industry. ALA outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of ALA (16.87%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
ALA's Return On Invested Capital of 15.57% is amongst the best of the industry. ALA outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ALA is above the industry average of 7.26%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.57%) for ALA is above the 3 year average (10.50%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.22%
ROE 16.87%
ROIC 15.57%
ROA(3y)4.93%
ROA(5y)5.16%
ROE(3y)12.82%
ROE(5y)14.89%
ROIC(3y)10.5%
ROIC(5y)11.89%
ALA.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICALA.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of ALA (4.37%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ALA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 9.94%, ALA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
ALA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 31.29%, ALA is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% 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 9.94%
PM (TTM) 4.37%
GM 31.29%
OM growth 3Y6.08%
OM growth 5Y13.36%
PM growth 3Y-0.82%
PM growth 5Y18.36%
GM growth 3Y4.82%
GM growth 5Y2.39%
ALA.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsALA.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ALA is creating value.
ALA has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
ALA has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ALA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ALA.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingALA.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.08 indicates that ALA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.08, ALA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
ALA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65. This is a neutral value indicating ALA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ALA has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.65) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.65
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.08
ROIC/WACC2.23
WACC6.97%
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 0 20M 40M 60M

2.3 Liquidity

ALA has a Current Ratio of 1.68. This is a normal value and indicates that ALA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ALA has a better Current ratio (1.68) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.67 indicates that ALA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ALA has a Quick ratio of 0.67. This is in the lower half of the industry: ALA underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.68
Quick Ratio 0.67
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 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ALA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.83%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, ALA shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 35.08% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 26.20% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, ALA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.13% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.83%
EPS 3Y18.15%
EPS 5Y35.08%
EPS Q2Q%23.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.2%
Revenue growth 3Y19.07%
Revenue growth 5Y14.13%
Sales Q2Q%24.19%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.56% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
ALA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.22% yearly.
EPS Next Y31.57%
EPS Next 2Y24.01%
EPS Next 3Y18.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year23.32%
Revenue Next 2Y16.21%
Revenue Next 3Y13.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
ALA.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesALA.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 100M 200M 300M
ALA.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesALA.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.19, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ALA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ALA indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ALA is more expensive than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ALA to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.47), we can say ALA is valued slightly cheaper.
ALA is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.61.
ALA's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 92.74. ALA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.19
Fwd PE 11.61
ALA.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsALA.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ALA indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ALA is more expensive than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.71
ALA.MI Per share dataALA.MI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

ALA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of ALA may justify a higher PE ratio.
ALA's earnings are expected to grow with 18.56% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.61
PEG (5Y)0.55
EPS Next 2Y24.01%
EPS Next 3Y18.56%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.15%, ALA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
ALA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.02.
ALA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.28.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.15%

5.2 History

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

5.3 Sustainability

ALA pays out 60.44% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP60.44%
EPS Next 2Y24.01%
EPS Next 3Y18.56%
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 0 5M -5M 10M
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 (2/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryAir Freight & Logistics
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners13.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap214.91M
Analysts85.71
Price Target27.64 (16.13%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.15%
Yearly Dividend0.47
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP60.44%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)13.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.19
Fwd PE 11.61
P/S 0.84
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 67.95
P/B 3.24
P/tB 7.02
EV/EBITDA 8.71
EPS(TTM)1.24
EY5.21%
EPS(NY)2.05
Fwd EY8.61%
FCF(TTM)-0.76
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.35
OCFY1.47%
SpS28.39
BVpS7.36
TBVpS3.39
PEG (NY)0.61
PEG (5Y)0.55
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.22%
ROE 16.87%
ROCE 22.85%
ROIC 15.57%
ROICexc 19.42%
ROICexgc 32.39%
OM 9.94%
PM (TTM) 4.37%
GM 31.29%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)4.93%
ROA(5y)5.16%
ROE(3y)12.82%
ROE(5y)14.89%
ROIC(3y)10.5%
ROIC(5y)11.89%
ROICexc(3y)15.4%
ROICexc(5y)15.91%
ROICexgc(3y)25.05%
ROICexgc(5y)23.23%
ROCE(3y)15.41%
ROCE(5y)17.45%
ROICexcg growth 3Y29.38%
ROICexcg growth 5Y17.55%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.48%
OM growth 3Y6.08%
OM growth 5Y13.36%
PM growth 3Y-0.82%
PM growth 5Y18.36%
GM growth 3Y4.82%
GM growth 5Y2.39%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.2
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.65
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 1.45
Cap/Depr 226.23%
Cap/Sales 3.92%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 10.57%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.68
Quick Ratio 0.67
Altman-Z 3.08
F-Score5
WACC6.97%
ROIC/WACC2.23
Cap/Depr(3y)197.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)128.28%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.2%
Profit Quality(3y)108.44%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.83%
EPS 3Y18.15%
EPS 5Y35.08%
EPS Q2Q%23.68%
EPS Next Y31.57%
EPS Next 2Y24.01%
EPS Next 3Y18.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.2%
Revenue growth 3Y19.07%
Revenue growth 5Y14.13%
Sales Q2Q%24.19%
Revenue Next Year23.32%
Revenue Next 2Y16.21%
Revenue Next 3Y13.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y42.85%
EBIT growth 3Y26.31%
EBIT growth 5Y29.37%
EBIT Next Year58.19%
EBIT Next 3Y23.12%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-165.3%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y12.14%
OCF growth 1Y-79.06%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y32.57%