EXACOMPTA CLAIREFONTAINE (ALEXA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:ALEXA - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000064164 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, ALEXA scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ALEXA was compared to 11 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. ALEXA scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. ALEXA has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally ALEXA also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, ALEXA could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ALEXA was profitable.
ALEXA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years ALEXA has been profitable.
In the past 5 years ALEXA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
ALEXA's Return On Assets of 2.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ALEXA outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
ALEXA's Return On Equity of 4.11% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ALEXA outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
ALEXA has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.79%. This is in the better half of the industry: ALEXA outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ALEXA is in line with the industry average of 6.56%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.23% | ||
| ROE | 4.11% | ||
| ROIC | 4.79% |
ROA(3y)3.29%
ROA(5y)2.64%
ROE(3y)6.27%
ROE(5y)5.16%
ROIC(3y)5.42%
ROIC(5y)4.04%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 2.58%, ALEXA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ALEXA has grown nicely.
ALEXA has a better Operating Margin (5.67%) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ALEXA has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 51.26%, ALEXA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ALEXA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.58% | ||
| GM | 51.26% |
OM growth 3Y58.86%
OM growth 5Y28.17%
PM growth 3Y42.06%
PM growth 5Y19.79%
GM growth 3Y-1.06%
GM growth 5Y0.17%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
ALEXA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
ALEXA has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ALEXA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ALEXA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.47 indicates that ALEXA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.47, ALEXA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ALEXA is 2.38, which is a good value as it means it would take ALEXA, 2.38 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ALEXA's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.38 is amongst the best of the industry. ALEXA outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22 indicates that ALEXA is not too dependend on debt financing.
ALEXA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.22. This is amongst the best in the industry. ALEXA outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.47 |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC4.61%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.49 indicates that ALEXA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ALEXA has a better Current ratio (2.49) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
ALEXA has a Quick Ratio of 1.36. This is a normal value and indicates that ALEXA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ALEXA (1.36) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.36 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ALEXA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -62.10%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 27.39% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has decreased by -3.43% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.93% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-62.1%
EPS 3Y50.49%
EPS 5Y27.39%
EPS Q2Q%-56.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.43%
Revenue growth 3Y6.93%
Revenue growth 5Y6.93%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.30 indicates a reasonable valuation of ALEXA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ALEXA is valued cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ALEXA to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.98), we can say ALEXA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ALEXA is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ALEXA indicates a rather cheap valuation: ALEXA is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ALEXA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ALEXA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.78%, which is a nice return.
ALEXA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.36. ALEXA pays more dividend than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
ALEXA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.78% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ALEXA decreases each year by -15.70%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-15.7%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
ALEXA pays out 35.42% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP35.42%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPA:ALEXA (4/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners1.58%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap177.41M
AnalystsN/A
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.78% |
Yearly Dividend4.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)-15.7%
DP35.42%
Div Incr Years2
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.45 | ||
| P/B | 0.34 | ||
| P/tB | 0.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.11 |
EPS(TTM)18.92
EY12.05%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)62.52
FCFY39.82%
OCF(TTM)108.63
OCFY69.19%
SpS734.35
BVpS460.67
TBVpS409.25
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.23% | ||
| ROE | 4.11% | ||
| ROCE | 6.52% | ||
| ROIC | 4.79% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.65% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.24% | ||
| OM | 5.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.58% | ||
| GM | 51.26% | ||
| FCFM | 8.51% |
ROA(3y)3.29%
ROA(5y)2.64%
ROE(3y)6.27%
ROE(5y)5.16%
ROIC(3y)5.42%
ROIC(5y)4.04%
ROICexc(3y)7.07%
ROICexc(5y)5.35%
ROICexgc(3y)8%
ROICexgc(5y)6.05%
ROCE(3y)7.39%
ROCE(5y)5.5%
ROICexcg growth 3Y58.58%
ROICexcg growth 5Y30.19%
ROICexc growth 3Y60.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y30.02%
OM growth 3Y58.86%
OM growth 5Y28.17%
PM growth 3Y42.06%
PM growth 5Y19.79%
GM growth 3Y-1.06%
GM growth 5Y0.17%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.86
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.38 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 80.62% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.28% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 14.57 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 109.95% | ||
| Profit Quality | 330.08% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.47 |
F-Score6
WACC4.61%
ROIC/WACC1.04
Cap/Depr(3y)70.47%
Cap/Depr(5y)78.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.12%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-62.1%
EPS 3Y50.49%
EPS 5Y27.39%
EPS Q2Q%-56.82%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.43%
Revenue growth 3Y6.93%
Revenue growth 5Y6.93%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-42.02%
EBIT growth 3Y69.88%
EBIT growth 5Y37.06%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y881.29%
FCF growth 3Y60.62%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y258.61%
OCF growth 3Y33.78%
OCF growth 5Y63.87%