FREELANCE.COM (ALFRE.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:ALFRE - FR0004187367 - Common Stock
2.5 EUR
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Taking everything into account, ALFRE scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ALFRE was compared to 36 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. ALFRE scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. ALFRE may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ALFRE was profitable.
- In the past year ALFRE had a positive cash flow from operations.
- ALFRE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years ALFRE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- ALFRE has a Return On Assets (4.32%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- ALFRE has a Return On Equity of 13.37%. This is in the better half of the industry: ALFRE outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- ALFRE has a Return On Invested Capital (7.09%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- ALFRE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.53%. This is below the industry average of 11.62%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.32% | ||
| ROE | 13.37% | ||
| ROIC | 7.09% |
ROA(3y)3.28%
ROA(5y)3.24%
ROE(3y)11.13%
ROE(5y)11.84%
ROIC(3y)7.53%
ROIC(5y)7.02%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.23%, ALFRE is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ALFRE has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.50%, ALFRE is doing worse than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- ALFRE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.23% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y-0.45%
OM growth 5Y-3.86%
PM growth 3Y-4.42%
PM growth 5Y-7.18%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ALFRE is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ALFRE has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- ALFRE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ALFRE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.47 indicates that ALFRE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 2.47, ALFRE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ALFRE is 6.81, which is on the high side as it means it would take ALFRE, 6.81 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ALFRE (6.81) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62 indicates that ALFRE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- ALFRE's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.62 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ALFRE outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.47 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC7.1%
2.3 Liquidity
- ALFRE has a Current Ratio of 1.20. This is a normal value and indicates that ALFRE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 1.20, ALFRE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.20 indicates that ALFRE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- ALFRE has a better Quick ratio (1.20) than 69.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.2 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- ALFRE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 51.32%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, ALFRE shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 19.74% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, ALFRE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.26% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, ALFRE shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 34.65% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)51.32%
EPS 3Y10.06%
EPS 5Y19.74%
EPS Q2Q%58.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.26%
Revenue growth 3Y27.83%
Revenue growth 5Y34.65%
Sales Q2Q%2.52%
3.2 Future
- ALFRE is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.23% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, ALFRE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.52% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-21.87%
EPS Next 2Y-6.46%
EPS Next 3Y-3.23%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.01%
Revenue Next 2Y1.05%
Revenue Next 3Y4.52%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing.
- 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 5.95, the valuation of ALFRE can be described as very cheap.
- ALFRE's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ALFRE is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- ALFRE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.67, the valuation of ALFRE can be described as very reasonable.
- ALFRE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ALFRE is cheaper than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- ALFRE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ALFRE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ALFRE is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ALFRE is valued cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.06 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A cheap valuation may be justified as ALFRE's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.23% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
EPS Next 2Y-6.46%
EPS Next 3Y-3.23%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.24%, ALFRE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.39, ALFRE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- ALFRE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.24% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of ALFRE grows each year by 8.12%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- ALFRE pays out 19.69% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP19.69%
EPS Next 2Y-6.46%
EPS Next 3Y-3.23%
FREELANCE.COM / ALFRE.PA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FREELANCE.COM (ALFRE.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ALFRE.PA.
Can you provide the valuation status for FREELANCE.COM?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to FREELANCE.COM (ALFRE.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FREELANCE.COM?
FREELANCE.COM (ALFRE.PA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ALFRE stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FREELANCE.COM (ALFRE.PA) is 5.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.8.
How sustainable is the dividend of FREELANCE.COM (ALFRE.PA) stock?
The dividend rating of FREELANCE.COM (ALFRE.PA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 19.69%.