FREELANCE.COM (ALFRE.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:ALFRE - FR0004187367 - Common Stock
2.24 EUR
+0.04 (+1.82%)
ALFRE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 33 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. ALFRE has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. ALFRE is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ALFRE had positive earnings in the past year.
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 of 3.18%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ALFRE outperforms 48.48% of its industry peers.
ALFRE has a Return On Equity of 10.81%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ALFRE outperforms 57.58% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 7.74%, ALFRE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ALFRE is below the industry average of 11.62%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.53%) for ALFRE is below the current ROIC(7.74%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.18% | ||
| ROE | 10.81% | ||
| ROIC | 7.74% |
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
With a Profit Margin value of 1.72%, ALFRE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ALFRE has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 2.71%, ALFRE is not doing good in the industry: 60.61% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ALFRE has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.72% | ||
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ALFRE is still creating some value.
ALFRE has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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
ALFRE has an Altman-Z score of 2.35. This is not the best score and indicates that ALFRE is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.35, ALFRE is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
ALFRE has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.00. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as ALFRE would need 7.00 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.00, ALFRE is doing worse than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68 indicates that ALFRE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ALFRE has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.68) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.35 |
ROIC/WACC1.23
WACC6.31%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.16 indicates that ALFRE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.16, ALFRE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.52% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.16 indicates that ALFRE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.16, ALFRE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.58% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.08% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 19.74% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 22.39% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
ALFRE shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 34.65% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.08%
EPS 3Y10.06%
EPS 5Y19.74%
EPS Q2Q%43.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.39%
Revenue growth 3Y27.83%
Revenue growth 5Y34.65%
Sales Q2Q%21.57%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ALFRE will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.08% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, ALFRE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-3.12%
EPS Next 2Y3.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.66%
Revenue Next 2Y2.1%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.00 indicates a rather cheap valuation of ALFRE.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ALFRE indicates a rather cheap valuation: ALFRE is cheaper than 96.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.55. ALFRE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.02, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of ALFRE.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ALFRE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ALFRE to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.04), we can say ALFRE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ALFRE indicates a rather cheap valuation: ALFRE is cheaper than 87.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
87.88% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALFRE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.35
EPS Next 2Y3.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ALFRE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.54%.
ALFRE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.38.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.43, ALFRE pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.54% |
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
25.04% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ALFRE. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
ALFRE's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP25.04%
EPS Next 2Y3.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPA:ALFRE (10/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
2.24
+0.04 (+1.82%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners1.29%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners69.88%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap126.65M
Analysts84.44
Price Target4.28 (91.07%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.54% |
Yearly Dividend0.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.12%
DP25.04%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)9.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.02 | ||
| P/S | 0.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.18 | ||
| P/B | 0.76 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.51 |
EPS(TTM)0.32
EY14.29%
EPS(NY)0.32
Fwd EY14.25%
FCF(TTM)0.32
FCFY14.5%
OCF(TTM)0.43
OCFY19.29%
SpS18.57
BVpS2.95
TBVpS-1.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.35
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.18% | ||
| ROE | 10.81% | ||
| ROCE | 9.98% | ||
| ROIC | 7.74% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.03% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 2.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.72% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 1.75% |
ROA(3y)3.28%
ROA(5y)3.24%
ROE(3y)11.13%
ROE(5y)11.84%
ROIC(3y)7.53%
ROIC(5y)7.02%
ROICexc(3y)12.29%
ROICexc(5y)12.83%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)9.72%
ROCE(5y)9.05%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y19.86%
ROICexc growth 5Y-12.12%
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
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.85
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.35 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 111.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.09% | ||
| Profit Quality | 102.03% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.35 |
F-Score7
WACC6.31%
ROIC/WACC1.23
Cap/Depr(3y)121.25%
Cap/Depr(5y)452.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.54%
Profit Quality(3y)133%
Profit Quality(5y)118.11%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.08%
EPS 3Y10.06%
EPS 5Y19.74%
EPS Q2Q%43.28%
EPS Next Y-3.12%
EPS Next 2Y3.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.39%
Revenue growth 3Y27.83%
Revenue growth 5Y34.65%
Sales Q2Q%21.57%
Revenue Next Year1.66%
Revenue Next 2Y2.1%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y16.64%
EBIT growth 3Y27.26%
EBIT growth 5Y29.46%
EBIT Next Year18.1%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-23.04%
FCF growth 3Y25.41%
FCF growth 5Y25.77%
OCF growth 1Y-12.87%
OCF growth 3Y27.28%
OCF growth 5Y27.88%