FREELANCE.COM (ALFRE.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:ALFRE - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0004187367 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall ALFRE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated ALFRE against 29 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of ALFRE have multiple concerns. ALFRE may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
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.
Each year in the past 5 years ALFRE has been profitable.
ALFRE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
ALFRE has a Return On Assets (2.63%) which is in line with its industry peers.
ALFRE has a Return On Equity (9.20%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.79%, ALFRE is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.28% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ALFRE is significantly below the industry average of 11.82%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.78%) for ALFRE is below the current ROIC(6.79%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.63% | ||
| ROE | 9.2% | ||
| ROIC | 6.79% |
ROA(3y)3.02%
ROA(5y)3.51%
ROE(3y)10.36%
ROE(5y)12.6%
ROIC(3y)6.78%
ROIC(5y)8.01%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.69%, ALFRE is doing worse than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ALFRE has declined.
ALFRE's Operating Margin of 2.84% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ALFRE is outperformed by 65.52% of its industry peers.
ALFRE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.69% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y1.19%
OM growth 5Y-1.54%
PM growth 3Y-12.7%
PM growth 5Y-6.49%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for ALFRE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
ALFRE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ALFRE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.07 indicates that ALFRE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ALFRE (2.07) is worse than 62.07% of its industry peers.
ALFRE has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.62. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as ALFRE would need 7.62 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ALFRE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.62. This is in the lower half of the industry: ALFRE underperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
ALFRE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.79. This is a neutral value indicating ALFRE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ALFRE's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.79 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ALFRE outperforms 44.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.07 |
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC6.18%
2.3 Liquidity
ALFRE has a Current Ratio of 1.21. This is a normal value and indicates that ALFRE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ALFRE has a Current ratio (1.21) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ALFRE has a Quick Ratio of 1.21. This is a normal value and indicates that ALFRE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ALFRE has a Quick ratio (1.21) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.21 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ALFRE have decreased strongly by -19.20% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.77% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.19% in the past year.
ALFRE shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 35.51% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.2%
EPS 3Y13.04%
EPS 5Y18.77%
EPS Q2Q%9.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.19%
Revenue growth 3Y38.19%
Revenue growth 5Y35.51%
Sales Q2Q%23.24%
3.2 Future
ALFRE is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.65% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.06% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-4.48%
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year22.57%
Revenue Next 2Y13.64%
Revenue Next 3Y10.06%
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.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.23, the valuation of ALFRE can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ALFRE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ALFRE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 29.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
ALFRE is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.08.
93.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALFRE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
ALFRE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.10.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ALFRE is valued a bit cheaper than 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ALFRE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.26 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.54
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ALFRE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.03%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.83, ALFRE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
ALFRE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.03% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%
EPA:ALFRE (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
2.66
+0.02 (+0.76%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners1.92%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners69.85%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap150.40M
Analysts84
Price Target4.34 (63.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.03% |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
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)-3.41%
PT rev (3m)-3.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.08 | ||
| P/S | 0.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.15 | ||
| P/B | 0.95 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.26 |
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY9.77%
EPS(NY)0.38
Fwd EY14.13%
FCF(TTM)0.32
FCFY12.2%
OCF(TTM)0.43
OCFY16.26%
SpS15.17
BVpS2.79
TBVpS-1.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.54
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.63% | ||
| ROE | 9.2% | ||
| ROCE | 8.49% | ||
| ROIC | 6.79% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.21% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 2.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.69% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 2.14% |
ROA(3y)3.02%
ROA(5y)3.51%
ROE(3y)10.36%
ROE(5y)12.6%
ROIC(3y)6.78%
ROIC(5y)8.01%
ROICexc(3y)10.94%
ROICexc(5y)15.49%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.48%
ROCE(5y)10.02%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.58%
OM growth 3Y1.19%
OM growth 5Y-1.54%
PM growth 3Y-12.7%
PM growth 5Y-6.49%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score3
Asset Turnover1.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.62 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 94.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | 126.27% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.07 |
F-Score3
WACC6.18%
ROIC/WACC1.1
Cap/Depr(3y)141.21%
Cap/Depr(5y)602.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.54%
Profit Quality(3y)130.44%
Profit Quality(5y)117.47%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.2%
EPS 3Y13.04%
EPS 5Y18.77%
EPS Q2Q%9.31%
EPS Next Y-4.48%
EPS Next 2Y4.38%
EPS Next 3Y5.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.19%
Revenue growth 3Y38.19%
Revenue growth 5Y35.51%
Sales Q2Q%23.24%
Revenue Next Year22.57%
Revenue Next 2Y13.64%
Revenue Next 3Y10.06%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.08%
EBIT growth 3Y39.83%
EBIT growth 5Y33.43%
EBIT Next Year26.59%
EBIT Next 3Y13.95%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-27.46%
FCF growth 3Y43.69%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-15.33%
OCF growth 3Y40.88%
OCF growth 5YN/A