LEXIBOOK LINGUISTIC ELECTRON (ALLEX.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:ALLEX - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000033599 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall ALLEX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated ALLEX against 35 industry peers in the Household Durables industry. ALLEX gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. ALLEX scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. With these ratings, ALLEX could be worth investigating further for value and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ALLEX was profitable.
In the past year ALLEX had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years ALLEX 4 years were profitable.
ALLEX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
ALLEX has a better Return On Assets (8.77%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 22.61%, ALLEX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
ALLEX's Return On Invested Capital of 14.66% is amongst the best of the industry. ALLEX outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
ALLEX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 25.24%. This is significantly above the industry average of 14.44%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (14.66%) for ALLEX is well below the 3 year average (25.24%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that ALLEX had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.77% | ||
| ROE | 22.61% | ||
| ROIC | 14.66% |
ROA(3y)12.57%
ROA(5y)9.27%
ROE(3y)32.18%
ROE(5y)24.79%
ROIC(3y)25.24%
ROIC(5y)19.65%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.12%, ALLEX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ALLEX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ALLEX's Operating Margin of 7.99% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ALLEX outperforms 65.71% of its industry peers.
ALLEX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 21.48%, ALLEX is doing worse than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ALLEX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.12% | ||
| GM | 21.48% |
OM growth 3Y7.5%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y13.95%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.74%
GM growth 5Y-0.05%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ALLEX is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for ALLEX remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ALLEX has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ALLEX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
ALLEX has an Altman-Z score of 3.15. This indicates that ALLEX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.15, ALLEX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
ALLEX has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.18. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ALLEX's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.18 is amongst the best of the industry. ALLEX outperforms 94.29% of its industry peers.
ALLEX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.52. This is a neutral value indicating ALLEX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.52, ALLEX is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Although ALLEX does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.15 |
ROIC/WACC1.96
WACC7.48%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.02 indicates that ALLEX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ALLEX has a better Current ratio (2.02) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that ALLEX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.90, ALLEX is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ALLEX have decreased strongly by -11.18% in the last year.
ALLEX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 46.92% yearly.
ALLEX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 15.06%.
Measured over the past years, ALLEX shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 22.30% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.18%
EPS 3Y46.92%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-21.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.06%
Revenue growth 3Y28.92%
Revenue growth 5Y22.3%
Sales Q2Q%10.89%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ALLEX will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.52% on average per year.
ALLEX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.04% yearly.
EPS Next Y-10.94%
EPS Next 2Y-0.78%
EPS Next 3Y3.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.13%
Revenue Next 2Y5%
Revenue Next 3Y5.04%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.04 indicates a reasonable valuation of ALLEX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ALLEX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ALLEX is cheaper than 62.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ALLEX to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.35), we can say ALLEX is valued rather cheaply.
ALLEX is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.80.
ALLEX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ALLEX is cheaper than 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
ALLEX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ALLEX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
97.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALLEX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.97 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ALLEX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-0.78%
EPS Next 3Y3.52%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ALLEX does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
EPA:ALLEX (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
5.06
-0.36 (-6.64%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners16.12%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners47.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap39.27M
Analysts86.67
Price Target6.12 (20.95%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
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%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.8 | ||
| P/S | 0.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.6 | ||
| P/B | 2.04 | ||
| P/tB | 2.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.97 |
EPS(TTM)0.56
EY11.07%
EPS(NY)0.65
Fwd EY12.82%
FCF(TTM)1.28
FCFY25.31%
OCF(TTM)1.4
OCFY27.76%
SpS7.87
BVpS2.48
TBVpS2.4
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.77% | ||
| ROE | 22.61% | ||
| ROCE | 18.57% | ||
| ROIC | 14.66% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.21% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.61% | ||
| OM | 7.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.12% | ||
| GM | 21.48% | ||
| FCFM | 16.28% |
ROA(3y)12.57%
ROA(5y)9.27%
ROE(3y)32.18%
ROE(5y)24.79%
ROIC(3y)25.24%
ROIC(5y)19.65%
ROICexc(3y)34.45%
ROICexc(5y)27.67%
ROICexgc(3y)37.59%
ROICexgc(5y)30.99%
ROCE(3y)29.4%
ROCE(5y)22.75%
ROICexcg growth 3Y6.36%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y8.61%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y7.5%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y13.95%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.74%
GM growth 5Y-0.05%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.61 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 73.54% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 176.21% | ||
| Profit Quality | 228.57% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.15 |
F-Score6
WACC7.48%
ROIC/WACC1.96
Cap/Depr(3y)97.17%
Cap/Depr(5y)61.96%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.12%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.5%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.18%
EPS 3Y46.92%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-21.08%
EPS Next Y-10.94%
EPS Next 2Y-0.78%
EPS Next 3Y3.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.06%
Revenue growth 3Y28.92%
Revenue growth 5Y22.3%
Sales Q2Q%10.89%
Revenue Next Year5.13%
Revenue Next 2Y5%
Revenue Next 3Y5.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-9.51%
EBIT growth 3Y38.59%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year11.86%
EBIT Next 3Y10.68%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y273.41%
FCF growth 3Y59.8%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y295.69%
OCF growth 3Y65.21%
OCF growth 5YN/A