ASCENCIO (ASCE.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Brussels - EBR:ASCE - BE0003856730 - REIT
55.2 EUR
+0.4 (+0.73%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to ASCE. ASCE was compared to 42 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. While ASCE belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. ASCE is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ASCE was profitable.
ASCE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ASCE has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years ASCE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.61%, ASCE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of ASCE (7.92%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.56%, ASCE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ASCE is in line with the industry average of 3.45%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.56%) for ASCE is above the 3 year average (4.45%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.61% | ||
| ROE | 7.92% | ||
| ROIC | 4.56% |
ROA(3y)4.06%
ROA(5y)6%
ROE(3y)7.09%
ROE(5y)10.87%
ROIC(3y)4.45%
ROIC(5y)4.26%
1.3 Margins
ASCE has a Profit Margin of 66.16%. This is in the better half of the industry: ASCE outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ASCE has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of ASCE (81.84%) is better than 80.95% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ASCE has remained more or less at the same level.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 77.94%, ASCE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ASCE has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 81.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 66.16% | ||
| GM | 77.94% |
OM growth 3Y-0.59%
OM growth 5Y0.51%
PM growth 3Y-29.58%
PM growth 5Y26.1%
GM growth 3Y-5.77%
GM growth 5Y0.99%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ASCE is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for ASCE remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
ASCE has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ASCE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.97, we must say that ASCE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of ASCE (0.97) is better than 61.90% of its industry peers.
ASCE has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.49. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as ASCE would need 6.49 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ASCE (6.49) is better than 97.62% of its industry peers.
ASCE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating ASCE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ASCE (0.59) is better than 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.97 |
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC5.03%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.14 indicates that ASCE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.14, ASCE is doing worse than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.14 indicates that ASCE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ASCE has a worse Quick ratio (0.14) than 80.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.14 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 39.66% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, ASCE shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 30.97% on average per year.
ASCE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.98%.
ASCE shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.87% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.66%
EPS 3Y-26.74%
EPS 5Y30.97%
EPS Q2Q%-14.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.98%
Revenue growth 3Y4.03%
Revenue growth 5Y3.87%
Sales Q2Q%-0.77%
3.2 Future
ASCE is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.68% yearly.
ASCE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.29% yearly.
EPS Next Y1.31%
EPS Next 2Y0.72%
EPS Next 3Y2.68%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.88%
Revenue Next 2Y1.86%
Revenue Next 3Y2.29%
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
ASCE is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.22.
73.81% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ASCE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ASCE to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say ASCE is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.64, the valuation of ASCE can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ASCE is valued cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
ASCE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ASCE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ASCE is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
80.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ASCE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
ASCE has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.81
PEG (5Y)0.33
EPS Next 2Y0.72%
EPS Next 3Y2.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ASCE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.68%, which is a nice return.
ASCE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.99.
ASCE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.68% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ASCE has a limited annual growth rate of 4.11%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.11%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
ASCE pays out 79.59% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
ASCE's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP79.59%
EPS Next 2Y0.72%
EPS Next 3Y2.68%
EBR:ASCE (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
55.2
+0.4 (+0.73%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners9.8%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap364.32M
Revenue(TTM)53.87M
Net Income(TTM)35.64M
Analysts46.67
Price Target52.28 (-5.29%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.68% |
Yearly Dividend4.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.11%
DP79.59%
Div Incr Years1
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.58%
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 | 10.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.64 | ||
| P/S | 6.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.92 | ||
| P/B | 0.81 | ||
| P/tB | 0.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.04 |
EPS(TTM)5.4
EY9.78%
EPS(NY)5.73
Fwd EY10.38%
FCF(TTM)6.95
FCFY12.58%
OCF(TTM)6.97
OCFY12.62%
SpS8.16
BVpS68.21
TBVpS68.14
PEG (NY)7.81
PEG (5Y)0.33
Graham Number91.04
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.61% | ||
| ROE | 7.92% | ||
| ROCE | 6.4% | ||
| ROIC | 4.56% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.58% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.59% | ||
| OM | 81.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 66.16% | ||
| GM | 77.94% | ||
| FCFM | 85.1% |
ROA(3y)4.06%
ROA(5y)6%
ROE(3y)7.09%
ROE(5y)10.87%
ROIC(3y)4.45%
ROIC(5y)4.26%
ROICexc(3y)4.48%
ROICexc(5y)4.29%
ROICexgc(3y)4.48%
ROICexgc(5y)4.29%
ROCE(3y)6.34%
ROCE(5y)6.05%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.31%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.29%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.52%
OM growth 3Y-0.59%
OM growth 5Y0.51%
PM growth 3Y-29.58%
PM growth 5Y26.1%
GM growth 3Y-5.77%
GM growth 5Y0.99%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.49 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.96 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 79.56% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.27% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.55 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 103.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | 128.63% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.97 |
F-Score5
WACC5.03%
ROIC/WACC0.91
Cap/Depr(3y)8890.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)5367.12%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.69%
Profit Quality(3y)135.82%
Profit Quality(5y)106.71%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.66%
EPS 3Y-26.74%
EPS 5Y30.97%
EPS Q2Q%-14.23%
EPS Next Y1.31%
EPS Next 2Y0.72%
EPS Next 3Y2.68%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.98%
Revenue growth 3Y4.03%
Revenue growth 5Y3.87%
Sales Q2Q%-0.77%
Revenue Next Year1.88%
Revenue Next 2Y1.86%
Revenue Next 3Y2.29%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1.17%
EBIT growth 3Y3.42%
EBIT growth 5Y4.4%
EBIT Next Year4.78%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y6.32%
FCF growth 3Y5.67%
FCF growth 5Y6.33%
OCF growth 1Y5.63%
OCF growth 3Y5.73%
OCF growth 5Y6.38%
ASCENCIO / ASCE.BR FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ASCENCIO?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ASCE.BR.
What is the valuation status for ASCE stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ASCENCIO (ASCE.BR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ASCENCIO?
ASCENCIO (ASCE.BR) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of ASCENCIO (ASCE.BR) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ASCENCIO (ASCE.BR) is 10.22 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.81.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ASCE stock?
The dividend rating of ASCENCIO (ASCE.BR) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 79.59%.