ASCENCIO (ASCE.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Brussels - EBR:ASCE - BE0003856730 - REIT
55.3 EUR
+0.1 (+0.18%)
Taking everything into account, ASCE scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on ASCE.
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.
ASCE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
ASCE has a better Return On Assets (4.61%) than 76.19% of its industry peers.
ASCE's Return On Equity of 7.92% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ASCE outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ASCE (4.56%) is better than 80.95% of its industry peers.
ASCE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.45%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.45%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.45%) for ASCE is below the current ROIC(4.56%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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.
ASCE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 81.84%, ASCE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
ASCE's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
ASCE has a better Gross Margin (77.94%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
ASCE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
ASCE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ASCE has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, ASCE has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for ASCE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
ASCE has an Altman-Z score of 0.97. This is a bad value and indicates that ASCE is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
ASCE has a better Altman-Z score (0.97) 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.49, ASCE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.62% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that ASCE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ASCE's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.59 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ASCE outperforms 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
ASCE has a Current Ratio of 0.14. This is a bad value and indicates that ASCE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ASCE (0.14) is worse than 80.95% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.14 indicates that ASCE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.14, ASCE is not doing good in the industry: 80.95% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.14 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.14 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ASCE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 39.66%, which is quite impressive.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.98% in the past year.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.29% on average over the next years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.24, the valuation of ASCE can be described as reasonable.
73.81% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ASCE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
ASCE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.66, which indicates a very decent valuation of ASCE.
80.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ASCE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
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 | 10.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.66 |
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ASCE is valued cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ASCE does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of ASCE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.83
PEG (5Y)0.33
EPS Next 2Y0.72%
EPS Next 3Y2.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.68%, ASCE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.99, ASCE has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
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 (1/12/2026, 11:49:18 AM)
55.3
+0.1 (+0.18%)
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 Cap364.98M
Revenue(TTM)53.87M
Net Income(TTM)35.64M
Analysts46.67
Price Target52.28 (-5.46%)
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 | 10.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.66 | ||
| P/S | 6.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.94 | ||
| P/B | 0.81 | ||
| P/tB | 0.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.04 |
EPS(TTM)5.4
EY9.76%
EPS(NY)5.73
Fwd EY10.36%
FCF(TTM)6.95
FCFY12.56%
OCF(TTM)6.97
OCFY12.6%
SpS8.16
BVpS68.21
TBVpS68.14
PEG (NY)7.83
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 7 / 10 to ASCENCIO (ASCE.BR). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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 10.24 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%.