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ASCENCIO (ASCE.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

EBR:ASCE - Euronext Brussels - BE0003856730 - REIT - Currency: EUR

48.55  +0.55 (+1.15%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall ASCE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated ASCE against 42 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. ASCE has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. ASCE is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ASCE had positive earnings in the past year.
ASCE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
ASCE.BR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFASCE.BR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 2.87%, ASCE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
ASCE has a better Return On Equity (5.27%) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ASCE (6.91%) is better than 97.50% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ASCE is in line with the industry average of 3.65%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.03%) for ASCE is below the current ROIC(6.91%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.87%
ROE 5.27%
ROIC 6.91%
ROA(3y)7.38%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)13.56%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)4.03%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ASCE.BR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICASCE.BR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2020 2021 2022 2023 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 28.21%, ASCE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ASCE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ASCE has a better Operating Margin (82.95%) than 82.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ASCE has remained more or less at the same level.
ASCE has a Gross Margin of 88.81%. This is in the better half of the industry: ASCE outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
ASCE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 82.95%
PM (TTM) 28.21%
GM 88.81%
OM growth 3Y1.19%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y46.96%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.44%
GM growth 5YN/A
ASCE.BR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsASCE.BR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2020 2021 2022 2023 50 100 150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ASCE is creating some value.
ASCE has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ASCE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ASCE.BR Yearly Shares OutstandingASCE.BR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2020 2021 2022 2023 2M 4M 6M
ASCE.BR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsASCE.BR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

ASCE has an Altman-Z score of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that ASCE is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
ASCE has a Altman-Z score (0.86) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ASCE has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.40. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as ASCE would need 8.40 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ASCE's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.40 is amongst the best of the industry. ASCE outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66 indicates that ASCE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ASCE has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.66) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 8.4
Altman-Z 0.86
ROIC/WACC1.54
WACC4.5%
ASCE.BR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFASCE.BR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.13 indicates that ASCE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.13, ASCE is doing worse than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.13 indicates that ASCE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ASCE has a worse Quick ratio (0.13) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.13
Quick Ratio 0.13
ASCE.BR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesASCE.BR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ASCE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -62.71%.
ASCE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 54.06% yearly.
ASCE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.26%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.83% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-62.71%
EPS 3Y54.06%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%38.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.26%
Revenue growth 3Y4.83%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%2.31%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.80% on average over the next years.
ASCE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.80% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.83%
EPS Next 2Y3.12%
EPS Next 3Y1.87%
EPS Next 5Y2.8%
Revenue Next Year5.55%
Revenue Next 2Y3.7%
Revenue Next 3Y3.03%
Revenue Next 5Y2.8%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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.
ASCE.BR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesASCE.BR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
ASCE.BR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesASCE.BR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

ASCE is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.08.
65.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ASCE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.58, ASCE is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.65, the valuation of ASCE can be described as reasonable.
82.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ASCE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 95.03, ASCE is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.08
Fwd PE 8.65
ASCE.BR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsASCE.BR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ASCE is valued cheaper than 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ASCE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ASCE is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.2
EV/EBITDA 8.97
ASCE.BR Per share dataASCE.BR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

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.
ASCE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.12%
EPS Next 3Y1.87%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for ASCE!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

ASCENCIO

EBR:ASCE (2/5/2025, 5:27:50 PM)

48.55

+0.55 (+1.15%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)11-28 2024-11-28
Earnings (Next)02-20 2025-02-20
Inst Owners4.07%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap320.43M
Analysts77.78
Price Target53.38 (9.95%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend3.95
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.11%
DP122.85%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 12.08
Fwd PE 8.65
P/S 4.06
P/FCF 8.2
P/OCF 6.97
P/B 0.76
P/tB 0.76
EV/EBITDA 8.97
EPS(TTM)4.02
EY8.28%
EPS(NY)5.61
Fwd EY11.56%
FCF(TTM)5.92
FCFY12.2%
OCF(TTM)6.96
OCFY14.34%
SpS11.97
BVpS64.11
TBVpS64.05
PEG (NY)3.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.87%
ROE 5.27%
ROCE 9.95%
ROIC 6.91%
ROICexc 6.95%
ROICexgc 6.95%
OM 82.95%
PM (TTM) 28.21%
GM 88.81%
FCFM 49.48%
ROA(3y)7.38%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)13.56%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)4.03%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)4.06%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)4.06%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)5.71%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y2.58%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y2.57%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y1.19%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y46.96%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.44%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 8.4
Debt/EBITDA 4.24
Cap/Depr 27508%
Cap/Sales 8.71%
Interest Coverage 9.04
Cash Conversion 70.12%
Profit Quality 175.42%
Current Ratio 0.13
Quick Ratio 0.13
Altman-Z 0.86
F-Score6
WACC4.5%
ROIC/WACC1.54
Cap/Depr(3y)8801.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)4.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)78.65%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-62.71%
EPS 3Y54.06%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%38.52%
EPS Next Y3.83%
EPS Next 2Y3.12%
EPS Next 3Y1.87%
EPS Next 5Y2.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.26%
Revenue growth 3Y4.83%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%2.31%
Revenue Next Year5.55%
Revenue Next 2Y3.7%
Revenue Next 3Y3.03%
Revenue Next 5Y2.8%
EBIT growth 1Y6.46%
EBIT growth 3Y6.08%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year19.8%
EBIT Next 3Y6.9%
EBIT Next 5Y5.19%
FCF growth 1Y-4.4%
FCF growth 3Y3.27%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y11.67%
OCF growth 3Y8.78%
OCF growth 5YN/A