AZELIS GROUP NV (AZE.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EBR:AZE - BE0974400328 - Common Stock
10.83 EUR
-0.11 (-1.01%)
AZE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 15 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. AZE has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. AZE has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AZE was profitable.
In the past year AZE had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years AZE has always been profitable.
AZE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
AZE has a Return On Assets (2.99%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.38%, AZE is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
AZE's Return On Invested Capital of 5.90% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AZE outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
AZE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.56%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.79%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.99% | ||
| ROE | 6.38% | ||
| ROIC | 5.9% |
ROA(3y)3.54%
ROA(5y)2.94%
ROE(3y)7.36%
ROE(5y)6.19%
ROIC(3y)6.56%
ROIC(5y)5.87%
1.3 Margins
AZE's Profit Margin of 4.01% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AZE outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
AZE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of AZE (8.62%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AZE has grown nicely.
AZE has a Gross Margin (23.57%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AZE has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.01% | ||
| GM | 23.57% |
OM growth 3Y4.8%
OM growth 5Y7.9%
PM growth 3Y21.4%
PM growth 5Y13.37%
GM growth 3Y1.74%
GM growth 5Y2.88%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AZE is destroying value.
AZE has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, AZE has more shares outstanding
AZE has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
AZE has an Altman-Z score of 0.84. This is a bad value and indicates that AZE is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of AZE (0.84) is worse than 86.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AZE is 6.96, which is on the high side as it means it would take AZE, 6.96 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AZE (6.96) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65 indicates that AZE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of AZE (0.65) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.84 |
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC6.86%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.68 indicates that AZE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.68, AZE is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
AZE has a Quick Ratio of 1.05. This is a normal value and indicates that AZE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AZE's Quick ratio of 1.05 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AZE outperforms 46.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
AZE shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.25%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 29.29% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
AZE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.70%.
The Revenue has been growing by 15.00% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.25%
EPS 3Y36.76%
EPS 5Y29.29%
EPS Q2Q%-12.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.7%
Revenue growth 3Y14.23%
Revenue growth 5Y15%
Sales Q2Q%97.22%
3.2 Future
AZE is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.83% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, AZE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.13% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-12.17%
EPS Next 2Y0.94%
EPS Next 3Y4.28%
EPS Next 5Y7.83%
Revenue Next Year-0.59%
Revenue Next 2Y1.63%
Revenue Next 3Y2.93%
Revenue Next 5Y5.13%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
AZE is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.70.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AZE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
AZE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.19, the valuation of AZE can be described as very reasonable.
73.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AZE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
AZE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.94, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AZE is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AZE is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.86 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of AZE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.54
EPS Next 2Y0.94%
EPS Next 3Y4.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AZE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.41%.
The stock price of AZE dropped by -24.11% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
AZE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.74.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.41, AZE pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.41% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
AZE pays out 31.47% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP31.47%
EPS Next 2Y0.94%
EPS Next 3Y4.28%
EBR:AZE (10/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
10.83
-0.11 (-1.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners51.94%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.64B
Analysts80
Price Target19.45 (79.59%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.41% |
Yearly Dividend0.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP31.47%
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)-3.05%
PT rev (3m)-11.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.72%
EPS NY rev (3m)-23.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.19 | ||
| P/S | 0.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.16 | ||
| P/B | 0.99 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.86 |
EPS(TTM)0.69
EY6.37%
EPS(NY)0.97
Fwd EY8.94%
FCF(TTM)1.22
FCFY11.24%
OCF(TTM)1.33
OCFY12.25%
SpS17.33
BVpS10.89
TBVpS-4.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.54
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.99% | ||
| ROE | 6.38% | ||
| ROCE | 7.86% | ||
| ROIC | 5.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.54% | ||
| ROICexgc | 55.55% | ||
| OM | 8.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.01% | ||
| GM | 23.57% | ||
| FCFM | 7.02% |
ROA(3y)3.54%
ROA(5y)2.94%
ROE(3y)7.36%
ROE(5y)6.19%
ROIC(3y)6.56%
ROIC(5y)5.87%
ROICexc(3y)7.11%
ROICexc(5y)6.31%
ROICexgc(3y)61.38%
ROICexgc(5y)55.63%
ROCE(3y)8.76%
ROCE(5y)7.85%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-2.57%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-2.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.64%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.86%
OM growth 3Y4.8%
OM growth 5Y7.9%
PM growth 3Y21.4%
PM growth 5Y13.37%
GM growth 3Y1.74%
GM growth 5Y2.88%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.96 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.6 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 22.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.63% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.14 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.16% | ||
| Profit Quality | 175.19% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.84 |
F-Score8
WACC6.86%
ROIC/WACC0.86
Cap/Depr(3y)16.39%
Cap/Depr(5y)20.73%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.47%
Profit Quality(3y)207.45%
Profit Quality(5y)175.19%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.25%
EPS 3Y36.76%
EPS 5Y29.29%
EPS Q2Q%-12.82%
EPS Next Y-12.17%
EPS Next 2Y0.94%
EPS Next 3Y4.28%
EPS Next 5Y7.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.7%
Revenue growth 3Y14.23%
Revenue growth 5Y15%
Sales Q2Q%97.22%
Revenue Next Year-0.59%
Revenue Next 2Y1.63%
Revenue Next 3Y2.93%
Revenue Next 5Y5.13%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.3%
EBIT growth 3Y19.71%
EBIT growth 5Y24.08%
EBIT Next Year15.57%
EBIT Next 3Y9.34%
EBIT Next 5Y13.43%
FCF growth 1Y-33.39%
FCF growth 3Y62.82%
FCF growth 5Y37.19%
OCF growth 1Y-29.85%
OCF growth 3Y53.15%
OCF growth 5Y33.59%