METRO AG (B4B.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:B4B - DE000BFB0019 - Common Stock
5.33 EUR
0 (0%)
B4B gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 23 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. Both the profitability and financial health of B4B have multiple concerns. B4B has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year B4B has reported negative net income.
B4B had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: B4B reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years B4B always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -1.41%, B4B is doing worse than 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -9.95%, B4B is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
B4B has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.36%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.41% | ||
| ROE | -9.95% | ||
| ROIC | 2.36% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
B4B has a Operating Margin of 0.58%. This is in the lower half of the industry: B4B underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
B4B's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 16.26%, B4B is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
B4B's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 16.26% |
OM growth 3Y-26.08%
OM growth 5Y-24.73%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.57%
GM growth 5Y-0.91%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so B4B is destroying value.
Compared to 5 years ago, B4B has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.20 indicates that B4B is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
B4B's Altman-Z score of 2.20 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. B4B is outperformed by 70.83% of its industry peers.
B4B has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.48. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as B4B would need 11.48 years to pay back of all of its debts.
B4B's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.48 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. B4B is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80 is on the high side and indicates that B4B has dependencies on debt financing.
B4B has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.80) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.2 |
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC5.09%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.77 indicates that B4B may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of B4B (0.77) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
B4B has a Quick Ratio of 0.77. This is a bad value and indicates that B4B is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
B4B's Quick ratio of 0.41 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. B4B is outperformed by 70.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.41 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for B4B have decreased strongly by -467.16% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.04% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.76% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-467.16%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-41.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.04%
Revenue growth 3Y7.81%
Revenue growth 5Y2.76%
Sales Q2Q%5.63%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, B4B will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 72.78% on average per year.
B4B is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.12% yearly.
EPS Next Y87.05%
EPS Next 2Y98.63%
EPS Next 3Y72.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.17%
Revenue Next 2Y2.96%
Revenue Next 3Y2.92%
Revenue Next 5Y1.12%
3.3 Evolution
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
B4B reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.69, the valuation of B4B can be described as rather expensive.
70.83% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than B4B, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
B4B is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average 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 | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of B4B indicates a rather cheap valuation: B4B is cheaper than 95.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
B4B's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. B4B is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
B4B's earnings are expected to grow with 72.78% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y98.63%
EPS Next 3Y72.78%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for B4B!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:B4B (4/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
5.33
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners6.72%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.94B
Analysts50
Price Target5.15 (-3.38%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-114.86%
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)-0.59%
PT rev (3m)-2.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-149.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)-108.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.69 | ||
| P/S | 0.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.48 | ||
| P/B | 1.1 | ||
| P/tB | 4.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.88 |
EPS(TTM)-0.5
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.29
Fwd EY5.35%
FCF(TTM)1.1
FCFY20.57%
OCF(TTM)2.15
OCFY40.25%
SpS86.71
BVpS4.84
TBVpS1.13
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.41% | ||
| ROE | -9.95% | ||
| ROCE | 3.27% | ||
| ROIC | 2.36% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.32% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.01% | ||
| OM | 0.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 16.26% | ||
| FCFM | 1.26% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-12.72%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-10.79%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.94%
ROICexc growth 5Y-14.09%
OM growth 3Y-26.08%
OM growth 5Y-24.73%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.57%
GM growth 5Y-0.91%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover2.53
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.48 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.89 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 41.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.21% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.33 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.21% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.2 |
F-Score3
WACC5.09%
ROIC/WACC0.46
Cap/Depr(3y)36.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)30.8%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.99%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-467.16%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-41.67%
EPS Next Y87.05%
EPS Next 2Y98.63%
EPS Next 3Y72.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.04%
Revenue growth 3Y7.81%
Revenue growth 5Y2.76%
Sales Q2Q%5.63%
Revenue Next Year3.17%
Revenue Next 2Y2.96%
Revenue Next 3Y2.92%
Revenue Next 5Y1.12%
EBIT growth 1Y-48.31%
EBIT growth 3Y-20.31%
EBIT growth 5Y-22.66%
EBIT Next Year398.01%
EBIT Next 3Y80.61%
EBIT Next 5Y39.25%
FCF growth 1Y73.8%
FCF growth 3Y-12.68%
FCF growth 5Y-13.49%
OCF growth 1Y39.11%
OCF growth 3Y-4.45%
OCF growth 5Y-8.74%