CARREFOUR SA (CA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:CA - FR0000120172 - Common Stock
12.86 EUR
+0.16 (+1.26%)
CA gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 21 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. CA may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. CA is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CA was profitable.
CA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CA has been profitable.
In the past 5 years CA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CA (1.31%) is worse than 76.19% of its industry peers.
CA has a worse Return On Equity (7.00%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CA (4.89%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CA is below the industry average of 9.40%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.31% | ||
| ROE | 7% | ||
| ROIC | 4.89% |
ROA(3y)2.2%
ROA(5y)2.04%
ROE(3y)11.05%
ROE(5y)9.98%
ROIC(3y)5.21%
ROIC(5y)5.49%
1.3 Margins
CA has a worse Profit Margin (0.83%) than 76.19% of its industry peers.
CA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 2.55%, CA is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CA (19.44%) is worse than 71.43% of its industry peers.
CA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.83% | ||
| GM | 19.44% |
OM growth 3Y-6.03%
OM growth 5Y-2.23%
PM growth 3Y-17.8%
PM growth 5Y-11.44%
GM growth 3Y-2.16%
GM growth 5Y-2.18%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CA has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CA has an Altman-Z score of 2.07. This is not the best score and indicates that CA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.07, CA is not doing good in the industry: 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CA has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.30. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CA would need 10.30 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 10.30. This is in the lower half of the industry: CA underperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
CA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.63. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.63. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CA underperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.07 |
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC3.8%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.90 indicates that CA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.90, CA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.63 indicates that CA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CA (0.63) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -20.11%.
CA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -5.23% yearly.
CA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.78%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.31% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.11%
EPS 3Y3.08%
EPS 5Y-5.23%
EPS Q2Q%-30.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.78%
Revenue growth 3Y6.74%
Revenue growth 5Y3.31%
Sales Q2Q%2.8%
3.2 Future
CA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.66% yearly.
CA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.59% yearly.
EPS Next Y-7.27%
EPS Next 2Y4.76%
EPS Next 3Y6.53%
EPS Next 5Y9.66%
Revenue Next Year3.09%
Revenue Next 2Y1.94%
Revenue Next 3Y1.86%
Revenue Next 5Y0.59%
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 accelerating.
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
CA is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.75.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.13, CA is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.28, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CA.
90.48% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.35. CA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CA is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.76%
EPS Next 3Y6.53%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.03%, which is a nice return.
CA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.89. CA pays more dividend than 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, CA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.03% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 46.20%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)46.2%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
112.47% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP112.47%
EPS Next 2Y4.76%
EPS Next 3Y6.53%
EPA:CA (11/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
12.86
+0.16 (+1.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners38.91%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners8.67%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.47B
Revenue(TTM)87.27B
Net Income(TTM)722.00M
Analysts73.91
Price Target14.82 (15.24%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.03% |
Yearly Dividend0.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)46.2%
DP112.47%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
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)-0.11%
PT rev (3m)0.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.28 | ||
| P/S | 0.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.43 | ||
| P/B | 0.92 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.17 |
EPS(TTM)1.47
EY11.43%
EPS(NY)1.77
Fwd EY13.74%
FCF(TTM)2.99
FCFY23.27%
OCF(TTM)5.28
OCFY41.09%
SpS118.52
BVpS14
TBVpS-0.02
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number21.52
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.31% | ||
| ROE | 7% | ||
| ROCE | 7.41% | ||
| ROIC | 4.89% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.7% | ||
| OM | 2.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.83% | ||
| GM | 19.44% | ||
| FCFM | 2.52% |
ROA(3y)2.2%
ROA(5y)2.04%
ROE(3y)11.05%
ROE(5y)9.98%
ROIC(3y)5.21%
ROIC(5y)5.49%
ROICexc(3y)6.65%
ROICexc(5y)6.85%
ROICexgc(3y)11.61%
ROICexgc(5y)12.06%
ROCE(3y)7.6%
ROCE(5y)7.95%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.95%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.91%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.8%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.62%
OM growth 3Y-6.03%
OM growth 5Y-2.23%
PM growth 3Y-17.8%
PM growth 5Y-11.44%
GM growth 3Y-2.16%
GM growth 5Y-2.18%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.58
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.3 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.56 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 67.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.84 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.28% | ||
| Profit Quality | 305.13% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.07 |
F-Score6
WACC3.8%
ROIC/WACC1.29
Cap/Depr(3y)79.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)75.11%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.16%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.17%
Profit Quality(3y)226.12%
Profit Quality(5y)232.65%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.11%
EPS 3Y3.08%
EPS 5Y-5.23%
EPS Q2Q%-30.43%
EPS Next Y-7.27%
EPS Next 2Y4.76%
EPS Next 3Y6.53%
EPS Next 5Y9.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.78%
Revenue growth 3Y6.74%
Revenue growth 5Y3.31%
Sales Q2Q%2.8%
Revenue Next Year3.09%
Revenue Next 2Y1.94%
Revenue Next 3Y1.86%
Revenue Next 5Y0.59%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.29%
EBIT growth 3Y0.3%
EBIT growth 5Y1.01%
EBIT Next Year104.72%
EBIT Next 3Y30.73%
EBIT Next 5Y26.75%
FCF growth 1Y-8.78%
FCF growth 3Y6.54%
FCF growth 5Y9.79%
OCF growth 1Y-12.01%
OCF growth 3Y4.68%
OCF growth 5Y5.28%
CARREFOUR SA / CA.PA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CARREFOUR SA (CA.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CA.PA.
What is the valuation status of CARREFOUR SA (CA.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CARREFOUR SA (CA.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is CARREFOUR SA (CA.PA) stock?
CARREFOUR SA (CA.PA) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CA stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CARREFOUR SA (CA.PA) is 8.75 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.92.
What is the financial health of CARREFOUR SA (CA.PA) stock?
The financial health rating of CARREFOUR SA (CA.PA) is 2 / 10.