CARREFOUR SA (CA.PA)
FR0000120172 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, CA scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CA was compared to 26 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While CA is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on CA. Finally CA also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CA had positive earnings in the past year.
CA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CA has always been profitable.
CA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CA (3.05%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Equity of CA (15.91%) is better than 61.54% of its industry peers.
CA has a Return On Invested Capital (5.49%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.84%. This is below the industry average of 9.02%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.05% | ||
| ROE | 15.91% | ||
| ROIC | 5.49% |
ROA(3y)2.53%
ROA(5y)2.22%
ROE(3y)12.3%
ROE(5y)10.92%
ROIC(3y)5.84%
ROIC(5y)5.82%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 1.95%, CA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CA has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of CA (2.68%) is worse than 65.38% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CA has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 19.59%, CA is not doing good in the industry: 61.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.95% | ||
| GM | 19.59% |
OM growth 3Y-4.01%
OM growth 5Y0.37%
PM growth 3Y30.04%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.92%
GM growth 5Y-2.1%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CA has an Altman-Z score of 2.01. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.01, CA is doing worse than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CA is 7.61, which is on the high side as it means it would take CA, 7.61 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CA has a Debt to FCF ratio (7.61) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.36 is on the high side and indicates that CA has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.36, CA is doing worse than 80.77% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.01 |
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC3.89%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.85 indicates that CA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CA has a Current ratio (0.85) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.60 indicates that CA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CA's Quick ratio of 0.60 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CA outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.6 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.52%, which is quite good.
CA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.97% yearly.
CA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.19%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.74% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.52%
EPS 3Y13.25%
EPS 5Y11.97%
EPS Q2Q%2.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.19%
Revenue growth 3Y5.58%
Revenue growth 5Y2.74%
Sales Q2Q%-0.3%
3.2 Future
CA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.75% yearly.
CA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.14% yearly.
EPS Next Y-1.14%
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y11.28%
EPS Next 5Y6.75%
Revenue Next Year-0.38%
Revenue Next 2Y1.88%
Revenue Next 3Y2.2%
Revenue Next 5Y1.14%
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.32, the valuation of CA can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CA is cheaper than 84.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.73, CA is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.27, the valuation of CA can be described as very cheap.
CA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CA is cheaper than 96.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.83, CA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CA is cheaper than 96.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.86 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.61
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y11.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.42%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.25, CA pays a better dividend. On top of this CA pays more dividend than 84.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, CA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.42% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 23.65%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.65%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
36.17% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
CA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP36.17%
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y11.28%
CARREFOUR SA
EPA:CA (12/20/2024, 7:00:00 PM)
13.475
-0.08 (-0.55%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners40.55%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners9.38%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.14B
Analysts75
Price Target17.51 (29.94%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.42% |
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.65%
DP36.17%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
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)-0.24%
PT rev (3m)0.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.27 | ||
| P/S | 0.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 2 | ||
| P/B | 0.88 | ||
| P/tB | 55.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.86 |
EPS(TTM)1.84
EY13.65%
EPS(NY)2.15
Fwd EY15.95%
FCF(TTM)4.05
FCFY30.08%
OCF(TTM)6.74
OCFY50.02%
SpS125.24
BVpS15.38
TBVpS0.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.61
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.05% | ||
| ROE | 15.91% | ||
| ROCE | 8.05% | ||
| ROIC | 5.49% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.64% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.22% | ||
| OM | 2.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.95% | ||
| GM | 19.59% | ||
| FCFM | 3.24% |
ROA(3y)2.53%
ROA(5y)2.22%
ROE(3y)12.3%
ROE(5y)10.92%
ROIC(3y)5.84%
ROIC(5y)5.82%
ROICexc(3y)7.26%
ROICexc(5y)7.16%
ROICexgc(3y)12.71%
ROICexgc(5y)12.46%
ROCE(3y)8.02%
ROCE(5y)7.97%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-2.89%
ROICexcg growth 5Y3.32%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.39%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.53%
OM growth 3Y-4.01%
OM growth 5Y0.37%
PM growth 3Y30.04%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.92%
GM growth 5Y-2.1%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.61 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.09 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 78.67% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.15% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.18 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 99.54% | ||
| Profit Quality | 165.64% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.01 |
F-Score6
WACC3.89%
ROIC/WACC1.41
Cap/Depr(3y)79.12%
Cap/Depr(5y)75.3%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.25%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.23%
Profit Quality(3y)176.64%
Profit Quality(5y)192.43%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.52%
EPS 3Y13.25%
EPS 5Y11.97%
EPS Q2Q%2.22%
EPS Next Y-1.14%
EPS Next 2Y8.36%
EPS Next 3Y11.28%
EPS Next 5Y6.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.19%
Revenue growth 3Y5.58%
Revenue growth 5Y2.74%
Sales Q2Q%-0.3%
Revenue Next Year-0.38%
Revenue Next 2Y1.88%
Revenue Next 3Y2.2%
Revenue Next 5Y1.14%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.77%
EBIT growth 3Y1.34%
EBIT growth 5Y3.12%
EBIT Next Year105.69%
EBIT Next 3Y34.11%
EBIT Next 5Y19.86%
FCF growth 1Y21.43%
FCF growth 3Y13.7%
FCF growth 5Y38.61%
OCF growth 1Y16.58%
OCF growth 3Y11.05%
OCF growth 5Y17.15%