CARREFOUR SA (CA.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
EPA:CA • FR0000120172
15.295 EUR
+0.12 (+0.79%)
Last: Mar 12, 2026, 02:41 PM
This CA.PA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to CA. CA was compared to 24 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 has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. CA.PA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CA had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- CA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years CA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- CA has a Return On Assets of 0.58%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CA underperforms 70.83% of its industry peers.
- CA has a Return On Equity of 2.90%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CA underperforms 70.83% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.18%, CA is doing worse than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- CA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.27%. This is below the industry average of 9.11%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.58% | ||
| ROE | 2.9% | ||
| ROIC | 5.18% |
ROA(3y)1.59%
ROA(5y)1.88%
ROE(3y)7.98%
ROE(5y)9.29%
ROIC(3y)5.27%
ROIC(5y)5.56%
1.3 Margins
- CA's Profit Margin of 0.38% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CA is outperformed by 70.83% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CA has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.58%, CA is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CA has declined.
- CA has a Gross Margin of 19.07%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CA underperforms 70.83% of its industry peers.
- CA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.38% | ||
| GM | 19.07% |
OM growth 3Y-3.57%
OM growth 5Y-3.18%
PM growth 3Y-38.44%
PM growth 5Y-15.69%
GM growth 3Y-0.96%
GM growth 5Y-2.28%
2. CA.PA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CA is creating some value.
- CA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CA has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, CA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- CA has an Altman-Z score of 2.03. 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 2.03, CA is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- CA has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.68. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CA would need 8.68 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.68, CA is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- CA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.38. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- CA has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.38) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.03 |
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC4.28%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.87 indicates that CA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- CA has a Current ratio (0.87) which is in line with its industry peers.
- CA has a Quick Ratio of 0.87. This is a bad value and indicates that CA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of CA (0.63) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 |
3. CA.PA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CA shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.11%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.36% on average over the past years.
- CA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.68%.
- Measured over the past years, CA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.09% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.11%
EPS 3Y-1.45%
EPS 5Y4.36%
EPS Q2Q%7.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.68%
Revenue growth 3Y0.37%
Revenue growth 5Y3.09%
Sales Q2Q%-7.97%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CA will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.01% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.65% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.59%
EPS Next 2Y10.69%
EPS Next 3Y9.42%
EPS Next 5Y7.01%
Revenue Next Year-0.21%
Revenue Next 2Y0.75%
Revenue Next 3Y0.79%
Revenue Next 5Y0.65%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. CA.PA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.80, the valuation of CA can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CA is valued cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- CA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.15.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.56 indicates a reasonable valuation of CA.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CA is valued cheaper than 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CA to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.27), we can say CA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CA is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CA is valued cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.8 |
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.
PEG (NY)0.67
PEG (5Y)2.25
EPS Next 2Y10.69%
EPS Next 3Y9.42%
5. CA.PA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.75%, which is a nice return.
- CA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.82. CA pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.75% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CA grows each year by 76.06%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)76.06%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- CA pays out 255.35% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP255.35%
EPS Next 2Y10.69%
EPS Next 3Y9.42%
CA.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
EPA:CA (3/12/2026, 2:41:16 PM)
15.295
+0.12 (+0.79%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22
Inst Owners38.95%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.51%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.26B
Revenue(TTM)84.03B
Net Income(TTM)318.00M
Analysts72.5
Price Target16.21 (5.98%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.75% |
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)76.06%
DP255.35%
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)6.52%
PT rev (3m)8.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.56 | ||
| P/S | 0.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.85 | ||
| P/B | 1.03 | ||
| P/tB | 13.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.8 |
EPS(TTM)1.56
EY10.2%
EPS(NY)1.79
Fwd EY11.69%
FCF(TTM)3.29
FCFY21.53%
OCF(TTM)5.36
OCFY35.06%
SpS114.12
BVpS14.91
TBVpS1.15
PEG (NY)0.67
PEG (5Y)2.25
Graham Number22.87
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.58% | ||
| ROE | 2.9% | ||
| ROCE | 7.44% | ||
| ROIC | 5.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.11% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.1% | ||
| OM | 2.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.38% | ||
| GM | 19.07% | ||
| FCFM | 2.89% |
ROA(3y)1.59%
ROA(5y)1.88%
ROE(3y)7.98%
ROE(5y)9.29%
ROIC(3y)5.27%
ROIC(5y)5.56%
ROICexc(3y)6.77%
ROICexc(5y)6.99%
ROICexgc(3y)11.87%
ROICexgc(5y)12.26%
ROCE(3y)7.47%
ROCE(5y)7.82%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.59%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.73%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.84%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.31%
OM growth 3Y-3.57%
OM growth 5Y-3.18%
PM growth 3Y-38.44%
PM growth 5Y-15.69%
GM growth 3Y-0.96%
GM growth 5Y-2.28%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.52
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.68 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.34 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 64.84% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.81% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.5 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.44% | ||
| Profit Quality | 762.58% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.03 |
F-Score5
WACC4.28%
ROIC/WACC1.21
Cap/Depr(3y)72.85%
Cap/Depr(5y)75.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.04%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.14%
Profit Quality(3y)422.84%
Profit Quality(5y)325.95%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.11%
EPS 3Y-1.45%
EPS 5Y4.36%
EPS Q2Q%7.83%
EPS Next Y14.59%
EPS Next 2Y10.69%
EPS Next 3Y9.42%
EPS Next 5Y7.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.68%
Revenue growth 3Y0.37%
Revenue growth 5Y3.09%
Sales Q2Q%-7.97%
Revenue Next Year-0.21%
Revenue Next 2Y0.75%
Revenue Next 3Y0.79%
Revenue Next 5Y0.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.46%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.21%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.18%
EBIT Next Year121.14%
EBIT Next 3Y32.16%
EBIT Next 5Y19.32%
FCF growth 1Y-0.12%
FCF growth 3Y1.24%
FCF growth 5Y4.96%
OCF growth 1Y-6%
OCF growth 3Y-2.19%
OCF growth 5Y3.06%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for CARREFOUR SA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 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 9.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.03.
What is the expected EPS growth for CARREFOUR SA (CA.PA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CARREFOUR SA (CA.PA) is expected to grow by 14.59% in the next year.