CARREFOUR SA (CAR.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:CAR • FR0000120172
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16.825 EUR
+0.11 (+0.66%)
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This CAR.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CAR.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CAR was profitable.
- CAR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years CAR has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years CAR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.58%, CAR is doing worse than 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of 2.90%, CAR is not doing good in the industry: 79.17% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- CAR has a worse Return On Invested Capital (5.18%) than 70.83% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CAR is below the industry average of 10.20%.
| 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
- CAR has a worse Profit Margin (0.38%) than 79.17% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CAR has declined.
- With a Operating Margin value of 2.58%, CAR is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- CAR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CAR has a worse Gross Margin (19.07%) than 70.83% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CAR has declined.
| 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. CAR.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- CAR 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, CAR has more shares outstanding
- CAR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CAR is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.05 indicates that CAR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CAR has a Altman-Z score of 2.05. This is in the lower half of the industry: CAR underperforms 79.17% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CAR is 8.68, which is on the high side as it means it would take CAR, 8.68 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CAR (8.68) is worse than 70.83% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.38 is on the high side and indicates that CAR has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of CAR (1.38) is worse than 87.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.05 |
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC4.72%
2.3 Liquidity
- CAR has a Current Ratio of 0.87. This is a bad value and indicates that CAR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CAR has a worse Current ratio (0.87) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.63 indicates that CAR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.63, CAR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 |
3. CAR.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for CAR have decreased by -3.11% in the last year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, CAR shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.36% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, CAR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.68% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.09% on average over the past years.
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, CAR will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.01% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.65% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y14.1%
EPS Next 2Y10.57%
EPS Next 3Y9.62%
EPS Next 5Y7.01%
Revenue Next Year-0.17%
Revenue Next 2Y0.81%
Revenue Next 3Y0.66%
Revenue Next 5Y0.65%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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. CAR.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.79, the valuation of CAR can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CAR is valued cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.50, CAR is valued rather cheaply.
- CAR is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.45.
- CAR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CAR is cheaper than 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.62. CAR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CAR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CAR is cheaper than 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
- CAR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CAR is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.06 |
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)0.77
PEG (5Y)2.47
EPS Next 2Y10.57%
EPS Next 3Y9.62%
5. CAR.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CAR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.03%, which is a nice return.
- CAR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.58. CAR pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, CAR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.03% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CAR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 76.06%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)76.06%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
- CAR pays out 255.35% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of CAR is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP255.35%
EPS Next 2Y10.57%
EPS Next 3Y9.62%
CAR.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:CAR (4/22/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
16.825
+0.11 (+0.66%)
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 Owners39.1%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.51%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.39B
Revenue(TTM)84.03B
Net Income(TTM)318.00M
Analysts72.5
Price Target16.27 (-3.3%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.03% |
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)76.06%
DP255.35%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
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)0.42%
PT rev (3m)8.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.45 | ||
| P/S | 0.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.14 | ||
| P/B | 1.13 | ||
| P/tB | 14.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.06 |
EPS(TTM)1.56
EY9.27%
EPS(NY)1.78
Fwd EY10.58%
FCF(TTM)3.29
FCFY19.57%
OCF(TTM)5.36
OCFY31.87%
SpS114.12
BVpS14.91
TBVpS1.15
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)2.47
Graham Number22.8742 (35.95%)
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 | 2.05 |
F-Score5
WACC4.72%
ROIC/WACC1.1
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 Y14.1%
EPS Next 2Y10.57%
EPS Next 3Y9.62%
EPS Next 5Y7.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.68%
Revenue growth 3Y0.37%
Revenue growth 5Y3.09%
Sales Q2Q%-7.97%
Revenue Next Year-0.17%
Revenue Next 2Y0.81%
Revenue Next 3Y0.66%
Revenue Next 5Y0.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.46%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.21%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.18%
EBIT Next Year121.18%
EBIT Next 3Y32.61%
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 / CAR.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CAR stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CAR.DE.
What is the valuation status for CAR stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to CARREFOUR SA (CAR.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CARREFOUR SA?
CARREFOUR SA (CAR.DE) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What is the valuation of CARREFOUR SA based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CARREFOUR SA (CAR.DE) is 10.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.13.
How financially healthy is CARREFOUR SA?
The financial health rating of CARREFOUR SA (CAR.DE) is 2 / 10.