CARREFOUR SA (CAR.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:CAR - FR0000120172 - Common Stock
14.12 EUR
-0.17 (-1.19%)
Taking everything into account, CAR scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CAR was compared to 26 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. CAR has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. CAR is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CAR had positive earnings in the past year.
CAR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CAR has been profitable.
In the past 5 years CAR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 1.31%, CAR is not doing good in the industry: 69.23% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CAR has a worse Return On Equity (7.00%) than 65.38% of its industry peers.
CAR has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.89%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CAR underperforms 65.38% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CAR is below the industry average of 9.72%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of CAR (0.83%) is worse than 69.23% of its industry peers.
CAR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 2.55%, CAR is not doing good in the industry: 69.23% 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 (19.44%) than 65.38% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CAR has declined.
| 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
CAR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
CAR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CAR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CAR has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CAR has an Altman-Z score of 2.08. This is not the best score and indicates that CAR is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CAR has a Altman-Z score of 2.08. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CAR underperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
CAR has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.30. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CAR would need 10.30 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CAR's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.30 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CAR is outperformed by 61.54% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.63 is on the high side and indicates that CAR has dependencies on debt financing.
CAR's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.63 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CAR is outperformed by 80.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.08 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC4.11%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.90 indicates that CAR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.90, CAR is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.63 indicates that CAR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 0.63, CAR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.77% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CAR have decreased strongly by -20.11% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CAR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -5.19% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CAR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.78% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CAR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.31% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.11%
EPS 3Y3.08%
EPS 5Y-5.19%
EPS Q2Q%-30.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.78%
Revenue growth 3Y6.74%
Revenue growth 5Y3.31%
Sales Q2Q%2.8%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CAR will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.33% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.59% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-5.16%
EPS Next 2Y5.08%
EPS Next 3Y6.19%
EPS Next 5Y9.33%
Revenue Next Year0.66%
Revenue Next 2Y1.01%
Revenue Next 3Y1.46%
Revenue Next 5Y0.59%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.61, the valuation of CAR can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CAR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.15% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CAR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
CAR is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.94.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CAR is valued cheaper than 96.15% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.03. CAR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CAR is valued cheaper than 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
96.15% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CAR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.39 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.08%
EPS Next 3Y6.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CAR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.42%, which is a nice return.
CAR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.79. CAR pays more dividend than 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, CAR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.42% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CAR grows each year by 46.19%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)46.19%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
CAR pays out 112.47% 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.
DP112.47%
EPS Next 2Y5.08%
EPS Next 3Y6.19%
FRA:CAR (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
14.12
-0.17 (-1.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners39.7%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.51%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.40B
Revenue(TTM)87.27B
Net Income(TTM)722.00M
Analysts75.65
Price Target15.06 (6.66%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.42% |
Yearly Dividend0.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)46.19%
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)1.62%
PT rev (3m)1.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.94%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.94 | ||
| P/S | 0.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.67 | ||
| P/B | 1.01 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.39 |
EPS(TTM)1.47
EY10.41%
EPS(NY)1.78
Fwd EY12.59%
FCF(TTM)2.99
FCFY21.19%
OCF(TTM)5.28
OCFY37.43%
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 | 2.08 |
F-Score6
WACC4.11%
ROIC/WACC1.19
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-5.19%
EPS Q2Q%-30.43%
EPS Next Y-5.16%
EPS Next 2Y5.08%
EPS Next 3Y6.19%
EPS Next 5Y9.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.78%
Revenue growth 3Y6.74%
Revenue growth 5Y3.31%
Sales Q2Q%2.8%
Revenue Next Year0.66%
Revenue Next 2Y1.01%
Revenue Next 3Y1.46%
Revenue Next 5Y0.59%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.29%
EBIT growth 3Y0.3%
EBIT growth 5Y1.01%
EBIT Next Year103.62%
EBIT Next 3Y30.23%
EBIT Next 5Y26.57%
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 / CAR.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CAR stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CAR.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for CARREFOUR SA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CARREFOUR SA (CAR.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is CARREFOUR SA (CAR.DE) stock?
CARREFOUR SA (CAR.DE) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for CAR stock?
The financial health rating of CARREFOUR SA (CAR.DE) is 3 / 10.
Is the dividend of CARREFOUR SA sustainable?
The dividend rating of CARREFOUR SA (CAR.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 112.47%.