CARREFOUR SA (CAR.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:CAR • FR0000120172
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16.565 EUR
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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
- CAR had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CAR had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years CAR has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years CAR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- CAR has a worse Return On Assets (0.58%) than 76.19% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 2.90%, CAR is doing worse than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.18%, CAR is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- CAR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.27%. This is below the industry average of 9.87%.
| 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's Profit Margin of 0.38% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CAR is outperformed by 76.19% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CAR has declined.
- CAR's Operating Margin of 2.58% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CAR is outperformed by 71.43% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CAR has declined.
- The Gross Margin of CAR (19.07%) is worse than 71.43% 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CAR is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CAR has more shares outstanding
- 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
- 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's Altman-Z score of 2.05 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CAR is outperformed by 85.71% of its industry peers.
- CAR has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.68. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CAR would need 8.68 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- CAR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 8.68. This is in the lower half of the industry: CAR underperforms 66.67% 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.
- CAR has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.38) than 90.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.05 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC4.67%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.87 indicates that CAR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- CAR has a Current ratio (0.87) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CAR has a Quick 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's Quick ratio of 0.63 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CAR outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 |
3. CAR.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CAR 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.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.68% in the past year.
- CAR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.09% yearly.
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 6.86% on average per year.
- CAR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.31% yearly.
EPS Next Y14.1%
EPS Next 2Y10.57%
EPS Next 3Y9.62%
EPS Next 5Y6.86%
Revenue Next Year-0.17%
Revenue Next 2Y0.81%
Revenue Next 3Y0.66%
Revenue Next 5Y0.31%
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. CAR.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.62 indicates a reasonable valuation of CAR.
- 90.48% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CAR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.42, CAR is valued rather cheaply.
- CAR is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.31.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CAR is valued cheaper than 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- CAR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.29.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CAR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CAR is cheaper than 76.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CAR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.02 |
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)0.75
PEG (5Y)2.43
EPS Next 2Y10.57%
EPS Next 3Y9.62%
5. CAR.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CAR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.18%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.92, CAR pays a better dividend. On top of this CAR pays more dividend than 95.24% of the companies listed 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 | 7.18% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CAR grows each year by 76.06%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)76.06%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
- 255.35% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CAR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- CAR's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. 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 (4/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
16.565
+0.11 (+0.67%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)04-22 2026-04-22
Earnings (Next)07-23 2026-07-23
Inst Owners39.1%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.51%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.20B
Revenue(TTM)84.03B
Net Income(TTM)318.00M
Analysts72.5
Price Target16.27 (-1.78%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.18% |
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 | 10.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.31 | ||
| P/S | 0.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.09 | ||
| P/B | 1.11 | ||
| P/tB | 14.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.02 |
EPS(TTM)1.56
EY9.42%
EPS(NY)1.78
Fwd EY10.75%
FCF(TTM)3.29
FCFY19.88%
OCF(TTM)5.36
OCFY32.37%
SpS114.12
BVpS14.91
TBVpS1.15
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)2.43
Graham Number22.8742 (38.09%)
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
WACC4.67%
ROIC/WACC1.11
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 5Y6.86%
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 5Y0.31%
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 5Y19.18%
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 10.62 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.11.
How financially healthy is CARREFOUR SA?
The financial health rating of CARREFOUR SA (CAR.DE) is 2 / 10.