CARREFOUR SA (CAR.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:CAR - FR0000120172 - Common Stock
13.725 EUR
+0.02 (+0.15%)
Overall CAR gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated CAR against 27 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 cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CAR was profitable.
- In the past year CAR had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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
- CAR has a Return On Assets of 1.31%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CAR underperforms 74.07% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of CAR (7.00%) is worse than 70.37% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.89%, CAR is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CAR is below the industry average of 9.71%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.83%, CAR is doing worse than 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CAR has declined.
- CAR has a worse Operating Margin (2.55%) than 70.37% of its industry peers.
- CAR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CAR's Gross Margin of 19.44% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CAR is outperformed by 70.37% 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
- 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 less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, CAR has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, CAR has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.08 indicates that CAR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 2.08, CAR is not doing good in the industry: 77.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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 has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (10.30) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- CAR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.63. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of CAR (1.63) is worse than 81.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.08 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC4.18%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.90 indicates that CAR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- CAR's Current ratio of 0.90 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CAR outperforms 51.85% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.63 indicates that CAR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.63, CAR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.07% 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 -5.23% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.78% in the past year.
- CAR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.31% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.11%
EPS 3Y3.08%
EPS 5Y-5.23%
EPS Q2Q%-30.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.78%
Revenue growth 3Y6.74%
Revenue growth 5Y3.31%
Sales Q2Q%2.8%
3.2 Future
- CAR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.33% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CAR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.59% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-5.47%
EPS Next 2Y4.96%
EPS Next 3Y6.11%
EPS Next 5Y9.33%
Revenue Next Year0.66%
Revenue Next 2Y1.01%
Revenue Next 3Y1.46%
Revenue Next 5Y0.59%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- CAR is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.34.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CAR indicates a rather cheap valuation: CAR is cheaper than 92.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.32, CAR is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.74, the valuation of CAR can be described as very cheap.
- CAR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CAR is cheaper than 92.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CAR to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.30), we can say CAR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CAR is valued cheaper than 85.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CAR is valued cheaper than 92.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.33 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.96%
EPS Next 3Y6.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CAR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.59%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.88, CAR pays a better dividend. On top of this CAR pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.86, CAR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.59% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CAR grows each year by 46.20%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)46.2%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- 112.47% 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.
DP112.47%
EPS Next 2Y4.96%
EPS Next 3Y6.11%
FRA:CAR (1/21/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
13.725
+0.02 (+0.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners39.54%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.51%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.11B
Revenue(TTM)87.27B
Net Income(TTM)722.00M
Analysts75.65
Price Target15.04 (9.58%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.59% |
Yearly Dividend0.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)46.2%
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)1.02%
PT rev (3m)1.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.74 | ||
| P/S | 0.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.6 | ||
| P/B | 0.98 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.33 |
EPS(TTM)1.47
EY10.71%
EPS(NY)1.77
Fwd EY12.92%
FCF(TTM)2.99
FCFY21.8%
OCF(TTM)5.28
OCFY38.5%
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
WACC4.18%
ROIC/WACC1.17
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-5.23%
EPS Q2Q%-30.43%
EPS Next Y-5.47%
EPS Next 2Y4.96%
EPS Next 3Y6.11%
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 3Y30.25%
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 3 / 10 to CAR.DE.
What is the valuation status for CAR stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CARREFOUR SA (CAR.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of CAR stock?
CARREFOUR SA (CAR.DE) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CARREFOUR SA (CAR.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CARREFOUR SA (CAR.DE) is 9.34 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.98.
What is the expected EPS growth for CARREFOUR SA (CAR.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CARREFOUR SA (CAR.DE) is expected to decline by -5.47% in the next year.