CECONOMY AG (CEC.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:CEC - DE0007257503 - Common Stock
4.41 EUR
-0.02 (-0.45%)
Overall CEC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CEC against 53 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. CEC scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. CEC is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CEC was profitable.
In the past year CEC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years CEC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
CEC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CEC has a Return On Assets of 0.03%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CEC outperforms 43.40% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CEC (0.58%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of CEC (8.55%) is better than 77.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.03% | ||
| ROE | 0.58% | ||
| ROIC | 8.55% |
ROA(3y)0.54%
ROA(5y)0.31%
ROE(3y)9.22%
ROE(5y)2.51%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
CEC's Profit Margin of 0.01% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CEC outperforms 43.40% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CEC has declined.
CEC has a Operating Margin (1.24%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CEC has declined.
The Gross Margin of CEC (17.91%) is worse than 75.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CEC has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.01% | ||
| GM | 17.91% |
OM growth 3Y10.44%
OM growth 5Y-3.93%
PM growth 3Y-32.19%
PM growth 5Y-9.85%
GM growth 3Y1.03%
GM growth 5Y-1.8%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CEC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
CEC has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CEC has more shares outstanding
CEC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.30 indicates that CEC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CEC has a Altman-Z score (2.30) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CEC is 3.39, which is a good value as it means it would take CEC, 3.39 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CEC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.39. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEC outperforms 81.13% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.78 is on the high side and indicates that CEC has dependencies on debt financing.
CEC's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.78 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CEC is outperformed by 84.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.3 |
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC7.46%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.92 indicates that CEC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.92, CEC is doing worse than 67.92% of the companies in the same industry.
CEC has a Quick Ratio of 0.92. This is a bad value and indicates that CEC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CEC has a Quick ratio of 0.48. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CEC outperforms 45.28% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.48 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CEC have decreased strongly by -105.01% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CEC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -15.59% on average per year.
CEC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.07%.
Measured over the past years, CEC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.90% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-105.01%
EPS 3Y-37.45%
EPS 5Y-15.59%
EPS Q2Q%87.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.07%
Revenue growth 3Y1.66%
Revenue growth 5Y0.9%
Sales Q2Q%-5.11%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 58.73% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, CEC will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.30% on average per year.
EPS Next Y116.59%
EPS Next 2Y87.84%
EPS Next 3Y58.73%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.7%
Revenue Next 2Y2.49%
Revenue Next 3Y2.26%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.3%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 29.40 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CEC.
CEC's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.41. CEC is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.33, the valuation of CEC can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CEC is valued cheaper than 84.91% of the companies in the same industry.
CEC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CEC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.79% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CEC is valued cheaper than 86.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.68 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CEC's earnings are expected to grow with 58.73% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.25
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y87.84%
EPS Next 3Y58.73%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CEC does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:CEC (9/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
4.41
-0.02 (-0.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners12.15%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners4.85%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.14B
Analysts74.55
Price Target4.65 (5.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP33.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)7.05%
PT rev (3m)25.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-11.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.33 | ||
| P/S | 0.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.22 | ||
| P/B | 4.12 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.68 |
EPS(TTM)0.15
EY3.4%
EPS(NY)0.53
Fwd EY12%
FCF(TTM)1.57
FCFY35.52%
OCF(TTM)1.99
OCFY45.14%
SpS47.04
BVpS1.07
TBVpS-0.37
PEG (NY)0.25
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.03% | ||
| ROE | 0.58% | ||
| ROCE | 9.77% | ||
| ROIC | 8.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.16% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.92% | ||
| OM | 1.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.01% | ||
| GM | 17.91% | ||
| FCFM | 3.33% |
ROA(3y)0.54%
ROA(5y)0.31%
ROE(3y)9.22%
ROE(5y)2.51%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y3.14%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y5.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y-23.73%
OM growth 3Y10.44%
OM growth 5Y-3.93%
PM growth 3Y-32.19%
PM growth 5Y-9.85%
GM growth 3Y1.03%
GM growth 5Y-1.8%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover2.3
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.39 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 29.68% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.9% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.35 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 98.77% | ||
| Profit Quality | 25333.3% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.3 |
F-Score7
WACC7.46%
ROIC/WACC1.15
Cap/Depr(3y)25.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)22.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.76%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-105.01%
EPS 3Y-37.45%
EPS 5Y-15.59%
EPS Q2Q%87.03%
EPS Next Y116.59%
EPS Next 2Y87.84%
EPS Next 3Y58.73%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.07%
Revenue growth 3Y1.66%
Revenue growth 5Y0.9%
Sales Q2Q%-5.11%
Revenue Next Year2.7%
Revenue Next 2Y2.49%
Revenue Next 3Y2.26%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.3%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.73%
EBIT growth 3Y12.28%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.07%
EBIT Next Year266.76%
EBIT Next 3Y61.39%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-26.21%
FCF growth 3Y27%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-22.1%
OCF growth 3Y22.44%
OCF growth 5Y75.23%