CECONOMY AG (CEC.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:CEC - DE0007257503 - Common Stock
4.43 EUR
+0.01 (+0.23%)
Overall CEC gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated CEC against 56 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. CEC has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. CEC has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CEC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CEC had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CEC reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years CEC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CEC has a Return On Assets (0.03%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CEC has a Return On Equity of 0.58%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CEC outperforms 46.43% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CEC (8.55%) is better than 71.43% 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.01%, CEC is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CEC has declined.
The Operating Margin of CEC (1.24%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CEC has declined.
CEC has a Gross Margin of 17.91%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CEC underperforms 73.21% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CEC is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CEC has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
CEC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CEC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
CEC has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.39. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CEC would need 3.39 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CEC's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.39 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CEC outperforms 76.79% 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.78, CEC is not doing good in the industry: 87.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.3 |
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC7.44%
2.3 Liquidity
CEC has a Current 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 worse Current ratio (0.92) than 73.21% of its industry peers.
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.
The Quick ratio of CEC (0.48) is worse than 60.71% 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 57.78% 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 Y105.37%
EPS Next 2Y85.61%
EPS Next 3Y57.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.27%
Revenue Next 2Y2.38%
Revenue Next 3Y2.21%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.3%
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 29.53, the valuation of CEC can be described as expensive.
CEC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.76. CEC is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.57 indicates a reasonable valuation of CEC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CEC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CEC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.63, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
85.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CEC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CEC indicates a rather cheap valuation: CEC is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.67 |
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.
CEC's earnings are expected to grow with 57.78% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y85.61%
EPS Next 3Y57.78%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CEC does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:CEC (10/30/2025, 2:10:09 PM)
4.43
+0.01 (+0.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners16.74%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners4.85%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.15B
Revenue(TTM)22.82B
Net Income(TTM)3.00M
Analysts69.09
Price Target4.64 (4.74%)
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)-0.14%
PT rev (3m)24.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.57 | ||
| P/S | 0.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.23 | ||
| P/B | 4.13 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.67 |
EPS(TTM)0.15
EY3.39%
EPS(NY)0.52
Fwd EY11.67%
FCF(TTM)1.57
FCFY35.36%
OCF(TTM)1.99
OCFY44.94%
SpS47.04
BVpS1.07
TBVpS-0.37
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.9
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.14%
ROICexgc 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
WACC7.44%
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 Y105.37%
EPS Next 2Y85.61%
EPS Next 3Y57.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.07%
Revenue growth 3Y1.66%
Revenue growth 5Y0.9%
Sales Q2Q%-5.11%
Revenue Next Year2.27%
Revenue Next 2Y2.38%
Revenue Next 3Y2.21%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.3%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.73%
EBIT growth 3Y12.28%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.07%
EBIT Next Year250.94%
EBIT Next 3Y61.17%
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%
CECONOMY AG / CEC.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CEC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CEC.DE.
What is the valuation status for CEC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CECONOMY AG (CEC.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CECONOMY AG?
CECONOMY AG (CEC.DE) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the valuation of CECONOMY AG based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CECONOMY AG (CEC.DE) is 29.53 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.13.
Is the dividend of CECONOMY AG sustainable?
The dividend rating of CECONOMY AG (CEC.DE) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 33.33%.