CECONOMY AG (CEC.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:CEC - DE0007257503 - Common Stock
4.41 EUR
0 (0%)
Overall CEC gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated CEC against 57 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. CEC may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. CEC is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
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 worse Return On Assets (0.03%) than 61.40% of its industry peers.
CEC has a Return On Equity of 0.58%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CEC outperforms 42.11% of its industry peers.
CEC has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.55%) than 66.67% 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
With a Profit Margin value of 0.01%, CEC is not doing good in the industry: 61.40% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CEC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CEC has a worse Operating Margin (1.24%) than 61.40% of its industry peers.
CEC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CEC has a worse Gross Margin (17.91%) than 77.19% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CEC is still 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
CEC has an Altman-Z score of 2.30. This is not the best score and indicates that CEC is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CEC (2.30) is better than 63.16% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CEC (3.39) is better than 73.68% 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 has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (3.78) than 82.46% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.3 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC7.81%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.92, CEC is not doing good in the industry: 75.44% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.48 indicates that CEC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CEC's Quick ratio of 0.48 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CEC outperforms 40.35% 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.
The earnings per share for CEC have been decreasing by -15.59% on average. This is quite bad
CEC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.07%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.90% on average over the past years.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, CEC will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 56.38% on average per year.
CEC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.30% yearly.
EPS Next Y81.8%
EPS Next 2Y83.12%
EPS Next 3Y56.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.61%
Revenue Next 2Y2.49%
Revenue Next 3Y2.33%
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 29.40, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CEC.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CEC.
CEC is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.77, the valuation of CEC can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CEC is valued cheaper than 80.70% of the companies in the same industry.
CEC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
87.72% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CEC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
87.72% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CEC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CEC's 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 56.38% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y83.12%
EPS Next 3Y56.38%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CEC does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:CEC (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
4.41
0 (0%)
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 Cap2.14B
Revenue(TTM)22.82B
Net Income(TTM)3.00M
Analysts70
Price Target4.64 (5.22%)
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%
PT rev (3m)6.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-11.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)-25.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.34%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.77 | ||
| P/S | 0.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.22 | ||
| P/B | 4.12 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.67 |
EPS(TTM)0.15
EY3.4%
EPS(NY)0.5
Fwd EY11.41%
FCF(TTM)1.57
FCFY35.52%
OCF(TTM)1.99
OCFY45.14%
SpS47.04
BVpS1.07
TBVpS-0.37
PEG (NY)0.36
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
WACC7.81%
ROIC/WACC1.09
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 Y81.8%
EPS Next 2Y83.12%
EPS Next 3Y56.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.07%
Revenue growth 3Y1.66%
Revenue growth 5Y0.9%
Sales Q2Q%-5.11%
Revenue Next Year2.61%
Revenue Next 2Y2.49%
Revenue Next 3Y2.33%
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 2 / 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 29.4 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.12.
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%.