CECONOMY AG (CEC.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:CEC • DE0007257503

4.405 EUR
+0.04 (+0.92%)
Last: Feb 11, 2026, 05:29 PM
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Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to CEC. CEC was compared to 59 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. Both the profitability and financial health of CEC have multiple concerns. CEC has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CEC was profitable.
  • CEC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In multiple years CEC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CEC had a positive operating cash flow.
CEC.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCEC.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.34%, CEC is doing worse than 61.02% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -7.20%, CEC is doing worse than 67.80% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of CEC (7.70%) is better than 67.80% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CEC is significantly below the industry average of 9.72%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (4.66%) for CEC is below the current ROIC(7.70%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.34%
ROE -7.2%
ROIC 7.7%
ROA(3y)0%
ROA(5y)0.69%
ROE(3y)-0.3%
ROE(5y)10.6%
ROIC(3y)4.66%
ROIC(5y)N/A
CEC.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCEC.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 100 150

1.3 Margins

  • The Operating Margin of CEC (1.31%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CEC has remained more or less at the same level.
  • CEC's Gross Margin of 18.00% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CEC is outperformed by 74.58% of its industry peers.
  • CEC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.31%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 18%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-0.56%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.97%
GM growth 5Y-0.15%
CEC.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCEC.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15 20

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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.
  • CEC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • CEC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CEC.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingCEC.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
CEC.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCEC.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

  • CEC has an Altman-Z score of 2.35. 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.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.35, CEC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.02% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CEC is 2.98, which is a good value as it means it would take CEC, 2.98 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.98, CEC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CEC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.86. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.86, CEC is doing worse than 86.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.86
Debt/FCF 2.98
Altman-Z 2.35
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC7.24%
CEC.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCEC.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.90 indicates that CEC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.90, CEC is doing worse than 72.88% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CEC has a Quick Ratio of 0.90. 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 Quick ratio value of 0.46, CEC is not doing good in the industry: 62.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.9
Quick Ratio 0.46
CEC.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCEC.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for CEC have decreased strongly by -161.80% in the last year.
  • CEC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -15.59% yearly.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.81% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.90% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-161.8%
EPS 3Y-37.45%
EPS 5Y-15.59%
EPS Q2Q%-14.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.81%
Revenue growth 3Y1.66%
Revenue growth 5Y0.9%
Sales Q2Q%4.22%

3.2 Future

  • CEC is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 47.87% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.30% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y84.49%
EPS Next 2Y84.4%
EPS Next 3Y57.02%
EPS Next 5Y47.87%
Revenue Next Year2.61%
Revenue Next 2Y2.56%
Revenue Next 3Y2.44%
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.
CEC.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCEC.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B
CEC.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCEC.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 29.37, the valuation of CEC can be described as expensive.
  • CEC's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CEC to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.03), we can say CEC is valued inline with the index average.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.64 indicates a reasonable valuation of CEC.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CEC indicates a rather cheap valuation: CEC is cheaper than 88.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • CEC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.97, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.37
Fwd PE 8.64
CEC.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCEC.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CEC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.53% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CEC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.14% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.51
EV/EBITDA 3.2
CEC.DE Per share dataCEC.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

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 57.02% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y84.4%
EPS Next 3Y57.02%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CEC does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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CECONOMY AG

FRA:CEC (2/11/2026, 5:29:42 PM)

4.405

+0.04 (+0.92%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)12-17
Earnings (Next)02-11
Inst Owners18.23%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners4.85%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.14B
Revenue(TTM)23.07B
Net Income(TTM)-35.00M
Analysts50.91
Price Target4.63 (5.11%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
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)-0.18%
PT rev (3m)-0.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.35%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.37
Fwd PE 8.64
P/S 0.09
P/FCF 2.51
P/OCF 2.05
P/B 4.4
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 3.2
EPS(TTM)0.15
EY3.41%
EPS(NY)0.51
Fwd EY11.58%
FCF(TTM)1.76
FCFY39.86%
OCF(TTM)2.15
OCFY48.75%
SpS47.55
BVpS1
TBVpS-0.46
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.84
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.34%
ROE -7.2%
ROCE 10.93%
ROIC 7.7%
ROICexc 14.74%
ROICexgc 28.94%
OM 1.31%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 18%
FCFM 3.69%
ROA(3y)0%
ROA(5y)0.69%
ROE(3y)-0.3%
ROE(5y)10.6%
ROIC(3y)4.66%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)8.06%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)14.27%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.62%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.04%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y0.58%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-0.56%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.97%
GM growth 5Y-0.15%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover2.26
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.86
Debt/FCF 2.98
Debt/EBITDA 1.87
Cap/Depr 27.1%
Cap/Sales 0.82%
Interest Coverage 1.39
Cash Conversion 103.79%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.9
Quick Ratio 0.46
Altman-Z 2.35
F-Score6
WACC7.24%
ROIC/WACC1.06
Cap/Depr(3y)25.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)25.42%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.82%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.82%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-161.8%
EPS 3Y-37.45%
EPS 5Y-15.59%
EPS Q2Q%-14.88%
EPS Next Y84.49%
EPS Next 2Y84.4%
EPS Next 3Y57.02%
EPS Next 5Y47.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.81%
Revenue growth 3Y1.66%
Revenue growth 5Y0.9%
Sales Q2Q%4.22%
Revenue Next Year2.61%
Revenue Next 2Y2.56%
Revenue Next 3Y2.44%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.3%
EBIT growth 1Y25.21%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y1.49%
EBIT Next Year251.69%
EBIT Next 3Y55.6%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y34.6%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-4.74%
OCF growth 1Y26.15%
OCF growth 3Y93.87%
OCF growth 5Y-2.75%

CECONOMY AG / CEC.DE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CEC stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CEC.DE.


Can you provide the valuation status for CECONOMY AG?

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.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CEC stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CECONOMY AG (CEC.DE) is 29.37 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.4.


What is the financial health of CECONOMY AG (CEC.DE) stock?

The financial health rating of CECONOMY AG (CEC.DE) is 3 / 10.