GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:CEN - FR0000036675 - Common Stock
60.2 EUR
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CEN. CEN was compared to 33 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While CEN has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on CEN. CEN also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make CEN a good candidate for value and dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CEN was profitable.
CEN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CEN has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CEN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CEN has a Return On Assets of 3.92%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CEN outperforms 48.48% of its industry peers.
CEN has a Return On Equity of 9.49%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CEN outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CEN (7.94%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CEN is below the industry average of 11.39%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.94%) for CEN is above the 3 year average (7.81%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.92% | ||
| ROE | 9.49% | ||
| ROIC | 7.94% |
ROA(3y)4.81%
ROA(5y)3.62%
ROE(3y)9.64%
ROE(5y)7.17%
ROIC(3y)7.81%
ROIC(5y)6.45%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 1.94%, CEN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.48% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CEN has declined.
CEN has a Operating Margin of 2.89%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CEN underperforms 60.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CEN has declined.
CEN has a Gross Margin of 98.90%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEN outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
CEN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.94% | ||
| GM | 98.9% |
OM growth 3Y-5.82%
OM growth 5Y-9.72%
PM growth 3Y2.53%
PM growth 5Y-4.44%
GM growth 3Y-0.03%
GM growth 5Y1.52%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CEN is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CEN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CEN has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CEN is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CEN has an Altman-Z score of 3.41. This indicates that CEN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CEN has a Altman-Z score of 3.41. This is in the better half of the industry: CEN outperforms 78.79% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CEN is 1.79, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CEN, only 1.79 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.79, CEN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
CEN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.18, CEN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.41 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC7.14%
2.3 Liquidity
CEN has a Current Ratio of 1.27. This is a normal value and indicates that CEN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CEN (1.27) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.27 indicates that CEN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CEN's Quick ratio of 1.27 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CEN outperforms 69.70% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CEN shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.45%.
Measured over the past 5 years, CEN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.96% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 25.10% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.65% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.45%
EPS 3Y20.22%
EPS 5Y0.96%
EPS Q2Q%-30.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.1%
Revenue growth 3Y15.4%
Revenue growth 5Y4.65%
Sales Q2Q%17.55%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.12% on average over the next years.
CEN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.85% yearly.
EPS Next Y-21.49%
EPS Next 2Y-4.92%
EPS Next 3Y0.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.99%
Revenue Next 2Y5.62%
Revenue Next 3Y4.85%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.73 indicates a reasonable valuation of CEN.
CEN's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CEN is cheaper than 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
CEN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
CEN is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.80.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CEN is valued cheaper than 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
CEN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CEN indicates a rather cheap valuation: CEN is cheaper than 96.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CEN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CEN is cheaper than 96.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)10.1
EPS Next 2Y-4.92%
EPS Next 3Y0.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CEN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.00%, which is a nice return.
CEN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.24. CEN pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CEN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CEN decreases each year by -1.56%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.56%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
CEN pays out 16.69% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP16.69%
EPS Next 2Y-4.92%
EPS Next 3Y0.12%
EPA:CEN (11/20/2025, 12:46:10 PM)
60.2
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners12.13%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners51%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap677.25M
Revenue(TTM)3.37B
Net Income(TTM)65.25M
Analysts80
Price Target82.62 (37.24%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10% |
Yearly Dividend0.98
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.56%
DP16.69%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)-4.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-27.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)-27.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.8 | ||
| P/S | 0.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.09 | ||
| P/B | 0.99 | ||
| P/tB | 2.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.41 |
EPS(TTM)6.19
EY10.28%
EPS(NY)6.14
Fwd EY10.2%
FCF(TTM)9.68
FCFY16.08%
OCF(TTM)11.82
OCFY19.63%
SpS299.41
BVpS61.09
TBVpS28.6
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)10.1
Graham Number92.24
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.92% | ||
| ROE | 9.49% | ||
| ROCE | 11.94% | ||
| ROIC | 7.94% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.62% | ||
| ROICexgc | 40.07% | ||
| OM | 2.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.94% | ||
| GM | 98.9% | ||
| FCFM | 3.23% |
ROA(3y)4.81%
ROA(5y)3.62%
ROE(3y)9.64%
ROE(5y)7.17%
ROIC(3y)7.81%
ROIC(5y)6.45%
ROICexc(3y)16.09%
ROICexc(5y)13.24%
ROICexgc(3y)36.57%
ROICexgc(5y)28.74%
ROCE(3y)11.52%
ROCE(5y)9.48%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.75%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.83%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.03%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.66%
OM growth 3Y-5.82%
OM growth 5Y-9.72%
PM growth 3Y2.53%
PM growth 5Y-4.44%
GM growth 3Y-0.03%
GM growth 5Y1.52%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover2.02
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.79 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.78 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 42.19% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.11% | ||
| Profit Quality | 166.94% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.41 |
F-Score7
WACC7.14%
ROIC/WACC1.11
Cap/Depr(3y)40.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)30.6%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.51%
Profit Quality(3y)146.16%
Profit Quality(5y)1619.49%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.45%
EPS 3Y20.22%
EPS 5Y0.96%
EPS Q2Q%-30.7%
EPS Next Y-21.49%
EPS Next 2Y-4.92%
EPS Next 3Y0.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.1%
Revenue growth 3Y15.4%
Revenue growth 5Y4.65%
Sales Q2Q%17.55%
Revenue Next Year7.99%
Revenue Next 2Y5.62%
Revenue Next 3Y4.85%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6%
EBIT growth 3Y8.69%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.52%
EBIT Next Year54.9%
EBIT Next 3Y19.71%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-28.38%
FCF growth 3Y-6.46%
FCF growth 5Y-11.4%
OCF growth 1Y-19.76%
OCF growth 3Y-1.37%
OCF growth 5Y-8.49%
GROUPE CRIT / CEN.PA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CEN.PA.
What is the valuation status for CEN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for GROUPE CRIT?
GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the financial health of GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) stock?
The financial health rating of GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) is 7 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CEN stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) is expected to decline by -21.49% in the next year.