GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:CEN - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000036675 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall CEN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CEN against 30 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of CEN get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. CEN has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CEN had positive earnings in the past year.
CEN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CEN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CEN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CEN has a Return On Assets of 4.17%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CEN outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 9.84%, CEN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.17%, CEN is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CEN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.48%. This is below the industry average of 10.46%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.17% | ||
| ROE | 9.84% | ||
| ROIC | 7.17% |
ROA(3y)4.51%
ROA(5y)3.9%
ROE(3y)8.58%
ROE(5y)7.56%
ROIC(3y)7.48%
ROIC(5y)7.21%
1.3 Margins
CEN's Profit Margin of 2.55% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CEN outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CEN has declined.
CEN's Operating Margin of 3.41% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CEN outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
CEN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 98.55%, CEN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CEN has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.55% | ||
| GM | 98.55% |
OM growth 3Y44.99%
OM growth 5Y-5.36%
PM growth 3Y218.49%
PM growth 5Y-4.63%
GM growth 3Y1.92%
GM growth 5Y1.54%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CEN is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CEN remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CEN remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
CEN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CEN has an Altman-Z score of 3.14. This indicates that CEN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.14, CEN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
CEN has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.35. This is a neutral value as CEN would need 4.35 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.35, CEN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
CEN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CEN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.20. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEN outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.14 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC7.22%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.32 indicates that CEN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.32, CEN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CEN has a Quick Ratio of 1.32. This is a normal value and indicates that CEN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CEN has a better Quick ratio (1.32) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.32 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CEN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.39%.
Measured over the past years, CEN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -4.35% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CEN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.73% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.30% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.39%
EPS 3Y261.11%
EPS 5Y-4.35%
EPS Q2Q%-10.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.73%
Revenue growth 3Y13.12%
Revenue growth 5Y0.3%
Sales Q2Q%12.66%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.36% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.06% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y3.34%
EPS Next 2Y10.31%
EPS Next 3Y8.56%
EPS Next 5Y4.36%
Revenue Next Year22.61%
Revenue Next 2Y16.1%
Revenue Next 3Y11.44%
Revenue Next 5Y9.06%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.78, the valuation of CEN can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CEN is valued cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.21, CEN is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.04 indicates a reasonable valuation of CEN.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CEN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CEN to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.70), we can say CEN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CEN is valued cheaper than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CEN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)3.53
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10.31%
EPS Next 3Y8.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.50%, CEN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CEN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.01. 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 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.5% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CEN decreases each year by -4.29%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.29%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
CEN pays out 57.02% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP57.02%
EPS Next 2Y10.31%
EPS Next 3Y8.56%
EPA:CEN (7/1/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
74
+2.2 (+3.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners12.12%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners42.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap832.50M
Analysts80
Price Target86.7 (17.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.5% |
Yearly Dividend3.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.29%
DP57.02%
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)-1.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.04 | ||
| P/S | 0.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.72 | ||
| P/B | 1.19 | ||
| P/tB | 2.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.25 |
EPS(TTM)6.28
EY8.49%
EPS(NY)7.37
Fwd EY9.96%
FCF(TTM)4.42
FCFY5.97%
OCF(TTM)6.31
OCFY8.53%
SpS239.34
BVpS62.03
TBVpS32.36
PEG (NY)3.53
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.17% | ||
| ROE | 9.84% | ||
| ROCE | 11.08% | ||
| ROIC | 7.17% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.5% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.05% | ||
| OM | 3.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.55% | ||
| GM | 98.55% | ||
| FCFM | 1.85% |
ROA(3y)4.51%
ROA(5y)3.9%
ROE(3y)8.58%
ROE(5y)7.56%
ROIC(3y)7.48%
ROIC(5y)7.21%
ROICexc(3y)16.68%
ROICexc(5y)14.08%
ROICexgc(3y)34.2%
ROICexgc(5y)27.07%
ROCE(3y)11.12%
ROCE(5y)10.72%
ROICexcg growth 3Y72.75%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.44%
ROICexc growth 3Y66.68%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.48%
OM growth 3Y44.99%
OM growth 5Y-5.36%
PM growth 3Y218.49%
PM growth 5Y-4.63%
GM growth 3Y1.92%
GM growth 5Y1.54%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.35 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 48.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.79% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 52.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | 72.38% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.14 |
F-Score5
WACC7.22%
ROIC/WACC0.99
Cap/Depr(3y)31.41%
Cap/Depr(5y)26.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.44%
Profit Quality(3y)190.89%
Profit Quality(5y)1641.28%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.39%
EPS 3Y261.11%
EPS 5Y-4.35%
EPS Q2Q%-10.57%
EPS Next Y3.34%
EPS Next 2Y10.31%
EPS Next 3Y8.56%
EPS Next 5Y4.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.73%
Revenue growth 3Y13.12%
Revenue growth 5Y0.3%
Sales Q2Q%12.66%
Revenue Next Year22.61%
Revenue Next 2Y16.1%
Revenue Next 3Y11.44%
Revenue Next 5Y9.06%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.21%
EBIT growth 3Y64.01%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.07%
EBIT Next Year48.41%
EBIT Next 3Y20.65%
EBIT Next 5Y17.14%
FCF growth 1Y-28.39%
FCF growth 3Y-6.48%
FCF growth 5Y3.24%
OCF growth 1Y-7.2%
OCF growth 3Y-2.53%
OCF growth 5Y3.01%