GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:CEN - FR0000036675 - Common Stock
60.6 EUR
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, CEN scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CEN was compared to 31 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While CEN has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. CEN scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. CEN also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, CEN could be worth investigating further for value and dividend investing!.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years CEN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CEN's Return On Assets of 3.92% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CEN outperforms 51.61% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.49%, CEN is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.39% of the companies in the same industry.
CEN's Return On Invested Capital of 7.94% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CEN outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CEN is below the industry average of 10.37%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.81%) for CEN is below the current ROIC(7.94%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
The Profit Margin of CEN (1.94%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CEN has declined.
CEN's Operating Margin of 2.89% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CEN outperforms 45.16% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CEN has declined.
CEN has a better Gross Margin (98.90%) than 90.32% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CEN has grown nicely.
| 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
CEN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is 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
Compared to 1 year ago, CEN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.41 indicates that CEN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CEN has a Altman-Z score of 3.41. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEN outperforms 83.87% of its industry peers.
CEN has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.79. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.79 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CEN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.79) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
CEN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CEN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.18 is amongst the best of the industry. CEN outperforms 87.10% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.41 |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC7.09%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.27 indicates that CEN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.27, CEN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.27 indicates that CEN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.27, CEN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CEN have decreased by -1.45% in the last year.
CEN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.96% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CEN shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 25.10%.
CEN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.65% yearly.
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
CEN is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 0.12% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.85% on average over the next years.
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
CEN is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.79.
93.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CEN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.98, CEN is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.87, the valuation of CEN can be described as very reasonable.
87.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CEN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CEN to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.79), we can say CEN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CEN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CEN is cheaper than 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CEN is valued cheaper than 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.44 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of CEN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)10.17
EPS Next 2Y-4.92%
EPS Next 3Y0.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.97%, CEN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.20, CEN pays a better dividend. On top of this CEN pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CEN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.97% |
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 (11/25/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
60.6
0 (0%)
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 Cap681.75M
Revenue(TTM)3.37B
Net Income(TTM)65.25M
Analysts80
Price Target82.62 (36.34%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.97% |
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 | 9.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.87 | ||
| P/S | 0.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.13 | ||
| P/B | 0.99 | ||
| P/tB | 2.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.44 |
EPS(TTM)6.19
EY10.21%
EPS(NY)6.14
Fwd EY10.13%
FCF(TTM)9.68
FCFY15.98%
OCF(TTM)11.82
OCFY19.5%
SpS299.41
BVpS61.09
TBVpS28.6
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)10.17
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
WACC7.09%
ROIC/WACC1.12
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GROUPE CRIT?
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 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) stock?
The financial health rating of GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) is 8 / 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.