GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:CEN - FR0000036675 - Common Stock
61 EUR
-0.4 (-0.65%)
CEN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 34 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. CEN has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. CEN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. CEN also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make CEN suitable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- CEN had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CEN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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
- The Return On Assets of CEN (3.91%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Return On Equity of CEN (9.46%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.92%, CEN is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- CEN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.81%. This is below the industry average of 11.54%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.92%) for CEN is above the 3 year average (7.81%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.91% | ||
| ROE | 9.46% | ||
| ROIC | 7.92% |
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 (1.93%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CEN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.89%, CEN is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- CEN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 98.90%, CEN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.18% 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 | 2.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.93% | ||
| 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.
- CEN has less shares outstanding than it did 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
- CEN has an Altman-Z score of 3.42. This indicates that CEN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.42, CEN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- CEN has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.78. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.78 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- CEN's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.78 is amongst the best of the industry. CEN outperforms 97.06% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18 indicates that CEN is not too dependend on debt financing.
- CEN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.18. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEN outperforms 91.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.42 |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC7.1%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.27 indicates that CEN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of CEN (1.27) is better than 73.53% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.27 indicates that CEN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.27, CEN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% 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 -4.92% 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.
- The Revenue has grown by 25.10% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- Measured over the past years, CEN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.65% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.92%
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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CEN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.85% on average per year.
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
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.22, which indicates a very decent valuation of CEN.
- CEN's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CEN is cheaper than 97.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CEN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.54), we can say CEN is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.93, the valuation of CEN can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CEN is valued a bit cheaper than 79.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.31. CEN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CEN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CEN is valued cheaper than 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)10.61
EPS Next 2Y-4.92%
EPS Next 3Y0.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.90%, CEN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.44, CEN pays a better dividend. On top of this CEN pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, CEN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.9% |
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
- 17.36% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CEN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP17.36%
EPS Next 2Y-4.92%
EPS Next 3Y0.12%
EPA:CEN (1/15/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
61
-0.4 (-0.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22
Earnings (Next)01-28 2026-01-28
Inst Owners11.76%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners50.98%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap686.25M
Revenue(TTM)3.37B
Net Income(TTM)65.02M
Analysts80
Price Target82.62 (35.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.9% |
Yearly Dividend0.98
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.56%
DP17.36%
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
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%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.93 | ||
| P/S | 0.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.15 | ||
| P/B | 1 | ||
| P/tB | 2.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.5 |
EPS(TTM)5.97
EY9.79%
EPS(NY)6.14
Fwd EY10.07%
FCF(TTM)9.75
FCFY15.99%
OCF(TTM)11.84
OCFY19.42%
SpS299.41
BVpS61.09
TBVpS28.6
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)10.61
Graham Number90.58
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.91% | ||
| ROE | 9.46% | ||
| ROCE | 11.91% | ||
| ROIC | 7.92% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.58% | ||
| ROICexgc | 39.96% | ||
| OM | 2.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.93% | ||
| GM | 98.9% | ||
| FCFM | 3.26% |
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 | 1.78 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.79 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 41.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.95% | ||
| Profit Quality | 168.78% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.42 |
F-Score7
WACC7.1%
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)-4.92%
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 1Y5.72%
EBIT growth 3Y8.69%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.52%
EBIT Next Year42.72%
EBIT Next 3Y16.22%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-28.04%
FCF growth 3Y-6.46%
FCF growth 5Y-11.4%
OCF growth 1Y-19.79%
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 of GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for GROUPE CRIT?
GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
How financially healthy is GROUPE CRIT?
The financial health rating of GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) is 7 / 10.
Is the dividend of GROUPE CRIT sustainable?
The dividend rating of GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 17.36%.