GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:CEN - FR0000036675 - Common Stock
58 EUR
+2.4 (+4.32%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CEN. CEN was compared to 34 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. CEN is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. CEN is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! Finally CEN also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes CEN very considerable for value and dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CEN was profitable.
In the past year CEN had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CEN has always been profitable.
CEN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CEN (3.92%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CEN has a Return On Equity (9.49%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CEN has a Return On Invested Capital (7.94%) which 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 12.12%.
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
CEN's Profit Margin of 1.94% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CEN outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
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 doing worse than 61.76% 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) | 1.94% | ||
| 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CEN has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CEN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
CEN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.40 indicates that CEN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CEN (3.40) is better than 79.41% 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.
CEN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.79) than 97.06% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.18, CEN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.4 |
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC7.06%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.27, CEN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
CEN has a Quick 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.
CEN's Quick ratio of 1.27 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CEN outperforms 70.59% 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%.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, CEN will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.12% on average per year.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.37, the valuation of CEN can be described as reasonable.
94.12% 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 26.38, CEN is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.45, which indicates a very decent valuation of CEN.
88.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CEN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.83, CEN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CEN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.06% of the companies are valued more expensively.
97.06% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CEN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)9.73
EPS Next 2Y-4.92%
EPS Next 3Y0.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.79%, CEN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CEN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.40. CEN pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, CEN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.79% |
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 (12/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
58
+2.4 (+4.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners11.76%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners50.98%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap652.50M
Revenue(TTM)3.37B
Net Income(TTM)65.25M
Analysts80
Price Target82.62 (42.45%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.79% |
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)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)-0.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.45 | ||
| P/S | 0.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.91 | ||
| P/B | 0.95 | ||
| P/tB | 2.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.25 |
EPS(TTM)6.19
EY10.67%
EPS(NY)6.14
Fwd EY10.59%
FCF(TTM)9.68
FCFY16.69%
OCF(TTM)11.82
OCFY20.37%
SpS299.41
BVpS61.09
TBVpS28.6
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)9.73
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 | 3.4 |
F-Score7
WACC7.06%
ROIC/WACC1.13
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 Year42.72%
EBIT Next 3Y16.22%
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 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.