GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:CEN - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000036675 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, CEN scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CEN was compared to 29 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
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 (4.17%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 9.84%, CEN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.17% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of CEN (7.17%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CEN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.48%. This is below the industry average of 11.82%.
| 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 has a Profit Margin of 2.55%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CEN outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CEN has declined.
CEN has a Operating Margin (3.41%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CEN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CEN has a Gross Margin of 98.55%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEN outperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
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.
CEN has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 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 3.05. This indicates that CEN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CEN (3.05) is better than 68.97% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CEN is 4.35, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CEN, 4.35 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CEN has a Debt to FCF ratio (4.35) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20 indicates that CEN is not too dependend on debt financing.
CEN has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.20) than 86.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.05 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC7.16%
2.3 Liquidity
CEN has a Current 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's Current ratio of 1.32 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CEN outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.32 indicates that CEN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CEN (1.32) is better than 79.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.32 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.39% over the past year.
CEN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -4.35% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 9.73% in the past year. This is quite good.
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 8.56% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, CEN will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.78% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.34%
EPS Next 2Y10.31%
EPS Next 3Y8.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year23%
Revenue Next 2Y16.77%
Revenue Next 3Y11.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.39 indicates a reasonable valuation of CEN.
89.66% 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 29.35, CEN is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.01, the valuation of CEN can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CEN indicates a rather cheap valuation: CEN is cheaper than 89.66% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CEN to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.10), we can say CEN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CEN is valued cheaper than 89.66% 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 | 13.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.19 |
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)2.82
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10.31%
EPS Next 3Y8.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CEN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.75%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.83, CEN has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
CEN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.75% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CEN decreases each year by -4.29%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.29%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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 (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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+1.8 (+3.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners12.54%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners42.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap663.75M
Analysts80
Price Target88.23 (49.54%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.75% |
Yearly Dividend3.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.29%
DP57.02%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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)-2.81%
PT rev (3m)-6.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.88%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.01 | ||
| P/S | 0.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.34 | ||
| P/B | 0.95 | ||
| P/tB | 1.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.19 |
EPS(TTM)6.28
EY10.64%
EPS(NY)7.37
Fwd EY12.49%
FCF(TTM)4.42
FCFY7.49%
OCF(TTM)6.31
OCFY10.7%
SpS239.34
BVpS62.03
TBVpS32.36
PEG (NY)2.82
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 | 3.05 |
F-Score5
WACC7.16%
ROIC/WACC1
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 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.73%
Revenue growth 3Y13.12%
Revenue growth 5Y0.3%
Sales Q2Q%12.66%
Revenue Next Year23%
Revenue Next 2Y16.77%
Revenue Next 3Y11.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.21%
EBIT growth 3Y64.01%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.07%
EBIT Next Year52.94%
EBIT Next 3Y21.53%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
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%