GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:CEN - FR0000036675 - Common Stock
58.2 EUR
0 (0%)
Overall CEN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CEN against 32 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. CEN has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. CEN may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth CEN also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make CEN suitable 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
CEN has a Return On Assets of 3.92%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CEN outperforms 53.13% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CEN (9.49%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.94%, CEN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% 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 10.58%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.94%) for CEN is above the 3 year average (7.81%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.94%, CEN is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CEN has declined.
CEN has a Operating Margin of 2.89%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CEN outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
CEN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CEN (98.90%) is better than 90.63% 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.
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
An Altman-Z score of 3.40 indicates that CEN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CEN's Altman-Z score of 3.40 is amongst the best of the industry. CEN outperforms 81.25% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.79, CEN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CEN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CEN (0.18) is better than 90.63% of its industry peers.
| 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 75.00% 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.
The Quick ratio of CEN (1.27) is better than 78.13% 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.
CEN shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 25.10%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.65% on average over the past years.
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.
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
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.40, the valuation of CEN can be described as very reasonable.
93.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CEN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.51. CEN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.48, the valuation of CEN can be described as very reasonable.
CEN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CEN is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.13. CEN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CEN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CEN is cheaper than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CEN indicates a rather cheap valuation: CEN is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CEN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)9.77
EPS Next 2Y-4.92%
EPS Next 3Y0.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CEN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.27%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.47, 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 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.27% |
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
16.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CEN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP16.69%
EPS Next 2Y-4.92%
EPS Next 3Y0.12%
EPA:CEN (12/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
58.2
0 (0%)
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 Cap654.75M
Revenue(TTM)3.37B
Net Income(TTM)65.25M
Analysts80
Price Target82.62 (41.96%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.27% |
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 | 9.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.48 | ||
| P/S | 0.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.93 | ||
| P/B | 0.95 | ||
| P/tB | 2.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.27 |
EPS(TTM)6.19
EY10.64%
EPS(NY)6.14
Fwd EY10.55%
FCF(TTM)9.68
FCFY16.64%
OCF(TTM)11.82
OCFY20.3%
SpS299.41
BVpS61.09
TBVpS28.6
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)9.77
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
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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 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.
How financially healthy is GROUPE CRIT?
The financial health rating of GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) is 8 / 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 16.69%.