CFE (CFEB.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EBR:CFEB - Euronext Brussels - BE0003883031 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CFEB. CFEB was compared to 40 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. While CFEB seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on CFEB.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CFEB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CFEB had a positive cash flow from operations.
CFEB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
CFEB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.55%, CFEB is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CFEB has a Return On Equity of 11.35%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CFEB underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.32%, CFEB is not doing good in the industry: 65.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.55% | ||
| ROE | 11.35% | ||
| ROIC | 5.32% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.58%, CFEB is doing worse than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CFEB has declined.
CFEB's Operating Margin of 2.12% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CFEB is outperformed by 72.50% of its industry peers.
CFEB's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CFEB has a worse Gross Margin (28.39%) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
CFEB's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.58% | ||
| GM | 28.39% |
OM growth 3Y-17.17%
OM growth 5Y-8.88%
PM growth 3Y-46.62%
PM growth 5Y-11.25%
GM growth 3Y-0.87%
GM growth 5Y-7.1%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CFEB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
There is no outstanding debt for CFEB. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.09 indicates that CFEB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.09, CFEB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CFEB is 2.89, which is a good value as it means it would take CFEB, 2.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CFEB (2.89) is better than 67.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75 indicates that CFEB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CFEB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.75. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CFEB outperforms 45.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.09 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC5.95%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.08 indicates that CFEB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CFEB has a Current ratio of 1.08. This is in the lower half of the industry: CFEB underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.84 indicates that CFEB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CFEB has a Quick ratio of 0.84. This is in the lower half of the industry: CFEB underperforms 72.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CFEB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 24.86%, which is quite impressive.
CFEB shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -28.77% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CFEB shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 42.80%.
The Revenue for CFEB have been decreasing by -20.08% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.86%
EPS 3Y-45.35%
EPS 5Y-28.77%
EPS Q2Q%135.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)42.8%
Revenue growth 3Y1.66%
Revenue growth 5Y-20.08%
Sales Q2Q%94.83%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 27.60% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, CFEB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.18% on average per year.
EPS Next Y32.66%
EPS Next 2Y27.6%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.82%
Revenue Next 2Y3.67%
Revenue Next 3Y4.18%
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 accelerating.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.74, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CFEB.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CFEB is valued cheaper than 92.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 29.35, CFEB is valued rather cheaply.
CFEB is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.73.
CFEB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CFEB is cheaper than 97.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.10, CFEB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CFEB indicates a rather cheap valuation: CFEB is cheaper than 82.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CFEB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.77 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CFEB's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
CFEB's earnings are expected to grow with 27.60% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y27.6%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.73%, CFEB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.65, CFEB pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, CFEB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.73% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CFEB decreases each year by -28.53%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-28.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
35.27% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CFEB. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP35.27%
EPS Next 2Y27.6%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EBR:CFEB (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
7.68
+0.18 (+2.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners2.93%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap194.38M
Analysts76.67
Price Target7.74 (0.78%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.73% |
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)-28.53%
DP35.27%
Div Incr Years0
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)-3.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.57%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.73 | ||
| P/S | 0.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.28 | ||
| P/B | 0.78 | ||
| P/tB | 0.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.77 |
EPS(TTM)1.14
EY14.84%
EPS(NY)1.34
Fwd EY17.44%
FCF(TTM)2.94
FCFY38.31%
OCF(TTM)3.37
OCFY43.89%
SpS70.44
BVpS9.79
TBVpS8.61
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.55% | ||
| ROE | 11.35% | ||
| ROCE | 7.69% | ||
| ROIC | 5.32% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.37% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.25% | ||
| OM | 2.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.58% | ||
| GM | 28.39% | ||
| FCFM | 4.18% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-17.17%
OM growth 5Y-8.88%
PM growth 3Y-46.62%
PM growth 5Y-11.25%
GM growth 3Y-0.87%
GM growth 5Y-7.1%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.89 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 49.68% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.61% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.46 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 143.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 264.68% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.09 |
F-Score7
WACC5.95%
ROIC/WACC0.89
Cap/Depr(3y)76.98%
Cap/Depr(5y)73.77%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.36%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.24%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.86%
EPS 3Y-45.35%
EPS 5Y-28.77%
EPS Q2Q%135.66%
EPS Next Y32.66%
EPS Next 2Y27.6%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)42.8%
Revenue growth 3Y1.66%
Revenue growth 5Y-20.08%
Sales Q2Q%94.83%
Revenue Next Year0.82%
Revenue Next 2Y3.67%
Revenue Next 3Y4.18%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y39.81%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.8%
EBIT growth 5Y-27.17%
EBIT Next Year99.69%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y482.88%
FCF growth 3Y56.21%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y34159%
OCF growth 3Y35.76%
OCF growth 5Y-28.1%