CFE (CFEB.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe • Euronext Brussels • EBR:CFEB • BE0003883031

9.48 EUR
-0.2 (-2.07%)
Last: Feb 6, 2026, 07:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, CFEB scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CFEB was compared to 42 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. CFEB scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. CFEB may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CFEB was profitable.
  • In the past year CFEB had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • CFEB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years CFEB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CFEB.BR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCFEB.BR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • CFEB has a worse Return On Assets (2.54%) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of CFEB (11.66%) is worse than 64.29% of its industry peers.
  • CFEB has a worse Return On Invested Capital (3.63%) than 76.19% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CFEB is significantly below the industry average of 11.33%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.54%
ROE 11.66%
ROIC 3.63%
ROA(3y)8.6%
ROA(5y)5.97%
ROE(3y)40.47%
ROE(5y)26.55%
ROIC(3y)4.48%
ROIC(5y)2.95%
CFEB.BR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCFEB.BR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80 100

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of CFEB (2.44%) is worse than 61.90% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CFEB has declined.
  • CFEB has a worse Operating Margin (2.15%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • CFEB's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 30.18%, CFEB is doing worse than 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CFEB has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.15%
PM (TTM) 2.44%
GM 30.18%
OM growth 3Y-20.31%
OM growth 5Y-10.97%
PM growth 3Y-46.62%
PM growth 5Y-11.25%
GM growth 3Y-0.87%
GM growth 5Y-7.1%
CFEB.BR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCFEB.BR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CFEB is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CFEB remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CFEB has less shares outstanding
  • CFEB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CFEB.BR Yearly Shares OutstandingCFEB.BR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
CFEB.BR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCFEB.BR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.48, we must say that CFEB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.48, CFEB is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CFEB is 1.63, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CFEB, only 1.63 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CFEB (1.63) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • CFEB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72. This is a neutral value indicating CFEB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • CFEB's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.72 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CFEB outperforms 54.76% of its industry peers.
  • Although CFEB does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.72
Debt/FCF 1.63
Altman-Z 1.48
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC6.81%
CFEB.BR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCFEB.BR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CFEB has a Current Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that CFEB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CFEB has a Current ratio of 1.03. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CFEB outperforms 40.48% of its industry peers.
  • CFEB has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. This is a bad value and indicates that CFEB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.84, CFEB is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.03
Quick Ratio 0.84
CFEB.BR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCFEB.BR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 90.45% over the past year.
  • CFEB shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -28.77% yearly.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -6.64% in the past year.
  • CFEB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -20.08% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)90.45%
EPS 3Y-45.35%
EPS 5Y-28.77%
EPS Q2Q%79.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.64%
Revenue growth 3Y1.66%
Revenue growth 5Y-20.08%
Sales Q2Q%-9.14%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CFEB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.30% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.05% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-1.21%
EPS Next 2Y6.84%
EPS Next 3Y13.3%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.69%
Revenue Next 2Y0.29%
Revenue Next 3Y0.05%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
CFEB.BR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCFEB.BR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
CFEB.BR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCFEB.BR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.62, the valuation of CFEB can be described as reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CFEB indicates a rather cheap valuation: CFEB is cheaper than 88.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CFEB to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.92), we can say CFEB is valued rather cheaply.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.22, which indicates a very decent valuation of CFEB.
  • CFEB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CFEB is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CFEB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.62
Fwd PE 8.22
CFEB.BR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCFEB.BR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CFEB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.81% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CFEB is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.08
EV/EBITDA 5.94
CFEB.BR Per share dataCFEB.BR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • CFEB's earnings are expected to grow with 13.30% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.84%
EPS Next 3Y13.3%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CFEB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.10%.
  • CFEB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.49.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, CFEB pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.1%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CFEB decreases each year by -30.12%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-30.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
CFEB.BR Yearly Dividends per shareCFEB.BR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2021 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • 36.03% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CFEB. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP36.03%
EPS Next 2Y6.84%
EPS Next 3Y13.3%
CFEB.BR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCFEB.BR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M -200M
CFEB.BR Dividend Payout.CFEB.BR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CFEB.BR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CFE

EBR:CFEB (2/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

9.48

-0.2 (-2.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)11-19
Earnings (Next)02-25
Inst Owners3.48%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap239.94M
Revenue(TTM)1.13B
Net Income(TTM)27.53M
Analysts76.67
Price Target10.24 (8.02%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.1%
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)-30.12%
DP36.03%
Div Incr Years0
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)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)2.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.09%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.62
Fwd PE 8.22
P/S 0.21
P/FCF 2.08
P/OCF 1.95
P/B 1.02
P/tB 1.16
EV/EBITDA 5.94
EPS(TTM)1.1
EY11.6%
EPS(NY)1.15
Fwd EY12.16%
FCF(TTM)4.56
FCFY48.07%
OCF(TTM)4.85
OCFY51.19%
SpS44.54
BVpS9.33
TBVpS8.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.2
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.54%
ROE 11.66%
ROCE 5.28%
ROIC 3.63%
ROICexc 5.34%
ROICexgc 5.9%
OM 2.15%
PM (TTM) 2.44%
GM 30.18%
FCFM 10.23%
ROA(3y)8.6%
ROA(5y)5.97%
ROE(3y)40.47%
ROE(5y)26.55%
ROIC(3y)4.48%
ROIC(5y)2.95%
ROICexc(3y)6.53%
ROICexc(5y)4.22%
ROICexgc(3y)7.13%
ROICexgc(5y)4.6%
ROCE(3y)6.58%
ROCE(5y)4.33%
ROICexgc growth 3Y102.15%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.64%
ROICexc growth 3Y95.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.9%
OM growth 3Y-20.31%
OM growth 5Y-10.97%
PM growth 3Y-46.62%
PM growth 5Y-11.25%
GM growth 3Y-0.87%
GM growth 5Y-7.1%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.72
Debt/FCF 1.63
Debt/EBITDA 3.65
Cap/Depr 33.24%
Cap/Sales 0.66%
Interest Coverage 2.17
Cash Conversion 262.97%
Profit Quality 418.92%
Current Ratio 1.03
Quick Ratio 0.84
Altman-Z 1.48
F-Score7
WACC6.81%
ROIC/WACC0.53
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)90.45%
EPS 3Y-45.35%
EPS 5Y-28.77%
EPS Q2Q%79.18%
EPS Next Y-1.21%
EPS Next 2Y6.84%
EPS Next 3Y13.3%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.64%
Revenue growth 3Y1.66%
Revenue growth 5Y-20.08%
Sales Q2Q%-9.14%
Revenue Next Year-4.69%
Revenue Next 2Y0.29%
Revenue Next 3Y0.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.47%
EBIT growth 3Y-18.99%
EBIT growth 5Y-28.84%
EBIT Next Year73.95%
EBIT Next 3Y28.69%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y3229.27%
FCF growth 3Y56.21%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y561.22%
OCF growth 3Y35.76%
OCF growth 5Y-28.1%

CFE / CFEB.BR FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CFE (CFEB.BR) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CFEB.BR.


What is the valuation status for CFEB stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CFE (CFEB.BR). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of CFEB stock?

CFE (CFEB.BR) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CFEB stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CFE (CFEB.BR) is expected to decline by -1.21% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CFEB stock?

The dividend rating of CFE (CFEB.BR) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 36.03%.