CFE (CFEB.BR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

EBR:CFEB • BE0003883031

11.8 EUR
-0.15 (-1.26%)
Last: Mar 6, 2026, 07:00 PM

This CFEB.BR fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CFEB. CFEB was compared to 43 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. CFEB.BR Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CFEB was profitable.
  • In the past year CFEB had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years CFEB has always been profitable.
  • CFEB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2025 0 200M -200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • CFEB has a Return On Assets of 2.52%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CFEB underperforms 62.79% of its industry peers.
  • CFEB has a Return On Equity of 11.57%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CFEB underperforms 65.12% of its industry peers.
  • CFEB has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.78%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CFEB underperforms 76.74% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.52%
ROE 11.57%
ROIC 3.78%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CFEB.BR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCFEB.BR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80 100

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of CFEB (2.42%) is worse than 65.12% of its industry peers.
  • CFEB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • CFEB has a worse Operating Margin (2.18%) than 76.74% of its industry peers.
  • CFEB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • CFEB has a worse Gross Margin (30.18%) than 65.12% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CFEB has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.18%
PM (TTM) 2.42%
GM 30.18%
OM growth 3Y4.13%
OM growth 5Y8.62%
PM growth 3Y-45.28%
PM growth 5Y-12.38%
GM growth 3Y1.34%
GM growth 5Y3.27%
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 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. CFEB.BR Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CFEB is destroying value.
  • CFEB has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
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

  • CFEB has an Altman-Z score of 1.52. This is a bad value and indicates that CFEB is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • CFEB's Altman-Z score of 1.52 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CFEB outperforms 46.51% of its industry peers.
  • CFEB has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.63. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.63 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • CFEB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.63. This is in the better half of the industry: CFEB outperforms 79.07% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72 indicates that CFEB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • CFEB has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.72) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for CFEB, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.72
Debt/FCF 1.63
Altman-Z 1.52
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC7.8%
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 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.03 indicates that CFEB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CFEB has a Current ratio of 1.03. This is in the lower half of the industry: CFEB underperforms 62.79% 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.
  • The Quick ratio of CFEB (0.84) is worse than 74.42% of its industry peers.
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. CFEB.BR Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • CFEB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 40.51%, 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 -11.62% yearly.
  • The Revenue for CFEB has decreased by -11.89% in the past year. This is quite bad
  • CFEB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.29% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.51%
EPS 3Y-47.04%
EPS 5Y-11.62%
EPS Q2Q%32.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.72%
Revenue growth 5Y0.29%
Sales Q2Q%-14.73%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.34% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.51% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.54%
EPS Next 2Y21.34%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.52%
Revenue Next 2Y2.51%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
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. CFEB.BR Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.68, which indicates a very decent valuation of CFEB.
  • CFEB's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CFEB is cheaper than 86.05% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.29, CFEB is valued rather cheaply.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.24, which indicates a very decent valuation of CFEB.
  • CFEB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CFEB is cheaper than 79.07% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CFEB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.57.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.68
Fwd PE 10.24
CFEB.BR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCFEB.BR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CFEB is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • 95.35% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CFEB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.59
EV/EBITDA 7.11
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

  • The 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 21.34% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.56
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y21.34%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. CFEB.BR Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.37%, CFEB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • CFEB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.30.
  • CFEB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.37%

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

  • CFEB pays out 36.30% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP36.3%
EPS Next 2Y21.34%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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 2025 0 100M -100M 200M -200M
CFEB.BR Dividend Payout.CFEB.BR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CFEB.BR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CFEB.BR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CFE

EBR:CFEB (3/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

11.8

-0.15 (-1.26%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)02-25
Earnings (Next)05-18
Inst Owners3.48%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap298.66M
Revenue(TTM)1.04B
Net Income(TTM)27.33M
Analysts76.67
Price Target10.24 (-13.22%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.37%
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)-30.12%
DP36.3%
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)-2.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.68
Fwd PE 10.24
P/S 0.26
P/FCF 2.59
P/OCF 2.43
P/B 1.26
P/tB 1.45
EV/EBITDA 7.11
EPS(TTM)1.36
EY11.53%
EPS(NY)1.15
Fwd EY9.77%
FCF(TTM)4.56
FCFY38.62%
OCF(TTM)4.85
OCFY41.13%
SpS44.54
BVpS9.33
TBVpS8.16
PEG (NY)0.56
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number16.9
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.52%
ROE 11.57%
ROCE 5.36%
ROIC 3.78%
ROICexc 5.55%
ROICexgc 6.13%
OM 2.18%
PM (TTM) 2.42%
GM 30.18%
FCFM 10.23%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y4.13%
OM growth 5Y8.62%
PM growth 3Y-45.28%
PM growth 5Y-12.38%
GM growth 3Y1.34%
GM growth 5Y3.27%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.72
Debt/FCF 1.63
Debt/EBITDA 3.62
Cap/Depr 33.24%
Cap/Sales 0.66%
Interest Coverage 2.2
Cash Conversion 260.85%
Profit Quality 422.08%
Current Ratio 1.03
Quick Ratio 0.84
Altman-Z 1.52
F-Score6
WACC7.8%
ROIC/WACC0.48
Cap/Depr(3y)58.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)67.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.22%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.51%
EPS 3Y-47.04%
EPS 5Y-11.62%
EPS Q2Q%32.28%
EPS Next Y15.54%
EPS Next 2Y21.34%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.72%
Revenue growth 5Y0.29%
Sales Q2Q%-14.73%
Revenue Next Year5.52%
Revenue Next 2Y2.51%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-10.08%
EBIT growth 3Y0.25%
EBIT growth 5Y8.93%
EBIT Next Year91.15%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1797.25%
FCF growth 3Y27.23%
FCF growth 5Y-12.36%
OCF growth 1Y1478.37%
OCF growth 3Y17.48%
OCF growth 5Y-22.99%

CFE / CFEB.BR FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CFEB.BR.


What is the valuation status for CFEB stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 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 3 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CFEB stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CFE (CFEB.BR) is expected to grow by 15.54% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CFEB stock?

The dividend rating of CFE (CFEB.BR) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 36.3%.