CAREL INDUSTRIES SPA (CRL.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:CRL • IT0005331019
21.6 EUR
+0.05 (+0.23%)
Last: Feb 19, 2026, 05:35 PM
CRL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 22 industry peers in the Building Products industry. CRL scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. While showing a medium growth rate, CRL is valued expensive at the moment. This makes CRL very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- CRL had positive earnings in the past year.
- CRL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years CRL has always been profitable.
- CRL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- CRL has a Return On Assets of 7.29%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CRL outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
- CRL has a better Return On Equity (14.29%) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.69%, CRL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CRL is above the industry average of 9.17%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.29% | ||
| ROE | 14.29% | ||
| ROIC | 8.69% |
ROA(3y)8.19%
ROA(5y)8.54%
ROE(3y)21.17%
ROE(5y)23.44%
ROIC(3y)11.78%
ROIC(5y)12.59%
1.3 Margins
- CRL has a Profit Margin of 10.34%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CRL outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
- CRL's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- CRL has a Operating Margin of 11.63%. This is in the better half of the industry: CRL outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CRL has declined.
- CRL's Gross Margin of 45.73% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CRL outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CRL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.34% | ||
| GM | 45.73% |
OM growth 3Y-8.96%
OM growth 5Y-3.73%
PM growth 3Y-2.46%
PM growth 5Y0.24%
GM growth 3Y2.57%
GM growth 5Y4.66%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CRL is still creating some value.
- CRL has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CRL has more shares outstanding
- CRL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- CRL has an Altman-Z score of 5.40. This indicates that CRL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.40, CRL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CRL is 1.66, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CRL, only 1.66 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- CRL's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.66 is amongst the best of the industry. CRL outperforms 95.45% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21 indicates that CRL is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.21, CRL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.4 |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC7.78%
2.3 Liquidity
- CRL has a Current Ratio of 1.58. This is a normal value and indicates that CRL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.58, CRL is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- CRL has a Quick Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that CRL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.13, CRL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for CRL have decreased strongly by -19.15% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.70% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- CRL shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -11.03%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 12.06% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.15%
EPS 3Y5.31%
EPS 5Y9.7%
EPS Q2Q%40%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.03%
Revenue growth 3Y11.23%
Revenue growth 5Y12.06%
Sales Q2Q%11.42%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.71% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.71% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-9.52%
EPS Next 2Y4.79%
EPS Next 3Y8.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.32%
Revenue Next 2Y8.48%
Revenue Next 3Y8.71%
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 stable.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 38.57, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CRL.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CRL indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CRL is more expensive than 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.09, CRL is valued a bit more expensive.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.13, CRL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- CRL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. CRL is more expensive than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- CRL is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CRL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. CRL is more expensive than 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CRL.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.42 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of CRL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.98
EPS Next 2Y4.79%
EPS Next 3Y8.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.73%, CRL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- CRL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 1.57.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, CRL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.73% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CRL grows each year by 14.04%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.04%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- CRL pays out 30.38% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- CRL's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP30.38%
EPS Next 2Y4.79%
EPS Next 3Y8.71%
BIT:CRL (2/19/2026, 5:35:15 PM)
21.6
+0.05 (+0.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)11-13 2025-11-13/dmh
Earnings (Next)03-10 2026-03-10
Inst Owners34.3%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners52.75%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.43B
Revenue(TTM)578.54M
Net Income(TTM)61.32M
Analysts72.73
Price Target25.34 (17.31%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.73% |
Yearly Dividend0.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.04%
DP30.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.67%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.31%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.03%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.82%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.93%
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)0.4%
PT rev (3m)4.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.13 | ||
| P/S | 4.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.28 | ||
| P/B | 5.66 | ||
| P/tB | 41.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.42 |
EPS(TTM)0.56
EY2.59%
EPS(NY)0.61
Fwd EY2.85%
FCF(TTM)0.77
FCFY3.57%
OCF(TTM)1.01
OCFY4.7%
SpS5.27
BVpS3.81
TBVpS0.52
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.98
Graham Number6.93
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.29% | ||
| ROE | 14.29% | ||
| ROCE | 10.92% | ||
| ROIC | 8.69% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.39% | ||
| ROICexgc | 34.66% | ||
| OM | 11.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.34% | ||
| GM | 45.73% | ||
| FCFM | 14.62% |
ROA(3y)8.19%
ROA(5y)8.54%
ROE(3y)21.17%
ROE(5y)23.44%
ROIC(3y)11.78%
ROIC(5y)12.59%
ROICexc(3y)15.05%
ROICexc(5y)17.4%
ROICexgc(3y)43.53%
ROICexgc(5y)43.91%
ROCE(3y)14.8%
ROCE(5y)15.83%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-17.51%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.61%
ROICexc growth 3Y-24.29%
ROICexc growth 5Y-10.93%
OM growth 3Y-8.96%
OM growth 5Y-3.73%
PM growth 3Y-2.46%
PM growth 5Y0.24%
GM growth 3Y2.57%
GM growth 5Y4.66%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.66 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.83 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 66.97% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.62% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 15.41 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 103.86% | ||
| Profit Quality | 141.48% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.4 |
F-Score6
WACC7.78%
ROIC/WACC1.12
Cap/Depr(3y)91.98%
Cap/Depr(5y)87.52%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.61%
Profit Quality(3y)86.55%
Profit Quality(5y)91.31%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.15%
EPS 3Y5.31%
EPS 5Y9.7%
EPS Q2Q%40%
EPS Next Y-9.52%
EPS Next 2Y4.79%
EPS Next 3Y8.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.03%
Revenue growth 3Y11.23%
Revenue growth 5Y12.06%
Sales Q2Q%11.42%
Revenue Next Year7.32%
Revenue Next 2Y8.48%
Revenue Next 3Y8.71%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-15.06%
EBIT growth 3Y1.26%
EBIT growth 5Y7.88%
EBIT Next Year85.92%
EBIT Next 3Y32.72%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y46.46%
FCF growth 3Y14.88%
FCF growth 5Y15.64%
OCF growth 1Y34.27%
OCF growth 3Y16.42%
OCF growth 5Y11.49%
CAREL INDUSTRIES SPA / CRL.MI FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CRL stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CRL.MI.
What is the valuation status of CAREL INDUSTRIES SPA (CRL.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to CAREL INDUSTRIES SPA (CRL.MI). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is CAREL INDUSTRIES SPA (CRL.MI) stock?
CAREL INDUSTRIES SPA (CRL.MI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CRL stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CAREL INDUSTRIES SPA (CRL.MI) is expected to decline by -9.52% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of CAREL INDUSTRIES SPA (CRL.MI) stock?
The dividend rating of CAREL INDUSTRIES SPA (CRL.MI) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 30.38%.