CAREL INDUSTRIES SPA (CRL.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:CRL - IT0005331019 - Common Stock
22.9 EUR
-0.05 (-0.22%)
Overall CRL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CRL against 19 industry peers in the Building Products industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making CRL a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. While showing a medium growth rate, CRL is valued expensive at the moment. With these ratings, CRL could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CRL was profitable.
CRL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CRL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CRL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.29%, CRL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of CRL (14.29%) is better than 78.95% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.69%, CRL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.68% 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 9.60%.
| 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 better Profit Margin (10.34%) than 89.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CRL has remained more or less at the same level.
CRL has a Operating Margin of 11.63%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CRL outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CRL has declined.
CRL has a Gross Margin (45.73%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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
CRL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CRL has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for CRL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CRL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CRL has an Altman-Z score of 5.63. This indicates that CRL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CRL has a Altman-Z score of 5.63. This is amongst the best in the industry. CRL outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
CRL has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.66. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.66 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CRL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.66. This is amongst the best in the industry. CRL outperforms 94.74% of its industry peers.
CRL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.21, CRL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.63 |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC7.75%
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.
CRL has a Current ratio (1.58) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.13 indicates that CRL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CRL has a better Quick ratio (1.13) than 68.42% of its industry peers.
| 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.
CRL shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.70% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CRL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.99% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CRL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.06% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.15%
EPS 3Y5.31%
EPS 5Y9.7%
EPS Q2Q%50.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.99%
Revenue growth 3Y11.23%
Revenue growth 5Y12.06%
Sales Q2Q%9.42%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.25% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, CRL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.47% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-2.75%
EPS Next 2Y7.61%
EPS Next 3Y10.25%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.79%
Revenue Next 2Y8.61%
Revenue Next 3Y8.47%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 40.89 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CRL.
CRL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.20, CRL is valued quite expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.32 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CRL.
CRL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CRL is more expensive than 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.71, CRL is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
84.21% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CRL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CRL is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CRL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.21
EPS Next 2Y7.61%
EPS Next 3Y10.25%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CRL has a yearly dividend return of 0.72%, which is pretty low.
CRL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.97.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, CRL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.72% |
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
30.38% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CRL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
CRL's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP30.38%
EPS Next 2Y7.61%
EPS Next 3Y10.25%
BIT:CRL (9/17/2025, 2:32:15 PM)
22.9
-0.05 (-0.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners28.06%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners52.75%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.58B
Analysts72
Price Target23.39 (2.14%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.72% |
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)3.3%
PT rev (3m)15.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.79%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.32 | ||
| P/S | 4.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.56 | ||
| P/B | 6 | ||
| P/tB | 43.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.85 |
EPS(TTM)0.56
EY2.45%
EPS(NY)0.65
Fwd EY2.83%
FCF(TTM)0.77
FCFY3.37%
OCF(TTM)1.01
OCFY4.43%
SpS5.27
BVpS3.81
TBVpS0.52
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.21
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-17.51%
ROICexcg 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 | 5.63 |
F-Score6
WACC7.75%
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%50.45%
EPS Next Y-2.75%
EPS Next 2Y7.61%
EPS Next 3Y10.25%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.99%
Revenue growth 3Y11.23%
Revenue growth 5Y12.06%
Sales Q2Q%9.42%
Revenue Next Year7.79%
Revenue Next 2Y8.61%
Revenue Next 3Y8.47%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-15.06%
EBIT growth 3Y1.26%
EBIT growth 5Y7.88%
EBIT Next Year83.59%
EBIT Next 3Y32.38%
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%