AXA SA (CS.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:CS - FR0000120628 - Common Stock
41.2 EUR
+0.37 (+0.91%)
Taking everything into account, CS scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CS was compared to 45 industry peers in the Insurance industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of CS get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. CS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CS has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years CS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.18%, CS is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.81% of the companies in the same industry.
CS has a Return On Equity of 16.72%. This is in the better half of the industry: CS outperforms 65.96% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.28%, CS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.32% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CS is in line with the industry average of 2.72%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.18% | ||
| ROE | 16.72% | ||
| ROIC | 1.28% |
ROA(3y)1.09%
ROA(5y)0.91%
ROE(3y)14.54%
ROE(5y)11.55%
ROIC(3y)1.29%
ROIC(5y)1.11%
1.3 Margins
CS has a Profit Margin of 8.52%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CS outperforms 46.81% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CS has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of CS (11.47%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.47% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.52% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y15.12%
OM growth 5Y20.23%
PM growth 3Y14.87%
PM growth 5Y26.69%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CS is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CS has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CS has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.35, we must say that CS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CS's Altman-Z score of 0.35 is amongst the best of the industry. CS outperforms 87.23% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CS is 1.41, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CS, only 1.41 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.41. This is in the better half of the industry: CS outperforms 72.34% of its industry peers.
CS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65. This is a neutral value indicating CS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.65) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for CS, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.35 |
ROIC/WACC0.12
WACC10.69%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.82 indicates that CS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CS has a better Current ratio (0.82) than 85.11% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.82 indicates that CS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.82, CS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.70% over the past year.
CS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 18.09% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.40% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -8.16% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.7%
EPS 3Y9.29%
EPS 5Y18.09%
EPS Q2Q%8.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.4%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.62%
Revenue growth 5Y-8.16%
Sales Q2Q%3.72%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.92% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.53% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y11.96%
EPS Next 2Y9.07%
EPS Next 3Y8.34%
EPS Next 5Y6.92%
Revenue Next Year9.09%
Revenue Next 2Y7%
Revenue Next 3Y6.85%
Revenue Next 5Y8.53%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.99, the valuation of CS can be described as very reasonable.
CS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CS is cheaper than 78.72% of the companies in the same industry.
CS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.39.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.65, the valuation of CS can be described as very reasonable.
78.72% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say CS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CS indicates a rather cheap valuation: CS is cheaper than 87.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.92
PEG (5Y)0.61
EPS Next 2Y9.07%
EPS Next 3Y8.34%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.27%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.95, CS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
CS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.27% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.12%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.12%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
CS pays out 61.79% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP61.79%
EPS Next 2Y9.07%
EPS Next 3Y8.34%
EPA:CS (12/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
41.2
+0.37 (+0.91%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners40.12%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.1%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap87.49B
Revenue(TTM)89.27B
Net Income(TTM)7.61B
Analysts82.96
Price Target45.52 (10.49%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.27% |
Yearly Dividend2.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.12%
DP61.79%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
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)0.13%
PT rev (3m)0.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.65 | ||
| P/S | 0.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.09 | ||
| P/B | 1.92 | ||
| P/tB | 3.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)3.75
EY9.1%
EPS(NY)4.27
Fwd EY10.37%
FCF(TTM)9.85
FCFY23.92%
OCF(TTM)10.08
OCFY24.46%
SpS42.04
BVpS21.42
TBVpS11.35
PEG (NY)0.92
PEG (5Y)0.61
Graham Number42.51
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.18% | ||
| ROE | 16.72% | ||
| ROCE | 1.62% | ||
| ROIC | 1.28% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.33% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.74% | ||
| OM | 11.47% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.52% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 23.44% |
ROA(3y)1.09%
ROA(5y)0.91%
ROE(3y)14.54%
ROE(5y)11.55%
ROIC(3y)1.29%
ROIC(5y)1.11%
ROICexc(3y)1.34%
ROICexc(5y)1.16%
ROICexgc(3y)1.75%
ROICexgc(5y)1.48%
ROCE(3y)1.62%
ROCE(5y)1.41%
ROICexgc growth 3Y10.47%
ROICexgc growth 5Y16.55%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.36%
OM growth 3Y15.12%
OM growth 5Y20.23%
PM growth 3Y14.87%
PM growth 5Y26.69%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.14
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.41 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.53% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.98 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 275.1% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.35 |
F-Score7
WACC10.69%
ROIC/WACC0.12
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)0.46%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.4%
Profit Quality(3y)104.89%
Profit Quality(5y)238.88%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.7%
EPS 3Y9.29%
EPS 5Y18.09%
EPS Q2Q%8.56%
EPS Next Y11.96%
EPS Next 2Y9.07%
EPS Next 3Y8.34%
EPS Next 5Y6.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.4%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.62%
Revenue growth 5Y-8.16%
Sales Q2Q%3.72%
Revenue Next Year9.09%
Revenue Next 2Y7%
Revenue Next 3Y6.85%
Revenue Next 5Y8.53%
EBIT growth 1Y7.05%
EBIT growth 3Y2.9%
EBIT growth 5Y10.41%
EBIT Next Year25.92%
EBIT Next 3Y11.14%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y150.74%
FCF growth 3Y7.74%
FCF growth 5Y9.94%
OCF growth 1Y145.39%
OCF growth 3Y7.85%
OCF growth 5Y9.48%
AXA SA / CS.PA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of AXA SA (CS.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CS.PA.
What is the valuation status for CS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to AXA SA (CS.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is AXA SA (CS.PA) stock?
AXA SA (CS.PA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for AXA SA?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AXA SA (CS.PA) is expected to grow by 11.96% in the next year.
Is the dividend of AXA SA sustainable?
The dividend rating of AXA SA (CS.PA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 61.79%.