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AXA SA (CS.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:CS - FR0000120628 - Common Stock

41.2 EUR
+0.37 (+0.91%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, CS scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CS was compared to 47 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CS was profitable.
CS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CS has been profitable.
In the past 5 years CS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CS.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCS.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 1.18%, CS perfoms like the industry average, 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.
CS has a Return On Invested Capital (1.28%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.29%. This is in line with the industry average of 2.76%.
Industry RankSector 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%
CS.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCS.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

CS's Profit Margin of 8.52% is in line compared 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.
CS has a Operating Margin (11.47%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CS has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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
CS.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCS.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CS is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CS.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingCS.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
CS.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCS.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200B 400B 600B 800B

2.2 Solvency

CS has an Altman-Z score of 0.35. This is a bad value and indicates that CS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CS has a better Altman-Z score (0.35) than 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (1.41) than 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 of 0.65. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CS outperforms 46.81% of its industry peers.
Although CS 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 0.65
Debt/FCF 1.41
Altman-Z 0.35
ROIC/WACC0.12
WACC10.69%
CS.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCS.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.82 indicates that CS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CS has a Current ratio of 0.82. This is amongst the best in the industry. CS outperforms 85.11% of its industry peers.
CS has a Quick Ratio of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that CS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.82
CS.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCS.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.70%, which is quite good.
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.
CS shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -8.16% yearly.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, CS will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.92% on average per year.
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

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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.
CS.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCS.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 50B 100B
CS.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCS.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.99 indicates a reasonable valuation of CS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CS is valued a bit cheaper than 78.72% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.38. CS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.65 indicates a reasonable valuation of CS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CS is cheaper than 78.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.83), we can say CS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.99
Fwd PE 9.65
CS.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCS.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

CS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CS is cheaper than 87.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.18
EV/EBITDA N/A
CS.PA Per share dataCS.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

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%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.27%, CS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.97, CS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, CS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector 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
CS.PA Yearly Dividends per shareCS.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

61.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CS. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
CS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP61.79%
EPS Next 2Y9.07%
EPS Next 3Y8.34%
CS.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCS.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B
CS.PA Dividend Payout.CS.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CS.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

AXA SA

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)08-01 2025-08-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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%.