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CTT-CORREIOS DE PORTUGAL (CTT.LS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Euronext Lisbon - ELI:CTT - PTCTT0AM0001 - Common Stock

7.39 EUR
-0.12 (-1.6%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, CTT scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CTT was compared to 18 industry peers in the Air Freight & Logistics industry. While CTT is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CTT has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CTT had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CTT had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CTT has always been profitable.
CTT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CTT.LS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCTT.LS 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 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

CTT has a worse Return On Assets (0.86%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
CTT has a better Return On Equity (20.77%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
CTT has a worse Return On Invested Capital (1.67%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CTT is significantly below the industry average of 10.53%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.86%
ROE 20.77%
ROIC 1.67%
ROA(3y)0.99%
ROA(5y)0.92%
ROE(3y)19.57%
ROE(5y)18.38%
ROIC(3y)2.04%
ROIC(5y)2.04%
CTT.LS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCTT.LS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

CTT's Profit Margin of 4.72% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTT outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CTT has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.81%, CTT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CTT has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 44.46%, CTT is doing worse than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
CTT's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.81%
PM (TTM) 4.72%
GM 44.46%
OM growth 3Y-4.17%
OM growth 5Y3.94%
PM growth 3Y-2.38%
PM growth 5Y2.13%
GM growth 3Y-3.38%
GM growth 5Y-5.22%
CTT.LS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCTT.LS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CTT is destroying value.
CTT has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CTT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CTT is higher compared to a year ago.
CTT.LS Yearly Shares OutstandingCTT.LS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M
CTT.LS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCTT.LS 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

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.03, we must say that CTT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CTT has a worse Altman-Z score (-0.03) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
CTT has a debt to FCF ratio of 42.66. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CTT would need 42.66 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CTT (42.66) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 19.01 is on the high side and indicates that CTT has dependencies on debt financing.
CTT has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (19.01) than 93.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 19.01
Debt/FCF 42.66
Altman-Z -0.03
ROIC/WACC0.26
WACC6.52%
CTT.LS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCTT.LS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.59 indicates that CTT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CTT's Current ratio of 0.59 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CTT is outperformed by 93.75% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.59 indicates that CTT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.59, CTT is not doing good in the industry: 93.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.59
Quick Ratio 0.59
CTT.LS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCTT.LS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CTT have decreased by -1.28% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CTT shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.30% on average per year.
CTT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 17.36%.
CTT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.02% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.28%
EPS 3Y8.89%
EPS 5Y11.3%
EPS Q2Q%34.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.36%
Revenue growth 3Y8.43%
Revenue growth 5Y7.02%
Sales Q2Q%35.44%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.06% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
CTT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.58% yearly.
EPS Next Y35.42%
EPS Next 2Y29.48%
EPS Next 3Y26.49%
EPS Next 5Y17.06%
Revenue Next Year25.97%
Revenue Next 2Y17.84%
Revenue Next 3Y14.91%
Revenue Next 5Y11.58%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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.
CTT.LS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCTT.LS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 500M 1B 1.5B
CTT.LS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCTT.LS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.2 0.4 0.6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.45, the valuation of CTT can be described as rather expensive.
62.50% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CTT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CTT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.99 indicates a correct valuation of CTT.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CTT indicates a rather cheap valuation: CTT is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CTT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.45
Fwd PE 12.99
CTT.LS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCTT.LS 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 Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CTT is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.87
EV/EBITDA N/A
CTT.LS Per share dataCTT.LS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CTT's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
CTT's earnings are expected to grow with 26.49% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)1.72
EPS Next 2Y29.48%
EPS Next 3Y26.49%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CTT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.26%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.08, CTT has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, CTT has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.26%

5.2 History

The dividend of CTT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 12.74%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.74%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years4
CTT.LS Yearly Dividends per shareCTT.LS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

50.50% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CTT. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of CTT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP50.5%
EPS Next 2Y29.48%
EPS Next 3Y26.49%
CTT.LS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCTT.LS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
CTT.LS Dividend Payout.CTT.LS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CTT.LS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CTT-CORREIOS DE PORTUGAL

ELI:CTT (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

7.39

-0.12 (-1.6%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryAir Freight & Logistics
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/amc
Earnings (Next)03-18 2026-03-18/amc
Inst Owners30.59%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners14.9%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap988.93M
Revenue(TTM)1.08B
Net Income(TTM)50.84M
Analysts77.78
Price Target8.94 (20.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.26%
Yearly Dividend0.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.74%
DP50.5%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.99%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.79%
Max EPS beat(2)18.81%
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)-0.69%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.84%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.53%
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)2.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.5%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.93%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.45
Fwd PE 12.99
P/S 0.92
P/FCF 8.87
P/OCF 6.42
P/B 4.04
P/tB 356.26
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.38
EY5.14%
EPS(NY)0.57
Fwd EY7.7%
FCF(TTM)0.83
FCFY11.27%
OCF(TTM)1.15
OCFY15.57%
SpS8.06
BVpS1.83
TBVpS0.02
PEG (NY)0.55
PEG (5Y)1.72
Graham Number3.95
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.86%
ROE 20.77%
ROCE 9.99%
ROIC 1.67%
ROICexc 2.97%
ROICexgc 3.23%
OM 8.81%
PM (TTM) 4.72%
GM 44.46%
FCFM 10.34%
ROA(3y)0.99%
ROA(5y)0.92%
ROE(3y)19.57%
ROE(5y)18.38%
ROIC(3y)2.04%
ROIC(5y)2.04%
ROICexc(3y)3.78%
ROICexc(5y)3.43%
ROICexgc(3y)4.07%
ROICexgc(5y)3.69%
ROCE(3y)9.38%
ROCE(5y)8.78%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.86%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.91%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.94%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.37%
OM growth 3Y-4.17%
OM growth 5Y3.94%
PM growth 3Y-2.38%
PM growth 5Y2.13%
GM growth 3Y-3.38%
GM growth 5Y-5.22%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 19.01
Debt/FCF 42.66
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales 3.94%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 219.28%
Current Ratio 0.59
Quick Ratio 0.59
Altman-Z -0.03
F-Score6
WACC6.52%
ROIC/WACC0.26
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)3.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.32%
Profit Quality(3y)1307.46%
Profit Quality(5y)1092.73%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.28%
EPS 3Y8.89%
EPS 5Y11.3%
EPS Q2Q%34.33%
EPS Next Y35.42%
EPS Next 2Y29.48%
EPS Next 3Y26.49%
EPS Next 5Y17.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.36%
Revenue growth 3Y8.43%
Revenue growth 5Y7.02%
Sales Q2Q%35.44%
Revenue Next Year25.97%
Revenue Next 2Y17.84%
Revenue Next 3Y14.91%
Revenue Next 5Y11.58%
EBIT growth 1Y14.6%
EBIT growth 3Y3.91%
EBIT growth 5Y11.24%
EBIT Next Year160.33%
EBIT Next 3Y45.93%
EBIT Next 5Y28.16%
FCF growth 1Y-69.72%
FCF growth 3Y220.7%
FCF growth 5Y26.43%
OCF growth 1Y-61.39%
OCF growth 3Y152.01%
OCF growth 5Y24.39%

CTT-CORREIOS DE PORTUGAL / CTT.LS FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CTT-CORREIOS DE PORTUGAL?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CTT.LS.


Can you provide the valuation status for CTT-CORREIOS DE PORTUGAL?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CTT-CORREIOS DE PORTUGAL (CTT.LS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CTT-CORREIOS DE PORTUGAL?

CTT-CORREIOS DE PORTUGAL (CTT.LS) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the valuation of CTT-CORREIOS DE PORTUGAL based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CTT-CORREIOS DE PORTUGAL (CTT.LS) is 19.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.04.


Can you provide the financial health for CTT stock?

The financial health rating of CTT-CORREIOS DE PORTUGAL (CTT.LS) is 1 / 10.