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

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

7.18 EUR
-0.07 (-0.97%)
Last: 12/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

CTT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 16 industry peers in the Air Freight & Logistics industry. CTT has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. CTT has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CTT had positive earnings in the past year.
CTT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CTT has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CTT had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

CTT has a worse Return On Assets (0.82%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
CTT has a better Return On Equity (20.50%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CTT (1.63%) is worse than 62.50% of its industry peers.
CTT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.04%. This is significantly below the industry average of 7.96%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.82%
ROE 20.5%
ROIC 1.63%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.63%, CTT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CTT has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 8.80%, CTT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
CTT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CTT has a Gross Margin (45.22%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CTT's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.8%
PM (TTM) 4.63%
GM 45.22%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CTT is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CTT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
CTT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CTT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 0.00, we must say that CTT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CTT has a worse Altman-Z score (0.00) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CTT is 20.26, which is on the high side as it means it would take CTT, 20.26 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CTT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 20.26. This is in the lower half of the industry: CTT underperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
CTT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 19.68. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CTT (19.68) is worse than 87.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 19.68
Debt/FCF 20.26
Altman-Z 0
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC6.47%
CTT.LS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCTT.LS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

CTT has a Current Ratio of 0.63. This is a bad value and indicates that CTT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CTT has a worse Current ratio (0.63) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.62 indicates that CTT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.62, CTT is not doing good in the industry: 87.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.63
Quick Ratio 0.62
CTT.LS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCTT.LS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 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 -7.69% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.33% on average over the past years.
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 3.13% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.69%
EPS 3Y8.31%
EPS 5Y-2.33%
EPS Q2Q%39.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.36%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y3.13%
Sales Q2Q%35.44%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 24.36% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.22% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y45.27%
EPS Next 2Y18.91%
EPS Next 3Y27.8%
EPS Next 5Y24.36%
Revenue Next Year7.04%
Revenue Next 2Y6.41%
Revenue Next 3Y12.88%
Revenue Next 5Y11.22%

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 2014 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 2014 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 29.92, the valuation of CTT can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CTT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CTT is more expensive than 68.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CTT to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.37), we can say CTT is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.16, CTT is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CTT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CTT is more expensive than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CTT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 36.20.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.92
Fwd PE 21.16
CTT.LS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCTT.LS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

CTT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CTT is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.19
EV/EBITDA N/A
CTT.LS Per share dataCTT.LS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6

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.
The decent profitability rating of CTT may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CTT's earnings are expected to grow with 27.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y18.91%
EPS Next 3Y27.8%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.40%, CTT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CTT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.87.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, CTT has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.4%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of CTT grows each year by 12.74%, which is quite nice.
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

CTT pays out 51.33% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
CTT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP51.33%
EPS Next 2Y18.91%
EPS Next 3Y27.8%
CTT.LS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCTT.LS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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 (12/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

7.18

-0.07 (-0.97%)

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 Owners28.29%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners14.9%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap960.83M
Revenue(TTM)1.08B
Net Income(TTM)47.85M
Analysts77.78
Price Target8.94 (24.51%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.4%
Yearly Dividend0.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.74%
DP51.33%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-18.59%
Min EPS beat(2)-56%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.01%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.53%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.55%
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)2.22%
PT rev (3m)2.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.69%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.92
Fwd PE 21.16
P/S 0.93
P/FCF 4.19
P/OCF 3.55
P/B 4.12
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.24
EY3.34%
EPS(NY)0.34
Fwd EY4.73%
FCF(TTM)1.72
FCFY23.89%
OCF(TTM)2.03
OCFY28.21%
SpS7.72
BVpS1.74
TBVpS-0.04
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number3.07
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.82%
ROE 20.5%
ROCE 9.49%
ROIC 1.63%
ROICexc 3.34%
ROICexgc 3.69%
OM 8.8%
PM (TTM) 4.63%
GM 45.22%
FCFM 22.23%
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 19.68
Debt/FCF 20.26
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales 4.01%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 479.74%
Current Ratio 0.63
Quick Ratio 0.62
Altman-Z 0
F-Score6
WACC6.47%
ROIC/WACC0.25
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)-7.69%
EPS 3Y8.31%
EPS 5Y-2.33%
EPS Q2Q%39.45%
EPS Next Y45.27%
EPS Next 2Y18.91%
EPS Next 3Y27.8%
EPS Next 5Y24.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.36%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y3.13%
Sales Q2Q%35.44%
Revenue Next Year7.04%
Revenue Next 2Y6.41%
Revenue Next 3Y12.88%
Revenue Next 5Y11.22%
EBIT growth 1Y4.05%
EBIT growth 3Y3.91%
EBIT growth 5Y11.24%
EBIT Next Year160.41%
EBIT Next 3Y43.56%
EBIT Next 5Y28.16%
FCF growth 1Y65.03%
FCF growth 3Y220.7%
FCF growth 5Y26.43%
OCF growth 1Y57.72%
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.


What is the valuation status for CTT stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CTT-CORREIOS DE PORTUGAL (CTT.LS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of CTT stock?

CTT-CORREIOS DE PORTUGAL (CTT.LS) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for CTT stock?

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


Is the dividend of CTT-CORREIOS DE PORTUGAL sustainable?

The dividend rating of CTT-CORREIOS DE PORTUGAL (CTT.LS) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 51.33%.