CTT-CORREIOS DE PORTUGAL (CTT.LS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Lisbon - ELI:CTT - PTCTT0AM0001 - Common Stock
7.3 EUR
+0.15 (+2.1%)
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. While CTT is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CTT has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
CTT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CTT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CTT has a Return On Assets of 0.82%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CTT underperforms 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.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CTT is significantly below the industry average of 7.96%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
CTT has a better Profit Margin (4.63%) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
CTT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CTT has a better Operating Margin (8.80%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
CTT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CTT has a Gross Margin of 45.22%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CTT outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CTT has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CTT is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CTT has less shares outstanding
CTT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CTT is higher compared to a year ago.
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.
CTT has a debt to FCF ratio of 20.26. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CTT would need 20.26 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 20.26, CTT is doing worse than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 19.68 is on the high side and indicates that CTT has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 19.68, CTT is not doing good in the industry: 87.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 19.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0 |
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC6.46%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.63 indicates that CTT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CTT (0.63) is worse 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.62, CTT is doing worse than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CTT have decreased by -7.69% in the last year.
CTT shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.33% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 17.36% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, CTT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.13% on average per year.
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
CTT is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 24.36% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CTT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.22% on average per year.
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.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 30.42, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CTT.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CTT is valued a bit more expensive than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
CTT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.41.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.51 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CTT.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CTT is valued a bit more expensive than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.40, CTT is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CTT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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)0.67
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y18.91%
EPS Next 3Y27.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CTT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.40%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.4% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
51.33% 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.
DP51.33%
EPS Next 2Y18.91%
EPS Next 3Y27.8%
ELI:CTT (12/5/2025, 1:20:45 PM)
7.3
+0.15 (+2.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryAir Freight & Logistics
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners28.29%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners14.9%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap976.89M
Revenue(TTM)1.08B
Net Income(TTM)47.85M
Analysts77.78
Price Target8.94 (22.47%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.51 | ||
| P/S | 0.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.6 | ||
| P/B | 4.19 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.24
EY3.29%
EPS(NY)0.34
Fwd EY4.65%
FCF(TTM)1.72
FCFY23.5%
OCF(TTM)2.03
OCFY27.74%
SpS7.72
BVpS1.74
TBVpS-0.04
PEG (NY)0.67
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number3.07
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC6.46%
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%.