CULTI MILANO SPA (CULT.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:CULT - Euronext Milan - IT0005257347 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall CULT gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. We evaluated CULT against 61 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making CULT a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on CULT. This makes CULT very considerable for value and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CULT was profitable.
CULT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CULT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
CULT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.75%, CULT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.44% of the companies in the same industry.
CULT's Return On Equity of 26.11% is amongst the best of the industry. CULT outperforms 95.08% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 17.81%, CULT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.36% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CULT is significantly above the industry average of 6.72%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (17.81%) for CULT is above the 3 year average (13.87%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.75% | ||
| ROE | 26.11% | ||
| ROIC | 17.81% |
ROA(3y)7.91%
ROA(5y)6.67%
ROE(3y)22.01%
ROE(5y)16.86%
ROIC(3y)13.87%
ROIC(5y)11.8%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.00%, CULT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CULT has declined.
CULT's Operating Margin of 13.40% is amongst the best of the industry. CULT outperforms 81.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CULT has declined.
CULT has a Gross Margin of 53.30%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CULT outperforms 85.25% of its industry peers.
CULT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10% | ||
| GM | 53.3% |
OM growth 3Y-22.1%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-14.97%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.56%
GM growth 5Y4.8%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CULT is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CULT has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CULT has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CULT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CULT has an Altman-Z score of 3.77. This indicates that CULT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CULT has a Altman-Z score of 3.77. This is amongst the best in the industry. CULT outperforms 80.33% of its industry peers.
CULT has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.81. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CULT would need 2.81 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CULT's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.81 is amongst the best of the industry. CULT outperforms 88.52% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that CULT is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.32, CULT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.77 |
ROIC/WACC2.5
WACC7.13%
2.3 Liquidity
CULT has a Current Ratio of 1.67. This is a normal value and indicates that CULT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CULT has a Current ratio (1.67) which is in line with its industry peers.
CULT has a Quick Ratio of 1.67. This is a bad value and indicates that CULT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CULT has a worse Quick ratio (0.96) than 68.85% of its industry peers.
CULT does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 80.05% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, CULT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.31% on average per year.
CULT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.04%.
CULT shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 28.29% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)80.05%
EPS 3Y5.31%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%716.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.04%
Revenue growth 3Y18.7%
Revenue growth 5Y28.29%
Sales Q2Q%7.95%
3.2 Future
CULT is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 102.88% yearly.
CULT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.47% yearly.
EPS Next Y435.29%
EPS Next 2Y157.82%
EPS Next 3Y102.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-6.4%
Revenue Next 2Y0.67%
Revenue Next 3Y4.47%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.53, CULT is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CULT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 29.35, CULT is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.85, the valuation of CULT can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CULT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.10, CULT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CULT is valued a bit cheaper than 63.93% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CULT is valued a bit cheaper than 72.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.15 |
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 excellent profitability rating of CULT may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CULT's earnings are expected to grow with 102.88% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y157.82%
EPS Next 3Y102.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.79%, CULT is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of CULT dropped by -40.97% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.89, CULT is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, CULT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.79% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CULT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.72%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.72%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
11.60% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CULT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
CULT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP11.6%
EPS Next 2Y157.82%
EPS Next 3Y102.88%
BIT:CULT (3/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
12.5
-1.6 (-11.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.59%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap38.75M
Analysts82.86
Price Target21.73 (73.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.79% |
Yearly Dividend0.09
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.72%
DP11.6%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.85 | ||
| P/S | 1.65 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.29 | ||
| P/B | 4.3 | ||
| P/tB | 14.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.15 |
EPS(TTM)0.86
EY6.88%
EPS(NY)1.15
Fwd EY9.22%
FCF(TTM)0.7
FCFY5.57%
OCF(TTM)0.87
OCFY7%
SpS7.59
BVpS2.9
TBVpS0.87
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.75% | ||
| ROE | 26.11% | ||
| ROCE | 22.58% | ||
| ROIC | 17.81% | ||
| ROICexc | 23.82% | ||
| ROICexgc | 60.3% | ||
| OM | 13.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10% | ||
| GM | 53.3% | ||
| FCFM | 9.17% |
ROA(3y)7.91%
ROA(5y)6.67%
ROE(3y)22.01%
ROE(5y)16.86%
ROIC(3y)13.87%
ROIC(5y)11.8%
ROICexc(3y)26.54%
ROICexc(5y)21.84%
ROICexgc(3y)73.08%
ROICexgc(5y)61.59%
ROCE(3y)17.58%
ROCE(5y)14.95%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-16.83%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.53%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-22.1%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-14.97%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.56%
GM growth 5Y4.8%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.98
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.81 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.62 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 38.37% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.36% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.02 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 59.01% | ||
| Profit Quality | 91.78% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.77 |
F-Score7
WACC7.13%
ROIC/WACC2.5
Cap/Depr(3y)104.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)78.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.28%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.19%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)80.05%
EPS 3Y5.31%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%716.7%
EPS Next Y435.29%
EPS Next 2Y157.82%
EPS Next 3Y102.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.04%
Revenue growth 3Y18.7%
Revenue growth 5Y28.29%
Sales Q2Q%7.95%
Revenue Next Year-6.4%
Revenue Next 2Y0.67%
Revenue Next 3Y4.47%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y39.08%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.53%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year2%
EBIT Next 3Y13.22%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y19.86%
FCF growth 3Y-20%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-17.65%
OCF growth 3Y-14.9%
OCF growth 5YN/A