LUDWIG BECK AM RATHAUSECK (ECK.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:ECK - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE0005199905 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall ECK gets a fundamental rating of 1 out of 10. We evaluated ECK against 15 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. ECK has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. ECK is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ECK was profitable.
In the past year ECK had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years ECK reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years ECK 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
ECK has a Return On Assets of 0.26%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ECK underperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
ECK has a Return On Equity of 0.68%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ECK underperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
ECK has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.59%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ECK underperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ECK is significantly below the industry average of 9.93%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.26% | ||
| ROE | 0.68% | ||
| ROIC | 2.59% |
ROA(3y)1.25%
ROA(5y)-0.98%
ROE(3y)3.28%
ROE(5y)-3.02%
ROIC(3y)2.61%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.59%, ECK is doing worse than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
ECK has a Operating Margin (5.89%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ECK has declined.
ECK's Gross Margin of 48.71% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ECK outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
ECK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.59% | ||
| GM | 48.71% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-9.12%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.84%
GM growth 5Y0.22%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
ECK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
ECK has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
ECK has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ECK has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.02, we must say that ECK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of ECK (1.02) is worse than 78.57% of its industry peers.
ECK has a debt to FCF ratio of 20.08. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as ECK would need 20.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ECK's Debt to FCF ratio of 20.08 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ECK is outperformed by 64.29% of its industry peers.
ECK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.98. This is a neutral value indicating ECK is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ECK has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.98) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.98 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.02 |
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC5.84%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.39 indicates that ECK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ECK has a worse Current ratio (0.39) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.08 indicates that ECK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ECK (0.08) is worse than 85.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.08 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ECK have decreased strongly by -80.72% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, ECK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.27% in the last year.
ECK shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.97% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-80.72%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-233.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.27%
Revenue growth 3Y12.19%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.97%
Sales Q2Q%-4.29%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
ECK is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 102.50.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ECK indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ECK is more expensive than 78.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 29.35, ECK is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 102.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
ECK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
ECK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ECK is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.24%, ECK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
The stock price of ECK dropped by -31.67% 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.
ECK's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.46.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, ECK's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.24% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
FRA:ECK (3/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
12.3
-0.2 (-1.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst OwnersN/A
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners25%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap45.39M
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.24% |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 102.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.82 | ||
| P/B | 0.72 | ||
| P/tB | 0.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.82 |
EPS(TTM)0.12
EY0.98%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.32
FCFY10.7%
OCF(TTM)1.8
OCFY14.67%
SpS19.7
BVpS17.13
TBVpS15.85
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.26% | ||
| ROE | 0.68% | ||
| ROCE | 3.35% | ||
| ROIC | 2.59% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.7% | ||
| OM | 5.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.59% | ||
| GM | 48.71% | ||
| FCFM | 6.68% |
ROA(3y)1.25%
ROA(5y)-0.98%
ROE(3y)3.28%
ROE(5y)-3.02%
ROIC(3y)2.61%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)2.62%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)2.7%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3.63%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y-16.86%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y-16.69%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-9.12%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.84%
GM growth 5Y0.22%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.43
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.98 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.08 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.56 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 26.37% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.48% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.52 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 59.9% | ||
| Profit Quality | 1126.45% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.02 |
F-Score5
WACC5.84%
ROIC/WACC0.44
Cap/Depr(3y)44.05%
Cap/Depr(5y)78.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.42%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.88%
Profit Quality(3y)330.84%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-80.72%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-233.29%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.27%
Revenue growth 3Y12.19%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.97%
Sales Q2Q%-4.29%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-12.74%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-10.91%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-48.42%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y6.69%
OCF growth 1Y-32.37%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y5.93%