ELIA GROUP SA/NV (ELI.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EBR:ELI - Euronext Brussels - BE0003822393 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, ELI scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ELI was compared to 16 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. While ELI is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. ELI is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ELI was profitable.
ELI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years ELI has been profitable.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: ELI reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ELI (1.69%) is worse than 68.75% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of ELI (7.58%) is worse than 68.75% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ELI (2.94%) is worse than 81.25% of its industry peers.
ELI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.94%. This is significantly below the industry average of 8.76%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.69% | ||
| ROE | 7.58% | ||
| ROIC | 2.94% |
ROA(3y)1.67%
ROA(5y)1.64%
ROE(3y)6.79%
ROE(5y)6.49%
ROIC(3y)2.94%
ROIC(5y)2.96%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of ELI (11.18%) is better than 68.75% of its industry peers.
ELI's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of ELI (23.29%) is better than 81.25% of its industry peers.
ELI's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
ELI has a better Gross Margin (50.20%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ELI has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.18% | ||
| GM | 50.2% |
OM growth 3Y6.02%
OM growth 5Y-1.05%
PM growth 3Y1.12%
PM growth 5Y-0.28%
GM growth 3Y4.99%
GM growth 5Y-1.62%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ELI is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for ELI remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ELI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
ELI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
ELI has an Altman-Z score of 0.72. This is a bad value and indicates that ELI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
ELI has a worse Altman-Z score (0.72) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.51 is on the high side and indicates that ELI has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.51, ELI is doing worse than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC4.36%
2.3 Liquidity
ELI has a Current Ratio of 0.91. This is a bad value and indicates that ELI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ELI has a Current ratio of 0.91. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ELI outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
ELI has a Quick Ratio of 0.91. This is a bad value and indicates that ELI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ELI has a Quick ratio (0.85) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ELI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 26.32%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.91% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.97% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.93% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.32%
EPS 3Y10.74%
EPS 5Y6.91%
EPS Q2Q%48.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.97%
Revenue growth 3Y13.87%
Revenue growth 5Y10.93%
Sales Q2Q%6.03%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ELI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.97% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, ELI will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.67% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.09%
EPS Next 2Y7.68%
EPS Next 3Y10.31%
EPS Next 5Y12.97%
Revenue Next Year14.45%
Revenue Next 2Y19.63%
Revenue Next 3Y19.49%
Revenue Next 5Y14.67%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
ELI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.97.
ELI's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ELI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.45), we can say ELI is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.23 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ELI.
62.50% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than ELI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
ELI is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.90, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
68.75% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than ELI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)5.81
PEG (5Y)2.6
EPS Next 2Y7.68%
EPS Next 3Y10.31%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.47%, ELI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.32, ELI is paying slightly less dividend.
ELI's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.47% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ELI has a limited annual growth rate of 4.05%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.05%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
34.73% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ELI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
ELI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP34.73%
EPS Next 2Y7.68%
EPS Next 3Y10.31%
EBR:ELI (7/4/2025, 9:53:59 AM)
97.55
-2.1 (-2.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners13.33%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.64B
Analysts81.18
Price Target106.44 (9.11%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.47% |
Yearly Dividend1.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.05%
DP34.73%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
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)4.08%
PT rev (3m)-1.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.23 | ||
| P/S | 2.82 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 11.27 | ||
| P/B | 1.91 | ||
| P/tB | 4.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.81 |
EPS(TTM)5.43
EY5.57%
EPS(NY)5.07
Fwd EY5.2%
FCF(TTM)-34.21
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)8.66
OCFY8.87%
SpS34.54
BVpS50.94
TBVpS23.65
PEG (NY)5.81
PEG (5Y)2.6
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.69% | ||
| ROE | 7.58% | ||
| ROCE | 4.16% | ||
| ROIC | 2.94% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.86% | ||
| OM | 23.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.18% | ||
| GM | 50.2% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)1.67%
ROA(5y)1.64%
ROE(3y)6.79%
ROE(5y)6.49%
ROIC(3y)2.94%
ROIC(5y)2.96%
ROICexc(3y)3.56%
ROICexc(5y)3.54%
ROICexgc(3y)4.52%
ROICexgc(5y)4.55%
ROCE(3y)4.17%
ROCE(5y)4.19%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-6.4%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-9.25%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.45%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.12%
OM growth 3Y6.02%
OM growth 5Y-1.05%
PM growth 3Y1.12%
PM growth 5Y-0.28%
GM growth 3Y4.99%
GM growth 5Y-1.62%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 9.34 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 755.76% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 124.13% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.67 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 63.12% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.72 |
F-Score7
WACC4.36%
ROIC/WACC0.67
Cap/Depr(3y)492.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)397.61%
Cap/Sales(3y)75.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)64.92%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.32%
EPS 3Y10.74%
EPS 5Y6.91%
EPS Q2Q%48.18%
EPS Next Y3.09%
EPS Next 2Y7.68%
EPS Next 3Y10.31%
EPS Next 5Y12.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.97%
Revenue growth 3Y13.87%
Revenue growth 5Y10.93%
Sales Q2Q%6.03%
Revenue Next Year14.45%
Revenue Next 2Y19.63%
Revenue Next 3Y19.49%
Revenue Next 5Y14.67%
EBIT growth 1Y36.72%
EBIT growth 3Y20.72%
EBIT growth 5Y9.77%
EBIT Next Year130.27%
EBIT Next 3Y51.9%
EBIT Next 5Y35.02%
FCF growth 1Y2.39%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y162.56%
OCF growth 3Y-37.96%
OCF growth 5Y67.65%