EQUASENS (EQS.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:EQS - FR0012882389 - Common Stock
40.7 EUR
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to EQS. EQS was compared to 11 industry peers in the Health Care Technology industry. EQS has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. EQS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year EQS was profitable.
- EQS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- EQS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years EQS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of EQS (8.82%) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.77%, EQS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- EQS has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.84%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EQS outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EQS is significantly above the industry average of 8.41%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.82% | ||
| ROE | 15.77% | ||
| ROIC | 12.84% |
ROA(3y)11.42%
ROA(5y)11.3%
ROE(3y)20.51%
ROE(5y)21.51%
ROIC(3y)15.18%
ROIC(5y)16.09%
1.3 Margins
- EQS's Profit Margin of 16.13% is amongst the best of the industry. EQS outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EQS has remained more or less at the same level.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 20.02%, EQS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EQS has declined.
- With a Gross Margin value of 68.81%, EQS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EQS has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.13% | ||
| GM | 68.81% |
OM growth 3Y-8.16%
OM growth 5Y-4.74%
PM growth 3Y-6.19%
PM growth 5Y-1.37%
GM growth 3Y-0.25%
GM growth 5Y0.16%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), EQS is creating some value.
- EQS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for EQS remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, EQS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- EQS has an Altman-Z score of 3.87. This indicates that EQS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- EQS's Altman-Z score of 3.87 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EQS outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
- EQS has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.98. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.98 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.98, EQS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- EQS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- EQS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.09 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EQS outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.87 |
ROIC/WACC1.23
WACC10.43%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.29 indicates that EQS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- EQS has a Current ratio (1.29) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.20 indicates that EQS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of EQS (1.20) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.2 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for EQS have decreased strongly by -13.90% in the last year.
- EQS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.12% yearly.
- EQS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.45%.
- EQS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.45% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.9%
EPS 3Y-2.55%
EPS 5Y5.12%
EPS Q2Q%0.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.45%
Revenue growth 3Y3.93%
Revenue growth 5Y6.45%
Sales Q2Q%7.39%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, EQS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 18.63% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, EQS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.74% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13%
EPS Next 2Y17.52%
EPS Next 3Y18.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.72%
Revenue Next 2Y9.5%
Revenue Next 3Y5.96%
Revenue Next 5Y7.74%
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.96, the valuation of EQS can be described as correct.
- 81.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EQS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EQS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.21), we can say EQS is valued slightly cheaper.
- EQS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.85.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EQS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.26. EQS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, EQS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EQS is valued a bit cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- EQS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- EQS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- EQS's earnings are expected to grow with 18.63% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.3
PEG (5Y)3.31
EPS Next 2Y17.52%
EPS Next 3Y18.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.07%, EQS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- EQS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.22.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, EQS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.07% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of EQS grows each year by 8.02%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.02%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 51.82% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EQS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of EQS is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP51.82%
EPS Next 2Y17.52%
EPS Next 3Y18.63%
EQUASENS / EQS.PA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of EQUASENS (EQS.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to EQS.PA.
What is the valuation status of EQUASENS (EQS.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to EQUASENS (EQS.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of EQS stock?
EQUASENS (EQS.PA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for EQS stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EQUASENS (EQS.PA) is 16.96 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.68.
What is the expected EPS growth for EQUASENS (EQS.PA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EQUASENS (EQS.PA) is expected to grow by 13% in the next year.