ERICSSON LM-A SHS (ERCG.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:ERCG • SE0000108649
Current stock price
9.72 EUR
-0.38 (-3.76%)
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This ERCG.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ERCG.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- ERCG had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year ERCG had a positive cash flow from operations.
- ERCG had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years ERCG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.18%, ERCG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- ERCG's Return On Equity of 25.95% is amongst the best of the industry. ERCG outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
- ERCG's Return On Invested Capital of 8.85% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ERCG outperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
- ERCG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.69%. This is below the industry average of 11.16%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (6.69%) for ERCG is below the current ROIC(8.85%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.18% | ||
| ROE | 25.95% | ||
| ROIC | 8.85% |
ROA(3y)0.43%
ROA(5y)2.81%
ROE(3y)-0.28%
ROE(5y)6.78%
ROIC(3y)6.69%
ROIC(5y)6.97%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of ERCG (12.01%) is better than 81.25% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ERCG has grown nicely.
- ERCG has a better Operating Margin (14.08%) than 78.13% of its industry peers.
- ERCG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- ERCG has a Gross Margin (48.14%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- ERCG's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.01% | ||
| GM | 48.14% |
OM growth 3Y7.54%
OM growth 5Y1.88%
PM growth 3Y20.32%
PM growth 5Y9.81%
GM growth 3Y4.83%
GM growth 5Y3.45%
2. ERCG.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- ERCG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- ERCG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, ERCG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The debt/assets ratio for ERCG has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ERCG is 1.38, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ERCG, only 1.38 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- ERCG's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.38 is amongst the best of the industry. ERCG outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that ERCG is not too dependend on debt financing.
- ERCG has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.32) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC5.8%
2.3 Liquidity
- ERCG has a Current Ratio of 1.29. This is a normal value and indicates that ERCG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.29, ERCG is doing worse than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- ERCG has a Quick Ratio of 1.08. This is a normal value and indicates that ERCG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- ERCG has a worse Quick ratio (1.08) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 |
3. ERCG.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- ERCG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 320.74%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, ERCG shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.62% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -4.52% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.37% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)320.74%
EPS 3Y13.71%
EPS 5Y9.62%
EPS Q2Q%4.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.48%
Revenue growth 5Y0.37%
Sales Q2Q%-10.35%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -8.08% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, ERCG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.59% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-23.81%
EPS Next 2Y-9.78%
EPS Next 3Y-4.8%
EPS Next 5Y-8.08%
Revenue Next Year-1.71%
Revenue Next 2Y0.04%
Revenue Next 3Y0.91%
Revenue Next 5Y0.59%
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 decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. ERCG.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.30, the valuation of ERCG can be described as very reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ERCG indicates a rather cheap valuation: ERCG is cheaper than 96.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ERCG to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.87), we can say ERCG is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.98 indicates a correct valuation of ERCG.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ERCG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- ERCG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ERCG indicates a rather cheap valuation: ERCG is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ERCG indicates a rather cheap valuation: ERCG is cheaper than 84.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ERCG has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as ERCG's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.17
EPS Next 2Y-9.78%
EPS Next 3Y-4.8%
5. ERCG.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.72%, ERCG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- ERCG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.29. ERCG pays more dividend than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- ERCG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.72% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ERCG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.68%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.68%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
- 33.41% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ERCG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP33.41%
EPS Next 2Y-9.78%
EPS Next 3Y-4.8%
ERCG.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:ERCG (4/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
9.72
-0.38 (-3.76%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)04-17 2026-04-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-14 2026-07-14
Inst Owners58.35%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap32.77B
Revenue(TTM)236.68B
Net Income(TTM)28.43B
Analysts56.55
Price Target9.16 (-5.76%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.72% |
Yearly Dividend0.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.68%
DP33.41%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)53.68%
Min EPS beat(2)29.76%
Max EPS beat(2)77.6%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)44.45%
Min EPS beat(4)20.62%
Max EPS beat(4)77.6%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)-30.16%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)-8.61%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-9.98%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.98%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.98%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.04%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.34%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.7%
PT rev (1m)4.48%
PT rev (3m)6.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.98 | ||
| P/S | 1.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.74 | ||
| P/B | 3.23 | ||
| P/tB | 6.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.69 |
EPS(TTM)0.86
EY8.85%
EPS(NY)0.7
Fwd EY7.16%
FCF(TTM)0.8
FCFY8.24%
OCF(TTM)0.9
OCFY9.31%
SpS6.5
BVpS3.01
TBVpS1.46
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.17
Graham Number7.62856 (-21.52%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.18% | ||
| ROE | 25.95% | ||
| ROCE | 19.8% | ||
| ROIC | 8.85% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.34% | ||
| ROICexgc | 26.95% | ||
| OM | 14.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.01% | ||
| GM | 48.14% | ||
| FCFM | 12.33% |
ROA(3y)0.43%
ROA(5y)2.81%
ROE(3y)-0.28%
ROE(5y)6.78%
ROIC(3y)6.69%
ROIC(5y)6.97%
ROICexc(3y)9.88%
ROICexc(5y)10.27%
ROICexgc(3y)24.74%
ROICexgc(5y)25.68%
ROCE(3y)14.96%
ROCE(5y)15.6%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.32%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y14.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.28%
OM growth 3Y7.54%
OM growth 5Y1.88%
PM growth 3Y20.32%
PM growth 5Y9.81%
GM growth 3Y4.83%
GM growth 5Y3.45%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.85
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.38 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.83 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 42.29% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.59% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 15.11 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | 102.67% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC5.8%
ROIC/WACC1.53
Cap/Depr(3y)41.44%
Cap/Depr(5y)47.37%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.71%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.88%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)320.74%
EPS 3Y13.71%
EPS 5Y9.62%
EPS Q2Q%4.51%
EPS Next Y-23.81%
EPS Next 2Y-9.78%
EPS Next 3Y-4.8%
EPS Next 5Y-8.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.48%
Revenue growth 5Y0.37%
Sales Q2Q%-10.35%
Revenue Next Year-1.71%
Revenue Next 2Y0.04%
Revenue Next 3Y0.91%
Revenue Next 5Y0.59%
EBIT growth 1Y45.04%
EBIT growth 3Y2.72%
EBIT growth 5Y2.26%
EBIT Next Year7.58%
EBIT Next 3Y5.03%
EBIT Next 5Y2.67%
FCF growth 1Y-31.52%
FCF growth 3Y5.77%
FCF growth 5Y4.32%
OCF growth 1Y-28.77%
OCF growth 3Y2.21%
OCF growth 5Y2.64%
ERICSSON LM-A SHS / ERCG.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ERICSSON LM-A SHS?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ERCG.DE.
What is the valuation status of ERICSSON LM-A SHS (ERCG.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ERICSSON LM-A SHS (ERCG.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is ERICSSON LM-A SHS (ERCG.DE) stock?
ERICSSON LM-A SHS (ERCG.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for ERCG stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ERICSSON LM-A SHS (ERCG.DE) is expected to decline by -23.81% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ERCG stock?
The dividend rating of ERICSSON LM-A SHS (ERCG.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 33.41%.