EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC (ERF.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:ERF - FR0014000MR3 - Common Stock
62.14 EUR
+0.52 (+0.84%)
Overall ERF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated ERF against 21 industry peers in the Life Sciences Tools & Services industry. ERF has an average financial health and profitability rating. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on ERF. These ratings would make ERF suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ERF had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ERF had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ERF has always been profitable.
ERF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 3.54%, ERF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.09%, ERF is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.79%, ERF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
ERF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.70%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.19%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.70%) for ERF is below the current ROIC(9.79%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.54% | ||
| ROE | 8.09% | ||
| ROIC | 9.79% |
ROA(3y)3.79%
ROA(5y)5.05%
ROE(3y)7.94%
ROE(5y)10.72%
ROIC(3y)8.7%
ROIC(5y)10.54%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.44%, ERF is doing worse than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ERF has grown nicely.
ERF has a Operating Margin (15.59%) which is in line with its industry peers.
ERF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ERF has a worse Gross Margin (23.29%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
ERF's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.44% | ||
| GM | 23.29% |
OM growth 3Y-11.93%
OM growth 5Y3.56%
PM growth 3Y-23.05%
PM growth 5Y9.75%
GM growth 3Y-7.6%
GM growth 5Y1.83%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ERF is still creating some value.
ERF has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ERF has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ERF has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
ERF has an Altman-Z score of 2.70. This is not the best score and indicates that ERF is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.70, ERF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.62% of the companies in the same industry.
ERF has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.25. This is a neutral value as ERF would need 5.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ERF (5.25) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77 indicates that ERF is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ERF has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.77. This is in the lower half of the industry: ERF underperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.7 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC8.38%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.26 indicates that ERF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ERF (1.26) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.19 indicates that ERF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.19, ERF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.50% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.34% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, ERF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.53% in the last year.
ERF shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.78% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.5%
EPS 3Y-21.42%
EPS 5Y18.34%
EPS Q2Q%19.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y1.14%
Revenue growth 5Y8.78%
Sales Q2Q%5.64%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ERF will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.60% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, ERF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.38% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.67%
EPS Next 2Y13.53%
EPS Next 3Y13.98%
EPS Next 5Y15.6%
Revenue Next Year5.1%
Revenue Next 2Y5.44%
Revenue Next 3Y5.93%
Revenue Next 5Y7.38%
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 stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.26, ERF is valued on the expensive side.
ERF's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ERF is cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ERF to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.57), we can say ERF is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.61 indicates a correct valuation of ERF.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ERF indicates a rather cheap valuation: ERF is cheaper than 80.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.04. ERF is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ERF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ERF is cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
90.48% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ERF, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ERF's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
ERF has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ERF's earnings are expected to grow with 13.98% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)0.94
EPS Next 2Y13.53%
EPS Next 3Y13.98%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ERF has a yearly dividend return of 0.97%, which is pretty low.
ERF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.51. ERF pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.97, ERF pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.97% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ERF is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 16.51%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.51%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
54.91% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ERF. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of ERF is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP54.91%
EPS Next 2Y13.53%
EPS Next 3Y13.98%
EPA:ERF (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
62.14
+0.52 (+0.84%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners36.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.32B
Revenue(TTM)6.89B
Net Income(TTM)374.80M
Analysts69.47
Price Target65.73 (5.78%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.97% |
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.51%
DP54.91%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)0.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.61 | ||
| P/S | 1.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.61 | ||
| P/B | 2.44 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.64 |
EPS(TTM)3.6
EY5.79%
EPS(NY)3.98
Fwd EY6.41%
FCF(TTM)4.3
FCFY6.93%
OCF(TTM)7.22
OCFY11.62%
SpS37.84
BVpS25.45
TBVpS-3.69
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)0.94
Graham Number45.4
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.54% | ||
| ROE | 8.09% | ||
| ROCE | 12.64% | ||
| ROIC | 9.79% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 34.1% | ||
| OM | 15.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.44% | ||
| GM | 23.29% | ||
| FCFM | 11.37% |
ROA(3y)3.79%
ROA(5y)5.05%
ROE(3y)7.94%
ROE(5y)10.72%
ROIC(3y)8.7%
ROIC(5y)10.54%
ROICexc(3y)9.52%
ROICexc(5y)11.6%
ROICexgc(3y)31.02%
ROICexgc(5y)39.55%
ROCE(3y)11.31%
ROCE(5y)13.7%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-18.17%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.78%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.5%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.63%
OM growth 3Y-11.93%
OM growth 5Y3.56%
PM growth 3Y-23.05%
PM growth 5Y9.75%
GM growth 3Y-7.6%
GM growth 5Y1.83%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 84.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.93 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.37% | ||
| Profit Quality | 209.21% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.7 |
F-Score7
WACC8.38%
ROIC/WACC1.17
Cap/Depr(3y)89.21%
Cap/Depr(5y)85.64%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.99%
Profit Quality(3y)162.79%
Profit Quality(5y)158.88%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.5%
EPS 3Y-21.42%
EPS 5Y18.34%
EPS Q2Q%19.61%
EPS Next Y14.67%
EPS Next 2Y13.53%
EPS Next 3Y13.98%
EPS Next 5Y15.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y1.14%
Revenue growth 5Y8.78%
Sales Q2Q%5.64%
Revenue Next Year5.1%
Revenue Next 2Y5.44%
Revenue Next 3Y5.93%
Revenue Next 5Y7.38%
EBIT growth 1Y14.03%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.93%
EBIT growth 5Y12.66%
EBIT Next Year83.84%
EBIT Next 3Y29.91%
EBIT Next 5Y22.43%
FCF growth 1Y113.13%
FCF growth 3Y-7.69%
FCF growth 5Y25.62%
OCF growth 1Y31.31%
OCF growth 3Y-4.44%
OCF growth 5Y14.24%
EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC / ERF.PA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC (ERF.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ERF.PA.
Can you provide the valuation status for EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC (ERF.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC?
EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC (ERF.PA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC?
The financial health rating of EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC (ERF.PA) is 5 / 10.
Is the dividend of EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC sustainable?
The dividend rating of EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC (ERF.PA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 54.91%.