ELECTRONIC ARTS INC (ERT.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:ERT - US2855121099 - Common Stock
173.58 EUR
-0.36 (-0.21%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to ERT. ERT was compared to 45 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. ERT has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ERT has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ERT was profitable.
In the past year ERT had a positive cash flow from operations.
ERT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years ERT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
ERT's Return On Assets of 7.47% is amongst the best of the industry. ERT outperforms 84.09% of its industry peers.
ERT has a Return On Equity of 14.75%. This is in the better half of the industry: ERT outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.85%, ERT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ERT is above the industry average of 9.60%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.47% | ||
| ROE | 14.75% | ||
| ROIC | 10.85% |
ROA(3y)8.17%
ROA(5y)7.3%
ROE(3y)15.16%
ROE(5y)13.3%
ROIC(3y)12.06%
ROIC(5y)10.47%
1.3 Margins
ERT has a better Profit Margin (12.14%) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
ERT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ERT has a Operating Margin of 17.11%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ERT outperforms 93.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ERT has declined.
The Gross Margin of ERT (78.79%) is better than 68.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ERT has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.14% | ||
| GM | 78.79% |
OM growth 3Y7.96%
OM growth 5Y-4.32%
PM growth 3Y10%
PM growth 5Y-22.83%
GM growth 3Y2.54%
GM growth 5Y1.05%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ERT is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ERT has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ERT has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ERT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.86 indicates that ERT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
ERT's Altman-Z score of 6.86 is amongst the best of the industry. ERT outperforms 88.64% of its industry peers.
ERT has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.14. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.14 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ERT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.14. This is amongst the best in the industry. ERT outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25 indicates that ERT is not too dependend on debt financing.
ERT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.25 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ERT outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.86 |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC10.44%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.84 indicates that ERT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.84, ERT is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.18% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.84 indicates that ERT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ERT has a Quick ratio (0.84) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ERT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -21.43%.
ERT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.84% yearly.
ERT shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.63%.
Measured over the past years, ERT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.15% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.43%
EPS 3Y-1.54%
EPS 5Y6.84%
EPS Q2Q%-43.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.63%
Revenue growth 3Y2.2%
Revenue growth 5Y6.15%
Sales Q2Q%-12.55%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ERT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.25% on average per year.
ERT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.29% yearly.
EPS Next Y30.93%
EPS Next 2Y19.27%
EPS Next 3Y15.83%
EPS Next 5Y9.25%
Revenue Next Year12.89%
Revenue Next 2Y8.18%
Revenue Next 3Y7.2%
Revenue Next 5Y5.29%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 37.09, which means the current valuation is very expensive for ERT.
ERT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ERT is cheaper than 79.55% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ERT to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say ERT is valued slightly more expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.37, the valuation of ERT can be described as rather expensive.
ERT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ERT is cheaper than 65.91% of the companies in the same industry.
ERT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ERT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
ERT's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 32.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ERT's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of ERT may justify a higher PE ratio.
ERT's earnings are expected to grow with 15.83% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)5.42
EPS Next 2Y19.27%
EPS Next 3Y15.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ERT has a yearly dividend return of 0.37%, which is pretty low.
ERT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.82.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, ERT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.37% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
ERT pays out 21.92% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP21.92%
EPS Next 2Y19.27%
EPS Next 3Y15.83%
FRA:ERT (12/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
173.58
-0.36 (-0.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.77%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap43.41B
Revenue(TTM)7.29B
Net Income(TTM)885.00M
Analysts67.65
Price Target169.75 (-2.21%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.37% |
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP21.92%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)56.28%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.82%
Max EPS beat(2)122.37%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)27.51%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.5%
Max EPS beat(4)122.37%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)15.01%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)13.5%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)13.86%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.97%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.89%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.74%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.73%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.1%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.8%
PT rev (1m)-0.54%
PT rev (3m)26.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.37 | ||
| P/S | 7 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 27.25 | ||
| P/B | 8.5 | ||
| P/tB | 139 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 32.99 |
EPS(TTM)4.68
EY2.7%
EPS(NY)8.12
Fwd EY4.68%
FCF(TTM)5.62
FCFY3.24%
OCF(TTM)6.37
OCFY3.67%
SpS24.8
BVpS20.42
TBVpS1.25
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)5.42
Graham Number46.37
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.47% | ||
| ROE | 14.75% | ||
| ROCE | 14.48% | ||
| ROIC | 10.85% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.71% | ||
| ROICexgc | 54.33% | ||
| OM | 17.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.14% | ||
| GM | 78.79% | ||
| FCFM | 22.68% |
ROA(3y)8.17%
ROA(5y)7.3%
ROE(3y)15.16%
ROE(5y)13.3%
ROIC(3y)12.06%
ROIC(5y)10.47%
ROICexc(3y)16.76%
ROICexc(5y)16.45%
ROICexgc(3y)98.03%
ROICexgc(5y)99%
ROCE(3y)16.08%
ROCE(5y)13.96%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.86%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.33%
ROICexc growth 3Y13.37%
ROICexc growth 5Y-15.13%
OM growth 3Y7.96%
OM growth 5Y-4.32%
PM growth 3Y10%
PM growth 5Y-22.83%
GM growth 3Y2.54%
GM growth 5Y1.05%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.14 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.95 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 69.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 22.27 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 119.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | 186.78% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.86 |
F-Score7
WACC10.44%
ROIC/WACC1.04
Cap/Depr(3y)49.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.79%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.65%
Profit Quality(3y)166.47%
Profit Quality(5y)186.51%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.43%
EPS 3Y-1.54%
EPS 5Y6.84%
EPS Q2Q%-43.72%
EPS Next Y30.93%
EPS Next 2Y19.27%
EPS Next 3Y15.83%
EPS Next 5Y9.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.63%
Revenue growth 3Y2.2%
Revenue growth 5Y6.15%
Sales Q2Q%-12.55%
Revenue Next Year12.89%
Revenue Next 2Y8.18%
Revenue Next 3Y7.2%
Revenue Next 5Y5.29%
EBIT growth 1Y-18.44%
EBIT growth 3Y10.34%
EBIT growth 5Y1.57%
EBIT Next Year41.75%
EBIT Next 3Y16.17%
EBIT Next 5Y10.74%
FCF growth 1Y-18.17%
FCF growth 3Y2.79%
FCF growth 5Y2.32%
OCF growth 1Y-15.33%
OCF growth 3Y3.06%
OCF growth 5Y2.96%
ELECTRONIC ARTS INC / ERT.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ELECTRONIC ARTS INC (ERT.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ERT.DE.
What is the valuation status for ERT stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ELECTRONIC ARTS INC (ERT.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of ERT stock?
ELECTRONIC ARTS INC (ERT.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of ELECTRONIC ARTS INC (ERT.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ELECTRONIC ARTS INC (ERT.DE) is 37.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.5.
What is the expected EPS growth for ELECTRONIC ARTS INC (ERT.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ELECTRONIC ARTS INC (ERT.DE) is expected to grow by 30.93% in the next year.