FORVIA (FAU.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:FAU - FR0000121147 - Common Stock
11.665 EUR
-0.17 (-1.39%)
Overall FAU gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated FAU against 32 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. FAU has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. FAU may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FAU had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year FAU had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years FAU reported 4 times negative net income.
Each year in the past 5 years FAU had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of FAU (-1.58%) is worse than 68.75% of its industry peers.
FAU has a Return On Equity of -12.49%. This is in the lower half of the industry: FAU underperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of FAU (5.46%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FAU is below the industry average of 6.79%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.46%) for FAU is above the 3 year average (4.47%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.58% | ||
| ROE | -12.49% | ||
| ROIC | 5.46% |
ROA(3y)-0.36%
ROA(5y)-0.69%
ROE(3y)-2.6%
ROE(5y)-4.25%
ROIC(3y)4.47%
ROIC(5y)4.01%
1.3 Margins
FAU has a Operating Margin (4.73%) which is in line with its industry peers.
FAU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 13.49%, FAU is not doing good in the industry: 87.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
FAU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 13.49% |
OM growth 3Y-1.94%
OM growth 5Y-8.01%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.47%
GM growth 5Y-0.92%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
FAU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FAU has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
FAU has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
FAU has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FAU has an Altman-Z score of 1.19. This is a bad value and indicates that FAU is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of FAU (1.19) is worse than 81.25% of its industry peers.
FAU has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.32. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as FAU would need 12.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 12.32, FAU is doing worse than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
FAU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.72. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
FAU has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.72) than 93.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.19 |
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC5.41%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.98 indicates that FAU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.98, FAU is not doing good in the industry: 84.38% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that FAU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FAU's Quick ratio of 0.79 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FAU is outperformed by 65.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FAU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 259.18%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, FAU shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -20.18% on average per year.
FAU shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.90%.
FAU shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.71% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)259.18%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-20.18%
EPS Q2Q%11300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.9%
Revenue growth 3Y19.98%
Revenue growth 5Y8.71%
Sales Q2Q%-0.42%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 35.88% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, FAU will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.05% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-85.96%
EPS Next 2Y37.42%
EPS Next 3Y35.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.37%
Revenue Next 3Y1.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
FAU is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 3.31.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FAU is valued cheaper than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.19, FAU is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.90 indicates a rather cheap valuation of FAU.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FAU is valued cheaper than 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.50, FAU is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FAU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FAU is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
FAU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FAU is cheaper than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as FAU's earnings are expected to grow with 35.88% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y37.42%
EPS Next 3Y35.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FAU does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:FAU (10/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
11.665
-0.17 (-1.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners33.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.30B
Revenue(TTM)26.92B
Net Income(TTM)-458700000
Analysts73.91
Price Target13.88 (18.99%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)-15.05%
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)-0.04%
PT rev (3m)17.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-93.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.9 | ||
| P/S | 0.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.87 | ||
| P/B | 0.63 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.43 |
EPS(TTM)3.52
EY30.18%
EPS(NY)2.38
Fwd EY20.4%
FCF(TTM)4.43
FCFY37.96%
OCF(TTM)13.46
OCFY115.37%
SpS136.57
BVpS18.64
TBVpS-29.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number38.42
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.58% | ||
| ROE | -12.49% | ||
| ROCE | 8.01% | ||
| ROIC | 5.46% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.47% | ||
| ROICexgc | 35% | ||
| OM | 4.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 13.49% | ||
| FCFM | 3.24% |
ROA(3y)-0.36%
ROA(5y)-0.69%
ROE(3y)-2.6%
ROE(5y)-4.25%
ROIC(3y)4.47%
ROIC(5y)4.01%
ROICexc(3y)5.93%
ROICexc(5y)5.65%
ROICexgc(3y)21.65%
ROICexgc(5y)19.44%
ROCE(3y)6.59%
ROCE(5y)6%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.68%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.68%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.4%
OM growth 3Y-1.94%
OM growth 5Y-8.01%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.47%
GM growth 5Y-0.92%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.93
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.32 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 86.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.61% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.6% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.19 |
F-Score4
WACC5.41%
ROIC/WACC1.01
Cap/Depr(3y)110.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)102.8%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.82%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)259.18%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-20.18%
EPS Q2Q%11300%
EPS Next Y-85.96%
EPS Next 2Y37.42%
EPS Next 3Y35.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.9%
Revenue growth 3Y19.98%
Revenue growth 5Y8.71%
Sales Q2Q%-0.42%
Revenue Next Year-2.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.37%
Revenue Next 3Y1.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.49%
EBIT growth 3Y17.66%
EBIT growth 5Y0%
EBIT Next Year181.01%
EBIT Next 3Y46.93%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y57.44%
FCF growth 3Y46.28%
FCF growth 5Y8.26%
OCF growth 1Y0.97%
OCF growth 3Y23.48%
OCF growth 5Y8.09%
FORVIA / FAU.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FORVIA (FAU.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to FAU.DE.
What is the valuation status of FORVIA (FAU.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to FORVIA (FAU.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is FORVIA (FAU.DE) stock?
FORVIA (FAU.DE) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the valuation of FORVIA based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FORVIA (FAU.DE) is 3.31 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.63.
What is the expected EPS growth for FORVIA (FAU.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FORVIA (FAU.DE) is expected to decline by -85.96% in the next year.