FORVIA (FAU.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FAU - FR0000121147 - Common Stock
12.055 EUR
+0.38 (+3.25%)
Overall FAU gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated FAU against 30 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. Both the profitability and financial health of FAU have multiple concerns. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on FAU.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FAU was profitable.
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 70.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of FAU (-12.49%) is worse than 70.00% of its industry peers.
FAU has a Return On Invested Capital (5.46%) which 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 6.67%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.47%) for FAU is below the current ROIC(5.46%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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's Operating Margin of 4.73% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FAU outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
FAU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 13.49%, FAU is doing worse than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FAU has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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.
Compared to 5 years ago, FAU has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for FAU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.19, we must say that FAU is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.19, FAU is doing worse than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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 in line with its industry, outperforming 43.33% 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 93.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.19 |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC5.32%
2.3 Liquidity
FAU has a Current Ratio of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that FAU is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FAU (0.98) is worse than 80.00% of its industry peers.
FAU has a Quick Ratio of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that FAU is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.79, FAU is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 259.18% over the past year.
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.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.90% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, FAU shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.71% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, FAU will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 35.16% on average per year.
FAU is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.95% yearly.
EPS Next Y-87.99%
EPS Next 2Y36.9%
EPS Next 3Y35.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.72%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.71%
Revenue Next 3Y0.95%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 accelerating.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 3.42, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of FAU.
FAU's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FAU is cheaper than 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
FAU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.31.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.11, the valuation of FAU can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FAU indicates a rather cheap valuation: FAU is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.56, FAU is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FAU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FAU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.45 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as FAU's earnings are expected to grow with 35.16% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y36.9%
EPS Next 3Y35.16%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FAU does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:FAU (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
12.055
+0.38 (+3.25%)
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 Cap2.38B
Revenue(TTM)26.92B
Net Income(TTM)-458.70M
Analysts73.91
Price Target13.7 (13.65%)
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)-1.3%
PT rev (3m)2.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-14.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)41.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.11 | ||
| P/S | 0.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.9 | ||
| P/B | 0.65 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.45 |
EPS(TTM)3.52
EY29.2%
EPS(NY)2.36
Fwd EY19.59%
FCF(TTM)4.43
FCFY36.73%
OCF(TTM)13.46
OCFY111.64%
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
WACC5.32%
ROIC/WACC1.03
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-87.99%
EPS Next 2Y36.9%
EPS Next 3Y35.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.9%
Revenue growth 3Y19.98%
Revenue growth 5Y8.71%
Sales Q2Q%-0.42%
Revenue Next Year-2.72%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.71%
Revenue Next 3Y0.95%
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 3.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.65.
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 -87.99% in the next year.