FERROVIAL SE (FER.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - AMS:FER - NL0015001FS8 - Common Stock
48.8 EUR
-0.21 (-0.43%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to FER. FER was compared to 41 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. FER has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. FER is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FER was profitable.
In the past year FER had a positive cash flow from operations.
FER had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
FER had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of FER (12.67%) is better than 90.24% of its industry peers.
FER has a Return On Equity of 57.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FER outperforms 95.12% of its industry peers.
FER has a worse Return On Invested Capital (3.45%) than 75.61% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FER is significantly below the industry average of 11.06%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.22%) for FER is below the current ROIC(3.45%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.67% | ||
| ROE | 57.04% | ||
| ROIC | 3.45% |
ROA(3y)4.52%
ROA(5y)3.3%
ROE(3y)23.24%
ROE(5y)17.1%
ROIC(3y)2.22%
ROIC(5y)1.79%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 35.99%, FER belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
FER's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 10.13%, FER is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.29% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FER has grown nicely.
FER's Gross Margin of 87.83% is amongst the best of the industry. FER outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
FER's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.99% | ||
| GM | 87.83% |
OM growth 3Y26.04%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y27.17%
PM growth 5Y52.49%
GM growth 3Y4.45%
GM growth 5Y4.25%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
FER has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
FER has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FER has less shares outstanding
FER has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.64, we must say that FER is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.64, FER perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.46% of the companies in the same industry.
FER has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.03. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as FER would need 10.03 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FER's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.03 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FER outperforms 41.46% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.72 is on the high side and indicates that FER has dependencies on debt financing.
FER has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.72) than 82.93% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.64 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC6.16%
2.3 Liquidity
FER has a Current Ratio of 0.94. This is a bad value and indicates that FER is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FER (0.94) is worse than 68.29% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that FER may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of FER (0.86) is worse than 63.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FER shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 355.69%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 68.07% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.75% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.60% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)355.69%
EPS 3Y40.96%
EPS 5Y68.07%
EPS Q2Q%33.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.75%
Revenue growth 3Y9.79%
Revenue growth 5Y8.6%
Sales Q2Q%0.92%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.64% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.88% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y17.61%
EPS Next 2Y8.02%
EPS Next 3Y11.9%
EPS Next 5Y16.64%
Revenue Next Year5.92%
Revenue Next 2Y4.85%
Revenue Next 3Y4.66%
Revenue Next 5Y2.88%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past 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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.49 indicates a reasonable valuation of FER.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FER is valued a bit cheaper than 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FER to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.27), we can say FER is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 48.94, which means the current valuation is very expensive for FER.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FER is valued more expensive than 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FER to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.77), we can say FER is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 48.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FER is valued a bit more expensive than 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FER is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 65.85% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 31.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 31.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FER's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
FER has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.6
PEG (5Y)0.15
EPS Next 2Y8.02%
EPS Next 3Y11.9%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.72%, FER is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
FER's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.72.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.72, FER pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.72% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FER decreases each year by -10.17%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.17%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
FER pays out 3.63% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP3.63%
EPS Next 2Y8.02%
EPS Next 3Y11.9%
AMS:FER (9/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
48.8
-0.21 (-0.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners36.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners32.89%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap35.81B
Analysts76
Price Target48.78 (-0.04%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.72% |
Yearly Dividend0.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.17%
DP3.63%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)100.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)205.49%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)50.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)205.49%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)26.51%
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)1.68%
PT rev (3m)5.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.89%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 48.94 | ||
| P/S | 3.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 31.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 25.13 | ||
| P/B | 6.07 | ||
| P/tB | 6.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 31.91 |
EPS(TTM)4.65
EY9.53%
EPS(NY)1
Fwd EY2.04%
FCF(TTM)1.56
FCFY3.2%
OCF(TTM)1.94
OCFY3.98%
SpS12.74
BVpS8.04
TBVpS7.25
PEG (NY)0.6
PEG (5Y)0.15
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.67% | ||
| ROE | 57.04% | ||
| ROCE | 4.6% | ||
| ROIC | 3.45% | ||
| ROICexc | 4% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.14% | ||
| OM | 10.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.99% | ||
| GM | 87.83% | ||
| FCFM | 12.27% |
ROA(3y)4.52%
ROA(5y)3.3%
ROE(3y)23.24%
ROE(5y)17.1%
ROIC(3y)2.22%
ROIC(5y)1.79%
ROICexc(3y)2.87%
ROICexc(5y)2.44%
ROICexgc(3y)2.98%
ROICexgc(5y)2.53%
ROCE(3y)2.96%
ROCE(5y)2.38%
ROICexcg growth 3Y23.54%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y23.9%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y26.04%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y27.17%
PM growth 5Y52.49%
GM growth 3Y4.45%
GM growth 5Y4.25%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.03 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 7.3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 62.19% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.97% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 102.22% | ||
| Profit Quality | 34.09% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.64 |
F-Score7
WACC6.16%
ROIC/WACC0.56
Cap/Depr(3y)34.82%
Cap/Depr(5y)40.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.66%
Profit Quality(3y)249.79%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)355.69%
EPS 3Y40.96%
EPS 5Y68.07%
EPS Q2Q%33.34%
EPS Next Y17.61%
EPS Next 2Y8.02%
EPS Next 3Y11.9%
EPS Next 5Y16.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.75%
Revenue growth 3Y9.79%
Revenue growth 5Y8.6%
Sales Q2Q%0.92%
Revenue Next Year5.92%
Revenue Next 2Y4.85%
Revenue Next 3Y4.66%
Revenue Next 5Y2.88%
EBIT growth 1Y21.25%
EBIT growth 3Y38.38%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year62%
EBIT Next 3Y23.99%
EBIT Next 5Y14.44%
FCF growth 1Y15.28%
FCF growth 3Y24.87%
FCF growth 5Y2.94%
OCF growth 1Y29.55%
OCF growth 3Y24.37%
OCF growth 5Y2.81%