65.315 USD
+0.33 (+0.5%)
Overall FER gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated FER against 55 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. FER scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. FER has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FER had positive earnings in the past year.
FER had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
FER had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years FER always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
FER's Return On Assets of 12.67% is amongst the best of the industry. FER outperforms 83.64% of its industry peers.
FER has a better Return On Equity (57.04%) than 92.73% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of FER (3.63%) is worse than 61.82% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FER is significantly below the industry average of 17.27%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.34%) for FER is below the current ROIC(3.63%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.67% | ||
| ROE | 57.04% | ||
| ROIC | 3.63% |
ROA(3y)4.52%
ROA(5y)3.3%
ROE(3y)23.24%
ROE(5y)17.1%
ROIC(3y)2.34%
ROIC(5y)1.88%
1.3 Margins
FER's Profit Margin of 35.99% is amongst the best of the industry. FER outperforms 98.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FER has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.13%, FER is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
FER's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FER's Gross Margin of 87.83% is amongst the best of the industry. FER outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FER has grown nicely.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FER is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for FER has been reduced compared to 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 1.80, we must say that FER is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.80, FER is not doing good in the industry: 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FER is 10.03, which is on the high side as it means it would take FER, 10.03 years of fcf income to pay off 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 52.73% of its industry peers.
FER has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.72. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FER (1.72) is worse than 72.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.8 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC6.46%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that FER may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FER (0.94) is worse than 76.36% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that FER may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FER's Quick ratio of 0.86 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FER is outperformed by 76.36% 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 22.70%, which is quite impressive.
FER shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.65% yearly.
Looking at the last year, FER shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -52.11% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, FER shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -16.35% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.7%
EPS 3Y3.65%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-52.11%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.35%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%2.78%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -13.76% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
FER is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -9.43% yearly.
EPS Next Y-55.78%
EPS Next 2Y-18.72%
EPS Next 3Y-43.08%
EPS Next 5Y-13.76%
Revenue Next Year0.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-30.82%
Revenue Next 3Y-19.97%
Revenue Next 5Y-9.43%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
FER is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 107.07.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FER indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: FER is more expensive than 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.65. FER is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 161.28, which means the current valuation is very expensive for FER.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FER is valued a bit more expensive than 61.82% of the companies in the same industry.
FER is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.45, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 107.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 161.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
63.64% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than FER, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FER indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FER is cheaper than 61.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 35.86 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FER has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
FER's earnings are expected to decrease with -43.08% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-18.72%
EPS Next 3Y-43.08%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FER has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.44%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.73, FER pays a better dividend. On top of this FER pays more dividend than 98.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.44, FER pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.44% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FER decreases each year by -10.17%.
FER has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.17%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
3.63% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FER. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
FER's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP3.63%
EPS Next 2Y-18.72%
EPS Next 3Y-43.08%
NASDAQ:FER (11/25/2025, 2:34:32 PM)
65.315
+0.33 (+0.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners50.53%
Inst Owner Change18.77%
Ins Owners32.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap47.93B
Revenue(TTM)5.15B
Net Income(TTM)3.37B
Analysts76
Price Target63.31 (-3.07%)
Short Float %0.23%
Short Ratio1.18
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.44% |
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.17%
DP3.63%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
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)8.79%
PT rev (3m)12.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 107.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 161.28 | ||
| P/S | 4.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 29.13 | ||
| P/B | 7.04 | ||
| P/tB | 7.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 35.86 |
EPS(TTM)0.61
EY0.93%
EPS(NY)0.4
Fwd EY0.62%
FCF(TTM)1.8
FCFY2.76%
OCF(TTM)2.24
OCFY3.43%
SpS14.71
BVpS9.28
TBVpS8.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number11.29
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.67% | ||
| ROE | 57.04% | ||
| ROCE | 4.6% | ||
| ROIC | 3.63% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.21% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.36% | ||
| 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)2.34%
ROIC(5y)1.88%
ROICexc(3y)3.02%
ROICexc(5y)2.57%
ROICexgc(3y)3.14%
ROICexgc(5y)2.67%
ROCE(3y)2.96%
ROCE(5y)2.38%
ROICexgc growth 3Y23.54%
ROICexgc 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 | 1.8 |
F-Score7
WACC6.46%
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)22.7%
EPS 3Y3.65%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
EPS Next Y-55.78%
EPS Next 2Y-18.72%
EPS Next 3Y-43.08%
EPS Next 5Y-13.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-52.11%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.35%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%2.78%
Revenue Next Year0.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-30.82%
Revenue Next 3Y-19.97%
Revenue Next 5Y-9.43%
EBIT growth 1Y21.25%
EBIT growth 3Y38.38%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year56.32%
EBIT Next 3Y22.91%
EBIT Next 5Y14.35%
FCF growth 1Y15.28%
FCF growth 3Y24.87%
FCF growth 5Y2.94%
OCF growth 1Y29.55%
OCF growth 3Y24.37%
OCF growth 5Y2.81%
FERROVIAL SE / FER FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for FER stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FER.
What is the valuation status of FERROVIAL SE (FER) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to FERROVIAL SE (FER). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FERROVIAL SE?
FERROVIAL SE (FER) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of FERROVIAL SE based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FERROVIAL SE (FER) is 107.07 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.04.
How financially healthy is FERROVIAL SE?
The financial health rating of FERROVIAL SE (FER) is 2 / 10.