FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA HOLDING A (FPH.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:FPH - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000FPH9000 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, FPH scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FPH was compared to 39 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While FPH belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. FPH is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! This makes FPH very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FPH had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year FPH had a positive cash flow from operations.
FPH had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years FPH had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
FPH has a Return On Assets of 8.85%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FPH outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 28.90%, FPH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.74% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.60%, FPH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.05% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FPH is significantly above the industry average of 7.40%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.60%) for FPH is well below the 3 year average (13.91%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that FPH had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.85% | ||
| ROE | 28.9% | ||
| ROIC | 8.6% |
ROA(3y)6.43%
ROA(5y)2.14%
ROE(3y)30.42%
ROE(5y)-4.4%
ROIC(3y)13.91%
ROIC(5y)10.03%
1.3 Margins
FPH has a better Profit Margin (8.24%) than 87.18% of its industry peers.
FPH's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FPH's Operating Margin of 4.94% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FPH outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FPH has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 66.59%, FPH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.79% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FPH has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.24% | ||
| GM | 66.59% |
OM growth 3Y23.43%
OM growth 5Y20.52%
PM growth 3Y263.49%
PM growth 5Y60.24%
GM growth 3Y9.38%
GM growth 5Y3.35%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
FPH has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
FPH has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
FPH has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
FPH 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 FPH is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
FPH has a Altman-Z score (1.64) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FPH is 1.48, which is an excellent value as it means it would take FPH, only 1.48 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.48, FPH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
FPH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.28, FPH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.64 |
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC6.65%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.17 indicates that FPH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FPH has a Current ratio (1.17) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.96 indicates that FPH may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of FPH (0.96) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FPH shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 44.50%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, FPH shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 54.22% on average per year.
The Revenue for FPH has decreased by -21.89% in the past year. This is quite bad
FPH shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -4.13% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.5%
EPS 3Y244.74%
EPS 5Y54.22%
EPS Q2Q%23.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.97%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.13%
Sales Q2Q%-23.91%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.39% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y5.45%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.23%
Revenue Next 3Y3.83%
Revenue Next 5Y3.39%
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 2.87 indicates a rather cheap valuation of FPH.
97.44% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FPH, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, FPH is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.75, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of FPH.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FPH indicates a rather cheap valuation: FPH is cheaper than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FPH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.76.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FPH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FPH is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
92.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FPH, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.33 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of FPH may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)0.05
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for FPH!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:FPH (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
2.78
+0.05 (+1.83%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners6.89%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners7.73%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap45.31M
Analysts84
Price Target5.2 (87.05%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
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%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.75 | ||
| P/S | 0.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.32 | ||
| P/B | 0.86 | ||
| P/tB | 1.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.33 |
EPS(TTM)0.97
EY34.89%
EPS(NY)0.59
Fwd EY21.07%
FCF(TTM)0.75
FCFY26.96%
OCF(TTM)1.2
OCFY43.18%
SpS11.39
BVpS3.25
TBVpS2.59
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)0.05
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.85% | ||
| ROE | 28.9% | ||
| ROCE | 10.61% | ||
| ROIC | 8.6% | ||
| ROICexc | 21.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | 30.6% | ||
| OM | 4.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.24% | ||
| GM | 66.59% | ||
| FCFM | 6.58% |
ROA(3y)6.43%
ROA(5y)2.14%
ROE(3y)30.42%
ROE(5y)-4.4%
ROIC(3y)13.91%
ROIC(5y)10.03%
ROICexc(3y)30%
ROICexc(5y)21.46%
ROICexgc(3y)55.74%
ROICexgc(5y)40.98%
ROCE(3y)17.16%
ROCE(5y)12.37%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-0.55%
ROICexcg growth 5Y22.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y14.64%
ROICexc growth 5Y32.02%
OM growth 3Y23.43%
OM growth 5Y20.52%
PM growth 3Y263.49%
PM growth 5Y60.24%
GM growth 3Y9.38%
GM growth 5Y3.35%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.48 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.52 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 37.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.96% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.58 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.92% | ||
| Profit Quality | 79.85% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.64 |
F-Score7
WACC6.65%
ROIC/WACC1.29
Cap/Depr(3y)56.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.65%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.74%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.29%
Profit Quality(3y)114.87%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.5%
EPS 3Y244.74%
EPS 5Y54.22%
EPS Q2Q%23.53%
EPS Next Y5.45%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.97%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.13%
Sales Q2Q%-23.91%
Revenue Next Year3.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.23%
Revenue Next 3Y3.83%
Revenue Next 5Y3.39%
EBIT growth 1Y-19.2%
EBIT growth 3Y16.06%
EBIT growth 5Y15.54%
EBIT Next Year165.01%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y12.26%
FCF growth 3Y32.6%
FCF growth 5Y48.93%
OCF growth 1Y-9.35%
OCF growth 3Y15.94%
OCF growth 5Y0.38%