VALEO (FR.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:FR - FR0013176526 - Common Stock
11.38 EUR
+0.11 (+0.98%)
Overall FR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated FR against 29 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. There are concerns on the financial health of FR while its profitability can be described as average. FR has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FR was profitable.
FR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years FR 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years FR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
FR has a Return On Assets (0.61%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.93%, FR is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of FR (6.06%) is better than 65.52% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FR is in line with the industry average of 6.47%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.55%) for FR is below the current ROIC(6.06%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.61% | ||
| ROE | 3.93% | ||
| ROIC | 6.06% |
ROA(3y)0.94%
ROA(5y)-0.41%
ROE(3y)5.52%
ROE(5y)-2.49%
ROIC(3y)4.55%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.59%, FR is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FR has declined.
FR has a Operating Margin (4.52%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FR has declined.
FR has a Gross Margin of 19.59%. This is in the lower half of the industry: FR underperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FR has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.59% | ||
| GM | 19.59% |
OM growth 3Y1.83%
OM growth 5Y-4.23%
PM growth 3Y-9.41%
PM growth 5Y-14.05%
GM growth 3Y2.54%
GM growth 5Y1.38%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
FR 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, FR has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for FR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
FR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FR has an Altman-Z score of 1.29. This is a bad value and indicates that FR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.29, FR is doing worse than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
FR has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.66. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as FR would need 11.66 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FR's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.66 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FR outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.72 is on the high side and indicates that FR has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FR (1.72) is worse than 75.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC5.05%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.79 indicates that FR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FR has a worse Current ratio (0.79) than 86.21% of its industry peers.
FR has a Quick Ratio of 0.79. This is a bad value and indicates that FR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FR has a Quick ratio of 0.61. This is amonst the worse of the industry: FR underperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for FR have decreased strongly by -27.47% in the last year.
FR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -12.75% yearly.
Looking at the last year, FR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.16% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.99% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.47%
EPS 3Y-2.75%
EPS 5Y-12.75%
EPS Q2Q%-26.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.16%
Revenue growth 3Y7.58%
Revenue growth 5Y1.99%
Sales Q2Q%-4.11%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 46.61% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.81% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y81.57%
EPS Next 2Y58.52%
EPS Next 3Y53.47%
EPS Next 5Y46.61%
Revenue Next Year-4.04%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.95%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.02%
Revenue Next 5Y0.81%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.24, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FR.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as FR.
FR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.59.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.86, the valuation of FR can be described as very cheap.
FR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FR is cheaper than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
FR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FR is valued a bit cheaper than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.12 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as FR's earnings are expected to grow with 53.47% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y58.52%
EPS Next 3Y53.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.70%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.82, FR has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
FR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.7% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FR decreases each year by -20.41%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-20.41%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
82.40% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP82.4%
EPS Next 2Y58.52%
EPS Next 3Y53.47%
EPA:FR (12/11/2025, 5:29:50 PM)
11.38
+0.11 (+0.98%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners53.04%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.80B
Revenue(TTM)21.04B
Net Income(TTM)125.00M
Analysts72.5
Price Target11.15 (-2.02%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.7% |
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)-20.41%
DP82.4%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
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)2.67%
PT rev (3m)3.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.86 | ||
| P/S | 0.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.11 | ||
| P/B | 0.88 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.12 |
EPS(TTM)0.66
EY5.8%
EPS(NY)1.66
Fwd EY14.57%
FCF(TTM)2.3
FCFY20.21%
OCF(TTM)10.23
OCFY89.87%
SpS85.64
BVpS12.95
TBVpS-12.61
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number13.87
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.61% | ||
| ROE | 3.93% | ||
| ROCE | 9.41% | ||
| ROIC | 6.06% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 33.26% | ||
| OM | 4.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.59% | ||
| GM | 19.59% | ||
| FCFM | 2.69% |
ROA(3y)0.94%
ROA(5y)-0.41%
ROE(3y)5.52%
ROE(5y)-2.49%
ROIC(3y)4.55%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)6.21%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)22.27%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)7.3%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y36.11%
ROICexgc growth 5Y17.24%
ROICexc growth 3Y10.81%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.46%
OM growth 3Y1.83%
OM growth 5Y-4.23%
PM growth 3Y-9.41%
PM growth 5Y-14.05%
GM growth 3Y2.54%
GM growth 5Y1.38%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.03
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.66 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.86 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 97.89% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.26% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.01 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.47% | ||
| Profit Quality | 452% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
F-Score5
WACC5.05%
ROIC/WACC1.2
Cap/Depr(3y)101.47%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.97%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.95%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.73%
Profit Quality(3y)226.42%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.47%
EPS 3Y-2.75%
EPS 5Y-12.75%
EPS Q2Q%-26.25%
EPS Next Y81.57%
EPS Next 2Y58.52%
EPS Next 3Y53.47%
EPS Next 5Y46.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.16%
Revenue growth 3Y7.58%
Revenue growth 5Y1.99%
Sales Q2Q%-4.11%
Revenue Next Year-4.04%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.95%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.02%
Revenue Next 5Y0.81%
EBIT growth 1Y3.26%
EBIT growth 3Y9.55%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.33%
EBIT Next Year252.29%
EBIT Next 3Y57.61%
EBIT Next 5Y42.36%
FCF growth 1Y580.72%
FCF growth 3Y19.88%
FCF growth 5Y-0.77%
OCF growth 1Y35.71%
OCF growth 3Y18.41%
OCF growth 5Y1.87%
VALEO / FR.PA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for VALEO?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FR.PA.
Can you provide the valuation status for VALEO?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to VALEO (FR.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is VALEO (FR.PA) stock?
VALEO (FR.PA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of VALEO based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VALEO (FR.PA) is 17.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.88.
How sustainable is the dividend of VALEO (FR.PA) stock?
The dividend rating of VALEO (FR.PA) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 82.4%.