VALEO (FR.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:FR - FR0013176526 - Common Stock
11.305 EUR
+0.05 (+0.49%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to FR. FR was compared to 30 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. While FR is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. FR has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year FR had a positive cash flow from operations.
FR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 in line with its industry peers.
FR has a Return On Equity (3.93%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of FR (6.06%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FR is below the industry average of 6.67%.
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
FR's Profit Margin of 0.59% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FR outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
FR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of FR (4.52%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FR has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 19.59%, FR is doing worse than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
FR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FR is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FR has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, FR has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, FR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.29, we must say that FR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
FR's Altman-Z score of 1.29 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FR is outperformed by 70.00% of its industry peers.
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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 11.66, FR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
FR 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 FR (1.72) is worse than 76.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC4.99%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.79 indicates that FR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.79, FR is not doing good in the industry: 86.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.61 indicates that FR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FR's Quick ratio of 0.61 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FR is outperformed by 86.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -27.47%.
Measured over the past years, FR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -12.75% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, FR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.16% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, FR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.99% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, FR will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 46.61% on average per year.
FR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.81% yearly.
EPS Next Y82.5%
EPS Next 2Y68.88%
EPS Next 3Y58.15%
EPS Next 5Y46.61%
Revenue Next Year-4.1%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.79%
Revenue Next 3Y0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y0.81%
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.13, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FR.
FR's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
FR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.37.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.01 indicates a rather cheap valuation of FR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
FR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FR is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FR is valued a bit cheaper than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FR's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
FR's earnings are expected to grow with 58.15% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y68.88%
EPS Next 3Y58.15%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.92%, FR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.79, FR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, FR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.92% |
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 2Y68.88%
EPS Next 3Y58.15%
EPA:FR (12/4/2025, 5:29:56 PM)
11.305
+0.05 (+0.49%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners52.57%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.78B
Revenue(TTM)21.04B
Net Income(TTM)125.00M
Analysts72.5
Price Target11.08 (-1.99%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.92% |
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)2.32%
PT rev (3m)2.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)3.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.01 | ||
| P/S | 0.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.11 | ||
| P/B | 0.87 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.12 |
EPS(TTM)0.66
EY5.84%
EPS(NY)1.88
Fwd EY16.65%
FCF(TTM)2.3
FCFY20.35%
OCF(TTM)10.23
OCFY90.47%
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
WACC4.99%
ROIC/WACC1.21
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 Y82.5%
EPS Next 2Y68.88%
EPS Next 3Y58.15%
EPS Next 5Y46.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.16%
Revenue growth 3Y7.58%
Revenue growth 5Y1.99%
Sales Q2Q%-4.11%
Revenue Next Year-4.1%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.79%
Revenue Next 3Y0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y0.81%
EBIT growth 1Y3.26%
EBIT growth 3Y9.55%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.33%
EBIT Next Year249.78%
EBIT Next 3Y58.57%
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 17.13 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.87.
How sustainable is the dividend of VALEO (FR.PA) stock?
The dividend rating of VALEO (FR.PA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 82.4%.