VALEO (FR.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:FR - FR0013176526 - Common Stock
11.67 EUR
+0.09 (+0.78%)
Overall FR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated FR against 28 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. FR has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. FR is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FR was profitable.
In the past year FR had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years FR 4 years were profitable.
FR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 53.57% of the companies in the same industry.
FR has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.06%. This is in the better half of the industry: FR outperforms 64.29% 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 has a Profit Margin (0.59%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FR has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.52%, FR is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of FR (19.59%) is worse than 71.43% of its industry peers.
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
FR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for FR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
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 has a Altman-Z score of 1.29. This is in the lower half of the industry: FR underperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FR is 11.66, which is on the high side as it means it would take FR, 11.66 years of fcf income to pay off 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 53.57% 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 78.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC5.18%
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 85.71% 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's Quick ratio of 0.61 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FR is outperformed by 85.71% 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%.
The earnings per share for FR have been decreasing by -12.75% on average. This is quite bad
FR shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.16%.
FR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.99% yearly.
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 Y85.46%
EPS Next 2Y55.46%
EPS Next 3Y51.46%
EPS Next 5Y46.61%
Revenue Next Year-4.05%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.99%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.07%
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.
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
FR is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.68.
FR's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FR to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.84), we can say FR is valued slightly cheaper.
FR is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.32.
FR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FR is cheaper than 82.14% 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 23.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
92.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FR is valued a bit cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.15 |
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 51.46% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y55.46%
EPS Next 3Y51.46%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.69%, FR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.06, FR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
FR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.69% |
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 2Y55.46%
EPS Next 3Y51.46%
EPA:FR (12/30/2025, 4:16:44 PM)
11.67
+0.09 (+0.78%)
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 Cap2.87B
Revenue(TTM)21.04B
Net Income(TTM)125.00M
Analysts72.5
Price Target11.23 (-3.77%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.69% |
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)1.39%
PT rev (3m)3.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)1.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.32 | ||
| P/S | 0.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.14 | ||
| P/B | 0.9 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.15 |
EPS(TTM)0.66
EY5.66%
EPS(NY)1.6
Fwd EY13.67%
FCF(TTM)2.3
FCFY19.71%
OCF(TTM)10.23
OCFY87.64%
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
WACC5.18%
ROIC/WACC1.17
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 Y85.46%
EPS Next 2Y55.46%
EPS Next 3Y51.46%
EPS Next 5Y46.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.16%
Revenue growth 3Y7.58%
Revenue growth 5Y1.99%
Sales Q2Q%-4.11%
Revenue Next Year-4.05%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.99%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.07%
Revenue Next 5Y0.81%
EBIT growth 1Y3.26%
EBIT growth 3Y9.55%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.33%
EBIT Next Year252.05%
EBIT Next 3Y57.57%
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 17.68 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.9.
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%.