VALEO (FR.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:FR - FR0013176526 - Common Stock
12.03 EUR
+0.03 (+0.25%)
FR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 29 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 cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
In the past 5 years FR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 of 3.93%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FR outperforms 55.17% of its industry peers.
FR's Return On Invested Capital of 6.06% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FR outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
FR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.55%. This is below the industry average of 6.72%.
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
With a Profit Margin value of 0.59%, FR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FR has declined.
The Operating Margin of FR (4.52%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 19.59%, FR is doing worse than 72.41% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FR is still creating some value.
FR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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 1.30. 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 1.30, FR is doing worse than 75.86% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FR (11.66) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.72. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
FR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.72. This is in the lower half of the industry: FR underperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC5.18%
2.3 Liquidity
FR has a Current 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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.79, FR is doing worse than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.61, FR is not doing good in the industry: 86.21% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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.
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.
FR shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.16%.
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 58.26% on average per year.
FR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.93% yearly.
EPS Next Y76.81%
EPS Next 2Y68.24%
EPS Next 3Y58.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.44%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.87%
Revenue Next 3Y0.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.23, the valuation of FR can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as FR.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.13, FR is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.44 indicates a rather cheap valuation of FR.
FR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FR is cheaper than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FR to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.35), we can say FR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.44 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.66% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.18 |
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 58.26% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y68.24%
EPS Next 3Y58.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.45%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.66, FR has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
FR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.45% |
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
FR pays out 82.40% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP82.4%
EPS Next 2Y68.24%
EPS Next 3Y58.26%
EPA:FR (11/6/2025, 9:22:08 AM)
12.03
+0.03 (+0.25%)
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 Cap2.94B
Revenue(TTM)21.04B
Net Income(TTM)125.00M
Analysts72.5
Price Target10.86 (-9.73%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.45% |
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)0.34%
PT rev (3m)3.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.87%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.44 | ||
| P/S | 0.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.17 | ||
| P/B | 0.93 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.18 |
EPS(TTM)0.66
EY5.49%
EPS(NY)1.87
Fwd EY15.53%
FCF(TTM)2.31
FCFY19.2%
OCF(TTM)10.27
OCFY85.36%
SpS85.99
BVpS13
TBVpS-12.66
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number13.89
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 | 1.3 |
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 Y76.81%
EPS Next 2Y68.24%
EPS Next 3Y58.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.16%
Revenue growth 3Y7.58%
Revenue growth 5Y1.99%
Sales Q2Q%-4.11%
Revenue Next Year-4.44%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.87%
Revenue Next 3Y0.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y3.26%
EBIT growth 3Y9.55%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.33%
EBIT Next Year249.78%
EBIT Next 3Y58.57%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
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 18.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.93.
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%.