VALEO (FR.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:FR - FR0013176526 - Common Stock
11.83 EUR
-0.26 (-2.15%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to FR. FR was compared to 32 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 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's Return On Assets of 0.61% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FR outperforms 51.52% of its industry peers.
- FR has a Return On Equity of 3.93%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FR outperforms 54.55% of 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 in line with the industry average of 6.34%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (6.06%) for FR is above the 3 year average (4.55%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- FR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- FR's Operating Margin of 4.52% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FR outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
- FR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 19.59%, FR is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FR is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for FR has been reduced compared to 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
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.30, we must say that FR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.30, FR is not doing good in the industry: 72.73% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio (11.66) which 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 worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.72) than 75.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC5.32%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.79 indicates that FR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- FR has a Current ratio of 0.79. This is amonst the worse of the industry: FR underperforms 84.85% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.61 indicates that FR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.61, FR is not doing good in the industry: 84.85% 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
- 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
- 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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, FR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.81% on average per year.
EPS Next Y80.66%
EPS Next 2Y53.26%
EPS Next 3Y50.3%
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
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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 17.92, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FR.
- FR's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- FR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.47.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.63 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 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FR to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.26), we can say FR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.94% 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 72.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.17 |
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 50.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y53.26%
EPS Next 3Y50.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- FR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.47%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- FR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.94.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, FR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.47% |
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 2Y53.26%
EPS Next 3Y50.3%
EPA:FR (1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
11.83
-0.26 (-2.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)01-12 2026-01-12
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners52.39%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.91B
Revenue(TTM)21.04B
Net Income(TTM)125.00M
Analysts73.04
Price Target11.33 (-4.23%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.47% |
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)1.62%
PT rev (3m)4.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.59%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.63 | ||
| P/S | 0.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.16 | ||
| P/B | 0.91 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.17 |
EPS(TTM)0.66
EY5.58%
EPS(NY)1.55
Fwd EY13.1%
FCF(TTM)2.3
FCFY19.45%
OCF(TTM)10.23
OCFY86.45%
SpS85.64
BVpS12.95
TBVpS-12.61
PEG (NY)0.22
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 | 1.3 |
F-Score5
WACC5.32%
ROIC/WACC1.14
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 Y80.66%
EPS Next 2Y53.26%
EPS Next 3Y50.3%
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.
What is the valuation status for FR stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to VALEO (FR.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of FR stock?
VALEO (FR.PA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of VALEO (FR.PA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VALEO (FR.PA) is 17.92 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.91.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for FR stock?
The dividend rating of VALEO (FR.PA) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 82.4%.