VALEO (FR.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:FR - FR0013176526 - Common Stock
10.01 EUR
-0.04 (-0.4%)
FR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 32 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
FR has a Return On Equity (3.93%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FR has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.06%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FR outperforms 59.38% 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 7.21%.
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 of 0.59%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FR outperforms 53.13% of its industry peers.
FR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.52%, FR is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
FR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FR's Gross Margin of 19.59% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FR is outperformed by 75.00% 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
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
FR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FR has an Altman-Z score of 1.28. 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 1.28, FR is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 11.66, FR is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.88% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.72 is on the high side and indicates that FR has dependencies on debt financing.
FR has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.72) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.28 |
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.
FR's Current ratio of 0.79 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FR is outperformed by 84.38% 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 worse Quick ratio (0.61) than 84.38% 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.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 58.26% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, FR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.93% on average per year.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.17 indicates a correct valuation of FR.
FR's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.40, FR is valued a bit cheaper.
FR is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.36.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FR is valued cheaper than 84.38% 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 22.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
FR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FR is cheaper than 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FR is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.01 |
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)0.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y68.24%
EPS Next 3Y58.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.18%, which is a nice return.
FR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.88.
FR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.18% |
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 2Y68.24%
EPS Next 3Y58.26%
EPA:FR (10/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
10.01
-0.04 (-0.4%)
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 Cap2.45B
Analysts72.5
Price Target10.83 (8.19%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.18% |
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%
PT rev (3m)4.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.08%
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 | 15.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.36 | ||
| P/S | 0.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.33 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.97 | ||
| P/B | 0.77 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.01 |
EPS(TTM)0.66
EY6.59%
EPS(NY)1.87
Fwd EY18.66%
FCF(TTM)2.31
FCFY23.07%
OCF(TTM)10.27
OCFY102.58%
SpS85.99
BVpS13
TBVpS-12.66
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y36.11%
ROICexcg 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 | 1.28 |
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 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%