VALEO (FR.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:FR - FR0013176526 - Common Stock
10.89 EUR
+0.18 (+1.68%)
Overall FR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated FR against 30 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 has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FR was profitable.
FR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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's Return On Equity of 3.93% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FR outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.06%, FR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FR is below the industry average of 6.73%.
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
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.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FR has declined.
FR's Operating Margin of 4.52% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FR outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
FR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FR has a worse Gross Margin (19.59%) than 73.33% 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
FR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FR has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for FR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
FR has an Altman-Z score of 1.29. This is a bad value and indicates that FR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of FR (1.29) is worse than 70.00% 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.
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.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.72 is on the high side and indicates that FR has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.72, FR is not doing good in the industry: 76.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC4.9%
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 86.67% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.61, FR is doing worse than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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%.
FR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -12.75% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.16% in the past year.
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
FR is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 46.61% yearly.
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 16.50, which indicates a correct valuation of FR.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as FR.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.31. FR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.79, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of FR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FR is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.59, FR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
90.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
73.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.09 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as FR's earnings are expected to grow with 58.15% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.2
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.
FR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.82.
FR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| 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 (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
10.89
+0.18 (+1.68%)
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 Cap2.67B
Revenue(TTM)21.04B
Net Income(TTM)125.00M
Analysts72.5
Price Target11.08 (1.74%)
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 | 16.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.79 | ||
| P/S | 0.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.06 | ||
| P/B | 0.84 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.09 |
EPS(TTM)0.66
EY6.06%
EPS(NY)1.88
Fwd EY17.29%
FCF(TTM)2.3
FCFY21.12%
OCF(TTM)10.23
OCFY93.92%
SpS85.64
BVpS12.95
TBVpS-12.61
PEG (NY)0.2
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
WACC4.9%
ROIC/WACC1.24
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 16.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.84.
How sustainable is the dividend of VALEO (FR.PA) stock?
The dividend rating of VALEO (FR.PA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 82.4%.