VALEO (FR.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Euronext Paris • EPA:FR • FR0013176526
11.82 EUR
-0.29 (-2.39%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
Taking everything into account, FR scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FR was compared to 31 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
- FR had positive earnings in the past year.
- FR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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
- With a Return On Assets value of 0.61%, FR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- FR has a Return On Equity of 3.93%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FR outperforms 54.84% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of FR (6.06%) is better than 64.52% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FR is in line with the industry average of 6.49%.
- 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
- The Profit Margin of FR (0.59%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FR has declined.
- FR has a Operating Margin (4.52%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- FR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- FR has a Gross Margin of 19.59%. This is in the lower half of the industry: FR underperforms 67.74% 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FR is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, FR has less shares outstanding
- FR has more shares outstanding than it did 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.
- FR has a worse Altman-Z score (1.30) than 67.74% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- FR has a Debt to FCF ratio (11.66) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.72 is on the high side and indicates that FR has dependencies on debt financing.
- FR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.72. This is in the lower half of the industry: FR underperforms 74.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC5.36%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.79 indicates that FR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of FR (0.79) is worse than 80.65% 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 Quick ratio of 0.61. This is amonst the worse of the industry: FR underperforms 80.65% 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%.
- 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%.
- 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 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
- 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
- FR is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.91.
- FR's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- FR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.63 indicates a rather cheap valuation of FR.
- 77.42% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- FR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- FR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FR is cheaper than 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FR is valued a bit cheaper than 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.19 |
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.
- FR's earnings are expected to grow with 50.30% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y53.26%
EPS Next 3Y50.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.47%, FR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- FR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.93.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, 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%
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 17.91 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%.