VALEO (FR.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:FR - FR0013176526 - Common Stock
10.73 EUR
-0.01 (-0.14%)
Taking everything into account, FR scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FR was compared to 30 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 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.
FR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 0.61%, FR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
FR has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.06%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
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
The Profit Margin of FR (0.59%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FR has a Operating Margin (4.52%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FR has declined.
FR's Gross Margin of 19.59% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FR is outperformed by 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
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, FR has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, FR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.29, we must say that FR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
FR's Altman-Z score of 1.29 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FR is outperformed by 73.33% 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 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 76.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC4.87%
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.
The Current ratio of FR (0.79) is worse 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.61, FR is not doing good in the industry: 86.67% 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 46.61% 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 0.81% on average per year.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.26, which indicates a correct valuation of FR.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as FR.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.15, FR is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.70, the valuation of FR can be described as very cheap.
FR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FR is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.12. FR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FR is valued cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FR is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.08 |
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 4.04%, FR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
FR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.89.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, FR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.04% |
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 2Y68.88%
EPS Next 3Y58.15%
EPA:FR (11/27/2025, 1:28:02 PM)
10.73
-0.01 (-0.14%)
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 Cap2.64B
Revenue(TTM)21.04B
Net Income(TTM)125.00M
Analysts72.5
Price Target11.08 (3.26%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.04% |
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)-10.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.7 | ||
| P/S | 0.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.05 | ||
| P/B | 0.83 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.08 |
EPS(TTM)0.66
EY6.15%
EPS(NY)1.88
Fwd EY17.54%
FCF(TTM)2.3
FCFY21.44%
OCF(TTM)10.23
OCFY95.32%
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
WACC4.87%
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 16.26 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.83.
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%.