VALEO (FR.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:FR - FR0013176526 - Common Stock
12.51 EUR
+0.16 (+1.34%)
Overall FR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated FR against 30 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 valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
FR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years FR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
FR has a Return On Assets of 0.61%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FR outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 3.93%, FR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
FR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.55%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.53%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.59%, FR is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
FR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FR has a Operating Margin of 4.52%. This is comparable 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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 19.59%, FR is doing worse than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The debt/assets ratio for FR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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's Altman-Z score of 1.30 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FR is outperformed by 73.33% 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.
FR's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.66 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FR outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
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 76.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC4.99%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.79, FR is not doing good in the industry: 86.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.61 indicates that FR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FR has a worse Quick ratio (0.61) than 86.67% 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.
Looking at the last year, FR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.16% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.99% on average over the past years.
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 58.15% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, FR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.84% on average per year.
EPS Next Y82.5%
EPS Next 2Y68.88%
EPS Next 3Y58.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.1%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.79%
Revenue Next 3Y0.84%
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.
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 18.95, which indicates a rather expensive current 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 25.89, FR is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.65 indicates a rather cheap valuation of FR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
FR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FR indicates a rather cheap valuation: FR is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FR is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.21 |
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.
FR's earnings are expected to grow with 58.15% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.23
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y68.88%
EPS Next 3Y58.15%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.34%, FR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.72, FR has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
FR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.34% |
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 (11/17/2025, 10:30:16 AM)
12.51
+0.16 (+1.34%)
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 Cap3.06B
Revenue(TTM)21.04B
Net Income(TTM)125.00M
Analysts72.5
Price Target10.86 (-13.19%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.34% |
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)0.34%
PT rev (3m)0.78%
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 | 18.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.65 | ||
| P/S | 0.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.22 | ||
| P/B | 0.96 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.21 |
EPS(TTM)0.66
EY5.28%
EPS(NY)1.88
Fwd EY15.05%
FCF(TTM)2.31
FCFY18.46%
OCF(TTM)10.27
OCFY82.08%
SpS85.99
BVpS13
TBVpS-12.66
PEG (NY)0.23
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number13.89
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
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 Y82.5%
EPS Next 2Y68.88%
EPS Next 3Y58.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.16%
Revenue growth 3Y7.58%
Revenue growth 5Y1.99%
Sales Q2Q%-4.11%
Revenue Next Year-4.1%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.79%
Revenue Next 3Y0.84%
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%
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 18.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.96.
How sustainable is the dividend of VALEO (FR.PA) stock?
The dividend rating of VALEO (FR.PA) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 82.4%.