GENERALFINANCE SPA (GF.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Milan - BIT:GF - IT0005144784 - Common Stock
21.6 EUR
-0.1 (-0.46%)
Overall GF gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated GF against 54 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. GF has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. GF is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. This is an interesting combination
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GF was profitable.
GF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years GF has been profitable.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: GF reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.89%, GF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.93% of the companies in the same industry.
GF's Return On Equity of 44.30% is amongst the best of the industry. GF outperforms 90.74% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.01%, GF 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 GF is significantly below the industry average of 10.39%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.01%) for GF is above the 3 year average (3.03%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.89% | ||
| ROE | 44.3% | ||
| ROIC | 5.01% |
ROA(3y)2.74%
ROA(5y)2.67%
ROE(3y)22.73%
ROE(5y)24.28%
ROIC(3y)3.03%
ROIC(5y)2.96%
1.3 Margins
GF has a Profit Margin of 38.69%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GF outperforms 85.19% of its industry peers.
GF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GF's Operating Margin of 58.11% is amongst the best of the industry. GF outperforms 87.04% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GF has grown nicely.
GF has a better Gross Margin (90.12%) than 94.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GF has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 58.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 38.69% | ||
| GM | 90.12% |
OM growth 3Y4.07%
OM growth 5Y5.84%
PM growth 3Y4.03%
PM growth 5Y7.12%
GM growth 3Y0.97%
GM growth 5Y0.16%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
GF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for GF remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for GF remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, GF has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
GF has an Altman-Z score of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that GF is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.86, GF is doing worse than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
GF has a debt to FCF ratio of 17.02. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as GF would need 17.02 years to pay back of all of its debts.
GF has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (17.02) than 62.96% of its industry peers.
GF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.63. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
GF's Debt to Equity ratio of 4.63 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GF is outperformed by 81.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 17.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.86 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC6.64%
2.3 Liquidity
GF has a Current Ratio of 15.30. This indicates that GF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 15.30, GF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.59% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 15.30 indicates that GF has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 15.30, GF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 15.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 15.3 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 44.12% over the past year.
GF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 38.19% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 40.04% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, GF shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 29.00% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.12%
EPS 3Y30.68%
EPS 5Y38.19%
EPS Q2Q%54.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)40.04%
Revenue growth 3Y25.63%
Revenue growth 5Y29%
Sales Q2Q%47.74%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 19.13% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, GF will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 18.06% on average per year.
EPS Next Y29.69%
EPS Next 2Y20.03%
EPS Next 3Y19.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year29.72%
Revenue Next 2Y20.83%
Revenue Next 3Y18.06%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.53, the valuation of GF can be described as very cheap.
85.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GF to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.76), we can say GF is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.10 indicates a reasonable valuation of GF.
70.37% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GF, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
GF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.96.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GF indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GF is cheaper than 64.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GF is valued a bit cheaper than 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.92 |
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.
GF has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as GF's earnings are expected to grow with 19.13% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.25
PEG (5Y)0.2
EPS Next 2Y20.03%
EPS Next 3Y19.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.01%, GF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
GF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.26.
GF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.01% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
GF pays out 28.88% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP28.88%
EPS Next 2Y20.03%
EPS Next 3Y19.13%
BIT:GF (12/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
21.6
-0.1 (-0.46%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners16.92%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap273.02M
Revenue(TTM)93.87M
Net Income(TTM)36.32M
Analysts86
Price Target23 (6.48%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.01% |
Yearly Dividend0.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP28.88%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)9.47%
PT rev (3m)26.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)4.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)10.84%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.1 | ||
| P/S | 2.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.11 | ||
| P/B | 3.33 | ||
| P/tB | 3.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.92 |
EPS(TTM)2.87
EY13.29%
EPS(NY)2.37
Fwd EY10.99%
FCF(TTM)1.76
FCFY8.17%
OCF(TTM)1.94
OCFY9%
SpS7.43
BVpS6.49
TBVpS6.21
PEG (NY)0.25
PEG (5Y)0.2
Graham Number20.46
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.89% | ||
| ROE | 44.3% | ||
| ROCE | 7.41% | ||
| ROIC | 5.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.76% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.87% | ||
| OM | 58.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 38.69% | ||
| GM | 90.12% | ||
| FCFM | 23.76% |
ROA(3y)2.74%
ROA(5y)2.67%
ROE(3y)22.73%
ROE(5y)24.28%
ROIC(3y)3.03%
ROIC(5y)2.96%
ROICexc(3y)3.39%
ROICexc(5y)3.24%
ROICexgc(3y)3.42%
ROICexgc(5y)3.26%
ROCE(3y)4.48%
ROCE(5y)4.38%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.06%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.94%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.85%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.87%
OM growth 3Y4.07%
OM growth 5Y5.84%
PM growth 3Y4.03%
PM growth 5Y7.12%
GM growth 3Y0.97%
GM growth 5Y0.16%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 17.02 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.74 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 129.61% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.42% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 43.64% | ||
| Profit Quality | 61.41% | ||
| Current Ratio | 15.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 15.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.86 |
F-Score5
WACC6.64%
ROIC/WACC0.76
Cap/Depr(3y)128.37%
Cap/Depr(5y)131.84%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.9%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.49%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.12%
EPS 3Y30.68%
EPS 5Y38.19%
EPS Q2Q%54.31%
EPS Next Y29.69%
EPS Next 2Y20.03%
EPS Next 3Y19.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)40.04%
Revenue growth 3Y25.63%
Revenue growth 5Y29%
Sales Q2Q%47.74%
Revenue Next Year29.72%
Revenue Next 2Y20.83%
Revenue Next 3Y18.06%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y40.88%
EBIT growth 3Y30.75%
EBIT growth 5Y36.54%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y5.4%
FCF growth 3Y125.88%
FCF growth 5Y49.06%
OCF growth 1Y10.31%
OCF growth 3Y116.86%
OCF growth 5Y48.62%
GENERALFINANCE SPA / GF.MI FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for GF stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to GF.MI.
What is the valuation status for GF stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to GENERALFINANCE SPA (GF.MI). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is GENERALFINANCE SPA (GF.MI) stock?
GENERALFINANCE SPA (GF.MI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of GENERALFINANCE SPA (GF.MI) stock?
The financial health rating of GENERALFINANCE SPA (GF.MI) is 4 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for GENERALFINANCE SPA (GF.MI) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GENERALFINANCE SPA (GF.MI) is expected to grow by 29.69% in the next year.