GENERALFINANCE SPA (GF.MI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
BIT:GF • IT0005144784
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This GF.MI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. GF.MI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- GF had positive earnings in the past year.
- GF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- GF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In multiple years GF reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- GF's Return On Assets of 5.07% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GF outperforms 77.19% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 43.41%, GF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.27%, GF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GF is significantly below the industry average of 10.69%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (5.27%) for GF is above the 3 year average (3.24%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.07% | ||
| ROE | 43.41% | ||
| ROIC | 5.27% |
ROA(3y)3.06%
ROA(5y)2.84%
ROE(3y)26.09%
ROE(5y)25.4%
ROIC(3y)3.24%
ROIC(5y)3.04%
1.3 Margins
- GF's Profit Margin of 38.69% is amongst the best of the industry. GF outperforms 84.21% of its industry peers.
- GF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- GF's Operating Margin of 58.53% is amongst the best of the industry. GF outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GF has grown nicely.
- GF has a better Gross Margin (91.01%) than 94.74% 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 | 58.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 38.69% | ||
| GM | 91.01% |
OM growth 3Y5.18%
OM growth 5Y4.79%
PM growth 3Y7.65%
PM growth 5Y6.75%
GM growth 3Y0.78%
GM growth 5Y-0.07%
2. GF.MI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GF is destroying value.
- GF has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- GF has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- GF has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.94, we must say that GF is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- GF has a Altman-Z score (0.94) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of GF is 47.87, which is on the high side as it means it would take GF, 47.87 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of GF (47.87) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- GF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 5.21. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 5.21, GF is doing worse than 82.46% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 47.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.94 |
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC6.29%
2.3 Liquidity
- GF has a Current Ratio of 4.92. This indicates that GF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 4.92, GF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- GF has a Quick Ratio of 4.92. This indicates that GF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 4.92, GF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.96% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.92 |
3. GF.MI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- GF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 35.26%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, GF shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 40.10% on average per year.
- GF shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 41.34%.
- Measured over the past years, GF shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 31.24% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.26%
EPS 3Y38.24%
EPS 5Y40.1%
EPS Q2Q%25.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)41.34%
Revenue growth 3Y28.41%
Revenue growth 5Y31.24%
Sales Q2Q%28.92%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, GF will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.42% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, GF will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.63% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.11%
EPS Next 2Y14.41%
EPS Next 3Y16.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.55%
Revenue Next 2Y12.63%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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. GF.MI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.77, the valuation of GF can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.46% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GF to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say GF is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.51 indicates a reasonable valuation of GF.
- 63.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GF, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GF to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.20), we can say GF is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GF is on the same level as its industry peers.
- GF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. GF is more expensive than 61.40% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- GF's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of GF may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as GF's earnings are expected to grow with 16.42% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)0.22
EPS Next 2Y14.41%
EPS Next 3Y16.42%
5. GF.MI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.86%, GF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.34, GF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- GF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.86% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- GF pays out 24.56% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP24.56%
EPS Next 2Y14.41%
EPS Next 3Y16.42%
GF.MI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
BIT:GF (4/16/2026, 2:08:43 PM)
29.65
+0.75 (+2.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners16.47%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap374.78M
Revenue(TTM)110.38M
Net Income(TTM)42.70M
Analysts86
Price Target28.66 (-3.34%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.86% |
Yearly Dividend0.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP24.56%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)24.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.51 | ||
| P/S | 3.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 29.77 | ||
| P/B | 3.81 | ||
| P/tB | 3.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.36 |
EPS(TTM)3.38
EY11.4%
EPS(NY)2.58
Fwd EY8.68%
FCF(TTM)0.85
FCFY2.86%
OCF(TTM)1
OCFY3.36%
SpS8.73
BVpS7.78
TBVpS7.48
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)0.22
Graham Number24.3291 (-17.95%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.07% | ||
| ROE | 43.41% | ||
| ROCE | 7.92% | ||
| ROIC | 5.27% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.2% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.37% | ||
| OM | 58.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 38.69% | ||
| GM | 91.01% | ||
| FCFM | 9.71% |
ROA(3y)3.06%
ROA(5y)2.84%
ROE(3y)26.09%
ROE(5y)25.4%
ROIC(3y)3.24%
ROIC(5y)3.04%
ROICexc(3y)3.71%
ROICexc(5y)3.44%
ROICexgc(3y)3.76%
ROICexgc(5y)3.48%
ROCE(3y)4.88%
ROCE(5y)4.57%
ROICexgc growth 3Y11.67%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.93%
ROICexc growth 3Y10.89%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.44%
OM growth 3Y5.18%
OM growth 5Y4.79%
PM growth 3Y7.65%
PM growth 5Y6.75%
GM growth 3Y0.78%
GM growth 5Y-0.07%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 47.87 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 7.71 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 99.03% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 18.93% | ||
| Profit Quality | 25.09% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.94 |
F-Score5
WACC6.29%
ROIC/WACC0.84
Cap/Depr(3y)127.94%
Cap/Depr(5y)129.4%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.99%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.26%
EPS 3Y38.24%
EPS 5Y40.1%
EPS Q2Q%25.32%
EPS Next Y11.11%
EPS Next 2Y14.41%
EPS Next 3Y16.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)41.34%
Revenue growth 3Y28.41%
Revenue growth 5Y31.24%
Sales Q2Q%28.92%
Revenue Next Year12.55%
Revenue Next 2Y12.63%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y36.11%
EBIT growth 3Y35.06%
EBIT growth 5Y37.53%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-90.1%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y2.38%
OCF growth 1Y-88.71%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y3.75%
GENERALFINANCE SPA / GF.MI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GENERALFINANCE SPA?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to GF.MI.
What is the valuation status of GENERALFINANCE SPA (GF.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to GENERALFINANCE SPA (GF.MI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for GENERALFINANCE SPA?
GENERALFINANCE SPA (GF.MI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for GF stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GENERALFINANCE SPA (GF.MI) is 8.77 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.81.
How financially healthy is GENERALFINANCE SPA?
The financial health rating of GENERALFINANCE SPA (GF.MI) is 4 / 10.