ENGIE (GZF.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:GZF - Deutsche Boerse Ag - FR0010208488 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to GZF. GZF was compared to 13 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. There are concerns on the financial health of GZF while its profitability can be described as average. GZF has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GZF was profitable.
GZF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years GZF 4 years were profitable.
GZF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.13%, GZF is not doing good in the industry: 76.92% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
GZF has a Return On Equity of 11.66%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GZF underperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.21%, GZF is doing worse than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GZF is in line with the industry average of 6.44%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.21%) for GZF is above the 3 year average (4.59%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.13% | ||
| ROE | 11.66% | ||
| ROIC | 5.21% |
ROA(3y)1.09%
ROA(5y)0.74%
ROE(3y)6.38%
ROE(5y)4.55%
ROIC(3y)4.59%
ROIC(5y)3.95%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of GZF (5.46%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GZF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GZF has a better Operating Margin (12.15%) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GZF has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 32.99%, GZF is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GZF has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.46% | ||
| GM | 32.99% |
OM growth 3Y4.76%
OM growth 5Y8.74%
PM growth 3Y-3.71%
PM growth 5Y31.94%
GM growth 3Y0.14%
GM growth 5Y-0.3%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GZF is creating some value.
GZF has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for GZF has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for GZF is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
GZF has an Altman-Z score of 0.84. This is a bad value and indicates that GZF is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of GZF (0.84) is worse than 76.92% of its industry peers.
GZF has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.84. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as GZF would need 13.84 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GZF (13.84) is better than 76.92% of its industry peers.
GZF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.43. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
GZF has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.43. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GZF outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.84 |
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC5.16%
2.3 Liquidity
GZF has a Current Ratio of 1.09. This is a normal value and indicates that GZF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.09, GZF is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.02 indicates that GZF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GZF has a Quick ratio of 1.02. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GZF outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.02 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
GZF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 92.42%, which is quite impressive.
GZF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 37.22% yearly.
The Revenue for GZF has decreased by -10.60% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.21% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)92.42%
EPS 3Y4.25%
EPS 5Y37.22%
EPS Q2Q%-28.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.6%
Revenue growth 3Y8.45%
Revenue growth 5Y4.21%
Sales Q2Q%2.11%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -2.32% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.49% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-15.65%
EPS Next 2Y-9.98%
EPS Next 3Y-5.54%
EPS Next 5Y-2.32%
Revenue Next Year-4.98%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.22%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.64%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.49%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.03 indicates a correct valuation of GZF.
GZF's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
GZF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.33, which indicates a very decent valuation of GZF.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GZF is valued a bit cheaper than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.60, GZF is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GZF is valued a bit cheaper than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GZF is valued a bit cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
GZF's earnings are expected to decrease with -5.54% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.32
EPS Next 2Y-9.98%
EPS Next 3Y-5.54%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GZF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.47%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.12, GZF pays a better dividend. On top of this GZF pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
GZF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.47% |
5.2 History
The dividend of GZF is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.08%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.08%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
GZF pays out 102.90% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of GZF has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP102.9%
EPS Next 2Y-9.98%
EPS Next 3Y-5.54%
FRA:GZF (6/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.845
+0.02 (+0.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners32.66%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap48.33B
Analysts83.7
Price Target20.7 (4.31%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.47% |
Yearly Dividend1.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.08%
DP102.9%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
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)1.08%
PT rev (3m)4.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.33 | ||
| P/S | 0.65 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.68 | ||
| P/B | 1.4 | ||
| P/tB | 3.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.04 |
EPS(TTM)1.65
EY8.31%
EPS(NY)1.92
Fwd EY9.68%
FCF(TTM)1.54
FCFY7.78%
OCF(TTM)5.4
OCFY27.2%
SpS30.31
BVpS14.19
TBVpS5.46
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.32
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.13% | ||
| ROE | 11.66% | ||
| ROCE | 7.69% | ||
| ROIC | 5.21% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.63% | ||
| OM | 12.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.46% | ||
| GM | 32.99% | ||
| FCFM | 5.09% |
ROA(3y)1.09%
ROA(5y)0.74%
ROE(3y)6.38%
ROE(5y)4.55%
ROIC(3y)4.59%
ROIC(5y)3.95%
ROICexc(3y)5.31%
ROICexc(5y)4.56%
ROICexgc(3y)6.58%
ROICexgc(5y)5.69%
ROCE(3y)6.79%
ROCE(5y)5.82%
ROICexcg growth 3Y21.17%
ROICexcg growth 5Y8.2%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.18%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.4%
OM growth 3Y4.76%
OM growth 5Y8.74%
PM growth 3Y-3.71%
PM growth 5Y31.94%
GM growth 3Y0.14%
GM growth 5Y-0.3%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.84 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.29 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 156.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 12.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.18 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | 93.25% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.84 |
F-Score6
WACC5.16%
ROIC/WACC1.01
Cap/Depr(3y)100.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)94.08%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.46%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.99%
Profit Quality(3y)647.2%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)92.42%
EPS 3Y4.25%
EPS 5Y37.22%
EPS Q2Q%-28.88%
EPS Next Y-15.65%
EPS Next 2Y-9.98%
EPS Next 3Y-5.54%
EPS Next 5Y-2.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.6%
Revenue growth 3Y8.45%
Revenue growth 5Y4.21%
Sales Q2Q%2.11%
Revenue Next Year-4.98%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.22%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.64%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.49%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.5%
EBIT growth 3Y13.62%
EBIT growth 5Y13.32%
EBIT Next Year45.09%
EBIT Next 3Y13.48%
EBIT Next 5Y9.55%
FCF growth 1Y-35.08%
FCF growth 3Y41.69%
FCF growth 5Y17.85%
OCF growth 1Y0.2%
OCF growth 3Y21.59%
OCF growth 5Y9.96%