ENGIE (GZF.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:GZF - FR0010208488 - Common Stock
19.305 EUR
+0.2 (+1.07%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to GZF. GZF was compared to 14 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. While GZF is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. GZF is valued correctly, 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.
GZF had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years GZF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of GZF (3.00%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.96%, GZF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of GZF (6.30%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GZF is in line with the industry average of 6.51%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.30%) for GZF is above the 3 year average (4.59%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3% | ||
| ROE | 15.96% | ||
| ROIC | 6.3% |
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
GZF's Profit Margin of 6.64% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GZF outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GZF has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.81%, GZF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GZF has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 34.55%, GZF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
GZF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.64% | ||
| GM | 34.55% |
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
GZF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GZF has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
GZF has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, GZF has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.96, we must say that GZF is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.96, GZF is not doing good in the industry: 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
GZF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.55. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
GZF has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.55) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.96 |
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC5.2%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.06 indicates that GZF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GZF has a better Current ratio (1.06) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
GZF has a Quick Ratio of 1.00. This is a normal value and indicates that GZF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GZF has a better Quick ratio (1.00) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.23% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, GZF shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 37.22% on average per year.
GZF shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.77%.
Measured over the past years, GZF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.21% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.23%
EPS 3Y4.25%
EPS 5Y37.22%
EPS Q2Q%48.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.77%
Revenue growth 3Y8.45%
Revenue growth 5Y4.21%
Sales Q2Q%1.44%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.94% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.13% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-12.93%
EPS Next 2Y-9.51%
EPS Next 3Y-5.15%
EPS Next 5Y-1.94%
Revenue Next Year-9.29%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.21%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.47%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.13%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.51, the valuation of GZF can be described as reasonable.
71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GZF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GZF to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.31), we can say GZF is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.35, the valuation of GZF can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GZF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.85, GZF is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GZF is valued cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
GZF has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
GZF's earnings are expected to decrease with -5.15% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
EPS Next 2Y-9.51%
EPS Next 3Y-5.15%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.84%, GZF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
GZF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.85. GZF pays more dividend than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
GZF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.84% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of GZF grows each year by 9.08%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.08%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
91.17% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GZF. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
GZF's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP91.17%
EPS Next 2Y-9.51%
EPS Next 3Y-5.15%
FRA:GZF (10/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
19.305
+0.2 (+1.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners36.9%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap47.01B
Analysts83.85
Price Target21.89 (13.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.84% |
Yearly Dividend1.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.08%
DP91.17%
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)0.22%
PT rev (3m)5.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.54%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.35 | ||
| P/S | 0.63 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 67.74 | ||
| P/B | 1.52 | ||
| P/tB | 4.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.85 |
EPS(TTM)2.03
EY10.52%
EPS(NY)1.86
Fwd EY9.66%
FCF(TTM)-3.32
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.28
OCFY1.48%
SpS30.53
BVpS12.7
TBVpS4.05
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3% | ||
| ROE | 15.96% | ||
| ROCE | 9.3% | ||
| ROIC | 6.3% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.29% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.22% | ||
| OM | 13.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.64% | ||
| GM | 34.55% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.45
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 161.5% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.82% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.7 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 4.42% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.96 |
F-Score7
WACC5.2%
ROIC/WACC1.21
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)1.23%
EPS 3Y4.25%
EPS 5Y37.22%
EPS Q2Q%48.72%
EPS Next Y-12.93%
EPS Next 2Y-9.51%
EPS Next 3Y-5.15%
EPS Next 5Y-1.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.77%
Revenue growth 3Y8.45%
Revenue growth 5Y4.21%
Sales Q2Q%1.44%
Revenue Next Year-9.29%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.21%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.47%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.13%
EBIT growth 1Y13.5%
EBIT growth 3Y13.62%
EBIT growth 5Y13.32%
EBIT Next Year45.83%
EBIT Next 3Y13.7%
EBIT Next 5Y9.88%
FCF growth 1Y-306.72%
FCF growth 3Y41.69%
FCF growth 5Y17.85%
OCF growth 1Y-93.71%
OCF growth 3Y21.59%
OCF growth 5Y9.96%