HERA SPA (HER.MI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
BIT:HER • IT0001250932
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4.172 EUR
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This HER.MI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. HER.MI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year HER was profitable.
- In the past year HER had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years HER has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years HER had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- HER has a better Return On Assets (4.84%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.74%, HER belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- HER has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.37%) than 93.75% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HER is in line with the industry average of 5.51%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (8.37%) for HER is above the 3 year average (6.37%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.84% | ||
| ROE | 16.74% | ||
| ROIC | 8.37% |
ROA(3y)3.17%
ROA(5y)2.67%
ROE(3y)12.55%
ROE(5y)11.12%
ROIC(3y)6.37%
ROIC(5y)5.48%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.47%, HER is doing worse than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- HER's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- HER has a Operating Margin of 6.09%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: HER underperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
- HER's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of HER (44.30%) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HER has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.47% | ||
| GM | 44.3% |
OM growth 3Y41.7%
OM growth 5Y-4.21%
PM growth 3Y41.81%
PM growth 5Y-3.26%
GM growth 3Y39.53%
GM growth 5Y-2.93%
2. HER.MI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HER is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for HER has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, HER has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, HER has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- HER has an Altman-Z score of 2.34. This is not the best score and indicates that HER is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- HER has a Altman-Z score of 2.34. This is amongst the best in the industry. HER outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- HER has a debt to FCF ratio of 25.48. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as HER would need 25.48 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of HER (25.48) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- HER has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.11. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- HER has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.11. This is in the better half of the industry: HER outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 25.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.34 |
ROIC/WACC1.55
WACC5.41%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.10 indicates that HER should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- HER has a better Current ratio (1.10) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.05 indicates that HER should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of HER (1.05) is better than 93.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 |
3. HER.MI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for HER have decreased by -3.81% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, HER shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.56% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.71% in the past year.
- HER shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.60% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.81%
EPS 3Y18.55%
EPS 5Y8.56%
EPS Q2Q%-16.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.91%
Revenue growth 5Y12.6%
Sales Q2Q%-18.05%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, HER will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.42% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.67% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y1.21%
EPS Next 2Y2.3%
EPS Next 3Y2.67%
EPS Next 5Y2.42%
Revenue Next Year0.94%
Revenue Next 2Y1.44%
Revenue Next 3Y2.61%
Revenue Next 5Y0.67%
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 decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. HER.MI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.88, the valuation of HER can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HER is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- HER's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.78.
- HER is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.99.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HER indicates a rather cheap valuation: HER is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.54. HER is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HER is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- HER's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HER is cheaper than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 31.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of HER may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.34
PEG (5Y)1.04
EPS Next 2Y2.3%
EPS Next 3Y2.67%
5. HER.MI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- HER has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.82%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.08, HER is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, HER pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.82% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of HER grows each year by 11.06%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.06%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 40.14% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HER. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- HER's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP40.14%
EPS Next 2Y2.3%
EPS Next 3Y2.67%
HER.MI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
BIT:HER (4/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
4.172
-0.01 (-0.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)03-25 2026-03-25/amc
Earnings (Next)05-13 2026-05-13
Inst Owners21.89%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.21B
Revenue(TTM)19.71B
Net Income(TTM)683.40M
Analysts82
Price Target4.61 (10.5%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.82% |
Yearly Dividend0.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.06%
DP40.14%
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)2.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.99 | ||
| P/S | 0.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 31.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.07 | ||
| P/B | 1.52 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.67 |
EPS(TTM)0.47
EY11.27%
EPS(NY)0.32
Fwd EY7.7%
FCF(TTM)0.13
FCFY3.17%
OCF(TTM)0.82
OCFY19.71%
SpS13.23
BVpS2.74
TBVpS-1.42
PEG (NY)7.34
PEG (5Y)1.04
Graham Number5.38
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.84% | ||
| ROE | 16.74% | ||
| ROCE | 12.35% | ||
| ROIC | 8.37% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.47% | ||
| OM | 6.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.47% | ||
| GM | 44.3% | ||
| FCFM | 1% |
ROA(3y)3.17%
ROA(5y)2.67%
ROE(3y)12.55%
ROE(5y)11.12%
ROIC(3y)6.37%
ROIC(5y)5.48%
ROICexc(3y)7.34%
ROICexc(5y)6.34%
ROICexgc(3y)26.34%
ROICexgc(5y)21.71%
ROCE(3y)9.37%
ROCE(5y)8.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y28.65%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.98%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.19%
OM growth 3Y41.7%
OM growth 5Y-4.21%
PM growth 3Y41.81%
PM growth 5Y-3.26%
GM growth 3Y39.53%
GM growth 5Y-2.93%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.4
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 25.48 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.54 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 173.72% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.21% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.87 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.36% | ||
| Profit Quality | 28.81% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.34 |
F-Score6
WACC5.41%
ROIC/WACC1.55
Cap/Depr(3y)160.49%
Cap/Depr(5y)151%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.86%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.81%
EPS 3Y18.55%
EPS 5Y8.56%
EPS Q2Q%-16.75%
EPS Next Y1.21%
EPS Next 2Y2.3%
EPS Next 3Y2.67%
EPS Next 5Y2.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.91%
Revenue growth 5Y12.6%
Sales Q2Q%-18.05%
Revenue Next Year0.94%
Revenue Next 2Y1.44%
Revenue Next 3Y2.61%
Revenue Next 5Y0.67%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.38%
EBIT growth 3Y21.99%
EBIT growth 5Y7.86%
EBIT Next Year93.94%
EBIT Next 3Y28.39%
EBIT Next 5Y21.16%
FCF growth 1Y2797.26%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-12.55%
OCF growth 1Y43.59%
OCF growth 3Y224.94%
OCF growth 5Y6.56%
HERA SPA / HER.MI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of HERA SPA (HER.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to HER.MI.
Can you provide the valuation status for HERA SPA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to HERA SPA (HER.MI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for HERA SPA?
HERA SPA (HER.MI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is HERA SPA?
The financial health rating of HERA SPA (HER.MI) is 5 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for HER stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HERA SPA (HER.MI) is expected to grow by 1.21% in the next year.