HERA SPA (HER.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:HER - IT0001250932 - Common Stock
3.978 EUR
0 (-0.05%)
Overall HER gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated HER against 14 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of HER get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. HER has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
HER had positive earnings in the past year.
HER had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
The Return On Assets of HER (5.05%) is better than 92.86% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of HER (19.06%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.49%, HER belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HER is in line with the industry average of 6.45%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.37%) for HER is below the current ROIC(8.49%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.05% | ||
| ROE | 19.06% | ||
| ROIC | 8.49% |
ROA(3y)2.57%
ROA(5y)2.56%
ROE(3y)11.26%
ROE(5y)10.89%
ROIC(3y)5.37%
ROIC(5y)5.24%
1.3 Margins
HER's Profit Margin of 3.43% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HER is outperformed by 71.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HER has declined.
HER has a worse Operating Margin (5.81%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HER has declined.
HER's Gross Margin of 43.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HER outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
HER's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.43% | ||
| GM | 43.17% |
OM growth 3Y3.35%
OM growth 5Y-3.88%
PM growth 3Y6.68%
PM growth 5Y-7.22%
GM growth 3Y7.1%
GM growth 5Y-1.88%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
HER has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
HER has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
HER has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for HER is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.39 indicates that HER is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.39, HER belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HER is 16.79, which is on the high side as it means it would take HER, 16.79 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HER's Debt to FCF ratio of 16.79 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HER outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
HER has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.27. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.27, HER is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.39 |
ROIC/WACC1.56
WACC5.43%
2.3 Liquidity
HER has a Current Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that HER is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HER has a better Current ratio (1.16) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
HER has a Quick Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that HER is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HER has a Quick ratio of 1.13. This is amongst the best in the industry. HER outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 21.13% over the past year.
HER shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.51% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 16.77% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, HER shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.27% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.13%
EPS 3Y13.92%
EPS 5Y5.51%
EPS Q2Q%4.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.77%
Revenue growth 3Y6.89%
Revenue growth 5Y13.27%
Sales Q2Q%22.57%
3.2 Future
HER is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.22% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.81% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.56%
EPS Next 2Y3.98%
EPS Next 3Y4.1%
EPS Next 5Y3.22%
Revenue Next Year-8.7%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.61%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.6%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.81%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.96, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of HER.
78.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HER, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.91, HER is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.23, the valuation of HER can be described as correct.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as HER.
HER's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HER indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HER is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HER is valued a bit cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.44 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of HER may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.21
PEG (5Y)1.44
EPS Next 2Y3.98%
EPS Next 3Y4.1%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HER has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.84%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.06, HER's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than HER!
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, HER pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.84% |
5.2 History
The dividend of HER is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.46%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.46%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
HER pays out 38.25% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
HER's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP38.25%
EPS Next 2Y3.98%
EPS Next 3Y4.1%
BIT:HER (10/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.978
0 (-0.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners21.93%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.93B
Revenue(TTM)21.11B
Net Income(TTM)723.60M
Analysts75.56
Price Target4.26 (7.09%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.84% |
Yearly Dividend0.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.46%
DP38.25%
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)-0.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.23 | ||
| P/S | 0.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.7 | ||
| P/B | 1.56 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.44 |
EPS(TTM)0.5
EY12.57%
EPS(NY)0.33
Fwd EY8.18%
FCF(TTM)0.22
FCFY5.56%
OCF(TTM)0.85
OCFY21.26%
SpS14.17
BVpS2.55
TBVpS-1.48
PEG (NY)1.21
PEG (5Y)1.44
Graham Number5.35
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.05% | ||
| ROE | 19.06% | ||
| ROCE | 12.64% | ||
| ROIC | 8.49% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.91% | ||
| ROICexgc | 34.5% | ||
| OM | 5.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.43% | ||
| GM | 43.17% | ||
| FCFM | 1.56% |
ROA(3y)2.57%
ROA(5y)2.56%
ROE(3y)11.26%
ROE(5y)10.89%
ROIC(3y)5.37%
ROIC(5y)5.24%
ROICexc(3y)6.37%
ROICexc(5y)6.12%
ROICexgc(3y)22.48%
ROICexgc(5y)21.02%
ROCE(3y)8.03%
ROCE(5y)7.84%
ROICexgc growth 3Y12.09%
ROICexgc growth 5Y12.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.53%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.34%
OM growth 3Y3.35%
OM growth 5Y-3.88%
PM growth 3Y6.68%
PM growth 5Y-7.22%
GM growth 3Y7.1%
GM growth 5Y-1.88%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.47
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.79 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.67 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 161.02% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.27 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.79% | ||
| Profit Quality | 45.56% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.39 |
F-Score6
WACC5.43%
ROIC/WACC1.56
Cap/Depr(3y)151.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)138.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.23%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.68%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.13%
EPS 3Y13.92%
EPS 5Y5.51%
EPS Q2Q%4.73%
EPS Next Y6.56%
EPS Next 2Y3.98%
EPS Next 3Y4.1%
EPS Next 5Y3.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.77%
Revenue growth 3Y6.89%
Revenue growth 5Y13.27%
Sales Q2Q%22.57%
Revenue Next Year-8.7%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.61%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.6%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.81%
EBIT growth 1Y6.28%
EBIT growth 3Y10.46%
EBIT growth 5Y8.88%
EBIT Next Year93.34%
EBIT Next 3Y27.46%
EBIT Next 5Y20.47%
FCF growth 1Y311.08%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y115.43%
OCF growth 3Y-6.56%
OCF growth 5Y3.17%
HERA SPA / HER.MI FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of HERA SPA (HER.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to HER.MI.
What is the valuation status of HERA SPA (HER.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to HERA SPA (HER.MI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is HERA SPA (HER.MI) stock?
HERA SPA (HER.MI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of HERA SPA (HER.MI) stock?
The financial health rating of HERA SPA (HER.MI) is 6 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of HERA SPA (HER.MI) stock?
The dividend rating of HERA SPA (HER.MI) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 38.25%.