LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUI (MC.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:MC - FR0000121014 - Common Stock
495.1 EUR
+10.1 (+2.08%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to MC. MC was compared to 42 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. While MC belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MC had positive earnings in the past year.
MC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years MC has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years MC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
MC has a Return On Assets of 7.76%. This is in the better half of the industry: MC outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of MC (16.82%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of MC (11.02%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.10%. This is above the industry average of 11.10%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.76% | ||
| ROE | 16.82% | ||
| ROIC | 11.02% |
ROA(3y)9.81%
ROA(5y)8.67%
ROE(3y)23%
ROE(5y)21.42%
ROIC(3y)13.1%
ROIC(5y)11.61%
1.3 Margins
MC has a Profit Margin of 13.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MC outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MC has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 21.63%, MC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
MC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 66.03%, MC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
MC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.26% | ||
| GM | 66.03% |
OM growth 3Y-4.64%
OM growth 5Y1.76%
PM growth 3Y-7.53%
PM growth 5Y2.09%
GM growth 3Y-0.62%
GM growth 5Y0.24%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
MC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for MC remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
MC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.68 indicates that MC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
MC has a better Altman-Z score (3.68) than 69.05% of its industry peers.
MC has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.72. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MC would need 2.72 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MC's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.72 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MC outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that MC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.51, MC is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.68 |
ROIC/WACC1.43
WACC7.69%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.48 indicates that MC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.48, MC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.62% of the companies in the same industry.
MC has a Quick Ratio of 1.48. This is a bad value and indicates that MC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.72, MC is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.48% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for MC have decreased strongly by -21.26% in the last year.
MC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.04% yearly.
MC shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.24%.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.55% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.26%
EPS 3Y1.69%
EPS 5Y12.04%
EPS Q2Q%-21.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.24%
Revenue growth 3Y9.66%
Revenue growth 5Y9.55%
Sales Q2Q%-4.48%
3.2 Future
MC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.91% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.62% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y1.99%
EPS Next 2Y7.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.64%
EPS Next 5Y11.91%
Revenue Next Year-4.09%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.35%
Revenue Next 3Y1.65%
Revenue Next 5Y3.62%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.50, MC is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as MC.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.24. MC is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.98 indicates a correct valuation of MC.
MC's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MC to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.82), we can say MC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MC is on the same level as its industry peers.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.96 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
MC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)11.33
PEG (5Y)1.87
EPS Next 2Y7.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.75%, MC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
MC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.24.
MC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.75% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.93%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.93%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
61.30% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
MC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP61.3%
EPS Next 2Y7.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.64%
EPA:MC (8/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
495.1
+10.1 (+2.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners18.24%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap247.62B
Analysts75.26
Price Target573.35 (15.8%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.75% |
Yearly Dividend13.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.93%
DP61.3%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
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)-4.34%
PT rev (3m)-9.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.87%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.87%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.98 | ||
| P/S | 2.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.68 | ||
| P/B | 3.79 | ||
| P/tB | 11.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.96 |
EPS(TTM)22
EY4.44%
EPS(NY)29.16
Fwd EY5.89%
FCF(TTM)28.78
FCFY5.81%
OCF(TTM)39.03
OCFY7.88%
SpS165.59
BVpS130.55
TBVpS43.21
PEG (NY)11.33
PEG (5Y)1.87
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.76% | ||
| ROE | 16.82% | ||
| ROCE | 16.12% | ||
| ROIC | 11.02% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.31% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.97% | ||
| OM | 21.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.26% | ||
| GM | 66.03% | ||
| FCFM | 17.38% |
ROA(3y)9.81%
ROA(5y)8.67%
ROE(3y)23%
ROE(5y)21.42%
ROIC(3y)13.1%
ROIC(5y)11.61%
ROICexc(3y)14.57%
ROICexc(5y)13.15%
ROICexgc(3y)27.51%
ROICexgc(5y)25.78%
ROCE(3y)19.31%
ROCE(5y)17.1%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-9.7%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.46%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.68%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.71%
OM growth 3Y-4.64%
OM growth 5Y1.76%
PM growth 3Y-7.53%
PM growth 5Y2.09%
GM growth 3Y-0.62%
GM growth 5Y0.24%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.58
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.72 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.29 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 63.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.19% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 22.56 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 75.29% | ||
| Profit Quality | 131.09% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.68 |
F-Score5
WACC7.69%
ROIC/WACC1.43
Cap/Depr(3y)87.21%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.61%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.34%
Profit Quality(3y)88.97%
Profit Quality(5y)115.81%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.26%
EPS 3Y1.69%
EPS 5Y12.04%
EPS Q2Q%-21.46%
EPS Next Y1.99%
EPS Next 2Y7.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.64%
EPS Next 5Y11.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.24%
Revenue growth 3Y9.66%
Revenue growth 5Y9.55%
Sales Q2Q%-4.48%
Revenue Next Year-4.09%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.35%
Revenue Next 3Y1.65%
Revenue Next 5Y3.62%
EBIT growth 1Y-18.05%
EBIT growth 3Y4.57%
EBIT growth 5Y11.48%
EBIT Next Year18.02%
EBIT Next 3Y12.04%
EBIT Next 5Y11.23%
FCF growth 1Y38.41%
FCF growth 3Y-5.77%
FCF growth 5Y10.11%
OCF growth 1Y12.73%
OCF growth 3Y0.49%
OCF growth 5Y10.19%