LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUI (MC.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:MC - FR0000121014 - Common Stock
507.55 EUR
-0.15 (-0.03%)
Taking everything into account, MC scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MC was compared to 45 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. While MC has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, MC is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MC had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years MC has been profitable.
In the past 5 years MC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
MC's Return On Assets of 7.76% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MC outperforms 71.11% of its industry peers.
MC has a Return On Equity (16.82%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MC has a Return On Invested Capital (11.02%) which is in line with its industry peers.
MC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.10%. This is above the industry average of 10.76%.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 13.26%, MC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MC has grown nicely.
MC's Operating Margin of 21.63% is amongst the best of the industry. MC outperforms 82.22% of its industry peers.
MC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MC's Gross Margin of 66.03% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MC outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MC has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MC is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for MC remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
MC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.77 indicates that MC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
MC's Altman-Z score of 3.77 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MC outperforms 68.89% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MC (2.72) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
MC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51. This is a neutral value indicating 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 51.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.77 |
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC7.53%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.48 indicates that MC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of MC (1.48) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
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.
MC has a worse Quick ratio (0.72) than 71.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -21.26%.
MC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.04% yearly.
Looking at the last year, MC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.24% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.55% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, MC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.93% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.64% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-11.22%
EPS Next 2Y-0.82%
EPS Next 3Y3.12%
EPS Next 5Y11.93%
Revenue Next Year-4.74%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.89%
Revenue Next 3Y1.27%
Revenue Next 5Y3.64%
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 23.07, MC is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MC is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.20. MC is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.54 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MC.
64.44% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
MC is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.71, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.54 |
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.
MC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
MC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.92
EPS Next 2Y-0.82%
EPS Next 3Y3.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.67%, MC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
MC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.12.
MC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.67% |
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.
The dividend of MC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP61.3%
EPS Next 2Y-0.82%
EPS Next 3Y3.12%
EPA:MC (9/17/2025, 4:35:08 PM)
507.55
-0.15 (-0.03%)
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 Cap253.85B
Analysts75.79
Price Target565.51 (11.42%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.67% |
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)-1.37%
PT rev (3m)-9.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.95%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.52%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.54 | ||
| P/S | 3.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 13 | ||
| P/B | 3.89 | ||
| P/tB | 11.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.4 |
EPS(TTM)22
EY4.33%
EPS(NY)24.71
Fwd EY4.87%
FCF(TTM)28.78
FCFY5.67%
OCF(TTM)39.03
OCFY7.69%
SpS165.59
BVpS130.55
TBVpS43.21
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.92
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 | 3.77 |
F-Score5
WACC7.53%
ROIC/WACC1.46
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 Y-11.22%
EPS Next 2Y-0.82%
EPS Next 3Y3.12%
EPS Next 5Y11.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.24%
Revenue growth 3Y9.66%
Revenue growth 5Y9.55%
Sales Q2Q%-4.48%
Revenue Next Year-4.74%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.89%
Revenue Next 3Y1.27%
Revenue Next 5Y3.64%
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%