LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUI (MC.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:MC - FR0000121014 - Common Stock
616.8 EUR
+4.7 (+0.77%)
Overall MC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MC against 48 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. MC is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years MC has been profitable.
MC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
MC has a better Return On Assets (7.76%) than 79.17% of its industry peers.
MC's Return On Equity of 16.82% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MC outperforms 60.42% of its industry peers.
MC has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.02%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MC is in line with the industry average of 11.21%.
| 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's Profit Margin of 13.26% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MC outperforms 79.17% of its industry peers.
MC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MC's Operating Margin of 21.63% is amongst the best of the industry. MC outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
MC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 66.03%, MC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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
MC 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, MC has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, MC has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for MC is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.18 indicates that MC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
MC has a better Altman-Z score (4.18) than 79.17% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MC is 2.72, which is a good value as it means it would take MC, 2.72 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MC (2.72) is better than 70.83% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that MC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
MC has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.51) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.18 |
ROIC/WACC1.49
WACC7.39%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.48 indicates that MC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MC has a Current ratio (1.48) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that MC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.72, MC is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.67% 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.84% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, MC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.84% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-12.62%
EPS Next 2Y-1.61%
EPS Next 3Y2.51%
EPS Next 5Y11.84%
Revenue Next Year-4.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.98%
Revenue Next 3Y1.26%
Revenue Next 5Y3.84%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 28.04 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MC.
MC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.69, MC is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 25.36, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MC.
62.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MC to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.18), we can say MC is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as MC.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of MC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.33
EPS Next 2Y-1.61%
EPS Next 3Y2.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.16%, MC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
MC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.07.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, MC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.16% |
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-1.61%
EPS Next 3Y2.51%
EPA:MC (10/21/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
616.8
+4.7 (+0.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners17.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap308.49B
Analysts76.32
Price Target566.42 (-8.17%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.16% |
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)0.16%
PT rev (3m)-5.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.36 | ||
| P/S | 3.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.8 | ||
| P/B | 4.72 | ||
| P/tB | 14.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.41 |
EPS(TTM)22
EY3.57%
EPS(NY)24.32
Fwd EY3.94%
FCF(TTM)28.78
FCFY4.67%
OCF(TTM)39.03
OCFY6.33%
SpS165.59
BVpS130.55
TBVpS43.21
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.33
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 | 4.18 |
F-Score5
WACC7.39%
ROIC/WACC1.49
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-12.62%
EPS Next 2Y-1.61%
EPS Next 3Y2.51%
EPS Next 5Y11.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.24%
Revenue growth 3Y9.66%
Revenue growth 5Y9.55%
Sales Q2Q%-4.48%
Revenue Next Year-4.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.98%
Revenue Next 3Y1.26%
Revenue Next 5Y3.84%
EBIT growth 1Y-18.05%
EBIT growth 3Y4.57%
EBIT growth 5Y11.48%
EBIT Next Year13.2%
EBIT Next 3Y9.13%
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%