WENDEL (MF.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
EPA:MF • FR0000121204
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This MF.PA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MF.PA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- MF had negative earnings in the past year.
- In the past year MF had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years MF 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years MF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.91%, MF is doing worse than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- MF has a Return On Equity of -4.32%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MF underperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
- MF has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.46%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MF outperforms 55.17% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MF is significantly below the industry average of 10.88%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.91% | ||
| ROE | -4.32% | ||
| ROIC | 3.46% |
ROA(3y)0.65%
ROA(5y)2.78%
ROE(3y)3.37%
ROE(5y)14.78%
ROIC(3y)3.51%
ROIC(5y)3.79%
1.3 Margins
- MF has a Operating Margin (11.35%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MF has grown nicely.
- MF does not have Profit Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y0.42%
OM growth 5Y10.95%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. MF.PA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MF is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MF has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- MF has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MF has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.19, we must say that MF is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- MF's Altman-Z score of 1.19 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MF outperforms 48.28% of its industry peers.
- MF has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.87. This is a neutral value as MF would need 5.87 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- MF has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.87. This is in the better half of the industry: MF outperforms 60.34% of its industry peers.
- MF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.48. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- MF has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.48. This is in the lower half of the industry: MF underperforms 70.69% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.19 |
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC5.35%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.51 indicates that MF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of MF (1.51) is better than 60.34% of its industry peers.
- MF has a Quick Ratio of 1.50. This is a normal value and indicates that MF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.50, MF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.5 |
3. MF.PA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- MF shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -153.03%.
- Looking at the last year, MF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.10% in the last year.
- MF shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.07% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-153.03%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-67.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.1%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.54%
Revenue growth 5Y2.07%
Sales Q2Q%5.01%
3.2 Future
- MF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.56% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.46% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y20.97%
EPS Next 2Y17.56%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.28%
Revenue Next 2Y4.46%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. MF.PA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for MF. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.69, the valuation of MF can be described as reasonable.
- MF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MF is cheaper than 67.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- MF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.03% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 94.83% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MF, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- MF's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- MF's earnings are expected to grow with 17.56% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y17.56%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. MF.PA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.79%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.44, MF pays a better dividend. On top of this MF pays more dividend than 87.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, MF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.79% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MF is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 17.25%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.25%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- MF has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
- MF's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-173.39%
EPS Next 2Y17.56%
EPS Next 3YN/A
MF.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
EPA:MF (3/23/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
74.65
+0.15 (+0.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26
Earnings (Next)04-23 2026-04-23
Inst Owners16.55%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.76%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.20B
Revenue(TTM)7.57B
Net Income(TTM)-151.80M
Analysts81.33
Price Target110.57 (48.12%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.79% |
Yearly Dividend6.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.25%
DP-173.39%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
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)-1.9%
PT rev (3m)-1.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)17.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)26.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.81%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.69 | ||
| P/S | 0.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.38 | ||
| P/B | 0.91 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.35 |
EPS(TTM)-3.59
EYN/A
EPS(NY)6.98
Fwd EY9.35%
FCF(TTM)26.5
FCFY35.5%
OCF(TTM)31.38
OCFY42.04%
SpS176.74
BVpS82.11
TBVpS-65.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.91% | ||
| ROE | -4.32% | ||
| ROCE | 6.62% | ||
| ROIC | 3.46% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.67% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.74% | ||
| OM | 11.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 15% |
ROA(3y)0.65%
ROA(5y)2.78%
ROE(3y)3.37%
ROE(5y)14.78%
ROIC(3y)3.51%
ROIC(5y)3.79%
ROICexc(3y)4.66%
ROICexc(5y)5.11%
ROICexgc(3y)13.18%
ROICexgc(5y)15.67%
ROCE(3y)6.72%
ROCE(5y)7.25%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-20.89%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.41%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.8%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.23%
OM growth 3Y0.42%
OM growth 5Y10.95%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.45
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.87 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.57 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 35.07% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.76% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 92.4% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.19 |
F-Score4
WACC5.35%
ROIC/WACC0.65
Cap/Depr(3y)33.82%
Cap/Depr(5y)39.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.06%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-153.03%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-67.58%
EPS Next Y20.97%
EPS Next 2Y17.56%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.1%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.54%
Revenue growth 5Y2.07%
Sales Q2Q%5.01%
Revenue Next Year4.28%
Revenue Next 2Y4.46%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1.95%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.14%
EBIT growth 5Y13.25%
EBIT Next Year56.49%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y9.25%
FCF growth 3Y7.06%
FCF growth 5Y3.04%
OCF growth 1Y7.97%
OCF growth 3Y4.01%
OCF growth 5Y2.35%
WENDEL / MF.PA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for MF stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MF.PA.
What is the valuation status of WENDEL (MF.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to WENDEL (MF.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of MF stock?
WENDEL (MF.PA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Is the dividend of WENDEL sustainable?
The dividend rating of WENDEL (MF.PA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -173.39%.