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WENDEL (MF.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:MF - FR0000121204 - Common Stock

82.4 EUR
+0.95 (+1.17%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall MF gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated MF against 58 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. MF scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. MF is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MF had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year MF had a positive cash flow from operations.
MF had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years MF had a positive operating cash flow.
MF.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMF.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

MF has a worse Return On Assets (-0.57%) than 72.41% of its industry peers.
MF has a worse Return On Equity (-2.93%) than 72.41% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.58%, MF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.34% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MF is below the industry average of 8.80%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.53%) for MF is below the current ROIC(4.58%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.57%
ROE -2.93%
ROIC 4.58%
ROA(3y)2.47%
ROA(5y)2.56%
ROE(3y)12.66%
ROE(5y)13.01%
ROIC(3y)4.53%
ROIC(5y)4.05%
MF.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMF.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

MF's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MF has a Operating Margin (12.06%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Gross Margin are not available for MF so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.06%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y4.03%
OM growth 5Y5.21%
PM growth 3Y-36.07%
PM growth 5Y-5.85%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
MF.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMF.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MF is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for MF has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MF has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MF has a worse debt to assets ratio.
MF.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingMF.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
MF.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMF.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.36, we must say that MF is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
MF's Altman-Z score of 1.36 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MF outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
MF has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.24. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MF would need 6.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.24, MF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.34% of the companies in the same industry.
MF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.98. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
MF has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.98. This is in the lower half of the industry: MF underperforms 70.69% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.98
Debt/FCF 6.24
Altman-Z 1.36
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC6.09%
MF.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMF.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

MF has a Current Ratio of 1.78. 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 Current ratio value of 1.78, MF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.24% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.72 indicates that MF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MF's Quick ratio of 1.72 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MF outperforms 70.69% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.78
Quick Ratio 1.72
MF.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMF.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MF shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -118.98%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.27% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, MF shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.86% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MF shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.12% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-118.98%
EPS 3Y-34.01%
EPS 5Y-5.27%
EPS Q2Q%-99.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.86%
Revenue growth 3Y2.43%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.12%
Sales Q2Q%7%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, MF will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.61% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, MF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.47% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-8.32%
EPS Next 2Y3.91%
EPS Next 3Y11.61%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.83%
Revenue Next 2Y6.16%
Revenue Next 3Y4.47%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
MF.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMF.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
MF.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMF.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

MF reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.91, which indicates a correct valuation of MF.
MF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.92, MF is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 14.91
MF.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMF.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MF is valued cheaper than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MF is valued cheaper than 91.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.45
EV/EBITDA 3.92
MF.PA Per share dataMF.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 -50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.91%
EPS Next 3Y11.61%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MF does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

WENDEL

EPA:MF (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

82.4

+0.95 (+1.17%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25
Inst Owners15.36%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.73%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.67B
Revenue(TTM)8.34B
Net Income(TTM)-90.00M
Analysts82.67
Price Target112.71 (36.78%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly Dividend4.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.59%
DP-221.78%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.44%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 14.91
P/S 0.44
P/FCF 3.45
P/OCF 2.88
P/B 1.19
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 3.92
EPS(TTM)-2.14
EYN/A
EPS(NY)5.53
Fwd EY6.71%
FCF(TTM)23.85
FCFY28.95%
OCF(TTM)28.59
OCFY34.7%
SpS187.3
BVpS69
TBVpS-83.84
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.57%
ROE -2.93%
ROCE 7.97%
ROIC 4.58%
ROICexc 5.88%
ROICexgc 19.09%
OM 12.06%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
FCFM 12.74%
ROA(3y)2.47%
ROA(5y)2.56%
ROE(3y)12.66%
ROE(5y)13.01%
ROIC(3y)4.53%
ROIC(5y)4.05%
ROICexc(3y)6.19%
ROICexc(5y)5.52%
ROICexgc(3y)20.53%
ROICexgc(5y)17.72%
ROCE(3y)7.87%
ROCE(5y)7.04%
ROICexgc growth 3Y18.2%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.11%
OM growth 3Y4.03%
OM growth 5Y5.21%
PM growth 3Y-36.07%
PM growth 5Y-5.85%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.98
Debt/FCF 6.24
Debt/EBITDA 3.25
Cap/Depr 24.43%
Cap/Sales 2.53%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 68.11%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.78
Quick Ratio 1.72
Altman-Z 1.36
F-Score5
WACC6.09%
ROIC/WACC0.75
Cap/Depr(3y)39%
Cap/Depr(5y)37.48%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.08%
Profit Quality(3y)362.07%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-118.98%
EPS 3Y-34.01%
EPS 5Y-5.27%
EPS Q2Q%-99.11%
EPS Next Y-8.32%
EPS Next 2Y3.91%
EPS Next 3Y11.61%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.86%
Revenue growth 3Y2.43%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.12%
Sales Q2Q%7%
Revenue Next Year8.83%
Revenue Next 2Y6.16%
Revenue Next 3Y4.47%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y8.73%
EBIT growth 3Y6.55%
EBIT growth 5Y5.09%
EBIT Next Year5.95%
EBIT Next 3Y4.9%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y11.82%
FCF growth 3Y4.64%
FCF growth 5Y3.48%
OCF growth 1Y1.93%
OCF growth 3Y2.49%
OCF growth 5Y1.56%

WENDEL / MF.PA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for MF stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to MF.PA.


What is the valuation status of WENDEL (MF.PA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -221.78%.