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WENDEL (MF.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

80.1 EUR
-0.85 (-1.05%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall MF gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated MF against 59 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. MF may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. 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.
MF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years MF 4 years were profitable.
MF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of MF (-0.57%) is worse than 69.49% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -2.93%, MF is not doing good in the industry: 72.88% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
MF has a Return On Invested Capital (4.58%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MF is significantly below the industry average of 10.74%.
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 2015 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.
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 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 2015 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.
MF has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MF has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, MF has a worse debt to assets ratio.
MF.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingMF.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

MF has an Altman-Z score of 1.35. This is a bad value and indicates that MF is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
MF has a Altman-Z score of 1.35. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MF outperforms 47.46% 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 Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.24, MF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.32% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.98 is on the high side and indicates that MF has dependencies on debt financing.
MF has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.98. This is in the lower half of the industry: MF underperforms 72.88% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.98
Debt/FCF 6.24
Altman-Z 1.35
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC6.28%
MF.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMF.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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.
MF has a better Current ratio (1.78) than 67.80% of its industry peers.
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 72.88% 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for MF have decreased strongly by -118.98% in the last year.
MF shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -5.27% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 9.86% in the past year. This is quite good.
MF shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.12% yearly.
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

MF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.61% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.50% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-8.32%
EPS Next 2Y3.91%
EPS Next 3Y11.61%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.83%
Revenue Next 2Y6.26%
Revenue Next 3Y4.5%
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 2014 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 2014 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

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for MF. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.49, the valuation of MF can be described as correct.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MF.
MF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 14.49
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

MF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MF is cheaper than 81.36% of the companies in the same industry.
MF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MF is cheaper than 91.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.36
EV/EBITDA 3.87
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

No dividends for MF!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

WENDEL

EPA:MF (12/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

80.1

-0.85 (-1.05%)

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 Owners14.51%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.73%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.57B
Revenue(TTM)8.34B
Net Income(TTM)-90.00M
Analysts82.67
Price Target112.71 (40.71%)
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)1.38%
PT rev (3m)-2.83%
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 14.49
P/S 0.43
P/FCF 3.36
P/OCF 2.8
P/B 1.16
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 3.87
EPS(TTM)-2.14
EYN/A
EPS(NY)5.53
Fwd EY6.9%
FCF(TTM)23.85
FCFY29.78%
OCF(TTM)28.59
OCFY35.69%
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 1.35
F-Score5
WACC6.28%
ROIC/WACC0.73
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 2Y6.26%
Revenue Next 3Y4.5%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y8.73%
EBIT growth 3Y6.55%
EBIT growth 5Y5.09%
EBIT Next Year8.88%
EBIT Next 3Y5.08%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for WENDEL?

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.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MF stock?

The dividend rating of WENDEL (MF.PA) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -221.78%.