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MICHELIN (CGDE) (ML.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - EPA:ML - FR001400AJ45 - Common Stock

28.16 EUR
-0.27 (-0.95%)
Last: 11/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, ML scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ML was compared to 30 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. ML scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ML has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally ML also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes ML very considerable for dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ML was profitable.
ML had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ML has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ML had a positive operating cash flow.
ML.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFML.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 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 4.39%, ML belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.81%, ML is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ML has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.17%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ML is above the industry average of 6.53%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.39%
ROE 8.81%
ROIC 8.17%
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
ML.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICML.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

ML has a better Profit Margin (5.84%) than 93.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ML has remained more or less at the same level.
ML has a better Operating Margin (10.65%) than 93.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ML has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of ML (27.60%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ML has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.65%
PM (TTM) 5.84%
GM 27.6%
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y-1.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
ML.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsML.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ML 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, ML has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ML has less shares outstanding
ML has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
ML.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingML.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
ML.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsML.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

ML has an Altman-Z score of 2.55. This is not the best score and indicates that ML is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ML (2.55) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
ML has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.05. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as ML would need 6.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ML has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.05) than 76.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that ML is not too dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.32, ML belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 6.05
Altman-Z 2.55
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC6.81%
ML.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFML.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.80 indicates that ML should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ML has a Current ratio of 1.80. This is amongst the best in the industry. ML outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
ML has a Quick Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that ML is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.12, ML is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.8
Quick Ratio 1.12
ML.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesML.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for ML have decreased strongly by -18.28% in the last year.
ML shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.64% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.62% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, ML shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.41% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.28%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-26.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.26% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
ML is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.85% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.74%
EPS Next 2Y8.86%
EPS Next 3Y11.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.87%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.29%
Revenue Next 3Y0.41%
Revenue Next 5Y2.85%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 stable.
ML.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesML.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10B 20B 30B
ML.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesML.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.86, the valuation of ML can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ML is on the same level as its industry peers.
ML's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.56.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.07, the valuation of ML can be described as very reasonable.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as ML.
ML is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.62, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.86
Fwd PE 9.07
ML.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsML.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

ML's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ML is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.03
EV/EBITDA 4.89
ML.PA Per share dataML.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ML does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of ML may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)17.39
PEG (5Y)7.83
EPS Next 2Y8.86%
EPS Next 3Y11.26%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.77%, ML is a good candidate for dividend investing.
ML's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.72. ML pays more dividend than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
ML's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.77%

5.2 History

The dividend of ML is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.84%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
ML.PA Yearly Dividends per shareML.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

ML pays out 62.40% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of ML is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP62.4%
EPS Next 2Y8.86%
EPS Next 3Y11.26%
ML.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendML.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B
ML.PA Dividend Payout.ML.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ML.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MICHELIN (CGDE)

EPA:ML (11/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

28.16

-0.27 (-0.95%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)07-24 2025-07-24/amc
Earnings (Next)02-22 2026-02-22/amc
Inst Owners46.28%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.87B
Revenue(TTM)26.74B
Net Income(TTM)1.56B
Analysts79.17
Price Target32.33 (14.81%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.77%
Yearly Dividend1.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
DP62.4%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
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)-14.22%
PT rev (3m)-14.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-16.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)-25.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.93%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.52%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.86
Fwd PE 9.07
P/S 0.74
P/FCF 16.03
P/OCF 5.87
P/B 1.12
P/tB 1.52
EV/EBITDA 4.89
EPS(TTM)2.19
EY7.78%
EPS(NY)3.11
Fwd EY11.03%
FCF(TTM)1.76
FCFY6.24%
OCF(TTM)4.79
OCFY17.02%
SpS37.89
BVpS25.11
TBVpS18.49
PEG (NY)17.39
PEG (5Y)7.83
Graham Number35.18
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.39%
ROE 8.81%
ROCE 10.41%
ROIC 8.17%
ROICexc 9.37%
ROICexgc 11.66%
OM 10.65%
PM (TTM) 5.84%
GM 27.6%
FCFM 4.64%
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
ROICexc(3y)10.45%
ROICexc(5y)9.86%
ROICexgc(3y)12.91%
ROICexgc(5y)12.2%
ROCE(3y)11.87%
ROCE(5y)10.97%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.17%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.57%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.45%
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y-1.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 6.05
Debt/EBITDA 1.17
Cap/Depr 107.96%
Cap/Sales 8.01%
Interest Coverage 9.96
Cash Conversion 70%
Profit Quality 79.44%
Current Ratio 1.8
Quick Ratio 1.12
Altman-Z 2.55
F-Score5
WACC6.81%
ROIC/WACC1.2
Cap/Depr(3y)113.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.31%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.28%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-26.88%
EPS Next Y0.74%
EPS Next 2Y8.86%
EPS Next 3Y11.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%
Revenue Next Year-4.87%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.29%
Revenue Next 3Y0.41%
Revenue Next 5Y2.85%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.5%
EBIT growth 3Y1.98%
EBIT growth 5Y1.14%
EBIT Next Year59.12%
EBIT Next 3Y22.78%
EBIT Next 5Y17.06%
FCF growth 1Y-20.46%
FCF growth 3Y21.5%
FCF growth 5Y7.22%
OCF growth 1Y-10.1%
OCF growth 3Y14.27%
OCF growth 5Y5.48%

MICHELIN (CGDE) / ML.PA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MICHELIN (CGDE) (ML.PA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ML.PA.


What is the valuation status for ML stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to MICHELIN (CGDE) (ML.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is MICHELIN (CGDE) (ML.PA) stock?

MICHELIN (CGDE) (ML.PA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the financial health of MICHELIN (CGDE) (ML.PA) stock?

The financial health rating of MICHELIN (CGDE) (ML.PA) is 6 / 10.


Is the dividend of MICHELIN (CGDE) sustainable?

The dividend rating of MICHELIN (CGDE) (ML.PA) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 62.4%.