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LAGARDERE SA (MMB.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - EPA:MMB - FR0000130213 - Common Stock

18.52 EUR
-0.22 (-1.17%)
Last: 10/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, MMB scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MMB was compared to 70 industry peers in the Media industry. There are concerns on the financial health of MMB while its profitability can be described as average. MMB may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MMB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MMB had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years MMB reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years MMB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
MMB.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMMB.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 -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

MMB's Return On Assets of 2.24% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MMB outperforms 52.17% of its industry peers.
MMB has a Return On Equity of 26.43%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MMB outperforms 88.41% of its industry peers.
MMB has a Return On Invested Capital (6.44%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MMB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.78%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.74%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.78%) for MMB is below the current ROIC(6.44%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.24%
ROE 26.43%
ROIC 6.44%
ROA(3y)1.7%
ROA(5y)-0.76%
ROE(3y)17.44%
ROE(5y)-10.22%
ROIC(3y)5.78%
ROIC(5y)N/A
MMB.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMMB.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 2.33%, MMB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.38% of the companies in the same industry.
MMB has a Operating Margin of 6.42%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MMB outperforms 50.72% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MMB has grown nicely.
MMB's Gross Margin of 62.65% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MMB outperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
MMB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.42%
PM (TTM) 2.33%
GM 62.65%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y5.66%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.15%
GM growth 5Y-0.28%
MMB.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMMB.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MMB is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MMB has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
MMB has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
MMB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
MMB.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingMMB.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M
MMB.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMMB.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

MMB has an Altman-Z score of 1.28. This is a bad value and indicates that MMB is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.28, MMB is not doing good in the industry: 60.87% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MMB is 5.10, which is a neutral value as it means it would take MMB, 5.10 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MMB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.10. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MMB outperforms 57.97% of its industry peers.
MMB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 5.47. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 5.47, MMB is doing worse than 89.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.47
Debt/FCF 5.1
Altman-Z 1.28
ROIC/WACC1.22
WACC5.28%
MMB.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMMB.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

MMB has a Current Ratio of 0.78. This is a bad value and indicates that MMB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MMB has a worse Current ratio (0.78) than 73.91% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.54 indicates that MMB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MMB has a worse Quick ratio (0.54) than 84.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.78
Quick Ratio 0.54
MMB.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMMB.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MMB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 167.40%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, MMB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.15% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.16% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)167.4%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%219.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.15%
Revenue growth 3Y20.03%
Revenue growth 5Y4.16%
Sales Q2Q%3.77%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.16% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, MMB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.59% on average per year.
EPS Next Y18.68%
EPS Next 2Y15.5%
EPS Next 3Y15.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5%
Revenue Next 2Y4.35%
Revenue Next 3Y4.59%
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 stable.
MMB.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMMB.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
MMB.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMMB.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 -1 2 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.60 indicates a correct valuation of MMB.
65.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MMB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.40. MMB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.46, the valuation of MMB can be described as very reasonable.
71.01% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MMB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.94. MMB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.6
Fwd PE 8.46
MMB.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMMB.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

65.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MMB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
MMB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MMB is cheaper than 97.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.62
EV/EBITDA 5.04
MMB.PA Per share dataMMB.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

MMB's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of MMB may justify a higher PE ratio.
MMB's earnings are expected to grow with 15.16% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.67
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.5%
EPS Next 3Y15.16%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MMB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.58%.
MMB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.48.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, MMB pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.58%

5.2 History

The dividend of MMB decreases each year by -13.26%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.26%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
MMB.PA Yearly Dividends per shareMMB.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

44.81% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MMB. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP44.81%
EPS Next 2Y15.5%
EPS Next 3Y15.16%
MMB.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMMB.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 500M -500M
MMB.PA Dividend Payout.MMB.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MMB.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

LAGARDERE SA

EPA:MMB (10/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

18.52

-0.22 (-1.17%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)07-24 2025-07-24
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Inst Owners12.18%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.62B
Analysts75
Price Target28.39 (53.29%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.58%
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.26%
DP44.81%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)-1.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.37%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.6
Fwd PE 8.46
P/S 0.29
P/FCF 2.62
P/OCF 2.04
P/B 3.27
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.04
EPS(TTM)1.47
EY7.94%
EPS(NY)2.19
Fwd EY11.83%
FCF(TTM)7.07
FCFY38.15%
OCF(TTM)9.06
OCFY48.94%
SpS64.23
BVpS5.66
TBVpS-13.23
PEG (NY)0.67
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.24%
ROE 26.43%
ROCE 10.55%
ROIC 6.44%
ROICexc 6.91%
ROICexgc 13.48%
OM 6.42%
PM (TTM) 2.33%
GM 62.65%
FCFM 11%
ROA(3y)1.7%
ROA(5y)-0.76%
ROE(3y)17.44%
ROE(5y)-10.22%
ROIC(3y)5.78%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)6.47%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)17.81%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)9.68%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y21.33%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y15.94%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y5.66%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.15%
GM growth 5Y-0.28%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.96
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.47
Debt/FCF 5.1
Debt/EBITDA 3.17
Cap/Depr 35.38%
Cap/Sales 3.11%
Interest Coverage 2.24
Cash Conversion 92.77%
Profit Quality 472.17%
Current Ratio 0.78
Quick Ratio 0.54
Altman-Z 1.28
F-Score7
WACC5.28%
ROIC/WACC1.22
Cap/Depr(3y)35.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)30.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.05%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.12%
Profit Quality(3y)474.56%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)167.4%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%219.49%
EPS Next Y18.68%
EPS Next 2Y15.5%
EPS Next 3Y15.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.15%
Revenue growth 3Y20.03%
Revenue growth 5Y4.16%
Sales Q2Q%3.77%
Revenue Next Year5%
Revenue Next 2Y4.35%
Revenue Next 3Y4.59%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.23%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y10.05%
EBIT Next Year86.51%
EBIT Next 3Y30.98%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y60.42%
FCF growth 3Y14.09%
FCF growth 5Y5.23%
OCF growth 1Y53.59%
OCF growth 3Y16.91%
OCF growth 5Y5.49%