LAGARDERE SA (MMB.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe • Euronext Paris • EPA:MMB • FR0000130213

18.58 EUR
+0.34 (+1.86%)
Last: Feb 4, 2026, 07:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

MMB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 68 industry peers in the Media industry. There are concerns on the financial health of MMB while its profitability can be described as average. MMB scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.


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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years MMB had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • MMB has a Return On Assets (2.24%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • MMB's Return On Equity of 26.43% is amongst the best of the industry. MMB outperforms 86.76% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of MMB (6.44%) is better than 64.71% of its industry peers.
  • MMB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.78%. This is below the industry average of 7.91%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (6.44%) for MMB is above the 3 year average (5.78%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

  • MMB has a Profit Margin (2.33%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.42%, MMB is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.41% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MMB has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 62.65%, MMB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • MMB 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, MMB has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MMB has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for MMB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
MMB.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingMMB.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 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.
  • MMB has a Altman-Z score of 1.28. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MMB outperforms 44.12% of its industry peers.
  • MMB has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.10. This is a neutral value as MMB would need 5.10 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.10, MMB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.47 is on the high side and indicates that MMB has dependencies on debt financing.
  • MMB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 5.47. This is amonst the worse of the industry: MMB underperforms 85.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.47
Debt/FCF 5.1
Altman-Z 1.28
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC5.37%
MMB.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMMB.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 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's Current ratio of 0.78 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MMB is outperformed by 69.12% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.54 indicates that MMB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.54, MMB is doing worse than 77.94% of the companies in the same industry.
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 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 168.26%, which is quite impressive.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.15% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, MMB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.16% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)168.26%
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

  • MMB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.63% yearly.
  • MMB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.19% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.09%
EPS Next 2Y15.33%
EPS Next 3Y13.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.49%
Revenue Next 2Y3.99%
Revenue Next 3Y4.19%
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 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 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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.64, the valuation of MMB can be described as correct.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MMB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MMB is cheaper than 61.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MMB to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.25), we can say MMB is valued rather cheaply.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.51 indicates a reasonable valuation of MMB.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MMB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MMB is cheaper than 70.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • MMB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.50, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.64
Fwd PE 8.51
MMB.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMMB.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MMB is valued a bit cheaper than 67.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MMB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.53% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.63
EV/EBITDA 5.01
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

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • MMB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • MMB's earnings are expected to grow with 13.63% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.33%
EPS Next 3Y13.63%

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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 2.27.
  • MMB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
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 2Y15.33%
EPS Next 3Y13.63%
MMB.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMMB.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (2/4/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

18.58

+0.34 (+1.86%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)N/A
Earnings (Next)02-12
Inst Owners12.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.63B
Revenue(TTM)9.10B
Net Income(TTM)212.00M
Analysts75
Price Target28.39 (52.8%)
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.49%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.64
Fwd PE 8.51
P/S 0.29
P/FCF 2.63
P/OCF 2.05
P/B 3.28
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.01
EPS(TTM)1.47
EY7.91%
EPS(NY)2.18
Fwd EY11.75%
FCF(TTM)7.06
FCFY38.02%
OCF(TTM)9.06
OCFY48.77%
SpS64.22
BVpS5.66
TBVpS-13.23
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number13.68
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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
WACC5.37%
ROIC/WACC1.2
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)168.26%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%219.49%
EPS Next Y19.09%
EPS Next 2Y15.33%
EPS Next 3Y13.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.15%
Revenue growth 3Y20.03%
Revenue growth 5Y4.16%
Sales Q2Q%3.77%
Revenue Next Year4.49%
Revenue Next 2Y3.99%
Revenue Next 3Y4.19%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.23%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y10.05%
EBIT Next Year101.23%
EBIT Next 3Y30.71%
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%

LAGARDERE SA / MMB.PA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LAGARDERE SA?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MMB.PA.


Can you provide the valuation status for LAGARDERE SA?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to LAGARDERE SA (MMB.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is LAGARDERE SA (MMB.PA) stock?

LAGARDERE SA (MMB.PA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the valuation of LAGARDERE SA based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LAGARDERE SA (MMB.PA) is 12.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.28.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for MMB stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LAGARDERE SA (MMB.PA) is expected to grow by 19.09% in the next year.