MERLIN PROPERTIES SOCIMI SA (MRL.LS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
ELI:MRL • ES0105025003
Current stock price
This MRL.LS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MRL.LS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- MRL had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year MRL had a positive cash flow from operations.
- MRL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years MRL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- MRL has a better Return On Assets (5.33%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of MRL (9.41%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- MRL has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.23%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MRL is in line with the industry average of 3.84%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.33% | ||
| ROE | 9.41% | ||
| ROIC | 2.23% |
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 140.92%, MRL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- MRL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- MRL has a Operating Margin (68.53%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- MRL's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 68.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 140.92% | ||
| GM | N/A |
2. MRL.LS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MRL is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MRL has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- MRL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MRL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.27, we must say that MRL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of MRL (1.27) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MRL is 12.28, which is on the high side as it means it would take MRL, 12.28 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- MRL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (12.28) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that MRL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- MRL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.51. This is in the better half of the industry: MRL outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.27 |
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.18 indicates that MRL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- MRL's Current ratio of 1.18 is amongst the best of the industry. MRL outperforms 88.10% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.13 indicates that MRL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of MRL (1.13) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 |
3. MRL.LS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 41.07% over the past year.
- MRL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -14.43% yearly.
- MRL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.05%.
- MRL shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.80% yearly.
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.07% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 15.35% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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 accelerating.
4. MRL.LS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.47, the valuation of MRL can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MRL is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.90% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.21, MRL is valued a bit cheaper.
- MRL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.36.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MRL indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: MRL is more expensive than 78.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MRL to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.10), we can say MRL is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 61.90% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MRL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MRL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 31.95 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of MRL may justify a higher PE ratio.
5. MRL.LS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.56%, MRL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.32, MRL is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, MRL pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.56% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of MRL grows each year by 8.36%, which is quite nice.
5.3 Sustainability
- MRL pays out 16.22% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- MRL's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
MRL.LS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
ELI:MRL (4/7/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
14.59
+0.35 (+2.46%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.56% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.36 | ||
| P/S | 15.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.79 | ||
| P/B | 1.02 | ||
| P/tB | 1.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 31.95 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.33% | ||
| ROE | 9.41% | ||
| ROCE | 2.82% | ||
| ROIC | 2.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.46% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.46% | ||
| OM | 68.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 140.92% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 75.09% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.28 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 10.96 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 209.89% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.96% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.9 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 110.92% | ||
| Profit Quality | 53.28% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.27 |
MERLIN PROPERTIES SOCIMI SA / MRL.LS Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MERLIN PROPERTIES SOCIMI SA (MRL.LS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MRL.LS.
What is the valuation status of MERLIN PROPERTIES SOCIMI SA (MRL.LS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to MERLIN PROPERTIES SOCIMI SA (MRL.LS). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is MERLIN PROPERTIES SOCIMI SA (MRL.LS) stock?
MERLIN PROPERTIES SOCIMI SA (MRL.LS) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MRL stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MERLIN PROPERTIES SOCIMI SA (MRL.LS) is 18.47 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.02.
What is the expected EPS growth for MERLIN PROPERTIES SOCIMI SA (MRL.LS) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MERLIN PROPERTIES SOCIMI SA (MRL.LS) is expected to grow by 15.01% in the next year.