MERLIN PROPERTIES SOCIMI SA (MRL.LS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
ELI:MRL • ES0105025003
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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
- In the past year MRL was profitable.
- MRL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years MRL 4 years were profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years MRL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.33%, MRL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- MRL's Return On Equity of 9.41% is amongst the best of the industry. MRL outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- MRL's Return On Invested Capital of 2.23% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MRL is outperformed by 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.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MRL has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of MRL (68.53%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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
- MRL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for MRL remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for MRL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for MRL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- MRL has an Altman-Z score of 1.28. This is a bad value and indicates that MRL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 1.28, MRL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 12.28, MRL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that MRL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of MRL (0.51) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.28 |
2.3 Liquidity
- MRL has a Current Ratio of 1.18. This is a normal value and indicates that MRL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of MRL (1.18) is better than 88.10% of its industry peers.
- MRL has a Quick Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that MRL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.13, MRL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- Measured over the past years, MRL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -14.43% on average per year.
- MRL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.05%.
- Measured over the past years, MRL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.80% on average per year.
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, MRL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.07% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 15.35% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
- 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 18.73, the valuation of MRL can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MRL indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: MRL is more expensive than 61.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.78, MRL is valued a bit cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.65 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MRL.
- 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.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.54. MRL is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.65 |
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.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MRL is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 32.26 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- MRL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
5. MRL.LS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.37%, MRL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- MRL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 5.32.
- MRL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.37% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MRL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.36%!
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 (4/8/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
14.8
+0.21 (+1.44%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.37% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.65 | ||
| P/S | 15.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.07 | ||
| P/B | 1.03 | ||
| P/tB | 1.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 32.26 |
| 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 | 1.28 |
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 18.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.03.
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.