NEXANS SA (NEX.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:NEX - FR0000044448 - Common Stock
125.6 EUR
-0.2 (-0.16%)
Taking everything into account, NEX scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NEX was compared to 70 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. NEX scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. NEX is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year NEX was profitable.
NEX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years NEX has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years NEX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of NEX (5.88%) is better than 75.71% of its industry peers.
NEX has a Return On Equity of 25.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NEX outperforms 88.57% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.23%, NEX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NEX is in line with the industry average of 9.63%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.88% | ||
| ROE | 25.22% | ||
| ROIC | 9.23% |
ROA(3y)3.61%
ROA(5y)3.05%
ROE(3y)14.42%
ROE(5y)12.2%
ROIC(3y)10.24%
ROIC(5y)8.63%
1.3 Margins
NEX has a Profit Margin of 5.29%. This is in the better half of the industry: NEX outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NEX has grown nicely.
With a Operating Margin value of 6.23%, NEX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.57% of the companies in the same industry.
NEX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NEX has a worse Gross Margin (13.03%) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NEX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.29% | ||
| GM | 13.03% |
OM growth 3Y17.44%
OM growth 5Y12.24%
PM growth 3Y13.65%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y9.03%
GM growth 5Y3.3%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
NEX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for NEX remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for NEX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for NEX is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
NEX has an Altman-Z score of 2.14. This is not the best score and indicates that NEX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
NEX has a Altman-Z score (2.14) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NEX is 3.52, which is a good value as it means it would take NEX, 3.52 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
NEX's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.52 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NEX outperforms 72.86% of its industry peers.
NEX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.09. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of NEX (1.09) is worse than 82.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.14 |
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC8.06%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.28 indicates that NEX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.28, NEX is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.96 indicates that NEX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of NEX (0.96) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 75.70% over the past year.
NEX shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.66% yearly.
NEX shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -24.94%.
NEX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.88% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)75.7%
EPS 3Y5.94%
EPS 5Y17.66%
EPS Q2Q%95.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.94%
Revenue growth 3Y5.04%
Revenue growth 5Y4.88%
Sales Q2Q%11.17%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.66% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, NEX will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.26% on average per year.
EPS Next Y19.07%
EPS Next 2Y8.01%
EPS Next 3Y10.16%
EPS Next 5Y10.66%
Revenue Next Year-0.05%
Revenue Next 2Y0.08%
Revenue Next 3Y1.46%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.26%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.07, the valuation of NEX can be described as very reasonable.
91.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NEX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
NEX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.00.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.02, which indicates a correct valuation of NEX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NEX is valued a bit cheaper than 75.71% of the companies in the same industry.
NEX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.70.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NEX indicates a rather cheap valuation: NEX is cheaper than 84.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NEX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NEX is cheaper than 87.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NEX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
NEX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)0.63
EPS Next 2Y8.01%
EPS Next 3Y10.16%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NEX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.07%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.88, NEX pays a better dividend. On top of this NEX pays more dividend than 87.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, NEX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.07% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of NEX grows each year by 46.60%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)46.6%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
NEX pays out 24.11% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
NEX's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP24.11%
EPS Next 2Y8.01%
EPS Next 3Y10.16%
EPA:NEX (1/9/2026, 9:55:51 AM)
125.6
-0.2 (-0.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners64.9%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.49B
Revenue(TTM)9.02B
Net Income(TTM)477.00M
Analysts71.58
Price Target137.85 (9.75%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.07% |
Yearly Dividend2.34
Dividend Growth(5Y)46.6%
DP24.11%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
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)0.6%
PT rev (3m)0.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.02 | ||
| P/S | 0.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.84 | ||
| P/B | 2.91 | ||
| P/tB | 4.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.17 |
EPS(TTM)11.35
EY9.04%
EPS(NY)8.36
Fwd EY6.66%
FCF(TTM)13.56
FCFY10.79%
OCF(TTM)21.51
OCFY17.13%
SpS206.17
BVpS43.23
TBVpS26.75
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)0.63
Graham Number105.07
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.88% | ||
| ROE | 25.22% | ||
| ROCE | 13.49% | ||
| ROIC | 9.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.89% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.9% | ||
| OM | 6.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.29% | ||
| GM | 13.03% | ||
| FCFM | 6.58% |
ROA(3y)3.61%
ROA(5y)3.05%
ROE(3y)14.42%
ROE(5y)12.2%
ROIC(3y)10.24%
ROIC(5y)8.63%
ROICexc(3y)15.8%
ROICexc(5y)13.35%
ROICexgc(3y)21.36%
ROICexgc(5y)17.57%
ROCE(3y)14.84%
ROCE(5y)12.68%
ROICexgc growth 3Y12.26%
ROICexgc growth 5Y14.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.49%
OM growth 3Y17.44%
OM growth 5Y12.24%
PM growth 3Y13.65%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y9.03%
GM growth 5Y3.3%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.52 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.43 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 122.54% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.86% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.53 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 111.23% | ||
| Profit Quality | 124.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.14 |
F-Score7
WACC8.06%
ROIC/WACC1.15
Cap/Depr(3y)193.81%
Cap/Depr(5y)168.26%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.96%
Profit Quality(3y)129.14%
Profit Quality(5y)154.21%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)75.7%
EPS 3Y5.94%
EPS 5Y17.66%
EPS Q2Q%95.87%
EPS Next Y19.07%
EPS Next 2Y8.01%
EPS Next 3Y10.16%
EPS Next 5Y10.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.94%
Revenue growth 3Y5.04%
Revenue growth 5Y4.88%
Sales Q2Q%11.17%
Revenue Next Year-0.05%
Revenue Next 2Y0.08%
Revenue Next 3Y1.46%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.26%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.43%
EBIT growth 3Y23.36%
EBIT growth 5Y17.71%
EBIT Next Year53.71%
EBIT Next 3Y19.65%
EBIT Next 5Y13.92%
FCF growth 1Y47.15%
FCF growth 3Y26.31%
FCF growth 5Y52.43%
OCF growth 1Y30.15%
OCF growth 3Y24.35%
OCF growth 5Y20.84%
NEXANS SA / NEX.PA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for NEX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NEX.PA.
What is the valuation status of NEXANS SA (NEX.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to NEXANS SA (NEX.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for NEXANS SA?
NEXANS SA (NEX.PA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of NEXANS SA (NEX.PA) stock?
The financial health rating of NEXANS SA (NEX.PA) is 3 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for NEXANS SA (NEX.PA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NEXANS SA (NEX.PA) is expected to grow by 19.07% in the next year.