NEXANS SA (NEX.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:NEX - FR0000044448 - Common Stock
124.7 EUR
-0.2 (-0.16%)
Taking everything into account, NEX scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NEX was compared to 68 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. While NEX belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NEX may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NEX had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NEX had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years NEX has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years NEX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of NEX (5.88%) is better than 77.94% of its industry peers.
NEX's Return On Equity of 25.22% is amongst the best of the industry. NEX outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
NEX's Return On Invested Capital of 9.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NEX outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
NEX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.24%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.84%.
| 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's Profit Margin of 5.29% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NEX outperforms 73.53% of its industry peers.
NEX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.23%, NEX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.76% 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 82.35% 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.
NEX has more shares outstanding than it did 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 2.13. 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 of 2.13. This is in the better half of the industry: NEX outperforms 60.29% of its industry peers.
NEX has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.52. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as NEX would need 3.52 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.52, NEX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.94% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.09 is on the high side and indicates that NEX has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of NEX (1.09) is worse than 77.94% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.13 |
ROIC/WACC1.26
WACC7.35%
2.3 Liquidity
NEX has a Current Ratio of 1.28. This is a normal value and indicates that NEX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NEX has a Current ratio of 1.28. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NEX outperforms 42.65% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.96 indicates that NEX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.96, NEX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NEX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 75.70%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 17.66% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, NEX shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -24.94% in the last year.
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.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.26% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.23%
EPS Next 2Y7.99%
EPS Next 3Y9.98%
EPS Next 5Y10.66%
Revenue Next Year0.09%
Revenue Next 2Y0.35%
Revenue Next 3Y1.44%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.99, which indicates a very decent valuation of NEX.
91.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NEX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.31, NEX is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.91, which indicates a correct valuation of NEX.
NEX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NEX is cheaper than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
NEX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.91 |
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 85.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NEX is valued cheaper than 86.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.12 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of NEX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)0.62
EPS Next 2Y7.99%
EPS Next 3Y9.98%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.11%, NEX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
NEX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.18. NEX pays more dividend than 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
NEX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.11% |
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
24.11% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NEX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of NEX is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP24.11%
EPS Next 2Y7.99%
EPS Next 3Y9.98%
EPA:NEX (11/28/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
124.7
-0.2 (-0.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners53.17%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.45B
Revenue(TTM)9.02B
Net Income(TTM)477.00M
Analysts71.58
Price Target137.02 (9.88%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.11% |
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)-0.86%
PT rev (3m)5.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)2.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.91 | ||
| P/S | 0.6 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.8 | ||
| P/B | 2.88 | ||
| P/tB | 4.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.12 |
EPS(TTM)11.35
EY9.1%
EPS(NY)8.36
Fwd EY6.71%
FCF(TTM)13.56
FCFY10.87%
OCF(TTM)21.51
OCFY17.25%
SpS206.17
BVpS43.23
TBVpS26.75
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)0.62
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 | 2.13 |
F-Score7
WACC7.35%
ROIC/WACC1.26
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 Y19.23%
EPS Next 2Y7.99%
EPS Next 3Y9.98%
EPS Next 5Y10.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.94%
Revenue growth 3Y5.04%
Revenue growth 5Y4.88%
Sales Q2Q%11.17%
Revenue Next Year0.09%
Revenue Next 2Y0.35%
Revenue Next 3Y1.44%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.26%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.43%
EBIT growth 3Y23.36%
EBIT growth 5Y17.71%
EBIT Next Year54.93%
EBIT Next 3Y20.05%
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 6 / 10 to NEX.PA.
Can you provide the valuation status for NEXANS SA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to NEXANS SA (NEX.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of NEX stock?
NEXANS SA (NEX.PA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of NEXANS SA based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NEXANS SA (NEX.PA) is 10.99 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.88.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for NEX stock?
The dividend rating of NEXANS SA (NEX.PA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 24.11%.