NEXANS SA (NXS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:NXS - FR0000044448 - Common Stock
125.8 EUR
-1 (-0.79%)
NXS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 70 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. While NXS has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on NXS.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NXS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NXS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years NXS has always been profitable.
NXS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.88%, NXS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
NXS has a better Return On Equity (25.22%) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.23%, NXS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.71% of the companies in the same industry.
NXS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.24%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.63%.
| 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
NXS's Profit Margin of 5.29% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NXS outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NXS has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of NXS (6.23%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NXS has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 13.03%, NXS is not doing good in the industry: 88.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NXS 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), NXS is creating some value.
NXS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
NXS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for NXS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.14 indicates that NXS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
NXS has a Altman-Z score of 2.14. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NXS outperforms 54.29% of its industry peers.
NXS has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.52. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as NXS would need 3.52 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NXS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.52. This is in the better half of the industry: NXS outperforms 74.29% of its industry peers.
NXS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.09. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
NXS's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.09 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NXS is outperformed by 81.43% 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
NXS has a Current Ratio of 1.28. This is a normal value and indicates that NXS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NXS has a Current ratio (1.28) which is in line with its industry peers.
NXS has a Quick Ratio of 1.28. This is a bad value and indicates that NXS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NXS has a Quick ratio (0.96) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NXS 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.
NXS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -24.94%.
NXS 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.
NXS is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.26% yearly.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.08 indicates a reasonable valuation of NXS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NXS indicates a rather cheap valuation: NXS is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.00. NXS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
NXS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.04.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NXS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NXS is cheaper than 77.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NXS'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 | 11.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NXS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NXS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NXS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
NXS 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
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.07%, NXS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.88, NXS pays a better dividend. On top of this NXS pays more dividend than 88.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, NXS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.07% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NXS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 46.60%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)46.6%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
NXS pays out 24.11% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of NXS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP24.11%
EPS Next 2Y8.01%
EPS Next 3Y10.16%
FRA:NXS (1/8/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
125.8
-1 (-0.79%)
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 Cap5.50B
Revenue(TTM)9.02B
Net Income(TTM)477.00M
Analysts71.58
Price Target137.77 (9.52%)
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 Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
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)0.55%
PT rev (3m)-2.09%
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)-1.92%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.04 | ||
| P/S | 0.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.85 | ||
| P/B | 2.91 | ||
| P/tB | 4.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.17 |
EPS(TTM)11.35
EY9.02%
EPS(NY)8.36
Fwd EY6.65%
FCF(TTM)13.56
FCFY10.78%
OCF(TTM)21.51
OCFY17.1%
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 / NXS.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for NXS stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NXS.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for NEXANS SA?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to NEXANS SA (NXS.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of NXS stock?
NEXANS SA (NXS.DE) 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 (NXS.DE) is 11.08 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.91.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for NXS stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NEXANS SA (NXS.DE) is expected to grow by 19.07% in the next year.