NEXANS SA (NXS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:NXS - FR0000044448 - Common Stock
133.8 EUR
+0.7 (+0.53%)
Overall NXS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated NXS against 60 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. NXS has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NXS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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.
NXS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
NXS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of NXS (5.88%) is better than 81.67% of its industry peers.
NXS's Return On Equity of 25.22% is amongst the best of the industry. NXS outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of NXS (9.23%) is better than 73.33% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NXS is in line with the industry average of 9.28%.
| 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 has a better Profit Margin (5.29%) than 71.67% of its industry peers.
NXS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NXS's Operating Margin of 6.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NXS outperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
NXS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NXS's Gross Margin of 13.03% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NXS is outperformed by 85.00% of its industry peers.
NXS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
NXS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NXS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
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
NXS has an Altman-Z score of 2.17. This is not the best score and indicates that NXS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.17, NXS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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 amongst the best in the industry. NXS outperforms 81.67% 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 has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.09) than 76.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.17 |
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC6.78%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.28 indicates that NXS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of NXS (1.28) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.96, NXS is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same 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 38.68% over the past year.
NXS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.66% yearly.
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)38.68%
EPS 3Y5.94%
EPS 5Y17.66%
EPS Q2Q%114.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.94%
Revenue growth 3Y5.04%
Revenue growth 5Y4.88%
Sales Q2Q%11.17%
3.2 Future
NXS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.24% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, NXS will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.25% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.38%
EPS Next 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y9.68%
EPS Next 5Y10.24%
Revenue Next Year0.65%
Revenue Next 2Y0.44%
Revenue Next 3Y1.45%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.25%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.66, NXS is valued on the expensive side.
81.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NXS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
NXS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.38, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.10 indicates a correct valuation of NXS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NXS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NXS to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.86), we can say NXS is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NXS is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NXS indicates a rather cheap valuation: NXS is cheaper than 86.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.55 |
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 NXS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)1.06
EPS Next 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y9.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NXS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.99%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
NXS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.59. NXS pays more dividend than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, NXS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.99% |
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.
NXS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP24.11%
EPS Next 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y9.68%
FRA:NXS (9/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
133.8
+0.7 (+0.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners54.33%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.85B
Analysts73.68
Price Target137.7 (2.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.99% |
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)14.38%
PT rev (3m)15.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)9.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.78%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.1 | ||
| P/S | 0.65 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.22 | ||
| P/B | 3.09 | ||
| P/tB | 5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.55 |
EPS(TTM)7.17
EY5.36%
EPS(NY)8.31
Fwd EY6.21%
FCF(TTM)13.56
FCFY10.13%
OCF(TTM)21.51
OCFY16.08%
SpS206.17
BVpS43.23
TBVpS26.75
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)1.06
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y12.26%
ROICexcg 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 | 2.17 |
F-Score7
WACC6.78%
ROIC/WACC1.36
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)38.68%
EPS 3Y5.94%
EPS 5Y17.66%
EPS Q2Q%114.71%
EPS Next Y17.38%
EPS Next 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y9.68%
EPS Next 5Y10.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.94%
Revenue growth 3Y5.04%
Revenue growth 5Y4.88%
Sales Q2Q%11.17%
Revenue Next Year0.65%
Revenue Next 2Y0.44%
Revenue Next 3Y1.45%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.25%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.43%
EBIT growth 3Y23.36%
EBIT growth 5Y17.71%
EBIT Next Year50.2%
EBIT Next 3Y20.88%
EBIT Next 5Y14.42%
FCF growth 1Y47.15%
FCF growth 3Y26.31%
FCF growth 5Y52.43%
OCF growth 1Y30.15%
OCF growth 3Y24.35%
OCF growth 5Y20.84%