NEXANS SA (NXS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

FRA:NXS • FR0000044448

120.3 EUR
-1.1 (-0.91%)
Last: Feb 27, 2026, 07:00 PM
Overview Stock Chart Technical Analysis Fundamental Analysis Analyst Ratings Earnings Estimates Financials Ownership
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, NXS scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NXS was compared to 69 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. NXS has an average financial health and profitability rating. NXS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

6

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year NXS was profitable.
  • 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.
NXS.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNXS.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.38%, NXS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NXS has a Return On Equity of 17.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: NXS outperforms 79.71% of its industry peers.
  • NXS has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.05%) than 62.32% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NXS is in line with the industry average of 9.30%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.38%
ROE 17.64%
ROIC 7.05%
ROA(3y)3.8%
ROA(5y)3.63%
ROE(3y)15.35%
ROE(5y)14.44%
ROIC(3y)7.85%
ROIC(5y)8.03%
NXS.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNXS.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10 -10 15

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of NXS (4.51%) is better than 65.22% of its industry peers.
  • NXS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.62%, NXS is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NXS has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of NXS (11.61%) is worse than 89.86% of its industry peers.
  • NXS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.62%
PM (TTM) 4.51%
GM 11.61%
OM growth 3Y3.85%
OM growth 5Y11.73%
PM growth 3Y15.47%
PM growth 5Y28.14%
GM growth 3Y-0.81%
GM growth 5Y1.17%
NXS.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNXS.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10

More info and screens

ROAROEROICOperating and Profit MarginShow most profitable peers

4

2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NXS is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for NXS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • NXS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • NXS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
NXS.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingNXS.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
NXS.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNXS.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • NXS has an Altman-Z score of 1.91. 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.
  • The Altman-Z score of NXS (1.91) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • NXS has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.13. This is a neutral value as NXS would need 4.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • NXS's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.13 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NXS outperforms 68.12% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.93 indicates that NXS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of NXS (0.93) is worse than 72.46% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.93
Debt/FCF 4.13
Altman-Z 1.91
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC8.18%
NXS.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNXS.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • NXS has a Current Ratio of 1.22. 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 of 1.22. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NXS outperforms 43.48% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that NXS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • NXS has a Quick ratio of 0.87. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NXS outperforms 52.17% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.22
Quick Ratio 0.87
NXS.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNXS.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

More info and screens

WACCDebt/EquityHow to determine the health of a companyAltman-Z scoreShow peers with great health

4

3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • NXS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.69%, which is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, NXS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 72.44% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has grown by 12.91% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • NXS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.49% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.69%
EPS 3Y9.64%
EPS 5Y72.44%
EPS Q2Q%-116.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.28%
Revenue growth 5Y5.49%
Sales Q2Q%-27.95%

3.2 Future

  • NXS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.87% yearly.
  • NXS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.55% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.24%
EPS Next 2Y7.52%
EPS Next 3Y9.26%
EPS Next 5Y7.87%
Revenue Next Year2.35%
Revenue Next 2Y3.18%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.23%
Revenue Next 5Y0.55%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last 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.
NXS.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNXS.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B 8B
NXS.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNXS.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8 10

More info and screens

Find the best growth stocksShow best growing peers

6

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • NXS is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.89.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NXS indicates a rather cheap valuation: NXS is cheaper than 91.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.07. NXS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.85, which indicates a correct valuation of NXS.
  • 79.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NXS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • NXS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.05.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.89
Fwd PE 14.85
NXS.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNXS.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NXS is valued cheaper than 88.41% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NXS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.44
EV/EBITDA 7.82
NXS.DE Per share dataNXS.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of NXS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)61.18
PEG (5Y)0.21
EPS Next 2Y7.52%
EPS Next 3Y9.26%

More info and screens

Price/EarningsPrice/FCFFCF per shareEV/EBITDAPEG RATIOShow best valued peers

6

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • NXS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.39%.
  • NXS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.81. NXS pays more dividend than 88.41% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, NXS pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.39%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of NXS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 96.02%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)96.02%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
NXS.DE Yearly Dividends per shareNXS.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • NXS pays out 32.95% 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.
DP32.95%
EPS Next 2Y7.52%
EPS Next 3Y9.26%
NXS.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNXS.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M 300M 400M
NXS.DE Dividend Payout.NXS.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NXS.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

More info and screens

Find the best dividend stocksShow peers with best dividend

NEXANS SA

FRA:NXS (2/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

120.3

-1.1 (-0.91%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-19
Earnings (Next)07-28
Inst Owners64.9%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.26B
Revenue(TTM)7.81B
Net Income(TTM)352.00M
Analysts73
Price Target139.38 (15.86%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.39%
Yearly Dividend2.66
Dividend Growth(5Y)96.02%
DP32.95%
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)1.57%
PT rev (3m)1.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.95%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.46%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.89
Fwd PE 14.85
P/S 0.67
P/FCF 11.44
P/OCF 6.24
P/B 2.64
P/tB 5.11
EV/EBITDA 7.82
EPS(TTM)8.08
EY6.72%
EPS(NY)8.1
Fwd EY6.73%
FCF(TTM)10.52
FCFY8.74%
OCF(TTM)19.27
OCFY16.02%
SpS178.56
BVpS45.61
TBVpS23.53
PEG (NY)61.18
PEG (5Y)0.21
Graham Number91.06
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.38%
ROE 17.64%
ROCE 10.44%
ROIC 7.05%
ROICexc 11.26%
ROICexgc 17.4%
OM 5.62%
PM (TTM) 4.51%
GM 11.61%
FCFM 5.89%
ROA(3y)3.8%
ROA(5y)3.63%
ROE(3y)15.35%
ROE(5y)14.44%
ROIC(3y)7.85%
ROIC(5y)8.03%
ROICexc(3y)12.27%
ROICexc(5y)12.46%
ROICexgc(3y)17.52%
ROICexgc(5y)16.98%
ROCE(3y)11.46%
ROCE(5y)12.28%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.92%
ROICexgc growth 5Y12.03%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.1%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.42%
OM growth 3Y3.85%
OM growth 5Y11.73%
PM growth 3Y15.47%
PM growth 5Y28.14%
GM growth 3Y-0.81%
GM growth 5Y1.17%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.97
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.93
Debt/FCF 4.13
Debt/EBITDA 2.71
Cap/Depr 155.06%
Cap/Sales 4.9%
Interest Coverage 5.56
Cash Conversion 122.89%
Profit Quality 130.68%
Current Ratio 1.22
Quick Ratio 0.87
Altman-Z 1.91
F-Score8
WACC8.18%
ROIC/WACC0.86
Cap/Depr(3y)192.66%
Cap/Depr(5y)172.12%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.79%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.14%
Profit Quality(3y)147.06%
Profit Quality(5y)131.89%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.69%
EPS 3Y9.64%
EPS 5Y72.44%
EPS Q2Q%-116.37%
EPS Next Y0.24%
EPS Next 2Y7.52%
EPS Next 3Y9.26%
EPS Next 5Y7.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.28%
Revenue growth 5Y5.49%
Sales Q2Q%-27.95%
Revenue Next Year2.35%
Revenue Next 2Y3.18%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.23%
Revenue Next 5Y0.55%
EBIT growth 1Y17.38%
EBIT growth 3Y1.49%
EBIT growth 5Y17.86%
EBIT Next Year36.22%
EBIT Next 3Y16.96%
EBIT Next 5Y11.26%
FCF growth 1Y0.88%
FCF growth 3Y23.87%
FCF growth 5Y17.43%
OCF growth 1Y8.77%
OCF growth 3Y16.01%
OCF growth 5Y13.08%

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 6 / 10 to NEXANS SA (NXS.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of NXS stock?

NEXANS SA (NXS.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 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 14.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.64.


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 0.24% in the next year.