NEXANS SA (NXS.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

FRA:NXS • FR0000044448

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128.8 EUR
+2.1 (+1.66%)
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This NXS.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. NXS.DE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year NXS was profitable.
  • 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.
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

  • The Return On Assets of NXS (4.38%) is better than 64.79% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of NXS (17.64%) is better than 76.06% of its industry peers.
  • NXS has a Return On Invested Capital (7.05%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NXS is in line with the industry average of 9.40%.
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

  • NXS has a Profit Margin of 4.51%. This is in the better half of the industry: NXS outperforms 61.97% of its industry peers.
  • NXS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • NXS has a Operating Margin (5.62%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • NXS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 11.61%, NXS is doing worse than 90.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NXS has remained more or less at the same level.
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

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2. NXS.DE Health Analysis

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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, NXS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 1.93. 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 Altman-Z score value of 1.93, NXS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of NXS is 4.13, which is a neutral value as it means it would take NXS, 4.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • NXS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.13) than 64.79% of its industry peers.
  • NXS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.93. This is a neutral value indicating NXS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.93, NXS is not doing good in the industry: 76.06% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.93
Debt/FCF 4.13
Altman-Z 1.93
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC7.99%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 1.22 indicates that NXS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of NXS (1.22) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that NXS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • NXS has a Quick ratio (0.87) which is in line with 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

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3. NXS.DE Growth Analysis

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.
  • NXS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 72.44% yearly.
  • NXS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.91%.
  • 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 6.40% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, NXS will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.57% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-2.51%
EPS Next 2Y6.85%
EPS Next 3Y8.2%
EPS Next 5Y6.4%
Revenue Next Year1.67%
Revenue Next 2Y2.6%
Revenue Next 3Y3.8%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.57%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

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4. NXS.DE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.94, the valuation of NXS can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NXS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NXS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say NXS is valued slightly cheaper.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.35, which indicates a correct valuation of NXS.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NXS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NXS is cheaper than 77.46% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • NXS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.94
Fwd PE 16.35
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 87.32% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NXS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NXS is cheaper than 90.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.25
EV/EBITDA 8.22
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

  • NXS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.22
EPS Next 2Y6.85%
EPS Next 3Y8.2%

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5. NXS.DE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • NXS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.54%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.95, NXS pays a better dividend. On top of this NXS pays more dividend than 87.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, NXS pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.54%

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 Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
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

  • 32.95% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NXS. This is a low number and 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 2Y6.85%
EPS Next 3Y8.2%
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

NXS.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

NEXANS SA

FRA:NXS (4/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

128.8

+2.1 (+1.66%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-19
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners65.32%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.63B
Revenue(TTM)7.81B
Net Income(TTM)352.00M
Analysts76
Price Target139.38 (8.21%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.54%
Yearly Dividend2.66
Dividend Growth(5Y)96.02%
DP32.95%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
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%
PT rev (3m)1.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.6%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.94
Fwd PE 16.35
P/S 0.72
P/FCF 12.25
P/OCF 6.68
P/B 2.82
P/tB 5.47
EV/EBITDA 8.22
EPS(TTM)8.08
EY6.27%
EPS(NY)7.88
Fwd EY6.12%
FCF(TTM)10.52
FCFY8.17%
OCF(TTM)19.27
OCFY14.96%
SpS178.56
BVpS45.61
TBVpS23.53
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.22
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 1.93
F-Score8
WACC7.99%
ROIC/WACC0.88
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 Y-2.51%
EPS Next 2Y6.85%
EPS Next 3Y8.2%
EPS Next 5Y6.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.91%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.28%
Revenue growth 5Y5.49%
Sales Q2Q%-27.95%
Revenue Next Year1.67%
Revenue Next 2Y2.6%
Revenue Next 3Y3.8%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.57%
EBIT growth 1Y17.38%
EBIT growth 3Y1.49%
EBIT growth 5Y17.86%
EBIT Next Year35.1%
EBIT Next 3Y17.03%
EBIT Next 5Y10.36%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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.


How profitable is NEXANS SA (NXS.DE) stock?

NEXANS SA (NXS.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of NEXANS SA (NXS.DE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NEXANS SA (NXS.DE) is 15.94 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.82.


Is the dividend of NEXANS SA sustainable?

The dividend rating of NEXANS SA (NXS.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 32.95%.