NEXANS SA (NXS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:NXS - Deutsche Boerse Ag - FR0000044448 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall NXS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated NXS against 57 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. While NXS belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. NXS has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NXS had positive earnings in the past year.
NXS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years NXS has been profitable.
NXS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
NXS has a Return On Assets of 3.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: NXS outperforms 73.68% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.38%, NXS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
NXS's Return On Invested Capital of 9.82% is amongst the best of the industry. NXS outperforms 84.21% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NXS is above the industry average of 8.07%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.64% | ||
| ROE | 15.38% | ||
| ROIC | 9.82% |
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 3.26%, NXS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
NXS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NXS has a Operating Margin of 6.61%. This is in the better half of the industry: NXS outperforms 64.91% of its industry peers.
NXS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 13.73%, NXS is doing worse than 82.46% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NXS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.26% | ||
| GM | 13.73% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NXS is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for NXS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NXS has more shares outstanding
NXS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
NXS has an Altman-Z score of 2.02. 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 2.02, NXS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NXS is 4.90, which is a neutral value as it means it would take NXS, 4.90 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
NXS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.90) than 64.91% of its industry peers.
NXS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.05. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
NXS has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.05) than 78.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.02 |
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC6.96%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.20 indicates that NXS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NXS has a Current ratio of 1.20. This is in the lower half of the industry: NXS underperforms 71.93% of its industry peers.
NXS has a Quick Ratio of 1.20. This is a bad value and indicates that NXS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.84, NXS is not doing good in the industry: 61.40% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 |
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 -27.57%.
Measured over the past years, NXS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.88% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.68%
EPS 3Y5.94%
EPS 5Y17.66%
EPS Q2Q%33.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-27.57%
Revenue growth 3Y5.04%
Revenue growth 5Y4.88%
Sales Q2Q%14.31%
3.2 Future
NXS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.93% yearly.
NXS is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.24% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.3%
EPS Next 2Y10.03%
EPS Next 3Y9.65%
EPS Next 5Y6.93%
Revenue Next Year3.53%
Revenue Next 2Y4.02%
Revenue Next 3Y3.58%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.24%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last 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 15.40 indicates a correct 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 87.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, NXS is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.35, NXS is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NXS is valued a bit cheaper than 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.76. NXS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
80.70% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NXS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NXS indicates a rather cheap valuation: NXS is cheaper than 82.46% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates NXS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
NXS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.11
PEG (5Y)0.87
EPS Next 2Y10.03%
EPS Next 3Y9.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NXS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.43%. 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 2.70. NXS pays more dividend than 82.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, NXS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.43% |
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 36.56% 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.
DP36.56%
EPS Next 2Y10.03%
EPS Next 3Y9.65%
FRA:NXS (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
110.4
+1.2 (+1.1%)
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 Cap4.83B
Analysts72
Price Target121.7 (10.24%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.43% |
Yearly Dividend2.34
Dividend Growth(5Y)46.6%
DP36.56%
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)2.26%
PT rev (3m)-2.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.97%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.35 | ||
| P/S | 0.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.25 | ||
| P/B | 2.66 | ||
| P/tB | 4.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.27 |
EPS(TTM)7.17
EY6.49%
EPS(NY)7.69
Fwd EY6.97%
FCF(TTM)9.03
FCFY8.18%
OCF(TTM)17.67
OCFY16%
SpS195.34
BVpS41.46
TBVpS23.41
PEG (NY)2.11
PEG (5Y)0.87
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.64% | ||
| ROE | 15.38% | ||
| ROCE | 13.92% | ||
| ROIC | 9.82% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.25% | ||
| OM | 6.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.26% | ||
| GM | 13.73% | ||
| FCFM | 4.62% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.9 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.43 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 174.19% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.42% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.97 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 98.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | 141.58% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.02 |
F-Score6
WACC6.96%
ROIC/WACC1.41
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%33.81%
EPS Next Y7.3%
EPS Next 2Y10.03%
EPS Next 3Y9.65%
EPS Next 5Y6.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-27.57%
Revenue growth 3Y5.04%
Revenue growth 5Y4.88%
Sales Q2Q%14.31%
Revenue Next Year3.53%
Revenue Next 2Y4.02%
Revenue Next 3Y3.58%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.24%
EBIT growth 1Y-16.3%
EBIT growth 3Y23.36%
EBIT growth 5Y17.71%
EBIT Next Year50.2%
EBIT Next 3Y20.88%
EBIT Next 5Y14.42%
FCF growth 1Y21.54%
FCF growth 3Y26.31%
FCF growth 5Y52.43%
OCF growth 1Y10.11%
OCF growth 3Y24.35%
OCF growth 5Y20.84%