NEXANS SA (NXS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:NXS - FR0000044448 - Common Stock
122.1 EUR
-0.7 (-0.57%)
NXS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 63 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. NXS scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. NXS scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
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.
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
NXS has a Return On Assets of 5.88%. This is in the better half of the industry: NXS outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of NXS (25.22%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.23%, NXS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NXS is in line with the industry average of 9.87%.
| 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 Profit Margin of 5.29%. This is in the better half of the industry: NXS outperforms 74.60% of its industry peers.
NXS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NXS has a Operating Margin of 6.23%. This is in the better half of the industry: NXS outperforms 65.08% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NXS has grown nicely.
NXS's Gross Margin of 13.03% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NXS is outperformed by 87.30% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), NXS is 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
An Altman-Z score of 2.12 indicates that NXS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of NXS (2.12) is comparable to the rest of the 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (3.52) than 74.60% 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.09, NXS is not doing good in the industry: 79.37% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.12 |
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC7.47%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.28, NXS is not doing good in the industry: 61.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.96 indicates that NXS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NXS has a Quick ratio of 0.96. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NXS outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
| 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 75.70% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 17.66% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, NXS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -24.94% in the last year.
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)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
Based on estimates for the next years, NXS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.66% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, NXS will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.27% on average per year.
EPS Next Y19.23%
EPS Next 2Y7.99%
EPS Next 3Y9.98%
EPS Next 5Y10.66%
Revenue Next Year0.09%
Revenue Next 2Y0.35%
Revenue Next 3Y1.44%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.27%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.76, the valuation of NXS can be described as reasonable.
95.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NXS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NXS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.89), we can say NXS is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.60 indicates a correct valuation of NXS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NXS is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
NXS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NXS indicates a rather cheap valuation: NXS is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NXS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NXS is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.01 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of NXS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.56
PEG (5Y)0.61
EPS Next 2Y7.99%
EPS Next 3Y9.98%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NXS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.12%. 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 2.12. NXS pays more dividend than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, NXS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.12% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of NXS grows each year by 46.60%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)46.6%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
24.11% 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.
DP24.11%
EPS Next 2Y7.99%
EPS Next 3Y9.98%
FRA:NXS (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
122.1
-0.7 (-0.57%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners53.17%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.34B
Revenue(TTM)9.02B
Net Income(TTM)477.00M
Analysts71.58
Price Target136.68 (11.94%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.12% |
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)-2.86%
PT rev (3m)13.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)2.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.6 | ||
| P/S | 0.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.68 | ||
| P/B | 2.82 | ||
| P/tB | 4.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.01 |
EPS(TTM)11.35
EY9.3%
EPS(NY)8.36
Fwd EY6.85%
FCF(TTM)13.56
FCFY11.1%
OCF(TTM)21.51
OCFY17.62%
SpS206.17
BVpS43.23
TBVpS26.75
PEG (NY)0.56
PEG (5Y)0.61
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 | 2.12 |
F-Score7
WACC7.47%
ROIC/WACC1.24
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 Y19.23%
EPS Next 2Y7.99%
EPS Next 3Y9.98%
EPS Next 5Y10.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.94%
Revenue growth 3Y5.04%
Revenue growth 5Y4.88%
Sales Q2Q%11.17%
Revenue Next Year0.09%
Revenue Next 2Y0.35%
Revenue Next 3Y1.44%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.27%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.43%
EBIT growth 3Y23.36%
EBIT growth 5Y17.71%
EBIT Next Year54.93%
EBIT Next 3Y20.05%
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.
What is the valuation status for NXS stock?
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.
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 19.23% in the next year.
Is the dividend of NEXANS SA sustainable?
The dividend rating of NEXANS SA (NXS.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 24.11%.