NEXANS SA (NXS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:NXS - FR0000044448 - Common Stock
121.5 EUR
-0.3 (-0.25%)
NXS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 58 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. NXS has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor 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
In the past year NXS was profitable.
In the past year NXS had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years NXS has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years NXS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
NXS's Return On Assets of 5.88% is amongst the best of the industry. NXS outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
NXS has a Return On Equity of 25.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NXS outperforms 91.38% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of NXS (9.23%) is better than 75.86% 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 9.86%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of NXS (5.29%) is better than 75.86% of its industry peers.
NXS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of NXS (6.23%) is better than 65.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NXS has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 13.03%, NXS is not doing good in the industry: 86.21% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
NXS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NXS has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for NXS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
NXS has an Altman-Z score of 2.12. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.12, NXS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NXS is 3.52, which is a good value as it means it would take NXS, 3.52 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NXS (3.52) is better than 79.31% 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: 79.31% 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/WACC1.29
WACC7.15%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.28 indicates that NXS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NXS has a Current ratio (1.28) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.96 indicates that NXS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NXS's Quick ratio of 0.96 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NXS outperforms 58.62% 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.43% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
NXS is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.29% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.66%
EPS Next 2Y8.64%
EPS Next 3Y10.4%
EPS Next 5Y10.43%
Revenue Next Year1.91%
Revenue Next 2Y1.11%
Revenue Next 3Y1.98%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.29%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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 10.70, the valuation of NXS can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NXS is valued cheaper than 94.83% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NXS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.19), we can say NXS is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.36, which indicates a correct valuation of NXS.
77.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NXS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
NXS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.50, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
NXS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NXS is cheaper than 87.93% 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 87.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.95 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NXS's 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)0.64
PEG (5Y)0.61
EPS Next 2Y8.64%
EPS Next 3Y10.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NXS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.12%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.07, NXS pays a better dividend. On top of this NXS pays more dividend than 87.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, NXS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.12% |
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
24.11% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NXS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
NXS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP24.11%
EPS Next 2Y8.64%
EPS Next 3Y10.4%
FRA:NXS (10/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
121.5
-0.3 (-0.25%)
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 Cap5.31B
Revenue(TTM)9.02B
Net Income(TTM)477.00M
Analysts73.68
Price Target140.71 (15.81%)
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)2.18%
PT rev (3m)16.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.36 | ||
| P/S | 0.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.65 | ||
| P/B | 2.81 | ||
| P/tB | 4.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.95 |
EPS(TTM)11.35
EY9.34%
EPS(NY)8.46
Fwd EY6.96%
FCF(TTM)13.56
FCFY11.16%
OCF(TTM)21.51
OCFY17.71%
SpS206.17
BVpS43.23
TBVpS26.75
PEG (NY)0.64
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
WACC7.15%
ROIC/WACC1.29
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 Y16.66%
EPS Next 2Y8.64%
EPS Next 3Y10.4%
EPS Next 5Y10.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.94%
Revenue growth 3Y5.04%
Revenue growth 5Y4.88%
Sales Q2Q%11.17%
Revenue Next Year1.91%
Revenue Next 2Y1.11%
Revenue Next 3Y1.98%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.29%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.43%
EBIT growth 3Y23.36%
EBIT growth 5Y17.71%
EBIT Next Year54.93%
EBIT Next 3Y20.05%
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%
NEXANS SA / NXS.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for NXS stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 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 16.66% 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%.