PLUXEE NV (PLX.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:PLX - Euronext Paris - Matif - NL0015001W49 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
PLX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 44 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of PLX get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. PLX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PLX was profitable.
In the past year PLX had a positive cash flow from operations.
1.2 Ratios
PLX has a Return On Assets (2.24%) which is in line with its industry peers.
PLX's Return On Equity of 51.75% is amongst the best of the industry. PLX outperforms 95.65% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.24%, PLX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PLX is significantly above the industry average of 7.74%.
The 3 year average ROIC (39.13%) for PLX is well above the current ROIC(11.24%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.24% | ||
| ROE | 51.75% | ||
| ROIC | 11.24% |
ROA(3y)2.32%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)89.83%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)39.13%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
PLX has a better Profit Margin (10.99%) than 91.30% of its industry peers.
PLX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of PLX (27.77%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PLX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.99% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y12.13%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-11.77%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PLX is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PLX has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for PLX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of PLX is 3.68, which is a good value as it means it would take PLX, 3.68 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
PLX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.68. This is in the better half of the industry: PLX outperforms 78.26% of its industry peers.
PLX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.47. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PLX (4.47) is worse than 80.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.84
WACC6.12%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.06 indicates that PLX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
PLX has a worse Current ratio (1.06) than 60.87% of its industry peers.
PLX has a Quick Ratio of 1.05. This is a normal value and indicates that PLX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PLX has a Quick ratio of 1.05. This is in the better half of the industry: PLX outperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 63.41% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, PLX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.60% on average per year.
PLX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 15.02%.
The Revenue has been growing by 18.29% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)63.41%
EPS 3Y4.6%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%943.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.02%
Revenue growth 3Y18.29%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%9.4%
3.2 Future
PLX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.04% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.77% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y31.49%
EPS Next 2Y23.21%
EPS Next 3Y18.33%
EPS Next 5Y15.04%
Revenue Next Year8.85%
Revenue Next 2Y9.2%
Revenue Next 3Y9.04%
Revenue Next 5Y8.77%
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 accelerating.
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
PLX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.56.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PLX is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 29.35. PLX is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.26, PLX is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PLX is valued a bit cheaper than 63.04% of the companies in the same industry.
PLX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
93.48% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PLX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
PLX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.42 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PLX'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 PLX may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PLX's earnings are expected to grow with 18.33% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.81
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y23.21%
EPS Next 3Y18.33%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PLX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.53%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.64, PLX has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, PLX is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.53% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y23.21%
EPS Next 3Y18.33%
EPA:PLX (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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+0.16 (+0.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners33.57%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.36B
Analysts72
Price Target26.54 (15.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.53% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)-1.2%
PT rev (3m)-0.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.68%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.26 | ||
| P/S | 2.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.68 | ||
| P/B | 13.06 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.42 |
EPS(TTM)0.9
EY3.91%
EPS(NY)1.61
Fwd EY7.01%
FCF(TTM)2.2
FCFY9.56%
OCF(TTM)2.99
OCFY13.02%
SpS8.29
BVpS1.76
TBVpS-6.04
PEG (NY)0.81
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.24% | ||
| ROE | 51.75% | ||
| ROCE | 20.25% | ||
| ROIC | 11.24% | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 27.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.99% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 26.53% |
ROA(3y)2.32%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)89.83%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)39.13%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)72%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y12.13%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-11.77%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.68 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.65 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 119.59% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.59% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.92 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 100.92% | ||
| Profit Quality | 241.35% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score8
WACC6.12%
ROIC/WACC1.84
Cap/Depr(3y)128.83%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)9.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)289.74%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)63.41%
EPS 3Y4.6%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%943.07%
EPS Next Y31.49%
EPS Next 2Y23.21%
EPS Next 3Y18.33%
EPS Next 5Y15.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.02%
Revenue growth 3Y18.29%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%9.4%
Revenue Next Year8.85%
Revenue Next 2Y9.2%
Revenue Next 3Y9.04%
Revenue Next 5Y8.77%
EBIT growth 1Y17.89%
EBIT growth 3Y32.64%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year57.24%
EBIT Next 3Y23.39%
EBIT Next 5Y19.05%
FCF growth 1Y-27.38%
FCF growth 3Y41.63%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-21.68%
OCF growth 3Y33.42%
OCF growth 5YN/A