PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Brussels - EBR:PROX - BE0003810273 - Common Stock
6.955 EUR
-0.15 (-2.11%)
Taking everything into account, PROX scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PROX was compared to 32 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. PROX has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. PROX is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PROX had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PROX had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years PROX has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years PROX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of PROX (4.24%) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 12.68%, PROX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.73%, PROX is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.38% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PROX is in line with the industry average of 7.83%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.28%) for PROX is below the current ROIC(6.73%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.24% | ||
| ROE | 12.68% | ||
| ROIC | 6.73% |
ROA(3y)3.61%
ROA(5y)4.41%
ROE(3y)11.6%
ROE(5y)13.82%
ROIC(3y)6.28%
ROIC(5y)7.35%
1.3 Margins
PROX has a Profit Margin (8.83%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PROX has remained more or less at the same level.
PROX has a Operating Margin (13.24%) which is in line with its industry peers.
PROX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PROX has a better Gross Margin (63.05%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
PROX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.83% | ||
| GM | 63.05% |
OM growth 3Y-2.47%
OM growth 5Y2.45%
PM growth 3Y-4.31%
PM growth 5Y1.17%
GM growth 3Y-0.54%
GM growth 5Y-0.42%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
PROX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PROX has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for PROX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
PROX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.22, we must say that PROX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.22, PROX is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.38% of the companies in the same industry.
PROX has a debt to FCF ratio of 20.29. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as PROX would need 20.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 20.29, PROX is not doing good in the industry: 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
PROX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.00. This is a neutral value indicating PROX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
PROX has a better Debt to Equity ratio (1.00) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.22 |
ROIC/WACC1.45
WACC4.65%
2.3 Liquidity
PROX has a Current Ratio of 0.94. This is a bad value and indicates that PROX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PROX has a better Current ratio (0.94) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
PROX has a Quick Ratio of 0.94. This is a bad value and indicates that PROX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PROX's Quick ratio of 0.89 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PROX outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for PROX have decreased by -2.10% in the last year.
PROX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.59% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.39% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, PROX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.49% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.1%
EPS 3Y0%
EPS 5Y3.59%
EPS Q2Q%-53.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.39%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y2.49%
Sales Q2Q%-11.17%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, PROX will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -5.59% on average per year.
PROX is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by 0.00% yearly.
EPS Next Y-1.71%
EPS Next 2Y-11.08%
EPS Next 3Y-7.19%
EPS Next 5Y-5.59%
Revenue Next Year0.71%
Revenue Next 2Y0.12%
Revenue Next 3Y0.33%
Revenue Next 5Y0%
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 4.97, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of PROX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PROX is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.49, PROX is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.37 indicates a rather cheap valuation of PROX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PROX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.88% of the companies are valued more expensively.
PROX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PROX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PROX is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.97 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PROX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PROX's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.19% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.38
EPS Next 2Y-11.08%
EPS Next 3Y-7.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PROX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.88%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.63, PROX has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, PROX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.88% |
5.2 History
The dividend of PROX decreases each year by -5.81%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.81%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
33.86% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PROX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of PROX has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP33.86%
EPS Next 2Y-11.08%
EPS Next 3Y-7.19%
EBR:PROX (12/8/2025, 5:29:57 PM)
6.955
-0.15 (-2.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners13.25%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.35B
Revenue(TTM)6.38B
Net Income(TTM)570.00M
Analysts68.42
Price Target7.89 (13.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.88% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.81%
DP33.86%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)76.22%
Min EPS beat(2)67.95%
Max EPS beat(2)84.5%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)120.34%
Min EPS beat(4)67.95%
Max EPS beat(4)185.43%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)62.14%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)39.19%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)28.55%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.39%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.62%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.87%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.24%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.26%
PT rev (1m)0.24%
PT rev (3m)-2.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.85%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.37 | ||
| P/S | 0.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.38 | ||
| P/B | 0.52 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.97 |
EPS(TTM)1.4
EY20.13%
EPS(NY)1.09
Fwd EY15.69%
FCF(TTM)0.74
FCFY10.68%
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY72.44%
SpS19.09
BVpS13.3
TBVpS-1.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.38
Graham Number20.47
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.24% | ||
| ROE | 12.68% | ||
| ROCE | 8.09% | ||
| ROIC | 6.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.45% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.86% | ||
| OM | 13.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.83% | ||
| GM | 63.05% | ||
| FCFM | 3.89% |
ROA(3y)3.61%
ROA(5y)4.41%
ROE(3y)11.6%
ROE(5y)13.82%
ROIC(3y)6.28%
ROIC(5y)7.35%
ROICexc(3y)6.68%
ROICexc(5y)7.86%
ROICexgc(3y)16.07%
ROICexgc(5y)18.73%
ROCE(3y)7.55%
ROCE(5y)8.84%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.94%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.19%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.03%
OM growth 3Y-2.47%
OM growth 5Y2.45%
PM growth 3Y-4.31%
PM growth 5Y1.17%
GM growth 3Y-0.54%
GM growth 5Y-0.42%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.48
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.29 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.07 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 111.01% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 22.5% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.14 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.77% | ||
| Profit Quality | 44.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.22 |
F-Score6
WACC4.65%
ROIC/WACC1.45
Cap/Depr(3y)120.64%
Cap/Depr(5y)111.12%
Cap/Sales(3y)23.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)22.5%
Profit Quality(3y)45.68%
Profit Quality(5y)64.36%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.1%
EPS 3Y0%
EPS 5Y3.59%
EPS Q2Q%-53.57%
EPS Next Y-1.71%
EPS Next 2Y-11.08%
EPS Next 3Y-7.19%
EPS Next 5Y-5.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.39%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y2.49%
Sales Q2Q%-11.17%
Revenue Next Year0.71%
Revenue Next 2Y0.12%
Revenue Next 3Y0.33%
Revenue Next 5Y0%
EBIT growth 1Y35.13%
EBIT growth 3Y2.23%
EBIT growth 5Y5%
EBIT Next Year191.51%
EBIT Next 3Y41.66%
EBIT Next 5Y22.62%
FCF growth 1Y25.5%
FCF growth 3Y-35.81%
FCF growth 5Y-25.67%
OCF growth 1Y3.78%
OCF growth 3Y-0.39%
OCF growth 5Y-0.65%
PROXIMUS / PROX.BR FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for PROX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PROX.BR.
Can you provide the valuation status for PROXIMUS?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to PROXIMUS (PROX.BR). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of PROX stock?
PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of PROXIMUS based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) is 4.97 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.52.
What is the expected EPS growth for PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) is expected to decline by -1.71% in the next year.