PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EBR:PROX - BE0003810273 - Common Stock
7.305 EUR
+0.01 (+0.14%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to PROX. PROX was compared to 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. PROX scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. PROX is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally PROX also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PROX was profitable.
PROX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
PROX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
PROX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
PROX's Return On Assets of 4.24% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PROX outperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.68%, PROX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
PROX has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.73%) than 63.33% of its industry peers.
PROX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.28%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.68%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.83%, PROX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
PROX's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 63.05%, PROX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for PROX remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for PROX remains at a similar level 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 1.23, we must say that PROX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
PROX's Altman-Z score of 1.23 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PROX outperforms 43.33% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PROX is 20.29, which is on the high side as it means it would take PROX, 20.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
PROX's Debt to FCF ratio of 20.29 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PROX is outperformed by 76.67% of its industry peers.
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 Debt to Equity ratio (1.00) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.23 |
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC4.77%
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.
The Current ratio of PROX (0.94) is better than 80.00% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.89, PROX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PROX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 51.79%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past 5 years, PROX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.59% on average per year.
PROX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.51%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.49% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)51.79%
EPS 3Y0%
EPS 5Y3.59%
EPS Q2Q%82.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.51%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y2.49%
Sales Q2Q%-3.44%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, PROX will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -5.58% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.26% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-9.64%
EPS Next 2Y-8.4%
EPS Next 3Y-5.55%
EPS Next 5Y-5.58%
Revenue Next Year2.26%
Revenue Next 2Y1.48%
Revenue Next 3Y1.1%
Revenue Next 5Y1.26%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 4.30, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of PROX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PROX indicates a rather cheap valuation: PROX is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.27, PROX is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.31, the valuation of PROX can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PROX indicates a rather cheap valuation: PROX is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PROX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.77.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.31 |
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.
PROX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PROX is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of PROX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PROX's earnings are expected to decrease with -5.55% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.2
EPS Next 2Y-8.4%
EPS Next 3Y-5.55%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.76%, PROX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PROX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.57. PROX pays more dividend than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
PROX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.76% |
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
PROX pays out 33.86% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
PROX's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP33.86%
EPS Next 2Y-8.4%
EPS Next 3Y-5.55%
EBR:PROX (9/16/2025, 4:04:25 PM)
7.305
+0.01 (+0.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners13.32%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.47B
Analysts67.37
Price Target7.98 (9.24%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.76% |
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)-1.6%
PT rev (3m)8.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.86%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.93%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.31 | ||
| P/S | 0.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.45 | ||
| P/B | 0.55 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3 |
EPS(TTM)1.7
EY23.27%
EPS(NY)1.16
Fwd EY15.85%
FCF(TTM)0.74
FCFY10.16%
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY68.97%
SpS19.09
BVpS13.3
TBVpS-1.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.2
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-10.94%
ROICexcg 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 | 1.23 |
F-Score6
WACC4.77%
ROIC/WACC1.41
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)51.79%
EPS 3Y0%
EPS 5Y3.59%
EPS Q2Q%82.14%
EPS Next Y-9.64%
EPS Next 2Y-8.4%
EPS Next 3Y-5.55%
EPS Next 5Y-5.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.51%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y2.49%
Sales Q2Q%-3.44%
Revenue Next Year2.26%
Revenue Next 2Y1.48%
Revenue Next 3Y1.1%
Revenue Next 5Y1.26%
EBIT growth 1Y35.13%
EBIT growth 3Y2.23%
EBIT growth 5Y5%
EBIT Next Year187.77%
EBIT Next 3Y42.47%
EBIT Next 5Y23.64%
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%