PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Brussels - EBR:PROX - BE0003810273 - Common Stock
7.293 EUR
+0.08 (+1.08%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to PROX. PROX was compared to 37 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. PROX has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 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.
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 has a Return On Assets of 4.24%. This is in the better half of the industry: PROX outperforms 67.57% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 12.68%, PROX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.57% 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 59.46% of the companies in the same industry.
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 7.57%.
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 better Profit Margin (8.83%) than 62.16% of its industry peers.
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.
PROX's Gross Margin of 63.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PROX outperforms 72.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PROX has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PROX is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for PROX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PROX has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for PROX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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.
PROX has a better Altman-Z score (1.22) than 64.86% 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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 20.29, PROX is not doing good in the industry: 62.16% 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.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.00, PROX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.16% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.22 |
ROIC/WACC1.44
WACC4.67%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.94, PROX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.68% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.89 indicates that PROX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.89, PROX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.68% 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 slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.10%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.59% on average over the past years.
PROX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.39%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.49% on average over the past years.
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.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by 0.00% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-6.15%
EPS Next 2Y-11.74%
EPS Next 3Y-7.75%
EPS Next 5Y-5.59%
Revenue Next Year0.57%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.12%
Revenue Next 3Y0.11%
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.
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 5.21, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of PROX.
PROX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PROX is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
PROX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.17, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
PROX is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.78.
PROX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PROX is cheaper than 91.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.79, PROX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PROX indicates a rather cheap valuation: PROX is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PROX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.99 |
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 -7.75% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.45
EPS Next 2Y-11.74%
EPS Next 3Y-7.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PROX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.94%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.29, PROX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, PROX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.94% |
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-11.74%
EPS Next 3Y-7.75%
EBR:PROX (1/7/2026, 9:07:31 AM)
7.293
+0.08 (+1.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners13.63%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.47B
Revenue(TTM)6.38B
Net Income(TTM)570.00M
Analysts68.42
Price Target7.92 (8.6%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.94% |
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)0.35%
PT rev (3m)0.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.34%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.78 | ||
| P/S | 0.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.45 | ||
| P/B | 0.55 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.99 |
EPS(TTM)1.4
EY19.2%
EPS(NY)1.08
Fwd EY14.74%
FCF(TTM)0.74
FCFY10.18%
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY69.08%
SpS19.09
BVpS13.3
TBVpS-1.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.45
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
WACC4.67%
ROIC/WACC1.44
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-6.15%
EPS Next 2Y-11.74%
EPS Next 3Y-7.75%
EPS Next 5Y-5.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.39%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y2.49%
Sales Q2Q%-11.17%
Revenue Next Year0.57%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.12%
Revenue Next 3Y0.11%
Revenue Next 5Y0%
EBIT growth 1Y35.13%
EBIT growth 3Y2.23%
EBIT growth 5Y5%
EBIT Next Year197.14%
EBIT Next 3Y41.64%
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 5 / 10 to PROX.BR.
What is the valuation status of PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) stock?
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 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of PROXIMUS based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) is 5.21 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.55.
What is the earnings growth outlook for PROXIMUS?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) is expected to decline by -6.15% in the next year.