PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EBR:PROX - BE0003810273 - Common Stock
6.778 EUR
+0.02 (+0.34%)
Taking everything into account, PROX scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PROX was compared to 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While PROX has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. PROX is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PROX was profitable.
In the past year PROX had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years PROX has always been profitable.
PROX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of PROX (4.24%) is better than 63.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of PROX (12.68%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.73%, PROX is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% 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 8.12%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.73%) for PROX is above the 3 year average (6.28%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 63.33% of its industry peers.
PROX's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
PROX's Operating Margin of 13.24% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PROX outperforms 63.33% of 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 73.33% 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
PROX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
PROX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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 1.21, we must say that PROX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
PROX has a Altman-Z score of 1.21. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PROX outperforms 53.33% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PROX (20.29) is worse than 66.67% 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 | 1.21 |
ROIC/WACC1.43
WACC4.72%
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's Current ratio of 0.94 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PROX outperforms 73.33% 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 has a Quick ratio of 0.89. This is in the better half of the industry: PROX outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
| 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -5.30% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.30% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-6.26%
EPS Next 2Y-10.32%
EPS Next 3Y-6.74%
EPS Next 5Y-5.3%
Revenue Next Year1.06%
Revenue Next 2Y0.57%
Revenue Next 3Y0.6%
Revenue Next 5Y0.3%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last 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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 3.99, 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.
PROX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.11, the valuation of PROX can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PROX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.98, PROX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PROX is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PROX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PROX is cheaper than 76.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.92 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PROX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as PROX's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.74% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.11
EPS Next 2Y-10.32%
EPS Next 3Y-6.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PROX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.08%, which is a nice return.
PROX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.92.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, PROX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.08% |
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.
PROX's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP33.86%
EPS Next 2Y-10.32%
EPS Next 3Y-6.74%
EBR:PROX (11/19/2025, 3:33:45 PM)
6.778
+0.02 (+0.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners11.91%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.29B
Revenue(TTM)6.45B
Net Income(TTM)570.00M
Analysts67.37
Price Target7.87 (16.11%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.08% |
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)-0.28%
PT rev (3m)-2.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.63%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.86%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.97%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.11 | ||
| P/S | 0.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.35 | ||
| P/B | 0.51 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.92 |
EPS(TTM)1.7
EY25.08%
EPS(NY)1.11
Fwd EY16.37%
FCF(TTM)0.74
FCFY10.96%
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY74.33%
SpS19.09
BVpS13.3
TBVpS-1.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.11
Graham Number22.56
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 | 1.21 |
F-Score6
WACC4.72%
ROIC/WACC1.43
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-6.26%
EPS Next 2Y-10.32%
EPS Next 3Y-6.74%
EPS Next 5Y-5.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.51%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y2.49%
Sales Q2Q%-3.44%
Revenue Next Year1.06%
Revenue Next 2Y0.57%
Revenue Next 3Y0.6%
Revenue Next 5Y0.3%
EBIT growth 1Y35.13%
EBIT growth 3Y2.23%
EBIT growth 5Y5%
EBIT Next Year188.92%
EBIT Next 3Y42.07%
EBIT Next 5Y22.99%
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.
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 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 3.99 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.51.
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 -6.26% in the next year.