PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EBR:PROX - BE0003810273 - Common Stock
6.835 EUR
-0.03 (-0.44%)
Overall PROX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PROX against 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. PROX scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. PROX has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
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.
In the past 5 years PROX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
PROX has a better Return On Assets (4.24%) than 63.33% of its industry peers.
PROX has a Return On Equity of 12.68%. This is in the better half of the industry: PROX outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of PROX (6.73%) is comparable to the rest of the 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 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'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.
Compared to 5 years ago, PROX has less shares outstanding
PROX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
PROX has an Altman-Z score of 1.22. This is a bad value and indicates that PROX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
PROX has a Altman-Z score (1.22) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.00, PROX is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.22 |
ROIC/WACC1.43
WACC4.72%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that PROX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of PROX (0.94) is better than 73.33% of its industry peers.
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 73.33% 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.
Looking at the last year, PROX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.51% in the last year.
PROX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.49% yearly.
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
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 4.02 indicates a rather cheap valuation of PROX.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PROX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
PROX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
PROX is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.16.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PROX indicates a rather cheap valuation: PROX is cheaper than 96.67% 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 34.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
PROX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PROX is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
73.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PROX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.94 |
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)1.12
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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.92, PROX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
PROX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| 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 (11/17/2025, 5:35:30 PM)
6.835
-0.03 (-0.44%)
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 Cap2.31B
Revenue(TTM)6.45B
Net Income(TTM)570.00M
Analysts67.37
Price Target7.87 (15.14%)
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 | 4.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.16 | ||
| P/S | 0.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.36 | ||
| P/B | 0.51 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.94 |
EPS(TTM)1.7
EY24.87%
EPS(NY)1.11
Fwd EY16.24%
FCF(TTM)0.74
FCFY10.86%
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY73.71%
SpS19.09
BVpS13.3
TBVpS-1.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.12
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 | 1.22 |
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 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 4.02 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.