PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EBR:PROX - BE0003810273 - Common Stock
6.915 EUR
-0.37 (-5.14%)
PROX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 31 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.
In the past year PROX had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 62.07% 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 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of PROX (6.73%) is better than 62.07% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PROX is in line with the industry average of 7.62%.
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's Profit Margin of 8.83% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PROX outperforms 58.62% of its industry peers.
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 of 13.24%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PROX outperforms 58.62% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PROX has grown nicely.
PROX has a Gross Margin of 63.05%. This is in the better half of the industry: PROX outperforms 72.41% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PROX is creating some value.
PROX has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
PROX has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 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.
PROX has a Altman-Z score (1.22) which is in line with its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 20.29, PROX is doing worse than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.00 indicates that PROX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PROX (1.00) is better than 65.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.22 |
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC4.78%
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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 0.94, PROX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Quick ratio of PROX (0.89) is better than 72.41% 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.
PROX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.59% yearly.
Looking at the last year, PROX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.51% in the last 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)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 -5.30% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, PROX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.30% on average per year.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 4.07 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.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PROX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.06), we can say PROX is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.23 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/Forward Earnings ratio.
PROX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 32.73.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PROX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PROX is valued a bit cheaper than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.94 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of PROX 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)1.13
EPS Next 2Y-10.32%
EPS Next 3Y-6.74%
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 a higher than the industry average which is at 4.93.
PROX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
| 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
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-10.32%
EPS Next 3Y-6.74%
EBR:PROX (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
6.915
-0.37 (-5.14%)
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 Cap2.34B
Revenue(TTM)6.45B
Net Income(TTM)570.00M
Analysts67.37
Price Target7.87 (13.81%)
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)-0.28%
PT rev (3m)-2.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.63%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.86%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.97%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.23 | ||
| P/S | 0.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.37 | ||
| P/B | 0.52 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.94 |
EPS(TTM)1.7
EY24.58%
EPS(NY)1.11
Fwd EY16.05%
FCF(TTM)0.74
FCFY10.74%
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY72.86%
SpS19.09
BVpS13.3
TBVpS-1.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.13
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
WACC4.78%
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-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 4.07 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 -6.26% in the next year.