PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EBR:PROX - BE0003810273 - Common Stock
6.835 EUR
-0.08 (-1.09%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to PROX. PROX was compared to 31 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of PROX while its profitability can be described as average. PROX is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years PROX has been profitable.
PROX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.24%, PROX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 12.68%, PROX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
PROX has a Return On Invested Capital (6.73%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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
The Profit Margin of PROX (8.83%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 54.84% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PROX has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of PROX (63.05%) is better than 70.97% 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
PROX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PROX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for PROX remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PROX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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's Altman-Z score of 1.22 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PROX outperforms 51.61% 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 74.19% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.00 indicates that PROX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
PROX has a better Debt to Equity ratio (1.00) than 67.74% 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
A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that PROX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 0.94, PROX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.97% 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.
PROX has a Quick ratio of 0.89. This is in the better half of the industry: PROX outperforms 70.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 51.79% over the past year.
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.
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
PROX is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -5.30% yearly.
PROX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.30% yearly.
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 4.02, the valuation of PROX can be described as very cheap.
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 25.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.16 indicates a rather cheap valuation of PROX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PROX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.77% of the companies are valued more expensively.
PROX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.16 |
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 the industry average as 64.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.94 |
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 -6.74% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.12
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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.93, PROX pays a better dividend. On top of this PROX pays more dividend than 80.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, PROX pays a better dividend.
| 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.
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 (11/14/2025, 5:29:55 PM)
6.835
-0.08 (-1.09%)
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 | 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 | 4.02 | ||
| 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
WACC4.78%
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 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.