PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Brussels - EBR:PROX - BE0003810273 - Common Stock
6.985 EUR
+0.02 (+0.22%)
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. While PROX has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PROX has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PROX had positive earnings in the past year.
PROX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
The Return On Assets of PROX (4.24%) is better than 70.97% of its industry peers.
PROX has a Return On Equity of 12.68%. This is in the better half of the industry: PROX outperforms 67.74% of its industry peers.
PROX has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.73%. This is in the better half of the industry: PROX outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PROX is in line with the industry average of 7.74%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.83%, PROX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
PROX's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
PROX has a Operating Margin of 13.24%. This is in the better half of the industry: PROX outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PROX has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 63.05%, PROX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PROX is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for PROX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
PROX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.22, PROX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
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 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
PROX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.00. This is a neutral value indicating PROX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PROX (1.00) is better than 64.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.22 |
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC4.94%
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 74.19% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.89, PROX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for PROX have decreased by -2.10% in the last 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.39% in the past 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)-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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -5.59% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, PROX will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by 0.00% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-1.71%
EPS Next 2Y-11.08%
EPS Next 3Y-7.19%
EPS Next 5Y-5.59%
Revenue Next Year0.71%
Revenue Next 2Y0.12%
Revenue Next 3Y0.33%
Revenue Next 5Y0%
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 4.99 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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.59, PROX is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.40, the valuation of PROX can be described as very cheap.
PROX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PROX is cheaper than 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PROX to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.03), we can say PROX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.4 |
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 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.96 |
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 -7.19% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.39
EPS Next 2Y-11.08%
EPS Next 3Y-7.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PROX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.92%, which is a nice return.
PROX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.36.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, PROX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.92% |
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-11.08%
EPS Next 3Y-7.19%
EBR:PROX (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
6.985
+0.02 (+0.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners13.25%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.36B
Revenue(TTM)6.38B
Net Income(TTM)570.00M
Analysts68.42
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.92% |
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)0.24%
PT rev (3m)-1.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.85%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.52%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.4 | ||
| P/S | 0.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.39 | ||
| P/B | 0.53 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.96 |
EPS(TTM)1.4
EY20.04%
EPS(NY)1.09
Fwd EY15.62%
FCF(TTM)0.74
FCFY10.63%
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY72.13%
SpS19.09
BVpS13.3
TBVpS-1.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.39
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
WACC4.94%
ROIC/WACC1.36
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-1.71%
EPS Next 2Y-11.08%
EPS Next 3Y-7.19%
EPS Next 5Y-5.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.39%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y2.49%
Sales Q2Q%-11.17%
Revenue Next Year0.71%
Revenue Next 2Y0.12%
Revenue Next 3Y0.33%
Revenue Next 5Y0%
EBIT growth 1Y35.13%
EBIT growth 3Y2.23%
EBIT growth 5Y5%
EBIT Next Year191.51%
EBIT Next 3Y41.66%
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.
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 4.99 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.53.
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 -1.71% in the next year.