PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Brussels - EBR:PROX - BE0003810273 - Common Stock
7.075 EUR
-0.03 (-0.42%)
Overall PROX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PROX against 33 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
In the past year PROX was profitable.
In the past year PROX had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years PROX has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years PROX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
PROX has a Return On Assets of 4.24%. This is in the better half of the industry: PROX outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of PROX (12.68%) is better than 60.61% of its industry peers.
PROX has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.73%) than 60.61% of its industry peers.
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 7.68%.
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 Profit Margin (8.83%) which is in line with its industry peers.
PROX's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
PROX has a Operating Margin (13.24%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PROX has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 63.05%, PROX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
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 less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
PROX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.22, PROX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 20.29. This is in the lower half of the industry: PROX underperforms 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.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.00, PROX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.22 |
ROIC/WACC1.5
WACC4.48%
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 has a Current ratio of 0.94. This is in the better half of the industry: PROX outperforms 75.76% 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 75.76% 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 slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.10%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.59% on average over the past years.
PROX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.39%.
PROX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.49% yearly.
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.
PROX is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by 0.00% yearly.
EPS Next Y-6.15%
EPS Next 2Y-11.74%
EPS Next 3Y-7.75%
EPS Next 5Y-5.59%
Revenue Next Year0.57%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.12%
Revenue Next 3Y0.11%
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.
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 5.05, the valuation of PROX can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PROX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, PROX is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.58 indicates a rather cheap valuation of PROX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PROX indicates a rather cheap valuation: PROX is cheaper than 93.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.13. PROX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PROX indicates a rather cheap valuation: PROX is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PROX is valued a bit cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.97 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PROX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PROX's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.75% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.41
EPS Next 2Y-11.74%
EPS Next 3Y-7.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.01%, PROX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.32, 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 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.01% |
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.
PROX's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP33.86%
EPS Next 2Y-11.74%
EPS Next 3Y-7.75%
EBR:PROX (12/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
7.075
-0.03 (-0.42%)
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 Cap2.39B
Revenue(TTM)6.38B
Net Income(TTM)570.00M
Analysts68.42
Price Target7.92 (11.94%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.01% |
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)0.35%
PT rev (3m)-0.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.58 | ||
| P/S | 0.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.4 | ||
| P/B | 0.53 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.97 |
EPS(TTM)1.4
EY19.79%
EPS(NY)1.08
Fwd EY15.2%
FCF(TTM)0.74
FCFY10.5%
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY71.21%
SpS19.09
BVpS13.3
TBVpS-1.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.41
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
WACC4.48%
ROIC/WACC1.5
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-6.15%
EPS Next 2Y-11.74%
EPS Next 3Y-7.75%
EPS Next 5Y-5.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.39%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y2.49%
Sales Q2Q%-11.17%
Revenue Next Year0.57%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.12%
Revenue Next 3Y0.11%
Revenue Next 5Y0%
EBIT growth 1Y35.13%
EBIT growth 3Y2.23%
EBIT growth 5Y5%
EBIT Next Year197.14%
EBIT Next 3Y41.64%
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.
What is the valuation status of PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) stock?
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 5.05 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.53.
What is the earnings growth outlook for PROXIMUS?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) is expected to decline by -6.15% in the next year.