PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Brussels - EBR:PROX - BE0003810273 - Common Stock
7.415 EUR
+0.44 (+6.31%)
Overall PROX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PROX against 28 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. PROX scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. PROX is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
In the past 5 years PROX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
PROX's Return On Assets of 4.24% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PROX outperforms 67.86% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of PROX (12.68%) is better than 71.43% 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 67.86% 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 7.65%.
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 has a better Profit Margin (8.83%) than 64.29% 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 better Operating Margin (13.24%) than 60.71% of its industry peers.
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 71.43% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PROX is still creating some value.
PROX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for PROX has been reduced 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 has a Altman-Z score of 1.22. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PROX outperforms 57.14% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 20.29, PROX is doing worse than 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.00 indicates that PROX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.00, PROX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.22 |
ROIC/WACC1.42
WACC4.74%
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 78.57% 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.
The Quick ratio of PROX (0.89) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
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.
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
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.
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
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.30, the valuation of PROX can be described as very cheap.
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.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PROX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.31), we can say PROX is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.68, the valuation of PROX can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PROX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
PROX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.68 |
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 the industry average as 78.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.95 |
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)1.48
EPS Next 2Y-10.32%
EPS Next 3Y-6.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.17%, PROX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.96, PROX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, PROX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.17% |
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-10.32%
EPS Next 3Y-6.74%
EBR:PROX (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
7.415
+0.44 (+6.31%)
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 Cap2.51B
Revenue(TTM)6.38B
Net Income(TTM)570.00M
Analysts67.37
Price Target7.89 (6.41%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.17% |
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)-0.05%
PT rev (3m)-2.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.63%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.86%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.68 | ||
| P/S | 0.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.47 | ||
| P/B | 0.56 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.95 |
EPS(TTM)1.4
EY18.88%
EPS(NY)1.11
Fwd EY14.97%
FCF(TTM)0.74
FCFY10.01%
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY67.94%
SpS19.09
BVpS13.3
TBVpS-1.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.48
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
WACC4.74%
ROIC/WACC1.42
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-6.26%
EPS Next 2Y-10.32%
EPS Next 3Y-6.74%
EPS Next 5Y-5.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.39%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y2.49%
Sales Q2Q%-11.17%
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 5.3 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.56.
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.