PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EBR:PROX - BE0003810273 - Common Stock
7.6 EUR
-0.03 (-0.33%)
PROX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 33 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While PROX belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. PROX is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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
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.
PROX has a Return On Equity of 12.68%. This is in the better half of the industry: PROX outperforms 69.70% 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 7.55%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.83%, PROX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
PROX's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of PROX (13.24%) is better than 60.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PROX has grown nicely.
PROX's Gross Margin of 63.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PROX outperforms 72.73% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PROX is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for PROX remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
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
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.23, we must say that PROX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
PROX has a Altman-Z score (1.23) which is comparable to the rest of the 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 20.29 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PROX is outperformed by 69.70% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PROX (1.00) is better than 60.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.23 |
ROIC/WACC1.43
WACC4.69%
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.
A Quick Ratio of 0.89 indicates that PROX may have some problems paying 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 strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 51.79%, which is quite impressive.
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.
PROX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.51%.
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 -5.66% yearly.
PROX is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.57% yearly.
EPS Next Y-10.62%
EPS Next 2Y-8.82%
EPS Next 3Y-5.81%
EPS Next 5Y-5.66%
Revenue Next Year1.94%
Revenue Next 2Y1.29%
Revenue Next 3Y0.97%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.57%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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
PROX is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.47.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PROX is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
PROX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.29.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.62 indicates a rather cheap valuation of PROX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PROX is valued cheaper than 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PROX to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.85), we can say PROX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
PROX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PROX is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
69.70% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PROX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.06 |
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 -5.81% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.25
EPS Next 2Y-8.82%
EPS Next 3Y-5.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PROX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.52%, which is a nice return.
PROX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.42.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, PROX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.52% |
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-8.82%
EPS Next 3Y-5.81%
EBR:PROX (10/17/2025, 5:28:53 PM)
7.6
-0.03 (-0.33%)
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 Cap2.57B
Analysts67.37
Price Target7.89 (3.82%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.52% |
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)-2.7%
PT rev (3m)7.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.62 | ||
| P/S | 0.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.51 | ||
| P/B | 0.57 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.06 |
EPS(TTM)1.7
EY22.37%
EPS(NY)1.15
Fwd EY15.09%
FCF(TTM)0.74
FCFY9.77%
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY66.29%
SpS19.09
BVpS13.3
TBVpS-1.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.25
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-10.94%
ROICexcg 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 | 1.23 |
F-Score6
WACC4.69%
ROIC/WACC1.43
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-10.62%
EPS Next 2Y-8.82%
EPS Next 3Y-5.81%
EPS Next 5Y-5.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.51%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y2.49%
Sales Q2Q%-3.44%
Revenue Next Year1.94%
Revenue Next 2Y1.29%
Revenue Next 3Y0.97%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.57%
EBIT growth 1Y35.13%
EBIT growth 3Y2.23%
EBIT growth 5Y5%
EBIT Next Year188.92%
EBIT Next 3Y42.07%
EBIT Next 5Y22.51%
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%