PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Brussels - EBR:PROX - BE0003810273 - Common Stock
7.04 EUR
-0.11 (-1.54%)
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 quite some concerns on its financial health. PROX is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
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 64.52% 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.
The Return On Invested Capital of PROX (6.73%) is better than 61.29% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PROX is in line with the industry average of 8.25%.
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 better than 61.29% of its industry peers.
PROX's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of PROX (13.24%) is better than 61.29% of its industry peers.
PROX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of PROX (63.05%) is better than 67.74% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PROX 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.
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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.22, PROX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.29% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 20.29 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PROX is outperformed by 61.29% 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.
PROX's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.00 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PROX outperforms 58.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.22 |
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC4.83%
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 74.19% 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.
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
PROX shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.10%.
PROX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.59% yearly.
PROX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.33%.
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)2.33%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y2.49%
Sales Q2Q%-11.17%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -5.63% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.05% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-6.15%
EPS Next 2Y-11.74%
EPS Next 3Y-7.75%
EPS Next 5Y-5.63%
Revenue Next Year0.57%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.12%
Revenue Next 3Y0.11%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.05%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 5.03, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of PROX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PROX is valued cheaper than 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.25, PROX is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.55, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of PROX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PROX is valued cheaper than 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
PROX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.98.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PROX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PROX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of PROX may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as PROX's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.75% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.4
EPS Next 2Y-11.74%
EPS Next 3Y-7.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.83%, PROX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PROX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.15.
PROX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.83% |
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.
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 (1/13/2026, 10:06:47 AM)
7.04
-0.11 (-1.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners13.63%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.38B
Revenue(TTM)6.37B
Net Income(TTM)570.00M
Analysts68.42
Price Target7.92 (12.5%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.83% |
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)0.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.34%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.55 | ||
| P/S | 0.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.4 | ||
| P/B | 0.53 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.98 |
EPS(TTM)1.4
EY19.89%
EPS(NY)1.08
Fwd EY15.27%
FCF(TTM)0.74
FCFY10.55%
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY71.56%
SpS19.09
BVpS13.3
TBVpS-1.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.4
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
WACC4.83%
ROIC/WACC1.39
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-5.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.33%
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 5Y-0.05%
EBIT growth 1Y35.13%
EBIT growth 3Y2.23%
EBIT growth 5Y5%
EBIT Next Year197.14%
EBIT Next 3Y41.64%
EBIT Next 5Y22.57%
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 8 / 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 5.03 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.