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ROCHE BOBOIS SA (RBO.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - EPA:RBO - FR0013344173 - Common Stock

36.3 EUR
+1.4 (+4.01%)
Last: 9/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall RBO gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated RBO against 32 industry peers in the Household Durables industry. RBO has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. RBO has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year RBO was profitable.
RBO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years RBO has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years RBO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
RBO.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRBO.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

RBO has a better Return On Assets (3.22%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of RBO (16.52%) is better than 84.38% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.93%, RBO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RBO is in line with the industry average of 9.97%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.35%) for RBO is well above the current ROIC(6.93%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.22%
ROE 16.52%
ROIC 6.93%
ROA(3y)5.86%
ROA(5y)5.01%
ROE(3y)26.86%
ROE(5y)23.78%
ROIC(3y)11.35%
ROIC(5y)9.98%
RBO.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRBO.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

RBO has a better Profit Margin (3.77%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RBO has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of RBO (6.34%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RBO has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 65.23%, RBO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RBO has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.34%
PM (TTM) 3.77%
GM 65.23%
OM growth 3Y-8.83%
OM growth 5Y2.02%
PM growth 3Y-12.41%
PM growth 5Y2.16%
GM growth 3Y0.33%
GM growth 5Y0.38%
RBO.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRBO.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RBO is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for RBO has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for RBO has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for RBO is higher compared to a year ago.
RBO.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingRBO.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
RBO.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRBO.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.70, we must say that RBO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
RBO has a worse Altman-Z score (1.70) than 65.63% of its industry peers.
RBO has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.18. This is a neutral value as RBO would need 5.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
RBO has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.18) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
RBO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.76. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
RBO's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.76 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RBO is outperformed by 90.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.76
Debt/FCF 5.18
Altman-Z 1.7
ROIC/WACC1.22
WACC5.67%
RBO.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRBO.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

RBO has a Current Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that RBO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.96, RBO is doing worse than 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.47 indicates that RBO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
RBO's Quick ratio of 0.47 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. RBO is outperformed by 93.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.96
Quick Ratio 0.47
RBO.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRBO.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

RBO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -49.95%.
Measured over the past years, RBO shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.96% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, RBO shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.64% in the last year.
RBO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.55% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-49.95%
EPS 3Y-5.37%
EPS 5Y9.96%
EPS Q2Q%-35.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.64%
Revenue growth 3Y7.42%
Revenue growth 5Y8.55%
Sales Q2Q%0.76%

3.2 Future

RBO is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.40% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, RBO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.33% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-23.31%
EPS Next 2Y-0.27%
EPS Next 3Y5.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.02%
Revenue Next 2Y3.5%
Revenue Next 3Y3.74%
Revenue Next 5Y3.33%

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.
RBO.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRBO.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 100M 200M 300M 400M
RBO.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRBO.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.42, RBO is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RBO is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.41. RBO is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.02, RBO can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RBO indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: RBO is more expensive than 71.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RBO to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.88), we can say RBO is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.42
Fwd PE 25.02
RBO.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRBO.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of RBO is on the same level as its industry peers.
RBO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RBO is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.43
EV/EBITDA 7.35
RBO.PA Per share dataRBO.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

RBO has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.35
EPS Next 2Y-0.27%
EPS Next 3Y5.4%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

RBO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.86%.
RBO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.90.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, RBO pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.86%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of RBO grows each year by 35.01%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)35.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
RBO.PA Yearly Dividends per shareRBO.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

RBO pays out 81.04% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of RBO is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP81.04%
EPS Next 2Y-0.27%
EPS Next 3Y5.4%
RBO.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRBO.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
RBO.PA Dividend Payout.RBO.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RBO.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ROCHE BOBOIS SA

EPA:RBO (9/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

36.3

+1.4 (+4.01%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)04-24 2025-04-24
Earnings (Next)10-23 2025-10-23
Inst Owners1.52%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap367.72M
Analysts77.14
Price Target41.31 (13.8%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.86%
Yearly Dividend1.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)35.01%
DP81.04%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-12.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-40.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)-40.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.42
Fwd PE 25.02
P/S 0.89
P/FCF 8.43
P/OCF 6.98
P/B 3.89
P/tB 7.13
EV/EBITDA 7.35
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY4.27%
EPS(NY)1.45
Fwd EY4%
FCF(TTM)4.3
FCFY11.86%
OCF(TTM)5.2
OCFY14.32%
SpS40.87
BVpS9.33
TBVpS5.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.35
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.22%
ROE 16.52%
ROCE 9.41%
ROIC 6.93%
ROICexc 8.63%
ROICexgc 10.67%
OM 6.34%
PM (TTM) 3.77%
GM 65.23%
FCFM 10.53%
ROA(3y)5.86%
ROA(5y)5.01%
ROE(3y)26.86%
ROE(5y)23.78%
ROIC(3y)11.35%
ROIC(5y)9.98%
ROICexc(3y)15.62%
ROICexc(5y)14.47%
ROICexgc(3y)18.51%
ROICexgc(5y)16.87%
ROCE(3y)15.4%
ROCE(5y)13.56%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-11.42%
ROICexcg growth 5Y2.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y-14.57%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.4%
OM growth 3Y-8.83%
OM growth 5Y2.02%
PM growth 3Y-12.41%
PM growth 5Y2.16%
GM growth 3Y0.33%
GM growth 5Y0.38%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.85
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.76
Debt/FCF 5.18
Debt/EBITDA 2.27
Cap/Depr 19.23%
Cap/Sales 2.18%
Interest Coverage 4.76
Cash Conversion 71.89%
Profit Quality 279.47%
Current Ratio 0.96
Quick Ratio 0.47
Altman-Z 1.7
F-Score4
WACC5.67%
ROIC/WACC1.22
Cap/Depr(3y)34.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)30.77%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.37%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.1%
Profit Quality(3y)182.37%
Profit Quality(5y)296.03%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-49.95%
EPS 3Y-5.37%
EPS 5Y9.96%
EPS Q2Q%-35.82%
EPS Next Y-23.31%
EPS Next 2Y-0.27%
EPS Next 3Y5.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.64%
Revenue growth 3Y7.42%
Revenue growth 5Y8.55%
Sales Q2Q%0.76%
Revenue Next Year0.02%
Revenue Next 2Y3.5%
Revenue Next 3Y3.74%
Revenue Next 5Y3.33%
EBIT growth 1Y-43.33%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.06%
EBIT growth 5Y10.74%
EBIT Next Year183.22%
EBIT Next 3Y48.87%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y57.81%
FCF growth 3Y-15.7%
FCF growth 5Y0.76%
OCF growth 1Y2.95%
OCF growth 3Y-14.18%
OCF growth 5Y0.53%