ROULARTA MEDIA GROUP NV (ROU.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EBR:ROU - Euronext Brussels - BE0003741551 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
ROU gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 65 industry peers in the Media industry. ROU has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. ROU has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ROU was profitable.
In the past year ROU had a positive cash flow from operations.
ROU had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
ROU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
ROU has a Return On Assets (1.55%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ROU has a Return On Equity of 2.60%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ROU outperforms 46.27% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.92%, ROU is doing worse than 64.18% of the companies in the same industry.
ROU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.79%. This is significantly below the industry average of 8.66%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.55% | ||
| ROE | 2.6% | ||
| ROIC | 0.92% |
ROA(3y)2.33%
ROA(5y)2.37%
ROE(3y)3.89%
ROE(5y)3.82%
ROIC(3y)1.79%
ROIC(5y)1.62%
1.3 Margins
ROU has a Profit Margin of 1.72%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ROU outperforms 49.25% of its industry peers.
ROU's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ROU's Operating Margin of 0.90% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ROU is outperformed by 62.69% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ROU has declined.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 82.93%, ROU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.61% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ROU has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.72% | ||
| GM | 82.93% |
OM growth 3Y-54.47%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-32.24%
PM growth 5Y-52.12%
GM growth 3Y-0.44%
GM growth 5Y0.78%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ROU is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ROU has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, ROU has less shares outstanding
ROU has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
ROU has an Altman-Z score of 2.29. This is not the best score and indicates that ROU is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ROU has a Altman-Z score of 2.29. This is in the better half of the industry: ROU outperforms 79.10% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ROU is 1.01, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ROU, only 1.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ROU's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.01 is amongst the best of the industry. ROU outperforms 91.04% of its industry peers.
ROU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.02, ROU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.29 |
ROIC/WACC0.12
WACC7.45%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.15 indicates that ROU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ROU's Current ratio of 1.15 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ROU outperforms 62.69% of its industry peers.
ROU has a Quick Ratio of 1.07. This is a normal value and indicates that ROU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ROU (1.07) is better than 65.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 702.75% over the past year.
ROU shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -49.99% yearly.
ROU shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.79%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.15% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)702.75%
EPS 3Y-25.52%
EPS 5Y-49.99%
EPS Q2Q%371.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.79%
Revenue growth 3Y8.08%
Revenue growth 5Y3.15%
Sales Q2Q%0.06%
3.2 Future
ROU is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -11.03% yearly.
ROU is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.18% yearly.
EPS Next Y-13.29%
EPS Next 2Y-3.83%
EPS Next 3Y-19.57%
EPS Next 5Y-11.03%
Revenue Next Year-3.34%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.63%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.47%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.18%
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 accelerating.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 25.76, the valuation of ROU can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as ROU.
ROU is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 29.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.67 indicates a correct valuation of ROU.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ROU is on the same level as its industry peers.
ROU is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
74.63% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ROU, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as ROU.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as ROU's earnings are expected to decrease with -19.57% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-3.83%
EPS Next 3Y-19.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ROU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.96%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.64, ROU pays a better dividend. On top of this ROU pays more dividend than 86.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, ROU pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.96% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ROU decreases each year by -27.51%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-27.51%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
ROU pays out 82.30% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of ROU has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP82.3%
EPS Next 2Y-3.83%
EPS Next 3Y-19.57%
EBR:ROU (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
11.85
+0.1 (+0.85%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners2.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners70.88%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap165.07M
Analysts80
Price Target17.85 (50.63%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.96% |
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)-27.51%
DP82.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.67 | ||
| P/S | 0.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.48 | ||
| P/B | 0.77 | ||
| P/tB | 1.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.79 |
EPS(TTM)0.46
EY3.88%
EPS(NY)0.81
Fwd EY6.82%
FCF(TTM)0.73
FCFY6.14%
OCF(TTM)1.83
OCFY15.42%
SpS23.23
BVpS15.42
TBVpS8.74
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.55% | ||
| ROE | 2.6% | ||
| ROCE | 1.23% | ||
| ROIC | 0.92% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.3% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.92% | ||
| OM | 0.9% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.72% | ||
| GM | 82.93% | ||
| FCFM | 3.13% |
ROA(3y)2.33%
ROA(5y)2.37%
ROE(3y)3.89%
ROE(5y)3.82%
ROIC(3y)1.79%
ROIC(5y)1.62%
ROICexc(3y)2.86%
ROICexc(5y)2.63%
ROICexgc(3y)5.88%
ROICexgc(5y)4.99%
ROCE(3y)2.39%
ROCE(5y)2.16%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-47%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-53.09%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-54.47%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-32.24%
PM growth 5Y-52.12%
GM growth 3Y-0.44%
GM growth 5Y0.78%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.9
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.23 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 78.92% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.73% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.07 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 114.1% | ||
| Profit Quality | 181.91% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.29 |
F-Score6
WACC7.45%
ROIC/WACC0.12
Cap/Depr(3y)91.91%
Cap/Depr(5y)93.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.15%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.92%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)702.75%
EPS 3Y-25.52%
EPS 5Y-49.99%
EPS Q2Q%371.94%
EPS Next Y-13.29%
EPS Next 2Y-3.83%
EPS Next 3Y-19.57%
EPS Next 5Y-11.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.79%
Revenue growth 3Y8.08%
Revenue growth 5Y3.15%
Sales Q2Q%0.06%
Revenue Next Year-3.34%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.63%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.47%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.18%
EBIT growth 1Y508.58%
EBIT growth 3Y-50.8%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year143.45%
EBIT Next 3Y29.48%
EBIT Next 5Y22.97%
FCF growth 1Y-54.94%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-20.66%
OCF growth 3Y-6.14%
OCF growth 5Y14.35%