IL SOLE 24 ORE (S24.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:S24 - Euronext Milan - IT0005283111 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to S24. S24 was compared to 65 industry peers in the Media industry. S24 has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. S24 has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year S24 was profitable.
S24 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years S24 reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years S24 had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
S24 has a Return On Assets (2.04%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
S24 has a Return On Equity of 17.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. S24 outperforms 82.81% of its industry peers.
S24 has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.55%. This is in the better half of the industry: S24 outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for S24 is in line with the industry average of 8.66%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.55%) for S24 is above the 3 year average (7.23%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.04% | ||
| ROE | 17.86% | ||
| ROIC | 8.55% |
ROA(3y)-1.73%
ROA(5y)-1.22%
ROE(3y)-38.62%
ROE(5y)-24.39%
ROIC(3y)7.23%
ROIC(5y)5.26%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of S24 (1.51%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
S24 has a worse Operating Margin (4.43%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of S24 has grown nicely.
S24 has a better Gross Margin (98.11%) than 92.19% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of S24 has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.51% | ||
| GM | 98.11% |
OM growth 3Y36.48%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.24%
GM growth 5Y0.23%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
S24 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, S24 has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for S24 remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for S24 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.97 indicates that S24 is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
S24 has a Altman-Z score of 1.97. This is in the better half of the industry: S24 outperforms 67.19% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of S24 is 4.30, which is a neutral value as it means it would take S24, 4.30 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
S24's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.30 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. S24 outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.79 is on the high side and indicates that S24 has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.79, S24 is doing worse than 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.97 |
ROIC/WACC1.69
WACC5.05%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.26 indicates that S24 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.26, S24 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
S24 has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. This is a normal value and indicates that S24 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.24, S24 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for S24 have decreased strongly by -25.77% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.34% in the past year.
S24 shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.35% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.77%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%91.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.34%
Revenue growth 3Y4.04%
Revenue growth 5Y0.35%
Sales Q2Q%0.74%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next Y-58.33%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.47%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.54, the valuation of S24 can be described as very reasonable.
S24's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. S24 is cheaper than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of S24 to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.35), we can say S24 is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.23 indicates a correct valuation of S24.
S24's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.10. S24 is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
93.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than S24, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
S24's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. S24 is cheaper than 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
S24 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
S24 does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
BIT:S24 (3/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
0.668
-0.02 (-2.62%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners3.33%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap37.64M
Analysts84
Price Target0.92 (37.72%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
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)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)-1.38%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.23 | ||
| P/S | 0.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.4 | ||
| P/B | 1.43 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.57 |
EPS(TTM)0.07
EY10.48%
EPS(NY)0.05
Fwd EY7.56%
FCF(TTM)0.33
FCFY49.73%
OCF(TTM)0.48
OCFY71.56%
SpS5.53
BVpS0.47
TBVpS-0.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.04% | ||
| ROE | 17.86% | ||
| ROCE | 11.4% | ||
| ROIC | 8.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 20.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 133.75% | ||
| OM | 4.43% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.51% | ||
| GM | 98.11% | ||
| FCFM | 6% |
ROA(3y)-1.73%
ROA(5y)-1.22%
ROE(3y)-38.62%
ROE(5y)-24.39%
ROIC(3y)7.23%
ROIC(5y)5.26%
ROICexc(3y)13.23%
ROICexc(5y)9.22%
ROICexgc(3y)35.75%
ROICexgc(5y)25.24%
ROCE(3y)10.54%
ROCE(5y)7.73%
ROICexcg growth 3Y83.73%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y68.24%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y36.48%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.24%
GM growth 5Y0.23%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.35
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.3 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.54 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 54.04% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.64% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 92.81% | ||
| Profit Quality | 396.9% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.97 |
F-Score6
WACC5.05%
ROIC/WACC1.69
Cap/Depr(3y)54.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)60.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.29%
Cap/Sales(5y)5%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.77%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%91.96%
EPS Next Y-58.33%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.34%
Revenue growth 3Y4.04%
Revenue growth 5Y0.35%
Sales Q2Q%0.74%
Revenue Next Year-0.47%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-37.14%
EBIT growth 3Y41.99%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year78.57%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y17.95%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y15.04%
OCF growth 3Y32.74%
OCF growth 5YN/A