SAFRAN SA (SEJ1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:SEJ1 - FR0000073272 - Common Stock
292.1 EUR
-2.1 (-0.71%)
SEJ1 gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 49 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. SEJ1 scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SEJ1 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SEJ1 was profitable.
In the past year SEJ1 had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: SEJ1 reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years SEJ1 had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
SEJ1's Return On Assets of 7.70% is amongst the best of the industry. SEJ1 outperforms 87.76% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of SEJ1 (32.68%) is better than 91.84% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 17.52%, SEJ1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SEJ1 is above the industry average of 9.30%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (17.52%) for SEJ1 is above the 3 year average (12.75%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.7% | ||
| ROE | 32.68% | ||
| ROIC | 17.52% |
ROA(3y)0.12%
ROA(5y)0.27%
ROE(3y)-0.14%
ROE(5y)0.55%
ROIC(3y)12.75%
ROIC(5y)9.35%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of SEJ1 (14.71%) is better than 91.84% of its industry peers.
SEJ1's Operating Margin of 15.95% is amongst the best of the industry. SEJ1 outperforms 89.80% of its industry peers.
SEJ1's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 48.81%, SEJ1 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.55% of the companies in the same industry.
SEJ1's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.71% | ||
| GM | 48.81% |
OM growth 3Y23.88%
OM growth 5Y0.08%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.28%
GM growth 5Y0.81%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SEJ1 is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SEJ1 has more shares outstanding
SEJ1 has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SEJ1 has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
SEJ1 has an Altman-Z score of 2.74. This is not the best score and indicates that SEJ1 is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.74, SEJ1 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.10% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SEJ1 is 1.37, which is an excellent value as it means it would take SEJ1, only 1.37 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SEJ1's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.37 is amongst the best of the industry. SEJ1 outperforms 93.88% of its industry peers.
SEJ1 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SEJ1 (0.29) is better than 67.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.74 |
ROIC/WACC2.15
WACC8.16%
2.3 Liquidity
SEJ1 has a Current Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that SEJ1 is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.93, SEJ1 is doing worse than 87.76% of the companies in the same industry.
SEJ1 has a Quick Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that SEJ1 is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SEJ1 has a Quick ratio of 0.66. This is in the lower half of the industry: SEJ1 underperforms 63.27% of its industry peers.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for SEJ1 is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SEJ1 shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 40.39%, which is quite impressive.
SEJ1 shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.53% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 14.19% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.00% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.39%
EPS 3Y61.52%
EPS 5Y3.53%
EPS Q2Q%16.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.19%
Revenue growth 3Y22.35%
Revenue growth 5Y2%
Sales Q2Q%13.2%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, SEJ1 will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.88% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, SEJ1 will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.36% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.27%
EPS Next 2Y21.22%
EPS Next 3Y19.02%
EPS Next 5Y15.88%
Revenue Next Year15.39%
Revenue Next 2Y14.03%
Revenue Next 3Y12.25%
Revenue Next 5Y10.36%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 37.35 indicates a quite expensive valuation of SEJ1.
SEJ1's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SEJ1 is cheaper than 63.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.76, SEJ1 is valued a bit more expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.27, the valuation of SEJ1 can be described as expensive.
SEJ1's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.96. SEJ1 is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SEJ1 is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SEJ1 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SEJ1 is cheaper than 69.39% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 33.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of SEJ1 may justify a higher PE ratio.
SEJ1's earnings are expected to grow with 19.02% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.45
PEG (5Y)10.59
EPS Next 2Y21.22%
EPS Next 3Y19.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SEJ1 has a yearly dividend return of 0.99%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.18, SEJ1 pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.99, SEJ1 pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.99% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SEJ1 has a limited annual growth rate of 3.72%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.72%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
28.14% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SEJ1. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of SEJ1 is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP28.14%
EPS Next 2Y21.22%
EPS Next 3Y19.02%
FRA:SEJ1 (12/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
292.1
-2.1 (-0.71%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners43.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap123.74B
Revenue(TTM)29.38B
Net Income(TTM)4.32B
Analysts79.2
Price Target341.27 (16.83%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.99% |
Yearly Dividend2.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.72%
DP28.14%
Div Incr Years3
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)1.32%
PT rev (3m)8.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.27 | ||
| P/S | 4.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 33.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.1 | ||
| P/B | 9.36 | ||
| P/tB | 230 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.69 |
EPS(TTM)7.82
EY2.68%
EPS(NY)10.71
Fwd EY3.67%
FCF(TTM)8.83
FCFY3.02%
OCF(TTM)12.12
OCFY4.15%
SpS69.35
BVpS31.21
TBVpS1.27
PEG (NY)2.45
PEG (5Y)10.59
Graham Number74.11
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.7% | ||
| ROE | 32.68% | ||
| ROCE | 25.17% | ||
| ROIC | 17.52% | ||
| ROICexc | 18% | ||
| ROICexgc | 52.62% | ||
| OM | 15.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.71% | ||
| GM | 48.81% | ||
| FCFM | 12.74% |
ROA(3y)0.12%
ROA(5y)0.27%
ROE(3y)-0.14%
ROE(5y)0.55%
ROIC(3y)12.75%
ROIC(5y)9.35%
ROICexc(3y)19.81%
ROICexc(5y)14.03%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)17.77%
ROCE(5y)13.1%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y73.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.54%
OM growth 3Y23.88%
OM growth 5Y0.08%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.28%
GM growth 5Y0.81%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.37 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.63 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 97.21% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 86.6% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.74 |
F-Score9
WACC8.16%
ROIC/WACC2.15
Cap/Depr(3y)80.08%
Cap/Depr(5y)68.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.6%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.57%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.39%
EPS 3Y61.52%
EPS 5Y3.53%
EPS Q2Q%16.21%
EPS Next Y15.27%
EPS Next 2Y21.22%
EPS Next 3Y19.02%
EPS Next 5Y15.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.19%
Revenue growth 3Y22.35%
Revenue growth 5Y2%
Sales Q2Q%13.2%
Revenue Next Year15.39%
Revenue Next 2Y14.03%
Revenue Next 3Y12.25%
Revenue Next 5Y10.36%
EBIT growth 1Y27.26%
EBIT growth 3Y51.57%
EBIT growth 5Y2.08%
EBIT Next Year59.03%
EBIT Next 3Y26.33%
EBIT Next 5Y18.9%
FCF growth 1Y42.12%
FCF growth 3Y24.71%
FCF growth 5Y9.69%
OCF growth 1Y45.22%
OCF growth 3Y24.78%
OCF growth 5Y8.52%
SAFRAN SA / SEJ1.DE FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for SAFRAN SA?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to SEJ1.DE.
What is the valuation status for SEJ1 stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to SAFRAN SA (SEJ1.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of SEJ1 stock?
SAFRAN SA (SEJ1.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for SEJ1 stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SAFRAN SA (SEJ1.DE) is 37.35 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.36.
What is the financial health of SAFRAN SA (SEJ1.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of SAFRAN SA (SEJ1.DE) is 6 / 10.