SAFRAN SA (SEJ1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:SEJ1 - FR0000073272 - Common Stock
298.7 EUR
-4.3 (-1.42%)
Overall SEJ1 gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated SEJ1 against 44 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. While SEJ1 belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SEJ1 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SEJ1 was profitable.
SEJ1 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: SEJ1 reported negative net income in multiple years.
SEJ1 had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
SEJ1 has a better Return On Assets (7.70%) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
SEJ1 has a better Return On Equity (32.68%) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of SEJ1 (17.52%) is better than 95.45% of its industry peers.
SEJ1 had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.75%. This is above the industry average of 9.16%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.75%) for SEJ1 is below the current ROIC(17.52%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.71%, SEJ1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.18% of the companies in the same industry.
SEJ1's Operating Margin of 15.95% is amongst the best of the industry. SEJ1 outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SEJ1 has remained more or less at the same level.
SEJ1 has a Gross Margin of 48.81%. This is in the better half of the industry: SEJ1 outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
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
SEJ1 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SEJ1 has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, SEJ1 has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for SEJ1 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.77 indicates that SEJ1 is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SEJ1 has a Altman-Z score (2.77) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.37, SEJ1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.18% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that SEJ1 is not too dependend on debt financing.
SEJ1's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.29 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SEJ1 outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.77 |
ROIC/WACC2.19
WACC8%
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.
SEJ1 has a Current ratio of 0.93. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SEJ1 underperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.66 indicates that SEJ1 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.66, SEJ1 is doing worse than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.53% on average over the past years.
SEJ1 shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.19%.
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
SEJ1 is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.88% yearly.
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 Y15.09%
EPS Next 2Y21.34%
EPS Next 3Y18.91%
EPS Next 5Y15.88%
Revenue Next Year15.15%
Revenue Next 2Y13.85%
Revenue Next 3Y12.15%
Revenue Next 5Y10.36%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 38.20, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SEJ1.
SEJ1's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SEJ1 is cheaper than 61.36% of the companies in the same industry.
SEJ1's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.07.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.83 indicates a quite expensive valuation of SEJ1.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SEJ1 is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.08, SEJ1 is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SEJ1's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SEJ1 is valued a bit cheaper than 65.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 33.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates SEJ1 does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of SEJ1 may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SEJ1's earnings are expected to grow with 18.91% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.53
PEG (5Y)10.83
EPS Next 2Y21.34%
EPS Next 3Y18.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.94%, SEJ1 is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.19, SEJ1 has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, SEJ1's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.94% |
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
SEJ1 pays out 28.14% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
SEJ1's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP28.14%
EPS Next 2Y21.34%
EPS Next 3Y18.91%
FRA:SEJ1 (11/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
298.7
-4.3 (-1.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners43.54%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap126.54B
Revenue(TTM)29.38B
Net Income(TTM)4.32B
Analysts79.2
Price Target338.27 (13.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.94% |
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)6.67%
PT rev (3m)12.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.55%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.83 | ||
| P/S | 4.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 33.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.64 | ||
| P/B | 9.57 | ||
| P/tB | 235.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.15 |
EPS(TTM)7.82
EY2.62%
EPS(NY)10.73
Fwd EY3.59%
FCF(TTM)8.83
FCFY2.96%
OCF(TTM)12.12
OCFY4.06%
SpS69.35
BVpS31.21
TBVpS1.27
PEG (NY)2.53
PEG (5Y)10.83
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 | 2.77 |
F-Score9
WACC8%
ROIC/WACC2.19
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 Y15.09%
EPS Next 2Y21.34%
EPS Next 3Y18.91%
EPS Next 5Y15.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.19%
Revenue growth 3Y22.35%
Revenue growth 5Y2%
Sales Q2Q%13.2%
Revenue Next Year15.15%
Revenue Next 2Y13.85%
Revenue Next 3Y12.15%
Revenue Next 5Y10.36%
EBIT growth 1Y27.26%
EBIT growth 3Y51.57%
EBIT growth 5Y2.08%
EBIT Next Year56.81%
EBIT Next 3Y25.24%
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 38.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.57.
What is the financial health of SAFRAN SA (SEJ1.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of SAFRAN SA (SEJ1.DE) is 6 / 10.