SAFRAN SA (SEJ1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:SEJ1 • FR0000073272

302.9 EUR
0 (0%)
Last: Feb 3, 2026, 07:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, SEJ1 scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SEJ1 was compared to 53 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. While SEJ1 has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SEJ1 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • In multiple years SEJ1 reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years SEJ1 had a positive operating cash flow.
SEJ1.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSEJ1.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of SEJ1 (7.70%) is better than 84.91% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 32.68%, SEJ1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.79% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 17.52%, SEJ1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.34% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SEJ1 is above the industry average of 9.60%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (12.75%) for SEJ1 is below the current ROIC(17.52%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
SEJ1.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSEJ1.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

1.3 Margins

  • SEJ1 has a Profit Margin of 14.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SEJ1 outperforms 86.79% of its industry peers.
  • SEJ1's Operating Margin of 15.95% is amongst the best of the industry. SEJ1 outperforms 84.91% 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's Gross Margin of 48.81% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SEJ1 outperforms 79.25% of its industry peers.
  • SEJ1's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
SEJ1.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSEJ1.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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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.
  • SEJ1 has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • SEJ1 has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for SEJ1 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
SEJ1.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingSEJ1.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
SEJ1.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSEJ1.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

  • SEJ1 has an Altman-Z score of 2.80. 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.
  • The Altman-Z score of SEJ1 (2.80) 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.37, SEJ1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.34% 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.29. This is in the better half of the industry: SEJ1 outperforms 67.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 1.37
Altman-Z 2.8
ROIC/WACC1.88
WACC9.34%
SEJ1.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSEJ1.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that SEJ1 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • SEJ1's Current ratio of 0.93 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SEJ1 is outperformed by 86.79% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.66 indicates that SEJ1 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of SEJ1 (0.66) is worse than 66.04% 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.93
Quick Ratio 0.66
SEJ1.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSEJ1.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 40.39% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, SEJ1 shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.53% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has grown by 14.19% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, SEJ1 shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.00% on average per year.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.19% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • SEJ1 is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.23% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.18%
EPS Next 2Y20.9%
EPS Next 3Y19.08%
EPS Next 5Y16.19%
Revenue Next Year15.46%
Revenue Next 2Y14.07%
Revenue Next 3Y12.27%
Revenue Next 5Y10.23%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • 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.
SEJ1.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSEJ1.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10B 20B 30B 40B
SEJ1.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSEJ1.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 38.73 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 67.92% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SEJ1 to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.18), we can say SEJ1 is valued slightly more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.42, the valuation of SEJ1 can be described as expensive.
  • SEJ1's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SEJ1 is cheaper than 60.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.51. SEJ1 is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.73
Fwd PE 28.42
SEJ1.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSEJ1.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

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.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SEJ1 is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.58% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 34.29
EV/EBITDA 21.49
SEJ1.DE Per share dataSEJ1.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • SEJ1 has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as SEJ1's earnings are expected to grow with 19.08% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.55
PEG (5Y)10.98
EPS Next 2Y20.9%
EPS Next 3Y19.08%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • SEJ1 has a yearly dividend return of 0.97%, which is pretty low.
  • SEJ1's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.71.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.97, SEJ1 pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.97%

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
SEJ1.DE Yearly Dividends per shareSEJ1.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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 2Y20.9%
EPS Next 3Y19.08%
SEJ1.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSEJ1.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B
SEJ1.DE Dividend Payout.SEJ1.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SEJ1.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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SAFRAN SA

FRA:SEJ1 (2/3/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

302.9

0 (0%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)10-24
Earnings (Next)02-13
Inst Owners44.49%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap128.32B
Revenue(TTM)29.38B
Net Income(TTM)4.32B
Analysts79.2
Price Target343.99 (13.57%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.97%
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)1.02%
PT rev (3m)2.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.82%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.73
Fwd PE 28.42
P/S 4.37
P/FCF 34.29
P/OCF 24.99
P/B 9.7
P/tB 238.51
EV/EBITDA 21.49
EPS(TTM)7.82
EY2.58%
EPS(NY)10.66
Fwd EY3.52%
FCF(TTM)8.83
FCFY2.92%
OCF(TTM)12.12
OCFY4%
SpS69.35
BVpS31.21
TBVpS1.27
PEG (NY)2.55
PEG (5Y)10.98
Graham Number74.11
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.7%
ROE 32.68%
ROCE 25.17%
ROIC 17.52%
ROICexc 17.85%
ROICexgc 51.38%
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 RankSector 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 2.8
F-Score9
WACC9.34%
ROIC/WACC1.88
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 Y15.18%
EPS Next 2Y20.9%
EPS Next 3Y19.08%
EPS Next 5Y16.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.19%
Revenue growth 3Y22.35%
Revenue growth 5Y2%
Sales Q2Q%13.2%
Revenue Next Year15.46%
Revenue Next 2Y14.07%
Revenue Next 3Y12.27%
Revenue Next 5Y10.23%
EBIT growth 1Y27.26%
EBIT growth 3Y51.57%
EBIT growth 5Y2.08%
EBIT Next Year59.68%
EBIT Next 3Y26.68%
EBIT Next 5Y18.94%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for SAFRAN SA?

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.


What is the valuation of SAFRAN SA based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SAFRAN SA (SEJ1.DE) is 38.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.7.


Is the dividend of SAFRAN SA sustainable?

The dividend rating of SAFRAN SA (SEJ1.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 28.14%.