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SEMAPA-SOCIEDADE DE INVESTIM (SEM.LS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Euronext Lisbon - ELI:SEM - PTSEM0AM0004 - Common Stock

16.9 EUR
+0.24 (+1.44%)
Last: 12/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SEM. SEM was compared to 12 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. While SEM has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. SEM is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SEM was profitable.
SEM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years SEM has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years SEM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
SEM.LS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSEM.LS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.60%, SEM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of SEM (11.35%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.62%, SEM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SEM is significantly above the industry average of 5.06%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.01%) for SEM is well above the current ROIC(7.62%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.6%
ROE 11.35%
ROIC 7.62%
ROA(3y)5.44%
ROA(5y)4.85%
ROE(3y)18.01%
ROE(5y)16.68%
ROIC(3y)13.01%
ROIC(5y)10.48%
SEM.LS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSEM.LS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

SEM's Profit Margin of 6.69% is amongst the best of the industry. SEM outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SEM has grown nicely.
SEM's Operating Margin of 12.54% is amongst the best of the industry. SEM outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SEM has grown nicely.
SEM has a Gross Margin of 39.93%. This is in the better half of the industry: SEM outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SEM has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.54%
PM (TTM) 6.69%
GM 39.93%
OM growth 3Y3.28%
OM growth 5Y6.17%
PM growth 3Y-4.22%
PM growth 5Y7.97%
GM growth 3Y-0.17%
GM growth 5Y2.52%
SEM.LS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSEM.LS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SEM is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for SEM remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SEM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SEM is higher compared to a year ago.
SEM.LS Yearly Shares OutstandingSEM.LS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
SEM.LS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSEM.LS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.48, we must say that SEM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
SEM has a Altman-Z score of 1.48. This is in the lower half of the industry: SEM underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
SEM has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.31. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as SEM would need 8.31 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.31, SEM is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
SEM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82. This is a neutral value indicating SEM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.82, SEM is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.82
Debt/FCF 8.31
Altman-Z 1.48
ROIC/WACC1.3
WACC5.86%
SEM.LS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSEM.LS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.07 indicates that SEM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.07, SEM is doing worse than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
SEM has a Quick Ratio of 1.07. This is a bad value and indicates that SEM is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SEM has a Quick ratio of 0.74. This is in the lower half of the industry: SEM underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.07
Quick Ratio 0.74
SEM.LS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSEM.LS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SEM shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -29.47%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.58% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, SEM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.71% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.04% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.47%
EPS 3Y5.48%
EPS 5Y13.58%
EPS Q2Q%-40.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.71%
Revenue growth 3Y10.16%
Revenue growth 5Y5.04%
Sales Q2Q%-1.92%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, SEM will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.04% on average per year.
SEM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.94% yearly.
EPS Next Y-3.11%
EPS Next 2Y2.26%
EPS Next 3Y0.2%
EPS Next 5Y1.04%
Revenue Next Year4.14%
Revenue Next 2Y3.57%
Revenue Next 3Y1.09%
Revenue Next 5Y1.94%

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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
SEM.LS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSEM.LS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B
SEM.LS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSEM.LS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.10, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of SEM.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SEM indicates a rather cheap valuation: SEM is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.37, SEM is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.36, the valuation of SEM can be described as very cheap.
SEM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SEM is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.20. SEM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.1
Fwd PE 6.36
SEM.LS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSEM.LS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SEM indicates a rather cheap valuation: SEM is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.06
EV/EBITDA N/A
SEM.LS Per share dataSEM.LS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of SEM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.52
EPS Next 2Y2.26%
EPS Next 3Y0.2%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SEM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.74%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.30, SEM has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, SEM pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.74%

5.2 History

The dividend of SEM decreases each year by -1.85%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.85%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
SEM.LS Yearly Dividends per shareSEM.LS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

42.15% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SEM. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP42.15%
EPS Next 2Y2.26%
EPS Next 3Y0.2%
SEM.LS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSEM.LS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
SEM.LS Dividend Payout.SEM.LS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SEM.LS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SEMAPA-SOCIEDADE DE INVESTIM

ELI:SEM (12/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

16.9

+0.24 (+1.44%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)10-31 2025-10-31
Earnings (Next)02-19 2026-02-19/amc
Inst Owners8.17%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.37B
Revenue(TTM)2.85B
Net Income(TTM)190.67M
Analysts82.86
Price Target26.83 (58.76%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.74%
Yearly Dividend1.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.85%
DP42.15%
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)-1.62%
PT rev (3m)-1.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.1
Fwd PE 6.36
P/S 0.48
P/FCF 7.06
P/OCF 2.77
P/B 0.82
P/tB 3.04
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)2.38
EY14.08%
EPS(NY)2.66
Fwd EY15.72%
FCF(TTM)2.39
FCFY14.16%
OCF(TTM)6.11
OCFY36.15%
SpS35.05
BVpS20.66
TBVpS5.56
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.52
Graham Number33.27
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.6%
ROE 11.35%
ROCE 9.1%
ROIC 7.62%
ROICexc 8.32%
ROICexgc 12.63%
OM 12.54%
PM (TTM) 6.69%
GM 39.93%
FCFM 6.83%
ROA(3y)5.44%
ROA(5y)4.85%
ROE(3y)18.01%
ROE(5y)16.68%
ROIC(3y)13.01%
ROIC(5y)10.48%
ROICexc(3y)15.26%
ROICexc(5y)12.27%
ROICexgc(3y)22.53%
ROICexgc(5y)17.8%
ROCE(3y)15.54%
ROCE(5y)12.52%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.41%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.25%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.52%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.29%
OM growth 3Y3.28%
OM growth 5Y6.17%
PM growth 3Y-4.22%
PM growth 5Y7.97%
GM growth 3Y-0.17%
GM growth 5Y2.52%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.82
Debt/FCF 8.31
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales 10.61%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 101.99%
Current Ratio 1.07
Quick Ratio 0.74
Altman-Z 1.48
F-Score4
WACC5.86%
ROIC/WACC1.3
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)8.69%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.65%
Profit Quality(3y)131.71%
Profit Quality(5y)187.19%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.47%
EPS 3Y5.48%
EPS 5Y13.58%
EPS Q2Q%-40.51%
EPS Next Y-3.11%
EPS Next 2Y2.26%
EPS Next 3Y0.2%
EPS Next 5Y1.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.71%
Revenue growth 3Y10.16%
Revenue growth 5Y5.04%
Sales Q2Q%-1.92%
Revenue Next Year4.14%
Revenue Next 2Y3.57%
Revenue Next 3Y1.09%
Revenue Next 5Y1.94%
EBIT growth 1Y-25.95%
EBIT growth 3Y13.77%
EBIT growth 5Y11.52%
EBIT Next Year50.73%
EBIT Next 3Y9.92%
EBIT Next 5Y12.01%
FCF growth 1Y-61.12%
FCF growth 3Y-11.59%
FCF growth 5Y-0.87%
OCF growth 1Y-32.02%
OCF growth 3Y4.23%
OCF growth 5Y2.66%

SEMAPA-SOCIEDADE DE INVESTIM / SEM.LS FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for SEMAPA-SOCIEDADE DE INVESTIM?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SEM.LS.


Can you provide the valuation status for SEMAPA-SOCIEDADE DE INVESTIM?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to SEMAPA-SOCIEDADE DE INVESTIM (SEM.LS). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for SEMAPA-SOCIEDADE DE INVESTIM?

SEMAPA-SOCIEDADE DE INVESTIM (SEM.LS) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What is the valuation of SEMAPA-SOCIEDADE DE INVESTIM based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SEMAPA-SOCIEDADE DE INVESTIM (SEM.LS) is 7.1 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.82.


Is the dividend of SEMAPA-SOCIEDADE DE INVESTIM sustainable?

The dividend rating of SEMAPA-SOCIEDADE DE INVESTIM (SEM.LS) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 42.15%.