SES (SESG.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:SESG - Euronext Paris - Matif - LU0088087324 - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SESG. SESG was compared to 69 industry peers in the Media industry. While SESG has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. SESG is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SESG had positive earnings in the past year.
SESG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years SESG reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years SESG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
SESG's Return On Assets of -10.27% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SESG is outperformed by 88.71% of its industry peers.
SESG has a Return On Equity of -26.28%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SESG underperforms 85.48% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.20%, SESG is not doing good in the industry: 62.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SESG is significantly below the industry average of 9.42%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.88%) for SESG is below the current ROIC(3.20%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -10.27% | ||
| ROE | -26.28% | ||
| ROIC | 3.2% |
ROA(3y)-2.2%
ROA(5y)-1.17%
ROE(3y)-6.47%
ROE(5y)-3.58%
ROIC(3y)2.88%
ROIC(5y)2.93%
1.3 Margins
SESG's Operating Margin of 17.19% is amongst the best of the industry. SESG outperforms 91.94% of its industry peers.
SESG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of SESG (78.62%) is better than 69.35% of its industry peers.
SESG's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 78.62% |
OM growth 3Y-9.28%
OM growth 5Y-9.16%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.62%
GM growth 5Y-1.73%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SESG is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for SESG has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SESG has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SESG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.90, we must say that SESG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.90, SESG is doing worse than 69.35% of the companies in the same industry.
SESG has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.20. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.20 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SESG has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.20) than 88.71% of its industry peers.
SESG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.97. This is a neutral value indicating SESG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.97, SESG is doing worse than 66.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for SESG, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.97 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.9 |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC3.86%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.57 indicates that SESG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SESG has a better Current ratio (2.57) than 93.55% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.53 indicates that SESG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.53, SESG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.53 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 1337.50% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, SESG shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 27.83% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.42% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, SESG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.20% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1337.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y27.83%
EPS Q2Q%-99.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.42%
Revenue growth 3Y2.66%
Revenue growth 5Y0.2%
Sales Q2Q%-1.97%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, SESG will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -30.39% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, SESG will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.35% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-84.85%
EPS Next 2Y-67.46%
EPS Next 3Y-47.91%
EPS Next 5Y-30.39%
Revenue Next Year0.1%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.22%
Revenue Next 3Y0.13%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.35%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 1.59, the valuation of SESG can be described as very cheap.
SESG's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SESG is cheaper than 95.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.47, SESG is valued rather cheaply.
SESG is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.99.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as SESG.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 92.74, SESG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
95.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SESG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
SESG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SESG is cheaper than 98.39% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SESG's earnings are expected to decrease with -47.91% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.06
EPS Next 2Y-67.46%
EPS Next 3Y-47.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SESG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 13.71%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.05, SESG pays a better dividend. On top of this SESG pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SESG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.28.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 13.71% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SESG decreases each year by -8.86%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.86%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of SESG are negative and hence is the payout ratio. SESG will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
SESG's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-22.95%
EPS Next 2Y-67.46%
EPS Next 3Y-47.91%
SES
EPA:SESG (2/5/2025, 11:42:11 AM)
3.142
+0.01 (+0.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners44.44%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.40B
Analysts75.71
Price Target5.56 (76.96%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 13.71% |
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.86%
DP-22.95%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.72%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.82%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.75%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)34.99%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)39.11%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)41.05%
PT rev (1m)-9.27%
PT rev (3m)-10.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)13.88%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.99 | ||
| P/S | 0.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.43 | ||
| P/B | 0.39 | ||
| P/tB | 0.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.6 |
EPS(TTM)1.98
EY63.02%
EPS(NY)0.21
Fwd EY6.67%
FCF(TTM)6.6
FCFY209.92%
OCF(TTM)7.32
OCFY232.98%
SpS4.55
BVpS8.03
TBVpS5.91
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.06
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -10.27% | ||
| ROE | -26.28% | ||
| ROCE | 4.36% | ||
| ROIC | 3.2% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.32% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.13% | ||
| OM | 17.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 78.62% | ||
| FCFM | 144.83% |
ROA(3y)-2.2%
ROA(5y)-1.17%
ROE(3y)-6.47%
ROE(5y)-3.58%
ROIC(3y)2.88%
ROIC(5y)2.93%
ROICexc(3y)3.65%
ROICexc(5y)3.53%
ROICexgc(3y)5.43%
ROICexgc(5y)5.66%
ROCE(3y)3.92%
ROCE(5y)3.98%
ROICexcg growth 3Y0.83%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-3.89%
ROICexc growth 3Y14.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.35%
OM growth 3Y-9.28%
OM growth 5Y-9.16%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.62%
GM growth 5Y-1.73%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.97 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.2 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.74 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 7.39% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.91% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.22 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.18% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.9 |
F-Score5
WACC3.86%
ROIC/WACC0.83
Cap/Depr(3y)50.74%
Cap/Depr(5y)41.83%
Cap/Sales(3y)35.1%
Cap/Sales(5y)26.38%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1337.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y27.83%
EPS Q2Q%-99.94%
EPS Next Y-84.85%
EPS Next 2Y-67.46%
EPS Next 3Y-47.91%
EPS Next 5Y-30.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.42%
Revenue growth 3Y2.66%
Revenue growth 5Y0.2%
Sales Q2Q%-1.97%
Revenue Next Year0.1%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.22%
Revenue Next 3Y0.13%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.35%
EBIT growth 1Y-9.35%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.86%
EBIT growth 5Y-8.98%
EBIT Next Year6891.94%
EBIT Next 3Y315.89%
EBIT Next 5Y131.6%
FCF growth 1Y223.43%
FCF growth 3Y54.16%
FCF growth 5Y28.92%
OCF growth 1Y94.69%
OCF growth 3Y49.13%
OCF growth 5Y23.9%