SES (SESG.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:SESG - LU0088087324
6.085 EUR
+0.13 (+2.27%)
SESG gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 65 industry peers in the Media industry. SESG scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. SESG is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SESG had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SESG had a positive cash flow from operations.
SESG had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years SESG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.07%, SESG is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -0.25%, SESG is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.62% of the companies in the same industry.
SESG has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.65%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SESG underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
SESG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.67%. This is significantly below the industry average of 8.08%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.07% | ||
| ROE | -0.25% | ||
| ROIC | 2.65% |
ROA(3y)-3.27%
ROA(5y)-1.54%
ROE(3y)-8.89%
ROE(5y)-4.39%
ROIC(3y)2.67%
ROIC(5y)2.77%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Operating Margin value of 9.94%, SESG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SESG has declined.
SESG has a Gross Margin (51.25%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SESG has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 51.25% |
OM growth 3Y-16.52%
OM growth 5Y-10.8%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.22%
GM growth 5Y-2.28%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SESG is destroying value.
SESG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.02, we must say that SESG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of SESG (1.02) is worse than 64.62% of its industry peers.
SESG has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.08. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as SESG would need 7.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SESG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.08. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SESG outperforms 50.77% of its industry peers.
SESG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.73. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
SESG's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.73 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SESG is outperformed by 75.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.02 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC4.01%
2.3 Liquidity
SESG has a Current Ratio of 2.33. This indicates that SESG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.33, SESG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.92% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.31 indicates that SESG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.31, SESG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.92% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.31 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 100.00% over the past year.
SESG shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.43%.
SESG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.17% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)100%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-12.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.43%
Revenue growth 3Y3.94%
Revenue growth 5Y0.17%
Sales Q2Q%-3.05%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, SESG will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.26% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, SESG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.74% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-28.9%
EPS Next 2Y-13.02%
EPS Next 3Y2.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.68%
Revenue Next 2Y8.6%
Revenue Next 3Y6.74%
Revenue Next 5Y0.74%
3.3 Evolution
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 32.03 indicates a quite expensive valuation of SESG.
SESG's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, SESG is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.51, the valuation of SESG can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SESG is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
SESG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.73.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SESG indicates a rather cheap valuation: SESG is cheaper than 87.69% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SESG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-13.02%
EPS Next 3Y2.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SESG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.14%, which is a nice return.
SESG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.80. SESG pays more dividend than 93.85% of the companies in the same industry.
SESG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.14% |
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
SESG has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-2957.14%
EPS Next 2Y-13.02%
EPS Next 3Y2.26%
EPA:SESG (9/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
6.085
+0.13 (+2.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners39.88%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.71B
Analysts76
Price Target7.95 (30.65%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.14% |
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.86%
DP-2957.14%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)284.82%
Min EPS beat(2)255.29%
Max EPS beat(2)314.34%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)179.99%
Min EPS beat(4)30.72%
Max EPS beat(4)314.34%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)-5.34%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.1%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.89%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)22.2%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)28.48%
PT rev (1m)10.44%
PT rev (3m)19.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-23.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-23.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)8.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.51 | ||
| P/S | 0.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.23 | ||
| P/B | 0.97 | ||
| P/tB | 1.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.12 |
EPS(TTM)0.19
EY3.12%
EPS(NY)0.23
Fwd EY3.77%
FCF(TTM)1.84
FCFY30.16%
OCF(TTM)2.73
OCFY44.91%
SpS6.75
BVpS6.3
TBVpS4.63
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.07% | ||
| ROE | -0.25% | ||
| ROCE | 3.6% | ||
| ROIC | 2.65% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.96% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.46% | ||
| OM | 9.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 51.25% | ||
| FCFM | 27.2% |
ROA(3y)-3.27%
ROA(5y)-1.54%
ROE(3y)-8.89%
ROE(5y)-4.39%
ROIC(3y)2.67%
ROIC(5y)2.77%
ROICexc(3y)3.85%
ROICexc(5y)3.61%
ROICexgc(3y)5.19%
ROICexgc(5y)5.34%
ROCE(3y)3.64%
ROCE(5y)3.77%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-4.76%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-5.92%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.79%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.21%
OM growth 3Y-16.52%
OM growth 5Y-10.8%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.22%
GM growth 5Y-2.28%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.08 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.94 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 43.06% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.3% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.79 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 99.19% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.02 |
F-Score5
WACC4.01%
ROIC/WACC0.66
Cap/Depr(3y)54.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)41.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)34.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)26.33%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)100%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-12.55%
EPS Next Y-28.9%
EPS Next 2Y-13.02%
EPS Next 3Y2.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.43%
Revenue growth 3Y3.94%
Revenue growth 5Y0.17%
Sales Q2Q%-3.05%
Revenue Next Year7.68%
Revenue Next 2Y8.6%
Revenue Next 3Y6.74%
Revenue Next 5Y0.74%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.2%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.23%
EBIT growth 5Y-10.65%
EBIT Next Year461.35%
EBIT Next 3Y78.46%
EBIT Next 5Y40.21%
FCF growth 1Y389.82%
FCF growth 3Y-11.49%
FCF growth 5Y-3.24%
OCF growth 1Y4.73%
OCF growth 3Y-8.05%
OCF growth 5Y-2.37%