SES (SESG.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:SESG - Euronext Paris - Matif - LU0088087324 - Currency: EUR
Overall SESG gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated SESG against 62 industry peers in the Media industry. While SESG seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. SESG has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SESG was profitable.
SESG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years SESG reported 4 times negative net income.
Each year in the past 5 years SESG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.90%, SESG is doing worse than 60.32% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 2.72%, SESG is not doing good in the industry: 60.32% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.53%, SESG is not doing good in the industry: 63.49% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SESG is significantly below the industry average of 8.15%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.9% | ||
| ROE | 2.72% | ||
| ROIC | 2.53% |
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
SESG has a Profit Margin of 3.10%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SESG outperforms 52.38% of its industry peers.
SESG's Operating Margin of 10.11% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SESG outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
SESG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 51.44%, SESG is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.62% of the companies in the same industry.
SESG's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.1% | ||
| GM | 51.44% |
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.
The debt/assets ratio for SESG is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.07, we must say that SESG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
SESG has a worse Altman-Z score (1.07) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SESG is 6.50, which is on the high side as it means it would take SESG, 6.50 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SESG has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.50) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.25 is on the high side and indicates that SESG has dependencies on debt financing.
SESG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.25. This is in the lower half of the industry: SESG underperforms 63.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.07 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC4.05%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.83 indicates that SESG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SESG's Current ratio of 2.83 is amongst the best of the industry. SESG outperforms 96.83% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.79 indicates that SESG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.79, SESG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.79 |
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.
Looking at the last year, SESG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.42% in the last 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%-58.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.42%
Revenue growth 3Y2.66%
Revenue growth 5Y0.2%
Sales Q2Q%-5.38%
3.2 Future
SESG is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -38.74% yearly.
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-84.68%
EPS Next 2Y-62.36%
EPS Next 3Y-47.47%
EPS Next 5Y-38.74%
Revenue Next Year-0.15%
Revenue Next 2Y0.07%
Revenue Next 3Y0.31%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.35%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 31.12, the valuation of SESG can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SESG is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, SESG is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.19 indicates a rather expensive valuation of SESG.
SESG's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.76. SESG is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
88.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SESG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SESG indicates a rather cheap valuation: SESG is cheaper than 93.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.1 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as SESG's earnings are expected to decrease with -47.47% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.12
EPS Next 2Y-62.36%
EPS Next 3Y-47.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.82%, SESG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.49, SESG pays a better dividend. On top of this SESG pays more dividend than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, SESG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.82% |
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 pays out 344.09% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of SESG has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP344.09%
EPS Next 2Y-62.36%
EPS Next 3Y-47.47%
EPA:SESG (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
6.225
-0.01 (-0.16%)
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 Cap2.77B
Analysts77.14
Price Target6.38 (2.49%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.82% |
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.86%
DP344.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)75.16%
Min EPS beat(2)30.72%
Max EPS beat(2)119.61%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.02%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.1%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.02%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.72%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.73%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)31.34%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)35.4%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)6.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.19 | ||
| P/S | 0.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.76 | ||
| P/B | 0.81 | ||
| P/tB | 1.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.1 |
EPS(TTM)0.2
EY3.21%
EPS(NY)0.28
Fwd EY4.51%
FCF(TTM)1.58
FCFY25.34%
OCF(TTM)2.26
OCFY36.25%
SpS6.72
BVpS7.68
TBVpS5.64
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.9% | ||
| ROE | 2.72% | ||
| ROCE | 3.44% | ||
| ROIC | 2.53% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.21% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.09% | ||
| OM | 10.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.1% | ||
| GM | 51.44% | ||
| FCFM | 23.46% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.5 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.47 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 32.62% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.11% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.75 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.66% | ||
| Profit Quality | 755.91% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.07 |
F-Score7
WACC4.05%
ROIC/WACC0.62
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)1337.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y27.83%
EPS Q2Q%-58.93%
EPS Next Y-84.68%
EPS Next 2Y-62.36%
EPS Next 3Y-47.47%
EPS Next 5Y-38.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.42%
Revenue growth 3Y2.66%
Revenue growth 5Y0.2%
Sales Q2Q%-5.38%
Revenue Next Year-0.15%
Revenue Next 2Y0.07%
Revenue Next 3Y0.31%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.35%
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 1Y-77.13%
FCF growth 3Y-11.49%
FCF growth 5Y-3.24%
OCF growth 1Y-71.08%
OCF growth 3Y-8.05%
OCF growth 5Y-2.37%