SONAE (SON.LS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
ELI:SON • PTSON0AM0001
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This SON.LS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. SON.LS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- SON had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year SON had a positive cash flow from operations.
- SON had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- SON had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of SON (2.23%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Return On Equity of SON (8.23%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.86%, SON is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SON had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.62%. This is significantly below the industry average of 9.11%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (3.86%) for SON is above the 3 year average (3.62%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.23% | ||
| ROE | 8.23% | ||
| ROIC | 3.86% |
ROA(3y)3.29%
ROA(5y)2.79%
ROE(3y)10.37%
ROE(5y)9.04%
ROIC(3y)3.62%
ROIC(5y)3.3%
1.3 Margins
- SON has a Profit Margin of 2.29%. This is in the better half of the industry: SON outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SON has declined.
- The Operating Margin of SON (3.69%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SON has remained more or less at the same level.
- The Gross Margin of SON (22.08%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- SON's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.29% | ||
| GM | 22.08% |
OM growth 3Y3.18%
OM growth 5Y-1.21%
PM growth 3Y-16.47%
PM growth 5Y-2.78%
GM growth 3Y2.33%
GM growth 5Y-7.9%
2. SON.LS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SON is destroying value.
- SON has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, SON has less shares outstanding
- SON has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.45, we must say that SON is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- SON's Altman-Z score of 1.45 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SON is outperformed by 83.33% of its industry peers.
- SON has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.86. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as SON would need 7.86 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- SON has a Debt to FCF ratio (7.86) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.20 is on the high side and indicates that SON has dependencies on debt financing.
- SON has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.20. This is in the lower half of the industry: SON underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.45 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC6.03%
2.3 Liquidity
- SON has a Current Ratio of 0.79. This is a bad value and indicates that SON is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.79, SON is not doing good in the industry: 70.83% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- SON has a Quick Ratio of 0.79. This is a bad value and indicates that SON is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- SON's Quick ratio of 0.38 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SON is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.38 |
3. SON.LS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- SON shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -35.16%.
- SON shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.16% yearly.
- SON shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 23.74%.
- Measured over the past years, SON shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.11% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.16%
EPS 3Y-2.1%
EPS 5Y8.16%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.74%
Revenue growth 3Y12.61%
Revenue growth 5Y9.11%
Sales Q2Q%23.51%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, SON will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.38% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, SON will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.91% on average per year.
EPS Next Y21.27%
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y6.84%
EPS Next 5Y6.38%
Revenue Next Year16.13%
Revenue Next 2Y10.14%
Revenue Next 3Y8.56%
Revenue Next 5Y6.91%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 decreasing.
4. SON.LS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.18, the valuation of SON can be described as correct.
- 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SON, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.70, SON is valued a bit cheaper.
- SON is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.42.
- 79.17% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SON, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.84, SON is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SON indicates a rather cheap valuation: SON is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)1.86
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y6.84%
5. SON.LS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- SON has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.02%.
- SON's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.74.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, SON pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.02% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of SON decreases each year by -11.66%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.66%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
- 68.53% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SON. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP68.53%
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y6.84%
SON.LS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
ELI:SON (3/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
1.974
+0.02 (+0.82%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)11-27 2025-11-27/amc
Earnings (Next)03-19 2026-03-19/amc
Inst Owners11.03%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners53.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.95B
Revenue(TTM)10.93B
Net Income(TTM)250.29M
Analysts74.55
Price Target1.63 (-17.43%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.02% |
Yearly Dividend0.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.66%
DP68.53%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
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)1.82%
PT rev (3m)6.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.42 | ||
| P/S | 0.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.99 | ||
| P/B | 1.3 | ||
| P/tB | 6.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.13
EY6.59%
EPS(NY)0.17
Fwd EY8.76%
FCF(TTM)0.27
FCFY13.43%
OCF(TTM)0.49
OCFY25.07%
SpS5.47
BVpS1.52
TBVpS0.31
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)1.86
Graham Number2.11
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.23% | ||
| ROE | 8.23% | ||
| ROCE | 4.89% | ||
| ROIC | 3.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.86% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.45% | ||
| OM | 3.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.29% | ||
| GM | 22.08% | ||
| FCFM | 4.85% |
ROA(3y)3.29%
ROA(5y)2.79%
ROE(3y)10.37%
ROE(5y)9.04%
ROIC(3y)3.62%
ROIC(5y)3.3%
ROICexc(3y)4.05%
ROICexc(5y)3.73%
ROICexgc(3y)5.4%
ROICexgc(5y)4.92%
ROCE(3y)4.59%
ROCE(5y)4.18%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.22%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.15%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.91%
OM growth 3Y3.18%
OM growth 5Y-1.21%
PM growth 3Y-16.47%
PM growth 5Y-2.78%
GM growth 3Y2.33%
GM growth 5Y-7.9%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.97
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.86 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 211.88% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.45 |
F-Score8
WACC6.03%
ROIC/WACC0.64
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)4.28%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.03%
Profit Quality(3y)128.34%
Profit Quality(5y)187.55%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.16%
EPS 3Y-2.1%
EPS 5Y8.16%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y21.27%
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3Y6.84%
EPS Next 5Y6.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.74%
Revenue growth 3Y12.61%
Revenue growth 5Y9.11%
Sales Q2Q%23.51%
Revenue Next Year16.13%
Revenue Next 2Y10.14%
Revenue Next 3Y8.56%
Revenue Next 5Y6.91%
EBIT growth 1Y42.67%
EBIT growth 3Y16.2%
EBIT growth 5Y7.79%
EBIT Next Year130.38%
EBIT Next 3Y36.63%
EBIT Next 5Y26.14%
FCF growth 1Y100.53%
FCF growth 3Y8.46%
FCF growth 5Y10.74%
OCF growth 1Y63.47%
OCF growth 3Y13.52%
OCF growth 5Y8.41%
SONAE / SON.LS Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SONAE (SON.LS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to SON.LS.
Can you provide the valuation status for SONAE?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to SONAE (SON.LS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for SONAE?
SONAE (SON.LS) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for SON stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SONAE (SON.LS) is expected to grow by 21.27% in the next year.
Is the dividend of SONAE sustainable?
The dividend rating of SONAE (SON.LS) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 68.53%.