SONAE (SON.LS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - ELI:SON - PTSON0AM0001 - Common Stock
1.416 EUR
+0.02 (+1.29%)
Taking everything into account, SON scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SON was compared to 21 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. Both the profitability and financial health of SON have multiple concerns. SON has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SON was profitable.
SON had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years SON has always been profitable.
SON had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.15%, SON is doing worse than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 7.75%, SON is not doing good in the industry: 61.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Invested Capital of SON (3.48%) is worse than 76.19% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SON is significantly below the industry average of 9.40%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.15% | ||
| ROE | 7.75% | ||
| ROIC | 3.48% |
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 2.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: SON outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SON has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.46%, SON is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
SON's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 21.73%, SON is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
SON's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.31% | ||
| GM | 21.73% |
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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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 1.32, we must say that SON is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
SON has a Altman-Z score of 1.32. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SON underperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SON is 10.14, which is on the high side as it means it would take SON, 10.14 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SON's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.14 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SON outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.15 is on the high side and indicates that SON has dependencies on debt financing.
SON has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.15) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.32 |
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC5.71%
2.3 Liquidity
SON has a Current Ratio of 0.78. 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 has a Current ratio of 0.78. This is in the lower half of the industry: SON underperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
SON has a Quick Ratio of 0.78. This is a bad value and indicates that SON is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.36, SON is doing worse than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.36 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for SON have decreased strongly by -34.51% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.16% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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)-34.51%
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 1.85% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, SON will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.01% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-0.38%
EPS Next 2Y4.41%
EPS Next 3Y7.09%
EPS Next 5Y1.85%
Revenue Next Year13.91%
Revenue Next 2Y9.32%
Revenue Next 3Y8.24%
Revenue Next 5Y6.01%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.89 indicates a reasonable valuation of SON.
80.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SON, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SON to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.13), we can say SON is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.67, which indicates a very decent valuation of SON.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SON is valued cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
SON is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SON's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SON is cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.33
EPS Next 2Y4.41%
EPS Next 3Y7.09%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SON has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.11%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.89, SON pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, SON pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.11% |
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
SON pays out 66.73% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP66.73%
EPS Next 2Y4.41%
EPS Next 3Y7.09%
ELI:SON (11/5/2025, 5:29:15 PM)
1.416
+0.02 (+1.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners10.88%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners53.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.83B
Revenue(TTM)10.93B
Net Income(TTM)240.81M
Analysts80
Price Target1.48 (4.52%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.11% |
Yearly Dividend0.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.66%
DP66.73%
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)-2.8%
PT rev (3m)-3.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-23.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.67 | ||
| P/S | 0.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.31 | ||
| P/B | 0.91 | ||
| P/tB | 4.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.13
EY9.18%
EPS(NY)0.15
Fwd EY10.34%
FCF(TTM)0.2
FCFY14.24%
OCF(TTM)0.43
OCFY30.18%
SpS5.21
BVpS1.55
TBVpS0.35
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.33
Graham Number2.13
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.15% | ||
| ROE | 7.75% | ||
| ROCE | 4.41% | ||
| ROIC | 3.48% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.37% | ||
| OM | 3.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.31% | ||
| GM | 21.73% | ||
| FCFM | 3.87% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.93
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.15 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.14 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.33% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 167.43% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.32 |
F-Score5
WACC5.71%
ROIC/WACC0.61
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)-34.51%
EPS 3Y-2.1%
EPS 5Y8.16%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-0.38%
EPS Next 2Y4.41%
EPS Next 3Y7.09%
EPS Next 5Y1.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.74%
Revenue growth 3Y12.61%
Revenue growth 5Y9.11%
Sales Q2Q%23.51%
Revenue Next Year13.91%
Revenue Next 2Y9.32%
Revenue Next 3Y8.24%
Revenue Next 5Y6.01%
EBIT growth 1Y15.94%
EBIT growth 3Y16.2%
EBIT growth 5Y7.79%
EBIT Next Year131%
EBIT Next 3Y38.24%
EBIT Next 5Y25.57%
FCF growth 1Y37.6%
FCF growth 3Y8.46%
FCF growth 5Y10.74%
OCF growth 1Y34.54%
OCF growth 3Y13.52%
OCF growth 5Y8.41%
SONAE / SON.LS FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SONAE (SON.LS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to SON.LS.
What is the valuation status for SON stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to SONAE (SON.LS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of SON stock?
SONAE (SON.LS) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the valuation of SONAE based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SONAE (SON.LS) is 10.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.91.
What is the expected EPS growth for SONAE (SON.LS) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SONAE (SON.LS) is expected to decline by -0.38% in the next year.