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SONAE (SON.LS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

ELI:SON - Euronext Lisbon - PTSON0AM0001 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

1.28  +0 (+0.31%)

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SON gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 24 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. SON has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. SON has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.


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1. Profitability

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.
In the past 5 years SON always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
SON.LS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSON.LS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

SON has a worse Return On Assets (2.15%) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.75%, SON is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SON's Return On Invested Capital of 3.48% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SON is outperformed by 76.00% of its industry peers.
SON had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.62%. This is significantly below the industry average of 9.60%.
Industry RankSector 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%
SON.LS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSON.LS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.31%, SON is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SON's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
SON has a Gross Margin (21.73%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SON has declined.
Industry RankSector 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%
SON.LS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSON.LS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SON is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SON has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for SON has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SON has a worse debt to assets ratio.
SON.LS Yearly Shares OutstandingSON.LS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
SON.LS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSON.LS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

SON has an Altman-Z score of 1.30. This is a bad value and indicates that SON is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of SON (1.30) is worse than 84.00% of its industry peers.
SON has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.14. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SON would need 10.14 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SON has a Debt to FCF ratio (10.14) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SON has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.15. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.15, SON is doing worse than 64.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.15
Debt/FCF 10.14
Altman-Z 1.3
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC5.74%
SON.LS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSON.LS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.78 indicates that SON may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.78, SON is not doing good in the industry: 72.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
The Quick ratio of SON (0.36) is worse than 72.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.78
Quick Ratio 0.36
SON.LS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSON.LS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for SON have decreased strongly by -39.71% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, SON shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.16% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.58% in the past year.
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)-39.71%
EPS 3Y-2.1%
EPS 5Y8.16%
EPS Q2Q%72.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.58%
Revenue growth 3Y12.61%
Revenue growth 5Y9.11%
Sales Q2Q%22.67%

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 3.12% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, SON will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.65% on average per year.
EPS Next Y30.08%
EPS Next 2Y19.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.35%
EPS Next 5Y3.12%
Revenue Next Year10.32%
Revenue Next 2Y7.34%
Revenue Next 3Y6.45%
Revenue Next 5Y6.65%

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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
SON.LS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSON.LS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
SON.LS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSON.LS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.05 0.1 0.15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.67, the valuation of SON can be described as very reasonable.
SON's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SON is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SON is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.45, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.65, the valuation of SON can be described as very cheap.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SON, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
SON's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.90.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.67
Fwd PE 6.65
SON.LS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSON.LS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SON is valued cheaper than 88.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.35
EV/EBITDA N/A
SON.LS Per share dataSON.LS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3 4 5

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)0.35
PEG (5Y)1.31
EPS Next 2Y19.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.35%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.64%, SON is a good candidate for dividend investing.
SON's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.87.
SON's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.64%

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
SON.LS Yearly Dividends per shareSON.LS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05

5.3 Sustainability

SON pays out 66.73% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP66.73%
EPS Next 2Y19.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.35%
SON.LS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSON.LS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M
SON.LS Dividend Payout.SON.LS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SON.LS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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SONAE

ELI:SON (7/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

1.28

+0 (+0.31%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)05-21 2025-05-21
Earnings (Next)07-30 2025-07-30
Inst Owners10.77%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners53.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.56B
Analysts81.82
Price Target1.54 (20.31%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.64%
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)5.06%
PT rev (3m)5.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.56%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.67
Fwd PE 6.65
P/S 0.25
P/FCF 6.35
P/OCF 3
P/B 0.82
P/tB 3.67
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.12
EY9.38%
EPS(NY)0.19
Fwd EY15.05%
FCF(TTM)0.2
FCFY15.75%
OCF(TTM)0.43
OCFY33.39%
SpS5.21
BVpS1.55
TBVpS0.35
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)1.31
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y7.22%
ROICexcg 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 RankSector 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 1.3
F-Score5
WACC5.74%
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)-39.71%
EPS 3Y-2.1%
EPS 5Y8.16%
EPS Q2Q%72.44%
EPS Next Y30.08%
EPS Next 2Y19.73%
EPS Next 3Y6.35%
EPS Next 5Y3.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.58%
Revenue growth 3Y12.61%
Revenue growth 5Y9.11%
Sales Q2Q%22.67%
Revenue Next Year10.32%
Revenue Next 2Y7.34%
Revenue Next 3Y6.45%
Revenue Next 5Y6.65%
EBIT growth 1Y15.94%
EBIT growth 3Y16.2%
EBIT growth 5Y7.79%
EBIT Next Year128.51%
EBIT Next 3Y39.39%
EBIT Next 5Y26.66%
FCF growth 1Y37.6%
FCF growth 3Y8.46%
FCF growth 5Y10.74%
OCF growth 1Y34.54%
OCF growth 3Y13.52%
OCF growth 5Y8.41%