VICAT (VCT.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:VCT - FR0000031775 - Common Stock
67.1 EUR
-0.4 (-0.59%)
Overall VCT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated VCT against 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of VCT get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. VCT has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VCT was profitable.
VCT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years VCT has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years VCT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 4.25%, VCT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of VCT (9.76%) is better than 61.54% of its industry peers.
VCT has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.79%) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VCT is below the industry average of 7.85%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.57%) for VCT is below the current ROIC(6.79%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.25% | ||
| ROE | 9.76% | ||
| ROIC | 6.79% |
ROA(3y)3.58%
ROA(5y)3.46%
ROE(3y)8.23%
ROE(5y)8.1%
ROIC(3y)5.57%
ROIC(5y)5.43%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 7.07%, VCT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VCT has grown nicely.
VCT's Operating Margin of 11.49% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VCT outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VCT has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 36.41%, VCT is not doing good in the industry: 61.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VCT has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.07% | ||
| GM | 36.41% |
OM growth 3Y2.77%
OM growth 5Y4.19%
PM growth 3Y2.39%
PM growth 5Y5.26%
GM growth 3Y0.15%
GM growth 5Y-0.82%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
VCT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for VCT remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, VCT has more shares outstanding
VCT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
VCT has an Altman-Z score of 2.21. This is not the best score and indicates that VCT is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
VCT's Altman-Z score of 2.21 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VCT outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
VCT has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.57. This is a neutral value as VCT would need 4.57 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.57, VCT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58 indicates that VCT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.58, VCT is doing worse than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.21 |
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC5.61%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.43 indicates that VCT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
VCT has a worse Current ratio (1.43) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.02 indicates that VCT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.02, VCT is not doing good in the industry: 69.23% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.02 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.12% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.97% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, VCT shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.29% in the last year.
VCT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.23% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.12%
EPS 3Y10.21%
EPS 5Y12.97%
EPS Q2Q%-1.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.29%
Revenue growth 3Y7.54%
Revenue growth 5Y7.23%
Sales Q2Q%-2.69%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.21% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.11% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.77%
EPS Next 2Y9.51%
EPS Next 3Y8.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.13%
Revenue Next 2Y0.56%
Revenue Next 3Y0.68%
Revenue Next 5Y3.11%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.09, the valuation of VCT can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VCT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VCT is cheaper than 69.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.89. VCT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.83 indicates a reasonable valuation of VCT.
92.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VCT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
VCT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
VCT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VCT is cheaper than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
92.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VCT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.63 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VCT's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of VCT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)0.86
EPS Next 2Y9.51%
EPS Next 3Y8.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VCT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.07%.
VCT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.53.
VCT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.07% |
5.2 History
The dividend of VCT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.77%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.77%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
VCT pays out 42.91% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
VCT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP42.91%
EPS Next 2Y9.51%
EPS Next 3Y8.21%
EPA:VCT (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
67.1
-0.4 (-0.59%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners12.72%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.01B
Revenue(TTM)3.83B
Net Income(TTM)270.83M
Analysts80
Price Target64.43 (-3.98%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.07% |
Yearly Dividend2.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.77%
DP42.91%
Div Incr Years1
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)0%
PT rev (3m)4.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.83 | ||
| P/S | 0.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.26 | ||
| P/B | 1.09 | ||
| P/tB | 2.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.63 |
EPS(TTM)6.05
EY9.02%
EPS(NY)6.82
Fwd EY10.17%
FCF(TTM)9.32
FCFY13.89%
OCF(TTM)15.74
OCFY23.46%
SpS85.34
BVpS61.8
TBVpS33.14
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)0.86
Graham Number91.72
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.25% | ||
| ROE | 9.76% | ||
| ROCE | 8.63% | ||
| ROIC | 6.79% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.57% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.48% | ||
| OM | 11.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.07% | ||
| GM | 36.41% | ||
| FCFM | 10.92% |
ROA(3y)3.58%
ROA(5y)3.46%
ROE(3y)8.23%
ROE(5y)8.1%
ROIC(3y)5.57%
ROIC(5y)5.43%
ROICexc(3y)6.17%
ROICexc(5y)6.03%
ROICexgc(3y)8.6%
ROICexgc(5y)8.61%
ROCE(3y)7.1%
ROCE(5y)6.95%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.31%
OM growth 3Y2.77%
OM growth 5Y4.19%
PM growth 3Y2.39%
PM growth 5Y5.26%
GM growth 3Y0.15%
GM growth 5Y-0.82%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 86.15% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | -71.02 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.2% | ||
| Profit Quality | 154.52% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.21 |
F-Score6
WACC5.61%
ROIC/WACC1.21
Cap/Depr(3y)110.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)119.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.52%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.12%
EPS 3Y10.21%
EPS 5Y12.97%
EPS Q2Q%-1.73%
EPS Next Y8.77%
EPS Next 2Y9.51%
EPS Next 3Y8.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.29%
Revenue growth 3Y7.54%
Revenue growth 5Y7.23%
Sales Q2Q%-2.69%
Revenue Next Year-3.13%
Revenue Next 2Y0.56%
Revenue Next 3Y0.68%
Revenue Next 5Y3.11%
EBIT growth 1Y3.39%
EBIT growth 3Y10.52%
EBIT growth 5Y11.72%
EBIT Next Year73.18%
EBIT Next 3Y22.72%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y100.61%
FCF growth 3Y89.57%
FCF growth 5Y19.75%
OCF growth 1Y18.63%
OCF growth 3Y16.88%
OCF growth 5Y12.89%
VICAT / VCT.PA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of VICAT (VCT.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to VCT.PA.
What is the valuation status of VICAT (VCT.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to VICAT (VCT.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of VCT stock?
VICAT (VCT.PA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of VICAT based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VICAT (VCT.PA) is 11.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.09.
What is the expected EPS growth for VICAT (VCT.PA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VICAT (VCT.PA) is expected to grow by 8.77% in the next year.