VICAT (VCT.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:VCT - FR0000031775 - Common Stock
70.5 EUR
+0.9 (+1.29%)
Taking everything into account, VCT scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VCT was compared to 14 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. VCT has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. VCT is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VCT was profitable.
VCT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
VCT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years VCT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
VCT has a Return On Assets (4.25%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 9.76%, VCT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
VCT's Return On Invested Capital of 6.79% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VCT outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VCT is below the industry average of 7.89%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.79%) for VCT is above the 3 year average (5.57%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
The Profit Margin of VCT (7.07%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VCT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VCT has a Operating Margin of 11.49%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VCT outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
VCT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VCT has a worse Gross Margin (36.41%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VCT is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VCT has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for VCT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for VCT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
VCT has an Altman-Z score of 2.23. 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 has a Altman-Z score (2.23) which is in line with 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.
VCT's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.57 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VCT outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
VCT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58. This is a neutral value indicating 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 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.23 |
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC6.16%
2.3 Liquidity
VCT has a Current Ratio of 1.43. This is a normal value and indicates that VCT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VCT has a worse Current ratio (1.43) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.02 indicates that VCT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
VCT's Quick ratio of 1.02 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VCT is outperformed by 71.43% of its industry peers.
| 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.
VCT shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.29%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.23% on average over the past years.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, VCT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.11% on average per year.
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.
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 11.65, 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 64.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.46. VCT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.33, which indicates a very decent valuation of VCT.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VCT is valued cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VCT to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.10), we can say VCT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VCT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
85.71% 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 | 7.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.75 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.33
PEG (5Y)0.9
EPS Next 2Y9.51%
EPS Next 3Y8.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.84%, VCT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
VCT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.10.
VCT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.84% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of VCT grows each year by 6.77%, which is quite nice.
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 (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
70.5
+0.9 (+1.29%)
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 Cap3.17B
Revenue(TTM)3.83B
Net Income(TTM)270.83M
Analysts80
Price Target67.49 (-4.27%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.84% |
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)4.75%
PT rev (3m)5.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.04%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.33 | ||
| P/S | 0.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.48 | ||
| P/B | 1.14 | ||
| P/tB | 2.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.75 |
EPS(TTM)6.05
EY8.58%
EPS(NY)6.82
Fwd EY9.68%
FCF(TTM)9.32
FCFY13.22%
OCF(TTM)15.74
OCFY22.33%
SpS85.34
BVpS61.8
TBVpS33.14
PEG (NY)1.33
PEG (5Y)0.9
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 | 2.23 |
F-Score6
WACC6.16%
ROIC/WACC1.1
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 4 / 10 to VCT.PA.
What is the valuation status of VICAT (VCT.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 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 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of VICAT based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VICAT (VCT.PA) is 11.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.14.
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.