VICAT (VCT.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:VCT - FR0000031775 - Common Stock
70.7 EUR
+0.2 (+0.28%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to VCT. VCT was compared to 14 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. There are concerns on the financial health of VCT while its profitability can be described as average. VCT has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VCT had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year VCT had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years VCT has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years VCT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.25%, VCT is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
VCT has a Return On Equity (9.76%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of VCT (6.79%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VCT is below the industry average of 7.63%.
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
VCT has a Profit Margin (7.07%) which is in line with its industry peers.
VCT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VCT has a Operating Margin (11.49%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VCT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of VCT (36.41%) is worse than 71.43% of its industry peers.
VCT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VCT is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VCT has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
VCT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, VCT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.24 indicates that VCT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
VCT has a Altman-Z score of 2.24. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VCT outperforms 42.86% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.57, VCT is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
VCT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58. This is a neutral value indicating VCT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
VCT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.58 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.24 |
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 Current ratio of 1.43. This is in the lower half of the industry: VCT underperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
VCT has a Quick Ratio of 1.02. This is a normal value and indicates that VCT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting 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
VCT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.12%.
VCT shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.97% yearly.
VCT shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.29%.
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.69 indicates a reasonable valuation of VCT.
VCT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VCT is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
VCT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.36, which indicates a very decent valuation of VCT.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VCT is valued cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
VCT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VCT is valued a bit cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VCT indicates a rather cheap valuation: VCT is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.81 |
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 3.11.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, VCT pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.84% |
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.
The dividend of VCT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP42.91%
EPS Next 2Y9.51%
EPS Next 3Y8.21%
EPA:VCT (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
70.7
+0.2 (+0.28%)
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 (-4.54%)
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 | 11.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.36 | ||
| P/S | 0.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.49 | ||
| P/B | 1.14 | ||
| P/tB | 2.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.81 |
EPS(TTM)6.05
EY8.56%
EPS(NY)6.82
Fwd EY9.65%
FCF(TTM)9.32
FCFY13.18%
OCF(TTM)15.74
OCFY22.26%
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 | 2.24 |
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 11.69 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.