VICAT (VCT.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:VCT - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000031775 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
VCT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 13 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 is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! Finally VCT also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years VCT has been profitable.
VCT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of VCT (5.52%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
VCT has a better Return On Equity (13.09%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
VCT's Return On Invested Capital of 8.31% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VCT outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VCT is below the industry average of 8.37%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.31%) for VCT is above the 3 year average (5.19%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.52% | ||
| ROE | 13.09% | ||
| ROIC | 8.31% |
ROA(3y)3.36%
ROA(5y)3.14%
ROE(3y)8.05%
ROE(5y)7.53%
ROIC(3y)5.19%
ROIC(5y)4.94%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 6.16%, VCT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VCT has grown nicely.
VCT has a Operating Margin (9.92%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VCT has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of VCT (34.20%) is worse than 75.00% 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 | 9.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.16% | ||
| GM | 34.2% |
OM growth 3Y2.27%
OM growth 5Y1.72%
PM growth 3Y5.68%
PM growth 5Y2.63%
GM growth 3Y-4.2%
GM growth 5Y-1.3%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for VCT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for VCT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, VCT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.38 indicates that VCT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.38, VCT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
VCT has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.89. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as VCT would need 10.89 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.89, VCT is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
VCT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69. This is a neutral value indicating VCT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.69, VCT is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.38 |
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC6.88%
2.3 Liquidity
VCT has a Current Ratio of 1.68. 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 1.68. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VCT outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.17 indicates that VCT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.17, VCT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.17 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VCT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 111.81%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.65% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, VCT shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 54.60%.
Measured over the past years, VCT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.80% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)111.81%
EPS 3Y18.4%
EPS 5Y11.65%
EPS Q2Q%10.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)54.6%
Revenue growth 3Y11.96%
Revenue growth 5Y8.8%
Sales Q2Q%1.31%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.83% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.69% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.71%
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y7.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.4%
Revenue Next 2Y1.31%
Revenue Next 3Y2.12%
Revenue Next 5Y2.69%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.10, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of VCT.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VCT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
VCT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 29.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
VCT is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.18.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VCT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
VCT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.10.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VCT indicates a rather cheap valuation: VCT is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VCT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VCT's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
VCT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)0.52
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y7.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.92%, VCT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
VCT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.90. VCT pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
VCT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.92% |
5.2 History
The dividend of VCT has a limited annual growth rate of 5.05%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.05%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
VCT pays out 28.83% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
VCT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP28.83%
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y7.83%
EPA:VCT (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
49.2
-1.8 (-3.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners10.64%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.21B
Analysts80
Price Target49.13 (-0.14%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.92% |
Yearly Dividend2.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.05%
DP28.83%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years5
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)17.48%
PT rev (3m)20.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)1.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.18 | ||
| P/S | 0.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.87 | ||
| P/B | 0.8 | ||
| P/tB | 1.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.98 |
EPS(TTM)8.07
EY16.4%
EPS(NY)6.01
Fwd EY12.22%
FCF(TTM)4.34
FCFY8.82%
OCF(TTM)12.7
OCFY25.81%
SpS130.83
BVpS61.61
TBVpS31.86
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)0.52
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.52% | ||
| ROE | 13.09% | ||
| ROCE | 10.72% | ||
| ROIC | 8.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.58% | ||
| OM | 9.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.16% | ||
| GM | 34.2% | ||
| FCFM | 3.32% |
ROA(3y)3.36%
ROA(5y)3.14%
ROE(3y)8.05%
ROE(5y)7.53%
ROIC(3y)5.19%
ROIC(5y)4.94%
ROICexc(3y)5.78%
ROICexc(5y)5.48%
ROICexgc(3y)8.29%
ROICexgc(5y)7.97%
ROCE(3y)6.75%
ROCE(5y)6.43%
ROICexcg growth 3Y6.97%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.97%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.64%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.44%
OM growth 3Y2.27%
OM growth 5Y1.72%
PM growth 3Y5.68%
PM growth 5Y2.63%
GM growth 3Y-4.2%
GM growth 5Y-1.3%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.9
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.89 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 103.67% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.39% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 60.37% | ||
| Profit Quality | 53.84% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.38 |
F-Score7
WACC6.88%
ROIC/WACC1.21
Cap/Depr(3y)128.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)117%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.48%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)111.81%
EPS 3Y18.4%
EPS 5Y11.65%
EPS Q2Q%10.53%
EPS Next Y7.71%
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y7.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)54.6%
Revenue growth 3Y11.96%
Revenue growth 5Y8.8%
Sales Q2Q%1.31%
Revenue Next Year0.4%
Revenue Next 2Y1.31%
Revenue Next 3Y2.12%
Revenue Next 5Y2.69%
EBIT growth 1Y93.52%
EBIT growth 3Y14.51%
EBIT growth 5Y10.67%
EBIT Next Year93.12%
EBIT Next 3Y27.93%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y305.56%
FCF growth 3Y10.17%
FCF growth 5Y6.71%
OCF growth 1Y91.97%
OCF growth 3Y4.82%
OCF growth 5Y9.75%