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. 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. Finally VCT also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
In the past 5 years VCT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
VCT has a Return On Assets of 4.25%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VCT outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 9.21%, VCT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of VCT (6.53%) 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 7.73%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.57%) for VCT is below the current ROIC(6.53%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.25% | ||
| ROE | 9.21% | ||
| ROIC | 6.53% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.02%, VCT is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.15% 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 11.39% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VCT outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VCT has grown nicely.
VCT has a Gross Margin of 36.06%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VCT underperforms 69.23% 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 | 11.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.02% | ||
| GM | 36.06% |
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.
VCT has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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 2.16 indicates that VCT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of VCT (2.16) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VCT has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.97. This is a neutral value as VCT would need 4.97 years to pay back of all of its debts.
VCT's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.97 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VCT outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53 indicates that VCT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of VCT (0.53) is worse than 69.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.16 |
ROIC/WACC1.22
WACC5.33%
2.3 Liquidity
VCT has a Current Ratio of 1.57. 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 Current ratio of 1.57 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VCT outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
VCT has a Quick Ratio of 1.07. This is a normal value and indicates that VCT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.07, VCT is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VCT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.67%.
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 -1.35%.
Measured over the past years, VCT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.23% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.67%
EPS 3Y10.21%
EPS 5Y12.97%
EPS Q2Q%2.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.35%
Revenue growth 3Y7.54%
Revenue growth 5Y7.23%
Sales Q2Q%-3.85%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, VCT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.77% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.11% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.81%
EPS Next 2Y10.91%
EPS Next 3Y8.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.73%
Revenue Next 2Y2.59%
Revenue Next 3Y2.07%
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 9.66, the valuation of VCT can be described as reasonable.
76.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VCT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.15, VCT is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.33, which indicates a very decent valuation of VCT.
84.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VCT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.60, VCT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
92.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VCT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VCT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.73 |
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)0.89
PEG (5Y)0.74
EPS Next 2Y10.91%
EPS Next 3Y8.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VCT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.55%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.55, VCT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
VCT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.55% |
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 37.54% 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.
DP37.54%
EPS Next 2Y10.91%
EPS Next 3Y8.77%
EPA:VCT (6/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
58.8
+1.1 (+1.91%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners10.54%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.64B
Analysts80
Price Target59.84 (1.77%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.55% |
Yearly Dividend2.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.77%
DP37.54%
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)1.4%
PT rev (3m)21.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.47%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.33 | ||
| P/S | 0.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.77 | ||
| P/B | 0.89 | ||
| P/tB | 1.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.73 |
EPS(TTM)6.09
EY10.36%
EPS(NY)6.3
Fwd EY10.72%
FCF(TTM)7.94
FCFY13.51%
OCF(TTM)15.61
OCFY26.55%
SpS86.51
BVpS65.94
TBVpS36.6
PEG (NY)0.89
PEG (5Y)0.74
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.25% | ||
| ROE | 9.21% | ||
| ROCE | 8.3% | ||
| ROIC | 6.53% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.95% | ||
| OM | 11.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.02% | ||
| GM | 36.06% | ||
| FCFM | 9.18% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.98%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.97 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.97 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 96.7% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.86% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 40.22 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.77% | ||
| Profit Quality | 130.79% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.16 |
F-Score7
WACC5.33%
ROIC/WACC1.22
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)5.67%
EPS 3Y10.21%
EPS 5Y12.97%
EPS Q2Q%2.91%
EPS Next Y10.81%
EPS Next 2Y10.91%
EPS Next 3Y8.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.35%
Revenue growth 3Y7.54%
Revenue growth 5Y7.23%
Sales Q2Q%-3.85%
Revenue Next Year0.73%
Revenue Next 2Y2.59%
Revenue Next 3Y2.07%
Revenue Next 5Y3.11%
EBIT growth 1Y9.86%
EBIT growth 3Y10.52%
EBIT growth 5Y11.72%
EBIT Next Year76.65%
EBIT Next 3Y24.1%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y27.67%
FCF growth 3Y89.57%
FCF growth 5Y19.75%
OCF growth 1Y15.23%
OCF growth 3Y16.88%
OCF growth 5Y12.89%