VICAT (VCT.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:VCT - FR0000031775 - Common Stock
64.9 EUR
-0.3 (-0.46%)
Taking everything into account, VCT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VCT was compared to 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. VCT has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. VCT has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VCT had positive earnings in the past year.
VCT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years VCT has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years VCT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of VCT (4.25%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 9.76%, VCT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
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 7.98%.
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's Operating Margin of 11.49% 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 36.41%. 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 | 11.49% | ||
| 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.
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 2.20. 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 2.20 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VCT outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VCT is 4.57, which is a neutral value as it means it would take VCT, 4.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VCT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.57. This is in the better half of the industry: VCT outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58 indicates that VCT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
VCT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.58. This is in the lower half of the industry: VCT underperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.2 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC5.8%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.43 indicates that VCT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of VCT (1.43) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.02, VCT is doing worse than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
VCT shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.97% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.29% in the past year.
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)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
Based on estimates for the next years, VCT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.06% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.11% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.92%
EPS Next 2Y9.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.08%
Revenue Next 2Y0.59%
Revenue Next 3Y1.03%
Revenue Next 5Y3.11%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 10.73, which indicates a very decent valuation of VCT.
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.
VCT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.83.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.53, the valuation of VCT can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VCT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VCT is cheaper than 76.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 32.68. VCT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VCT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VCT indicates a rather cheap valuation: VCT is cheaper than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VCT's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)0.83
EPS Next 2Y9.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VCT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.09%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.45, VCT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, VCT pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.09% |
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
42.91% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VCT. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of VCT is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP42.91%
EPS Next 2Y9.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.06%
EPA:VCT (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
64.9
-0.3 (-0.46%)
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 Cap2.91B
Revenue(TTM)3.83B
Net Income(TTM)270.83M
Analysts80
Price Target64.43 (-0.72%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.09% |
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)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.78%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.53 | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.12 | ||
| P/B | 1.05 | ||
| P/tB | 1.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
EPS(TTM)6.05
EY9.32%
EPS(NY)6.81
Fwd EY10.49%
FCF(TTM)9.32
FCFY14.36%
OCF(TTM)15.74
OCFY24.25%
SpS85.34
BVpS61.8
TBVpS33.14
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)0.83
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 | 2.2 |
F-Score6
WACC5.8%
ROIC/WACC1.17
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 Y9.92%
EPS Next 2Y9.41%
EPS Next 3Y8.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.29%
Revenue growth 3Y7.54%
Revenue growth 5Y7.23%
Sales Q2Q%-2.69%
Revenue Next Year-3.08%
Revenue Next 2Y0.59%
Revenue Next 3Y1.03%
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 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 10.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.05.
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 9.92% in the next year.