VICAT (VCT.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:VCT - FR0000031775 - Common Stock
75.2 EUR
-0.6 (-0.79%)
VCT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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
VCT has a Return On Assets (4.25%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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 has a Return On Invested Capital (6.79%) which is in line with its industry peers.
VCT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.57%. This is below the industry average of 8.10%.
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's Profit Margin of 7.07% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VCT outperforms 50.00% of 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.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VCT is 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 2.27 indicates that VCT is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
VCT's Altman-Z score of 2.27 is in line compared 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VCT (4.57) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VCT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58. This is a neutral value indicating VCT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of VCT (0.58) is worse than 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.27 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC6.24%
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 worse than 78.57% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.02 indicates that VCT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.02, VCT is doing worse than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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%.
Measured over the past years, VCT shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.97% on average per year.
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 10.63% on average per year.
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 Y10.08%
EPS Next 2Y10.92%
EPS Next 3Y10.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.78%
Revenue Next 2Y1.11%
Revenue Next 3Y1.8%
Revenue Next 5Y3.11%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.43, the valuation of VCT can be described as correct.
VCT's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.59. VCT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
VCT is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.74.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VCT is valued cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
VCT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.74 |
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 | 8.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.07 |
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)1.23
PEG (5Y)0.96
EPS Next 2Y10.92%
EPS Next 3Y10.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VCT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.64%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
VCT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.96.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, VCT pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.64% |
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.
The dividend of VCT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP42.91%
EPS Next 2Y10.92%
EPS Next 3Y10.63%
EPA:VCT (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
75.2
-0.6 (-0.79%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners12.67%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.38B
Revenue(TTM)3.83B
Net Income(TTM)270.83M
Analysts80
Price Target70.55 (-6.18%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.64% |
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)9.5%
PT rev (3m)9.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)1.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.74 | ||
| P/S | 0.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.78 | ||
| P/B | 1.22 | ||
| P/tB | 2.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.07 |
EPS(TTM)6.05
EY8.05%
EPS(NY)7
Fwd EY9.31%
FCF(TTM)9.32
FCFY12.39%
OCF(TTM)15.74
OCFY20.93%
SpS85.34
BVpS61.8
TBVpS33.14
PEG (NY)1.23
PEG (5Y)0.96
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 | 2.27 |
F-Score6
WACC6.24%
ROIC/WACC1.09
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 Y10.08%
EPS Next 2Y10.92%
EPS Next 3Y10.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.29%
Revenue growth 3Y7.54%
Revenue growth 5Y7.23%
Sales Q2Q%-2.69%
Revenue Next Year-2.78%
Revenue Next 2Y1.11%
Revenue Next 3Y1.8%
Revenue Next 5Y3.11%
EBIT growth 1Y3.39%
EBIT growth 3Y10.52%
EBIT growth 5Y11.72%
EBIT Next Year71.61%
EBIT Next 3Y24.05%
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 6 / 10 to VICAT (VCT.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 12.43 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.22.
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 10.08% in the next year.