VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT (VIE.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:VIE - FR0000124141 - Common Stock
29.32 EUR
-0.11 (-0.37%)
Overall VIE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated VIE against 17 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. While VIE is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. VIE is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VIE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year VIE had a positive cash flow from operations.
VIE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years VIE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.51%, VIE is doing worse than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.52%, VIE is doing worse than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
VIE has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.75%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VIE outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VIE is in line with the industry average of 6.00%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.75%) for VIE is above the 3 year average (5.04%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.51% | ||
| ROE | 8.52% | ||
| ROIC | 5.75% |
ROA(3y)1.26%
ROA(5y)0.95%
ROE(3y)7.32%
ROE(5y)5.34%
ROIC(3y)5.04%
ROIC(5y)4.36%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.46%, VIE is doing worse than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
VIE's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
VIE has a worse Operating Margin (7.50%) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VIE has grown nicely.
VIE has a worse Gross Margin (18.04%) than 82.35% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VIE has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.46% | ||
| GM | 18.04% |
OM growth 3Y18.91%
OM growth 5Y3.17%
PM growth 3Y20.1%
PM growth 5Y1.34%
GM growth 3Y3.77%
GM growth 5Y1.11%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
VIE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
VIE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for VIE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for VIE is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.86, we must say that VIE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
VIE has a worse Altman-Z score (0.86) than 82.35% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VIE is 14.13, which is on the high side as it means it would take VIE, 14.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VIE's Debt to FCF ratio of 14.13 is amongst the best of the industry. VIE outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
VIE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.55. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
VIE has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.55) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.86 |
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC4.54%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.91 indicates that VIE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
VIE has a Current ratio of 0.91. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VIE outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that VIE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
VIE has a Quick ratio (0.86) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VIE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 15.01%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past 5 years, VIE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.31% on average per year.
VIE shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.45%.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.45% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.01%
EPS 3Y31.56%
EPS 5Y7.31%
EPS Q2Q%7.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.45%
Revenue growth 3Y16.17%
Revenue growth 5Y10.45%
Sales Q2Q%-0.2%
3.2 Future
VIE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.54% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, VIE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.45% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.12%
EPS Next 2Y8.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
EPS Next 5Y8.54%
Revenue Next Year2.01%
Revenue Next 2Y3.06%
Revenue Next 3Y3.2%
Revenue Next 5Y3.45%
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 stable.
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
VIE is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.81.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VIE indicates a rather expensive valuation: VIE more expensive than 82.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VIE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.46), we can say VIE is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.13, VIE is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VIE is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VIE to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.10), we can say VIE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
VIE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VIE is cheaper than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VIE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)2.44
PEG (5Y)2.71
EPS Next 2Y8.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VIE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.76%, which is a nice return.
VIE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.53.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, VIE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.76% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of VIE grows each year by 14.14%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.14%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
VIE pays out 110.63% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
VIE's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP110.63%
EPS Next 2Y8.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
EPA:VIE (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
29.32
-0.11 (-0.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.65%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap21.75B
Revenue(TTM)44.69B
Net Income(TTM)1.10B
Analysts80.87
Price Target36.48 (24.42%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.76% |
Yearly Dividend1.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.14%
DP110.63%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
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)-0.47%
PT rev (3m)-1.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.13 | ||
| P/S | 0.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.32 | ||
| P/B | 1.68 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.65 |
EPS(TTM)1.48
EY5.05%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY7.62%
FCF(TTM)2.79
FCFY9.53%
OCF(TTM)6.79
OCFY23.17%
SpS60.25
BVpS17.41
TBVpS-9.37
PEG (NY)2.44
PEG (5Y)2.71
Graham Number24.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.51% | ||
| ROE | 8.52% | ||
| ROCE | 7.92% | ||
| ROIC | 5.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.05% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.25% | ||
| OM | 7.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.46% | ||
| GM | 18.04% | ||
| FCFM | 4.64% |
ROA(3y)1.26%
ROA(5y)0.95%
ROE(3y)7.32%
ROE(5y)5.34%
ROIC(3y)5.04%
ROIC(5y)4.36%
ROICexc(3y)6.81%
ROICexc(5y)6.13%
ROICexgc(3y)18.27%
ROICexgc(5y)16.36%
ROCE(3y)6.95%
ROCE(5y)6.02%
ROICexgc growth 3Y15.28%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.49%
ROICexc growth 3Y14.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.23%
OM growth 3Y18.91%
OM growth 5Y3.17%
PM growth 3Y20.1%
PM growth 5Y1.34%
GM growth 3Y3.77%
GM growth 5Y1.11%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.11 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 96.55% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.63% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.55 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | 188.28% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.86 |
F-Score6
WACC4.54%
ROIC/WACC1.27
Cap/Depr(3y)95.76%
Cap/Depr(5y)89.42%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.68%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.46%
Profit Quality(3y)191.78%
Profit Quality(5y)437.08%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.01%
EPS 3Y31.56%
EPS 5Y7.31%
EPS Q2Q%7.14%
EPS Next Y8.12%
EPS Next 2Y8.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.8%
EPS Next 5Y8.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.45%
Revenue growth 3Y16.17%
Revenue growth 5Y10.45%
Sales Q2Q%-0.2%
Revenue Next Year2.01%
Revenue Next 2Y3.06%
Revenue Next 3Y3.2%
Revenue Next 5Y3.45%
EBIT growth 1Y7.58%
EBIT growth 3Y38.14%
EBIT growth 5Y13.96%
EBIT Next Year98.4%
EBIT Next 3Y29.88%
EBIT Next 5Y19%
FCF growth 1Y10.91%
FCF growth 3Y13.48%
FCF growth 5Y7.99%
OCF growth 1Y0.58%
OCF growth 3Y16.98%
OCF growth 5Y10.29%
VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT / VIE.PA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for VIE stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to VIE.PA.
Can you provide the valuation status for VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT (VIE.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of VIE stock?
VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT (VIE.PA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT (VIE.PA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT (VIE.PA) is 19.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.68.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for VIE stock?
The dividend rating of VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT (VIE.PA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 110.63%.