VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT (VIE.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Euronext Paris • EPA:VIE • FR0000124141
31.525 EUR
-0.11 (-0.33%)
Last: Feb 2, 2026, 05:29 PM
Taking everything into account, VIE scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VIE was compared to 17 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. VIE has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. VIE has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year VIE was profitable.
- VIE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years VIE has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years VIE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 1.61%, VIE is not doing good in the industry: 88.24% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- VIE's Return On Equity of 10.56% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VIE outperforms 41.18% of its industry peers.
- VIE has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.22%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VIE outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
- VIE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.04%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.95%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (5.04%) for VIE is below the current ROIC(6.22%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.61% | ||
| ROE | 10.56% | ||
| ROIC | 6.22% |
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
- VIE's Profit Margin of 2.48% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VIE is outperformed by 82.35% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VIE has remained more or less at the same level.
- VIE's Operating Margin of 7.76% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VIE is outperformed by 70.59% of its industry peers.
- VIE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 18.28%, VIE is not doing good in the industry: 82.35% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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 | 7.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.48% | ||
| GM | 18.28% |
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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VIE is still creating some value.
- VIE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, VIE has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, VIE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.88, we must say that VIE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 0.88, VIE is not doing good in the industry: 76.47% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of VIE is 15.12, which is on the high side as it means it would take VIE, 15.12 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 15.12, VIE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.00 is on the high side and indicates that VIE has dependencies on debt financing.
- VIE has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.00) than 82.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.88 |
ROIC/WACC1.32
WACC4.71%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.88 indicates that VIE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- VIE has a Current ratio of 0.88. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VIE outperforms 41.18% of its industry peers.
- VIE has a Quick Ratio of 0.88. This is a bad value and indicates that VIE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- VIE has a Quick ratio (0.83) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- VIE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.14%.
- 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 -0.31%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 10.45% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.14%
EPS 3Y31.56%
EPS 5Y7.31%
EPS Q2Q%2.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.31%
Revenue growth 3Y16.17%
Revenue growth 5Y10.45%
Sales Q2Q%-0.42%
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 8.58% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.50% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.63%
EPS Next 2Y8.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
EPS Next 5Y8.58%
Revenue Next Year0.54%
Revenue Next 2Y2.3%
Revenue Next 3Y3.03%
Revenue Next 5Y3.5%
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.
- 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 21.02, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of VIE.
- VIE's Price/Earnings ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. VIE is more expensive than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- VIE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.99 indicates a correct valuation of VIE.
- 82.35% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VIE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.57, VIE is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- VIE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- 94.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VIE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates VIE does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)2.76
PEG (5Y)2.87
EPS Next 2Y8.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.44%, VIE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- VIE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.26.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, VIE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.44% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of VIE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.14%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.14%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 116.53% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VIE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of VIE is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP116.53%
EPS Next 2Y8.38%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT / VIE.PA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for VIE stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to VIE.PA.
What is the valuation status for VIE stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT (VIE.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT?
VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT (VIE.PA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
How financially healthy is VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT?
The financial health rating of VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT (VIE.PA) is 2 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT (VIE.PA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT (VIE.PA) is expected to grow by 7.63% in the next year.