VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT (VIE.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
EPA:VIE • FR0000124141
Current stock price
35.94 EUR
+1.13 (+3.25%)
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This VIE.PA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. VIE.PA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- VIE had positive earnings in the past year.
- VIE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years VIE has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years VIE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of VIE (1.72%) is worse than 78.57% of its industry peers.
- VIE has a Return On Equity (11.21%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.62%, VIE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VIE is in line with the industry average of 6.09%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (6.62%) for VIE is above the 3 year average (5.94%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.72% | ||
| ROE | 11.21% | ||
| ROIC | 6.62% |
ROA(3y)1.51%
ROA(5y)1.25%
ROE(3y)9.11%
ROE(5y)7.34%
ROIC(3y)5.94%
ROIC(5y)5.03%
1.3 Margins
- VIE has a worse Profit Margin (2.74%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VIE has grown nicely.
- VIE has a Operating Margin of 8.24%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VIE underperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VIE has grown nicely.
- VIE has a Gross Margin of 18.42%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: VIE underperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- VIE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.74% | ||
| GM | 18.42% |
OM growth 3Y12.56%
OM growth 5Y11.92%
PM growth 3Y17.98%
PM growth 5Y51.68%
GM growth 3Y3.4%
GM growth 5Y2.92%
2. VIE.PA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VIE is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, VIE has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, VIE has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for VIE is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- VIE has an Altman-Z score of 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that VIE is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- VIE has a Altman-Z score of 0.89. This is in the lower half of the industry: VIE underperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
- VIE has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.08. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as VIE would need 14.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of VIE (14.08) is better than 92.86% of its industry peers.
- VIE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.91. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- VIE has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.91. This is amonst the worse of the industry: VIE underperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.91 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.89 |
ROIC/WACC1.37
WACC4.83%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.86 indicates that VIE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- VIE's Current ratio of 0.86 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VIE outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
- VIE has a Quick Ratio of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that VIE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of VIE (0.81) is worse than 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 |
3. VIE.PA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- VIE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.11%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, VIE shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 61.73% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, VIE shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.66% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 11.29% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.11%
EPS 3Y18.4%
EPS 5Y61.73%
EPS Q2Q%26.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y1.16%
Revenue growth 5Y11.29%
Sales Q2Q%-0.9%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.75% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.11% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.48%
EPS Next 2Y8.87%
EPS Next 3Y8.71%
EPS Next 5Y7.75%
Revenue Next Year1.94%
Revenue Next 2Y3.18%
Revenue Next 3Y3.18%
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. VIE.PA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.65 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VIE.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VIE is valued expensively inside the industry as 92.86% of the companies are valued cheaper.
- VIE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.77.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.86, which indicates a correct valuation of VIE.
- VIE's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VIE to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.75), we can say VIE is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VIE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VIE is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VIE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.3 |
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)2.55
PEG (5Y)0.35
EPS Next 2Y8.87%
EPS Next 3Y8.71%
5. VIE.PA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- VIE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.21%, which is a nice return.
- VIE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.95.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, VIE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.21% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of VIE grows each year by 29.99%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.99%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- VIE pays out 105.18% 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.
DP105.18%
EPS Next 2Y8.87%
EPS Next 3Y8.71%
VIE.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
EPA:VIE (4/30/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
35.94
+1.13 (+3.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Industry Strength81.08
Industry Growth72.67
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners72.39%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap26.66B
Revenue(TTM)44.40B
Net Income(TTM)1.22B
Analysts81.67
Price Target37.85 (5.31%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.21% |
Yearly Dividend1.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.99%
DP105.18%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
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)2.44%
PT rev (3m)3.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.77%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.86 | ||
| P/S | 0.6 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.17 | ||
| P/B | 2.46 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.3 |
EPS(TTM)1.66
EY4.62%
EPS(NY)2.42
Fwd EY6.73%
FCF(TTM)2.83
FCFY7.87%
OCF(TTM)6.95
OCFY19.33%
SpS59.86
BVpS14.63
TBVpS-11.52
PEG (NY)2.55
PEG (5Y)0.35
Graham Number23.3798 (-34.95%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.72% | ||
| ROE | 11.21% | ||
| ROCE | 9% | ||
| ROIC | 6.62% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.92% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.76% | ||
| OM | 8.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.74% | ||
| GM | 18.42% | ||
| FCFM | 4.72% |
ROA(3y)1.51%
ROA(5y)1.25%
ROE(3y)9.11%
ROE(5y)7.34%
ROIC(3y)5.94%
ROIC(5y)5.03%
ROICexc(3y)8.01%
ROICexc(5y)6.98%
ROICexgc(3y)21.94%
ROICexgc(5y)18.88%
ROCE(3y)8.08%
ROCE(5y)6.84%
ROICexgc growth 3Y20.46%
ROICexgc growth 5Y13.94%
ROICexc growth 3Y17.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.99%
OM growth 3Y12.56%
OM growth 5Y11.92%
PM growth 3Y17.98%
PM growth 5Y51.68%
GM growth 3Y3.4%
GM growth 5Y2.92%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.91 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.08 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 101.13% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.88% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.79 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.15% | ||
| Profit Quality | 172.31% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.89 |
F-Score7
WACC4.83%
ROIC/WACC1.37
Cap/Depr(3y)100.28%
Cap/Depr(5y)94.01%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.81%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.6%
Profit Quality(3y)186.86%
Profit Quality(5y)219.69%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.11%
EPS 3Y18.4%
EPS 5Y61.73%
EPS Q2Q%26.67%
EPS Next Y8.48%
EPS Next 2Y8.87%
EPS Next 3Y8.71%
EPS Next 5Y7.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y1.16%
Revenue growth 5Y11.29%
Sales Q2Q%-0.9%
Revenue Next Year1.94%
Revenue Next 2Y3.18%
Revenue Next 3Y3.18%
Revenue Next 5Y3.11%
EBIT growth 1Y9.13%
EBIT growth 3Y13.86%
EBIT growth 5Y24.55%
EBIT Next Year101.8%
EBIT Next 3Y31.12%
EBIT Next 5Y19.35%
FCF growth 1Y1.16%
FCF growth 3Y16.13%
FCF growth 5Y13.4%
OCF growth 1Y2.28%
OCF growth 3Y7.72%
OCF growth 5Y13.57%
VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT / VIE.PA Fundamental Analysis 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.
How profitable is VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT (VIE.PA) stock?
VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT (VIE.PA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 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 21.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.46.
What is the earnings growth outlook for VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT (VIE.PA) is expected to grow by 8.48% in the next year.