VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:VOW3 - DE0007664039
103.75 EUR
-0.4 (-0.38%)
VOW3 gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 28 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. While VOW3 is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. VOW3 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. VOW3 also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VOW3 was profitable.
VOW3 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years VOW3 has always been profitable.
VOW3 had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
VOW3's Return On Assets of 1.04% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VOW3 outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
VOW3 has a Return On Equity (3.63%) which is in line with its industry peers.
VOW3 has a Return On Invested Capital (3.23%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VOW3 is below the industry average of 6.76%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.04% | ||
| ROE | 3.63% | ||
| ROIC | 3.23% |
ROA(3y)2.33%
ROA(5y)2.3%
ROE(3y)8%
ROE(5y)8.17%
ROIC(3y)4.41%
ROIC(5y)3.85%
1.3 Margins
VOW3 has a Profit Margin of 2.04%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VOW3 outperforms 46.88% of its industry peers.
VOW3's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
VOW3 has a Operating Margin of 5.40%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VOW3 outperforms 46.88% of its industry peers.
VOW3's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VOW3's Gross Margin of 18.34% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VOW3 outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VOW3 has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.04% | ||
| GM | 18.34% |
OM growth 3Y2.7%
OM growth 5Y1.7%
PM growth 3Y-17.74%
PM growth 5Y-8.97%
GM growth 3Y-0.53%
GM growth 5Y-0.91%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), VOW3 is destroying value.
VOW3 has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for VOW3 has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, VOW3 has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.06, we must say that VOW3 is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
VOW3's Altman-Z score of 1.06 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VOW3 outperforms 46.88% of its industry peers.
VOW3 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating VOW3 is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
VOW3 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.73. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VOW3 outperforms 59.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.06 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC4.78%
2.3 Liquidity
VOW3 has a Current Ratio of 1.10. This is a normal value and indicates that VOW3 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VOW3 has a Current ratio (1.10) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that VOW3 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
VOW3 has a Quick ratio of 0.83. This is in the lower half of the industry: VOW3 underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for VOW3 have decreased strongly by -45.72% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, VOW3 shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -4.28% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.49% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.14% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-45.72%
EPS 3Y-10.28%
EPS 5Y-4.28%
EPS Q2Q%-139.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.49%
Revenue growth 3Y9.07%
Revenue growth 5Y5.14%
Sales Q2Q%2.33%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.89% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.27% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-48.33%
EPS Next 2Y-1.72%
EPS Next 3Y4.95%
EPS Next 5Y11.89%
Revenue Next Year0.92%
Revenue Next 2Y1.4%
Revenue Next 3Y1.85%
Revenue Next 5Y3.27%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.43, the valuation of VOW3 can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VOW3 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VOW3 is cheaper than 71.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
VOW3 is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
VOW3 is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.85.
VOW3's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VOW3 is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.46. VOW3 is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VOW3 is valued a bit cheaper than 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.72%
EPS Next 3Y4.95%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.03%, VOW3 is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.31, VOW3 pays a better dividend. On top of this VOW3 pays more dividend than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, VOW3 pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.03% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of VOW3 grows each year by 8.12%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
66.30% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VOW3. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
VOW3's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP66.3%
EPS Next 2Y-1.72%
EPS Next 3Y4.95%
FRA:VOW3 (12/23/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
103.75
-0.4 (-0.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners18.52%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap52.01B
Revenue(TTM)326.05B
Net Income(TTM)6.66B
Analysts82.86
Price Target114.39 (10.26%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.03% |
Yearly Dividend14.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.12%
DP66.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-65.09%
Min EPS beat(2)-118.24%
Max EPS beat(2)-11.95%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.77%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.15%
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)0.23%
PT rev (3m)-1.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)25.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)25.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.85%
EPS NY rev (3m)-36.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.85 | ||
| P/S | 0.16 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.38 | ||
| P/B | 0.28 | ||
| P/tB | 0.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.98 |
EPS(TTM)9.95
EY9.59%
EPS(NY)21.39
Fwd EY20.62%
FCF(TTM)-3.19
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)30.71
OCFY29.6%
SpS650.4
BVpS365.63
TBVpS185.21
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number286.1
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.04% | ||
| ROE | 3.63% | ||
| ROCE | 4.27% | ||
| ROIC | 3.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.84% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.19% | ||
| OM | 5.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.04% | ||
| GM | 18.34% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.33%
ROA(5y)2.3%
ROE(3y)8%
ROE(5y)8.17%
ROIC(3y)4.41%
ROIC(5y)3.85%
ROICexc(3y)5.54%
ROICexc(5y)4.84%
ROICexgc(3y)7.7%
ROICexgc(5y)6.68%
ROCE(3y)5.84%
ROCE(5y)5.1%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.99%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.32%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.38%
OM growth 3Y2.7%
OM growth 5Y1.7%
PM growth 3Y-17.74%
PM growth 5Y-8.97%
GM growth 3Y-0.53%
GM growth 5Y-0.91%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.48 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 46.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.21% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 28.51% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.06 |
F-Score4
WACC4.78%
ROIC/WACC0.68
Cap/Depr(3y)51.16%
Cap/Depr(5y)46.96%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.83%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.76%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-45.72%
EPS 3Y-10.28%
EPS 5Y-4.28%
EPS Q2Q%-139.67%
EPS Next Y-48.33%
EPS Next 2Y-1.72%
EPS Next 3Y4.95%
EPS Next 5Y11.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.49%
Revenue growth 3Y9.07%
Revenue growth 5Y5.14%
Sales Q2Q%2.33%
Revenue Next Year0.92%
Revenue Next 2Y1.4%
Revenue Next 3Y1.85%
Revenue Next 5Y3.27%
EBIT growth 1Y-13.87%
EBIT growth 3Y12.01%
EBIT growth 5Y6.93%
EBIT Next Year107.5%
EBIT Next 3Y36.06%
EBIT Next 5Y14.33%
FCF growth 1Y-323.61%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y8.65%
OCF growth 3Y-23.71%
OCF growth 5Y-0.94%
VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF / VOW3.DE FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to VOW3.DE.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of VOW3 stock?
VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the financial health of VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE) is 1 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 66.3%.