VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:VOW3 - DE0007664039
99.9 EUR
-1.5 (-1.48%)
Taking everything into account, VOW3 scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VOW3 was compared to 29 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. There are concerns on the financial health of VOW3 while its profitability can be described as average. VOW3 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally VOW3 also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VOW3 was profitable.
In the past year VOW3 had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years VOW3 has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years VOW3 had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
VOW3's Return On Assets of 1.31% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VOW3 outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
VOW3 has a Return On Equity (4.57%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.29%, VOW3 is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.28% of the companies in the same industry.
VOW3 had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.41%. This is below the industry average of 6.71%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.31% | ||
| ROE | 4.57% | ||
| ROIC | 3.29% |
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
With a Profit Margin value of 2.58%, VOW3 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
VOW3's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.49%, VOW3 is doing worse than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VOW3 has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 18.09%, VOW3 is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.83% of the companies in the same industry.
VOW3's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.58% | ||
| GM | 18.09% |
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.
The debt/assets ratio for VOW3 is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.05, we must say that VOW3 is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
VOW3 has a Altman-Z score (1.05) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VOW3 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71. This is a neutral value indicating VOW3 is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of VOW3 (0.71) is better than 65.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.05 |
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC4.71%
2.3 Liquidity
VOW3 has a Current Ratio of 1.09. This is a normal value and indicates that VOW3 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.09, VOW3 is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.38% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.82 indicates that VOW3 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
VOW3 has a Quick ratio (0.82) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VOW3 shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -44.11%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -4.28% on average over the past years.
VOW3 shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.19%.
VOW3 shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.14% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-44.11%
EPS 3Y-10.28%
EPS 5Y-4.28%
EPS Q2Q%-30.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.19%
Revenue growth 3Y9.07%
Revenue growth 5Y5.14%
Sales Q2Q%-3.04%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.89% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, VOW3 will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.37% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-18.94%
EPS Next 2Y2.33%
EPS Next 3Y5.78%
EPS Next 5Y11.89%
Revenue Next Year0.05%
Revenue Next 2Y1.02%
Revenue Next 3Y1.63%
Revenue Next 5Y3.37%
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 accelerating.
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 7.49, the valuation of VOW3 can be described as very cheap.
VOW3's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VOW3 is cheaper than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.20, VOW3 is valued rather cheaply.
VOW3 is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.31.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VOW3 indicates a rather cheap valuation: VOW3 is cheaper than 86.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
VOW3 is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.71, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VOW3 is valued a bit cheaper than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.26 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.33%
EPS Next 3Y5.78%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VOW3 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.03%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.51, VOW3 pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
VOW3's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.03% |
5.2 History
The dividend of VOW3 is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.12%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
52.86% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VOW3. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
VOW3's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP52.86%
EPS Next 2Y2.33%
EPS Next 3Y5.78%
FRA:VOW3 (9/16/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
99.9
-1.5 (-1.48%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners18.97%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap50.08B
Analysts82.86
Price Target115.86 (15.98%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.03% |
Yearly Dividend14.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.12%
DP52.86%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)1.75%
PT rev (3m)2.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-20.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.31 | ||
| P/S | 0.15 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.13 | ||
| P/B | 0.27 | ||
| P/tB | 0.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.26 |
EPS(TTM)13.33
EY13.34%
EPS(NY)23.19
Fwd EY23.21%
FCF(TTM)-3.37
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)31.87
OCFY31.91%
SpS646.76
BVpS364.81
TBVpS177.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.31% | ||
| ROE | 4.57% | ||
| ROCE | 4.36% | ||
| ROIC | 3.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.89% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.34% | ||
| OM | 5.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.58% | ||
| GM | 18.09% | ||
| 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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y7.99%
ROICexcg 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-Score3
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.56 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 53.79% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.45% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 31.54% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.05 |
F-Score3
WACC4.71%
ROIC/WACC0.7
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)-44.11%
EPS 3Y-10.28%
EPS 5Y-4.28%
EPS Q2Q%-30.11%
EPS Next Y-18.94%
EPS Next 2Y2.33%
EPS Next 3Y5.78%
EPS Next 5Y11.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.19%
Revenue growth 3Y9.07%
Revenue growth 5Y5.14%
Sales Q2Q%-3.04%
Revenue Next Year0.05%
Revenue Next 2Y1.02%
Revenue Next 3Y1.63%
Revenue Next 5Y3.37%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.5%
EBIT growth 3Y12.01%
EBIT growth 5Y6.93%
EBIT Next Year141.92%
EBIT Next 3Y37.27%
EBIT Next 5Y14.33%
FCF growth 1Y-140.82%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-14.24%
OCF growth 3Y-23.71%
OCF growth 5Y-0.94%