VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:VOW3 - DE0007664039
93.4 EUR
+2.22 (+2.43%)
Taking everything into account, VOW3 scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VOW3 was compared to 30 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
VOW3 had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year VOW3 had a positive cash flow from operations.
VOW3 had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years VOW3 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.31%, VOW3 is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 4.57%, VOW3 perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
VOW3 has a Return On Invested Capital (3.29%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VOW3 is below the industry average of 6.92%.
| 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
VOW3 has a Profit Margin of 2.58%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VOW3 outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
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 in line with its industry, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VOW3 has grown nicely.
VOW3 has a Gross Margin of 18.09%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VOW3 outperforms 46.67% of its industry peers.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, VOW3 has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, VOW3 has more shares outstanding
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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.05, VOW3 is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
VOW3 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71. This is a neutral value indicating VOW3 is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
VOW3 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.71. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VOW3 outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.05 |
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC4.61%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.09 indicates that VOW3 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
VOW3's Current ratio of 1.09 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VOW3 outperforms 43.33% of its industry peers.
VOW3 has a Quick Ratio of 1.09. This is a bad value and indicates that VOW3 is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VOW3 has a worse Quick ratio (0.82) than 63.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VOW3 shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.75%.
Measured over the past 5 years, VOW3 shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.24% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 15.49% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, VOW3 shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.44% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.75%
EPS 3Y24.3%
EPS 5Y6.24%
EPS Q2Q%-103.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.49%
Revenue growth 3Y13.08%
Revenue growth 5Y6.44%
Sales Q2Q%2.96%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, VOW3 will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -0.27% on average per year.
VOW3 is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.73% yearly.
EPS Next Y-30.76%
EPS Next 2Y-25.08%
EPS Next 3Y-10.16%
EPS Next 5Y-0.27%
Revenue Next Year1.7%
Revenue Next 2Y0.93%
Revenue Next 3Y1.28%
Revenue Next 5Y2.73%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
VOW3 is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.63.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VOW3 is valued cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
VOW3 is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
VOW3 is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.20.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VOW3 is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VOW3 to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.35), we can say VOW3 is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
76.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VOW3, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VOW3's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.16% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.38
EPS Next 2Y-25.08%
EPS Next 3Y-10.16%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.89%, VOW3 is a good candidate for dividend investing.
VOW3's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.75. VOW3 pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
VOW3's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.89% |
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
VOW3 pays out 52.86% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The Dividend Rate of VOW3 has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP52.86%
EPS Next 2Y-25.08%
EPS Next 3Y-10.16%
FRA:VOW3 (11/5/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
93.4
+2.22 (+2.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners18.58%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap46.82B
Revenue(TTM)322.28B
Net Income(TTM)8.35B
Analysts82.86
Price Target111.86 (19.76%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.89% |
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)-3.46%
PT rev (3m)0.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.2 | ||
| P/S | 0.14 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.93 | ||
| P/B | 0.26 | ||
| P/tB | 0.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.16 |
EPS(TTM)10.82
EY11.58%
EPS(NY)17.95
Fwd EY19.22%
FCF(TTM)-3.37
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)31.87
OCFY34.13%
SpS646.76
BVpS364.81
TBVpS177.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.38
Graham Number298.02
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%
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-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
WACC4.61%
ROIC/WACC0.71
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)7.75%
EPS 3Y24.3%
EPS 5Y6.24%
EPS Q2Q%-103.91%
EPS Next Y-30.76%
EPS Next 2Y-25.08%
EPS Next 3Y-10.16%
EPS Next 5Y-0.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.49%
Revenue growth 3Y13.08%
Revenue growth 5Y6.44%
Sales Q2Q%2.96%
Revenue Next Year1.7%
Revenue Next 2Y0.93%
Revenue Next 3Y1.28%
Revenue Next 5Y2.73%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.5%
EBIT growth 3Y12.01%
EBIT growth 5Y6.93%
EBIT Next Year125.06%
EBIT Next 3Y37.04%
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%
VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF / VOW3.DE FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to VOW3.DE.
What is the valuation status of VOLKSWAGEN AG-PREF (VOW3.DE) stock?
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 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 52.86%.