VERALLIA (VRLA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:VRLA - FR0013447729 - Common Stock
22.76 EUR
-0.3 (-1.3%)
VRLA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 14 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. VRLA scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. VRLA is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VRLA was profitable.
In the past year VRLA had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years VRLA has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years VRLA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
VRLA's Return On Assets of 3.97% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VRLA outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 21.06%, VRLA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.95%, VRLA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VRLA is significantly above the industry average of 6.50%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.95%) for VRLA is well below the 3 year average (15.43%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that VRLA had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.97% | ||
| ROE | 21.06% | ||
| ROIC | 9.95% |
ROA(3y)7.73%
ROA(5y)7.12%
ROE(3y)36.5%
ROE(5y)35.91%
ROIC(3y)15.43%
ROIC(5y)13.84%
1.3 Margins
VRLA's Profit Margin of 5.25% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VRLA outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
VRLA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VRLA has a better Operating Margin (13.41%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
VRLA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VRLA has a worse Gross Margin (18.40%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VRLA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.25% | ||
| GM | 18.4% |
OM growth 3Y-2.15%
OM growth 5Y3.01%
PM growth 3Y-9.08%
PM growth 5Y8.81%
GM growth 3Y-4.25%
GM growth 5Y-0.22%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VRLA is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VRLA has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, VRLA has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for VRLA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
VRLA has an Altman-Z score of 1.79. This is a bad value and indicates that VRLA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of VRLA (1.79) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VRLA is 8.20, which is on the high side as it means it would take VRLA, 8.20 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.20, VRLA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.63 is on the high side and indicates that VRLA has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.63, VRLA is doing worse than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.79 |
ROIC/WACC1.73
WACC5.75%
2.3 Liquidity
VRLA has a Current Ratio of 1.00. This is a normal value and indicates that VRLA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of VRLA (1.00) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.51 indicates that VRLA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
VRLA's Quick ratio of 0.51 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VRLA is outperformed by 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VRLA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -37.58%.
VRLA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.87% yearly.
VRLA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.17%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.97% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-37.58%
EPS 3Y-0.17%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%-46.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.17%
Revenue growth 3Y8.93%
Revenue growth 5Y5.97%
Sales Q2Q%-2.38%
3.2 Future
VRLA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.96% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.90% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-33.34%
EPS Next 2Y-5.16%
EPS Next 3Y1.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.93%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.45%
Revenue Next 3Y0.63%
Revenue Next 5Y0.9%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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
VRLA is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.07.
71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VRLA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.89, VRLA is valued a bit cheaper.
VRLA is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.37.
VRLA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VRLA is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VRLA to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say VRLA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
92.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VRLA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VRLA is valued cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VRLA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.01
EPS Next 2Y-5.16%
EPS Next 3Y1.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.64%, VRLA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
VRLA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.57. VRLA pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, VRLA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.64% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of VRLA grows each year by 18.10%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.1%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
VRLA pays out 113.57% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of VRLA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP113.57%
EPS Next 2Y-5.16%
EPS Next 3Y1.96%
EPA:VRLA (11/17/2025, 11:25:22 AM)
22.76
-0.3 (-1.3%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners32.28%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.94%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.75B
Revenue(TTM)3.41B
Net Income(TTM)179.10M
Analysts76
Price Target28.69 (26.05%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.64% |
Yearly Dividend2.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.1%
DP113.57%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
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)-10.67%
PT rev (3m)-10.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-18.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)-33.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.37 | ||
| P/S | 0.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.67 | ||
| P/B | 3.23 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.36 |
EPS(TTM)1.51
EY6.63%
EPS(NY)2.19
Fwd EY9.64%
FCF(TTM)2.33
FCFY10.22%
OCF(TTM)4.87
OCFY21.39%
SpS28.26
BVpS7.04
TBVpS-1.9
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.01
Graham Number15.46
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.97% | ||
| ROE | 21.06% | ||
| ROCE | 14.86% | ||
| ROIC | 9.95% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.34% | ||
| OM | 13.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.25% | ||
| GM | 18.4% | ||
| FCFM | 8.23% |
ROA(3y)7.73%
ROA(5y)7.12%
ROE(3y)36.5%
ROE(5y)35.91%
ROIC(3y)15.43%
ROIC(5y)13.84%
ROICexc(3y)17.83%
ROICexc(5y)16.26%
ROICexgc(3y)30.05%
ROICexgc(5y)27.5%
ROCE(3y)22.37%
ROCE(5y)20%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.95%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.06%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.58%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.1%
OM growth 3Y-2.15%
OM growth 5Y3.01%
PM growth 3Y-9.08%
PM growth 5Y8.81%
GM growth 3Y-4.25%
GM growth 5Y-0.22%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.2 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.72 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 84.82% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.7 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.72% | ||
| Profit Quality | 156.9% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.79 |
F-Score4
WACC5.75%
ROIC/WACC1.73
Cap/Depr(3y)121.46%
Cap/Depr(5y)110.28%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.65%
Profit Quality(3y)90.11%
Profit Quality(5y)120.15%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-37.58%
EPS 3Y-0.17%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%-46.18%
EPS Next Y-33.34%
EPS Next 2Y-5.16%
EPS Next 3Y1.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.17%
Revenue growth 3Y8.93%
Revenue growth 5Y5.97%
Sales Q2Q%-2.38%
Revenue Next Year-2.93%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.45%
Revenue Next 3Y0.63%
Revenue Next 5Y0.9%
EBIT growth 1Y-25.11%
EBIT growth 3Y6.58%
EBIT growth 5Y9.16%
EBIT Next Year55.72%
EBIT Next 3Y22.59%
EBIT Next 5Y17.14%
FCF growth 1Y-21.75%
FCF growth 3Y-20.22%
FCF growth 5Y-5.06%
OCF growth 1Y-28.94%
OCF growth 3Y-2.88%
OCF growth 5Y3.41%
VERALLIA / VRLA.PA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for VRLA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to VRLA.PA.
What is the valuation status for VRLA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to VERALLIA (VRLA.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for VERALLIA?
VERALLIA (VRLA.PA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for VRLA stock?
The financial health rating of VERALLIA (VRLA.PA) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for VRLA stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VERALLIA (VRLA.PA) is expected to decline by -33.34% in the next year.