VERALLIA (VRLA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:VRLA - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0013447729 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to VRLA. VRLA was compared to 13 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. VRLA has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. VRLA has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VRLA was profitable.
VRLA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years VRLA has always been profitable.
VRLA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.04%, VRLA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
VRLA's Return On Equity of 23.65% is amongst the best of the industry. VRLA outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of VRLA (11.47%) is better than 92.31% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VRLA is significantly above the industry average of 8.00%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.04% | ||
| ROE | 23.65% | ||
| ROIC | 11.47% |
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
The Profit Margin of VRLA (6.82%) is better than 61.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VRLA has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of VRLA (16.00%) is better than 92.31% of its industry peers.
VRLA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 20.74%, VRLA is not doing good in the industry: 84.62% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 | 16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.82% | ||
| GM | 20.74% |
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
VRLA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for VRLA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for VRLA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for VRLA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.99 indicates that VRLA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.99, VRLA is doing worse than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
VRLA has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.97. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as VRLA would need 11.97 years to pay back of all of its debts.
VRLA has a Debt to FCF ratio (11.97) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.20 is on the high side and indicates that VRLA has dependencies on debt financing.
VRLA's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.20 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VRLA is outperformed by 84.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.99 |
ROIC/WACC1.9
WACC6.03%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.05 indicates that VRLA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.05, VRLA is not doing good in the industry: 69.23% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that VRLA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
VRLA's Quick ratio of 0.55 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VRLA is outperformed by 69.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for VRLA have decreased strongly by -50.10% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, VRLA shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.87% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, VRLA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -11.47% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, VRLA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.97% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-50.1%
EPS 3Y-0.17%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%-30.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.47%
Revenue growth 3Y8.93%
Revenue growth 5Y5.97%
Sales Q2Q%-3.95%
3.2 Future
VRLA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.25% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, VRLA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.90% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-0.35%
EPS Next 2Y8.64%
EPS Next 3Y7.25%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.06%
Revenue Next 2Y0.51%
Revenue Next 3Y1.24%
Revenue Next 5Y0.9%
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 decreasing.
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 14.68, the valuation of VRLA can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VRLA is valued a bit cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.88, VRLA is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.07, which indicates a correct valuation of VRLA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VRLA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.20. VRLA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
76.92% 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 a bit cheaper than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of VRLA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.99
EPS Next 2Y8.64%
EPS Next 3Y7.25%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VRLA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.80%, which is a nice return.
VRLA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.35. VRLA pays more dividend than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, VRLA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.8% |
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 106.87% 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.
DP106.87%
EPS Next 2Y8.64%
EPS Next 3Y7.25%
EPA:VRLA (4/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
29.36
+0.08 (+0.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryContainers & Packaging
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners43.15%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.89%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.55B
Analysts81.25
Price Target34.36 (17.03%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.8% |
Yearly Dividend2.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.1%
DP106.87%
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)-1.64%
PT rev (3m)-9.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)-22.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.07 | ||
| P/S | 1.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.04 | ||
| P/B | 3.56 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.89 |
EPS(TTM)2
EY6.81%
EPS(NY)2.43
Fwd EY8.28%
FCF(TTM)1.56
FCFY5.31%
OCF(TTM)4.86
OCFY16.57%
SpS28.61
BVpS8.25
TBVpS-1.06
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.99
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.04% | ||
| ROE | 23.65% | ||
| ROCE | 17.09% | ||
| ROIC | 11.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.84% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.56% | ||
| OM | 16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.82% | ||
| GM | 20.74% | ||
| FCFM | 5.45% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.95%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.74
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.97 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.41 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 111.95% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.03 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 64.59% | ||
| Profit Quality | 79.93% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.99 |
F-Score4
WACC6.03%
ROIC/WACC1.9
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)-50.1%
EPS 3Y-0.17%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%-30.88%
EPS Next Y-0.35%
EPS Next 2Y8.64%
EPS Next 3Y7.25%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.47%
Revenue growth 3Y8.93%
Revenue growth 5Y5.97%
Sales Q2Q%-3.95%
Revenue Next Year-2.06%
Revenue Next 2Y0.51%
Revenue Next 3Y1.24%
Revenue Next 5Y0.9%
EBIT growth 1Y-33.78%
EBIT growth 3Y6.58%
EBIT growth 5Y9.16%
EBIT Next Year69.83%
EBIT Next 3Y25.03%
EBIT Next 5Y17.14%
FCF growth 1Y-57.03%
FCF growth 3Y-20.22%
FCF growth 5Y-5.06%
OCF growth 1Y-31.51%
OCF growth 3Y-2.88%
OCF growth 5Y3.41%