VIVENDI SE (VVU.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:VVU - Deutsche Boerse Ag - FR0000127771 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, VVU scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VVU was compared to 45 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. While VVU seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. VVU has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VVU has reported negative net income.
VVU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: VVU reported negative net income in multiple years.
VVU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of VVU (-75.72%) is worse than 91.11% of its industry peers.
VVU has a worse Return On Equity (-130.75%) than 75.56% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -75.72% | ||
| ROE | -130.75% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-25.96%
ROA(5y)-0.02%
ROE(3y)-44.73%
ROE(5y)1.01%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
VVU's Gross Margin of 28.96% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VVU is outperformed by 82.22% of its industry peers.
VVU's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
VVU does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 28.96% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-13.13%
GM growth 5Y-8.18%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
VVU does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for VVU has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, VVU has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for VVU is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.00, we must say that VVU is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.00, VVU is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.11% of the companies in the same industry.
VVU has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.46. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.46 years to pay back of all of its debts.
VVU has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.46) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54 indicates that VVU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
VVU's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.54 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VVU outperforms 51.11% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for VVU, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC5.55%
2.3 Liquidity
VVU has a Current Ratio of 0.24. This is a bad value and indicates that VVU is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VVU has a worse Current ratio (0.24) than 95.56% of its industry peers.
VVU has a Quick Ratio of 0.24. This is a bad value and indicates that VVU is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.24, VVU is not doing good in the industry: 95.56% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.24 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for VVU have decreased strongly by -1628.21% in the last year.
VVU shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.81%.
The Revenue for VVU have been decreasing by -54.89% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1628.21%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-2857.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.81%
Revenue growth 3Y-67.58%
Revenue growth 5Y-54.89%
Sales Q2Q%-100%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 143.58% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, VVU will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -66.44% on average per year.
EPS Next Y528.3%
EPS Next 2Y194.68%
EPS Next 3Y143.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-96.41%
Revenue Next 2Y-80.81%
Revenue Next 3Y-66.44%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
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
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for VVU. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.50, the valuation of VVU can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as VVU.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.90, VVU is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VVU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VVU's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
VVU's earnings are expected to grow with 143.58% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y194.68%
EPS Next 3Y143.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VVU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.39%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.86, VVU pays a better dividend. On top of this VVU pays more dividend than 84.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.39, VVU pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.39% |
5.2 History
The dividend of VVU decreases each year by -13.55%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
VVU has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-4.23%
EPS Next 2Y194.68%
EPS Next 3Y143.58%
FRA:VVU (7/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
2.855
-0.08 (-2.76%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners25.97%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners30.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.94B
Analysts70
Price Target3.08 (7.88%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.39% |
Yearly Dividend0.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.55%
DP-4.23%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
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)0.52%
PT rev (3m)-20.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-91.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-98.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.5 | ||
| P/S | 9.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.6 | ||
| P/B | 0.64 | ||
| P/tB | 0.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-5.96
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.08
Fwd EY2.67%
FCF(TTM)1.78
FCFY62.47%
OCF(TTM)1.79
OCFY62.58%
SpS0.29
BVpS4.46
TBVpS4.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -75.72% | ||
| ROE | -130.75% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 28.96% | ||
| FCFM | 618.52% |
ROA(3y)-25.96%
ROA(5y)-0.02%
ROE(3y)-44.73%
ROE(5y)1.01%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-13.13%
GM growth 5Y-8.18%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.46 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1 |
F-Score4
WACC5.55%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)44.94%
Cap/Sales(5y)29.03%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1628.21%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-2857.24%
EPS Next Y528.3%
EPS Next 2Y194.68%
EPS Next 3Y143.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.81%
Revenue growth 3Y-67.58%
Revenue growth 5Y-54.89%
Sales Q2Q%-100%
Revenue Next Year-96.41%
Revenue Next 2Y-80.81%
Revenue Next 3Y-66.44%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-58.9%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year70.6%
EBIT Next 3Y31.38%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y236.45%
FCF growth 3Y16%
FCF growth 5Y16.53%
OCF growth 1Y93.48%
OCF growth 3Y3.97%
OCF growth 5Y7.73%