VIVENDI SE (VVU.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:VVU - Deutsche Boerse Ag - FR0000127771 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, VVU scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VVU was compared to 65 industry peers in the Media industry. While VVU is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on VVU.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VVU was profitable.
In the past year VVU had a positive cash flow from operations.
VVU had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years VVU had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 1.03%, VVU is not doing good in the industry: 61.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
VVU's Return On Equity of 2.39% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VVU is outperformed by 63.08% of its industry peers.
VVU has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.84%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VVU underperforms 67.69% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VVU is significantly below the industry average of 8.66%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.84%) for VVU is above the 3 year average (1.81%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.03% | ||
| ROE | 2.39% | ||
| ROIC | 1.84% |
ROA(3y)23.94%
ROA(5y)15.97%
ROE(3y)42.21%
ROE(5y)29.22%
ROIC(3y)1.81%
ROIC(5y)2.17%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of VVU (3.85%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VVU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of VVU (6.48%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
VVU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 45.83%, VVU is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
VVU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.85% | ||
| GM | 45.83% |
OM growth 3Y17.87%
OM growth 5Y-6.92%
PM growth 3Y-38.56%
PM growth 5Y33.42%
GM growth 3Y1.82%
GM growth 5Y0.23%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VVU is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for VVU remains at a similar level 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 0.68, 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 0.68, VVU is doing worse than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VVU is 10.28, which is on the high side as it means it would take VVU, 10.28 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VVU has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (10.28) than 63.08% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37 indicates that VVU is not too dependend on debt financing.
VVU has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.37. This is in the better half of the industry: VVU outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.68 |
ROIC/WACC0.37
WACC4.96%
2.3 Liquidity
VVU has a Current Ratio of 0.72. 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's Current ratio of 0.72 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VVU is outperformed by 73.85% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.64 indicates that VVU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.64, VVU is doing worse than 75.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 140.21% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 31.28% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, VVU shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.54% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, VVU shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -5.48% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)140.21%
EPS 3Y-32.36%
EPS 5Y31.28%
EPS Q2Q%-2.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.54%
Revenue growth 3Y6.63%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.48%
Sales Q2Q%275.91%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, VVU will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -4.60% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.44% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y27.91%
EPS Next 2Y19.79%
EPS Next 3Y15.45%
EPS Next 5Y-4.6%
Revenue Next Year86.35%
Revenue Next 2Y38.43%
Revenue Next 3Y25.03%
Revenue Next 5Y0.44%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
VVU is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.58.
VVU's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VVU is cheaper than 81.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 29.35, VVU is valued rather cheaply.
VVU is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.18.
VVU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VVU is cheaper than 95.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.10, VVU is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VVU is on the same level as its industry peers.
VVU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VVU is cheaper than 86.15% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.61 |
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 15.45% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)0.24
EPS Next 2Y19.79%
EPS Next 3Y15.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.80%, VVU is a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of VVU dropped by -66.28% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
VVU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.64. VVU pays more dividend than 98.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, VVU pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.8% |
5.2 History
The dividend of VVU decreases each year by -11.11%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.11%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
62.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VVU. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
VVU's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP62.72%
EPS Next 2Y19.79%
EPS Next 3Y15.45%
FRA:VVU (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
2.956
+0.11 (+3.94%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners21.27%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners30.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.04B
Analysts70.77
Price Target3.88 (31.26%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.8% |
Yearly Dividend0.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)-11.11%
DP62.72%
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)-52.97%
PT rev (3m)-70.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.54%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.18 | ||
| P/S | 0.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.21 | ||
| P/B | 0.18 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.61 |
EPS(TTM)0.39
EY13.19%
EPS(NY)0.93
Fwd EY31.43%
FCF(TTM)0.85
FCFY28.91%
OCF(TTM)1.34
OCFY45.26%
SpS10.2
BVpS16.43
TBVpS-1.12
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)0.24
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.03% | ||
| ROE | 2.39% | ||
| ROCE | 2.64% | ||
| ROIC | 1.84% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.93% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.68% | ||
| OM | 6.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.85% | ||
| GM | 45.83% | ||
| FCFM | 8.37% |
ROA(3y)23.94%
ROA(5y)15.97%
ROE(3y)42.21%
ROE(5y)29.22%
ROIC(3y)1.81%
ROIC(5y)2.17%
ROICexc(3y)2.07%
ROICexc(5y)2.43%
ROICexgc(3y)5.74%
ROICexgc(5y)9.31%
ROCE(3y)2.54%
ROCE(5y)3.08%
ROICexcg growth 3Y27.93%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-16.11%
ROICexc growth 3Y30.67%
ROICexc growth 5Y-14.21%
OM growth 3Y17.87%
OM growth 5Y-6.92%
PM growth 3Y-38.56%
PM growth 5Y33.42%
GM growth 3Y1.82%
GM growth 5Y0.23%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.27
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.28 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.74 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 77.93% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 104.39% | ||
| Profit Quality | 217.28% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.68 |
F-Score6
WACC4.96%
ROIC/WACC0.37
Cap/Depr(3y)61.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)58.76%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.16%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)140.21%
EPS 3Y-32.36%
EPS 5Y31.28%
EPS Q2Q%-2.5%
EPS Next Y27.91%
EPS Next 2Y19.79%
EPS Next 3Y15.45%
EPS Next 5Y-4.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.54%
Revenue growth 3Y6.63%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.48%
Sales Q2Q%275.91%
Revenue Next Year86.35%
Revenue Next 2Y38.43%
Revenue Next 3Y25.03%
Revenue Next 5Y0.44%
EBIT growth 1Y18.23%
EBIT growth 3Y25.69%
EBIT growth 5Y-12.02%
EBIT Next Year131.39%
EBIT Next 3Y36.29%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1.62%
FCF growth 3Y-11.51%
FCF growth 5Y-8.17%
OCF growth 1Y8.33%
OCF growth 3Y-8.12%
OCF growth 5Y-4.34%