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VIVENDI SE (VVU.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:VVU - FR0000127771 - Common Stock

3.066 EUR
-0.04 (-1.16%)
Last: 9/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

VVU gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 46 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. VVU may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. VVU has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

VVU had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year VVU had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: VVU reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years VVU had a positive operating cash flow.
VVU.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVVU.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B

1.2 Ratios

VVU has a worse Return On Assets (-81.94%) than 91.30% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -124.64%, VVU is not doing good in the industry: 76.09% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -81.94%
ROE -124.64%
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
VVU.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVVU.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100 -100

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 28.96%, VVU is doing worse than 80.43% of the companies in the same industry.
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 RankSector 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%
VVU.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVVU.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -500 -1K -1.5K -2K

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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.
VVU has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for VVU is higher compared to a year ago.
VVU.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingVVU.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
VVU.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVVU.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.36, we must say that VVU is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of VVU (1.36) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VVU is 1.38, which is an excellent value as it means it would take VVU, only 1.38 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VVU has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.38) than 78.26% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39 indicates that VVU is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.39, VVU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 1.38
Altman-Z 1.36
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC5.83%
VVU.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVVU.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.51 indicates that VVU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
VVU has a worse Current ratio (0.51) than 80.43% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.51 indicates that VVU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.51, VVU is doing worse than 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.51
Quick Ratio 0.51
VVU.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVVU.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

VVU shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -1628.21%.
VVU shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.81%.
Measured over the past years, VVU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -54.89% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1628.21%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-80.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.81%
Revenue growth 3Y-67.58%
Revenue growth 5Y-54.89%
Sales Q2Q%-98.4%

3.2 Future

VVU is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.57% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, VVU will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -66.29% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-61.11%
EPS Next 2Y-9.95%
EPS Next 3Y2.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-96.38%
Revenue Next 2Y-80.65%
Revenue Next 3Y-66.29%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

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.
VVU.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVVU.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 5B 10B 15B
VVU.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVVU.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

VVU reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 31.99, which means the current valuation is very expensive for VVU.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VVU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VVU is cheaper than 69.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.73. VVU is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 31.99
VVU.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVVU.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

VVU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VVU is cheaper than 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.21
EV/EBITDA N/A
VVU.DE Per share dataVVU.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 4 -4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-9.95%
EPS Next 3Y2.57%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

VVU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.31%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
VVU's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.96.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, VVU's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.31%

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
VVU.DE Yearly Dividends per shareVVU.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

VVU has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-0.67%
EPS Next 2Y-9.95%
EPS Next 3Y2.57%
VVU.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVVU.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B

VIVENDI SE

FRA:VVU (9/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

3.066

-0.04 (-1.16%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31
Earnings (Next)10-20 2025-10-20
Inst Owners25.97%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners30.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.16B
Analysts75.71
Price Target3.7 (20.68%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.31%
Yearly Dividend0.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.55%
DP-0.67%
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)7.6%
PT rev (3m)19.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-39.64%
EPS NY rev (3m)-39.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.68%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 31.99
P/S 10.63
P/FCF 2.21
P/OCF 2.71
P/B 0.66
P/tB 0.7
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-5.96
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.1
Fwd EY3.13%
FCF(TTM)1.39
FCFY45.35%
OCF(TTM)1.13
OCFY36.89%
SpS0.29
BVpS4.68
TBVpS4.39
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -81.94%
ROE -124.64%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 28.96%
FCFM 482.16%
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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 1.38
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales 89.9%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.51
Quick Ratio 0.51
Altman-Z 1.36
F-Score4
WACC5.83%
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%-80.64%
EPS Next Y-61.11%
EPS Next 2Y-9.95%
EPS Next 3Y2.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.81%
Revenue growth 3Y-67.58%
Revenue growth 5Y-54.89%
Sales Q2Q%-98.4%
Revenue Next Year-96.38%
Revenue Next 2Y-80.65%
Revenue Next 3Y-66.29%
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 1Y1178.57%
FCF growth 3Y16%
FCF growth 5Y16.53%
OCF growth 1Y133%
OCF growth 3Y3.97%
OCF growth 5Y7.73%