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VIVENDI SE (VVU.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:VVU - FR0000127771 - Common Stock

3.038 EUR
+0.04 (+1.27%)
Last: 10/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

Overall VVU gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated VVU against 45 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. While VVU seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. VVU is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year VVU has reported negative net income.
In the past year VVU had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years VVU reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
VVU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

The Return On Assets of VVU (-81.94%) is worse than 88.89% of its industry peers.
VVU has a Return On Equity of -124.64%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VVU underperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
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

VVU has a Gross Margin of 28.96%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VVU underperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VVU has declined.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, VVU has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, VVU has less shares outstanding
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 1.34, we must say that VVU is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
VVU has a Altman-Z score of 1.34. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VVU outperforms 51.11% of its industry peers.
VVU has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.38. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.38 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.38, VVU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.22% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39 indicates that VVU is not too dependend on debt financing.
VVU has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.39) than 64.44% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 1.38
Altman-Z 1.34
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.24%
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 80.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.51 indicates that VVU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.51, VVU is not doing good in the industry: 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.91% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -66.27% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y-61.11%
EPS Next 2Y-9.95%
EPS Next 3Y2.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-96.37%
Revenue Next 2Y-80.64%
Revenue Next 3Y-66.27%
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.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.70, the valuation of VVU can be described as expensive.
62.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VVU, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.04, VVU is valued a bit more expensive.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 31.7
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 40

4.2 Price Multiples

95.56% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VVU, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.18
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 3Y2.91%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.36%, VVU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
VVU's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.19.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.43, VVU's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.36%

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 3Y2.91%
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 (10/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

3.038

+0.04 (+1.27%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31
Earnings (Next)10-20 2025-10-20
Inst Owners31.09%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners30.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.13B
Analysts75.71
Price Target3.7 (21.79%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.36%
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)-1.17%
PT rev (3m)19.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-39.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.91%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 31.7
P/S 10.54
P/FCF 2.18
P/OCF 2.69
P/B 0.65
P/tB 0.69
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-5.96
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.1
Fwd EY3.15%
FCF(TTM)1.39
FCFY45.77%
OCF(TTM)1.13
OCFY37.23%
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 1.34
F-Score4
WACC6.24%
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 3Y2.91%
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-96.37%
Revenue Next 2Y-80.64%
Revenue Next 3Y-66.27%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-58.9%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year49.85%
EBIT Next 3Y27.57%
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%