WAVESTONE (WAVE.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

EPA:WAVE • FR0013357621

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45.8 EUR
+0.05 (+0.11%)
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This WAVE.PA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. WAVE.PA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • WAVE had positive earnings in the past year.
  • WAVE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years WAVE has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years WAVE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
WAVE.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWAVE.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.42%, WAVE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WAVE has a Return On Equity (12.21%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.36%, WAVE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WAVE is in line with the industry average of 11.52%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.42%
ROE 12.21%
ROIC 11.36%
ROA(3y)7.66%
ROA(5y)7.8%
ROE(3y)12.97%
ROE(5y)14.22%
ROIC(3y)11.44%
ROIC(5y)12.28%
WAVE.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWAVE.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 8.33%, WAVE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WAVE has grown nicely.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 11.74%, WAVE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WAVE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of WAVE (85.44%) is better than 77.14% of its industry peers.
  • WAVE's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.74%
PM (TTM) 8.33%
GM 85.44%
OM growth 3Y-9.16%
OM growth 5Y-1.75%
PM growth 3Y-9.65%
PM growth 5Y1.65%
GM growth 3Y-4.64%
GM growth 5Y-2.67%
WAVE.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWAVE.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. WAVE.PA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • WAVE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • WAVE has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, WAVE has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for WAVE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
WAVE.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingWAVE.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M
WAVE.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWAVE.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

  • WAVE has an Altman-Z score of 4.44. This indicates that WAVE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • WAVE's Altman-Z score of 4.44 is amongst the best of the industry. WAVE outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
  • WAVE has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.39. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.39 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of WAVE (0.39) is better than 98.57% of its industry peers.
  • WAVE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • WAVE has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.03. This is amongst the best in the industry. WAVE outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.39
Altman-Z 4.44
ROIC/WACC1.5
WACC7.56%
WAVE.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWAVE.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.37 indicates that WAVE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of WAVE (1.37) is better than 65.71% of its industry peers.
  • WAVE has a Quick Ratio of 1.37. This is a normal value and indicates that WAVE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • WAVE has a better Quick ratio (1.37) than 72.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.37
Quick Ratio 1.37
WAVE.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWAVE.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

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3. WAVE.PA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • WAVE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 22.20%, which is quite impressive.
  • WAVE shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.55% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, WAVE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.00% in the last year.
  • WAVE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 17.46% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.2%
EPS 3Y6.62%
EPS 5Y14.55%
EPS Q2Q%11.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7%
Revenue growth 3Y26.15%
Revenue growth 5Y17.46%
Sales Q2Q%0.06%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.89% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, WAVE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.48% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.13%
EPS Next 2Y11.19%
EPS Next 3Y10.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.67%
Revenue Next 2Y2.92%
Revenue Next 3Y3.48%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
WAVE.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWAVE.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
WAVE.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWAVE.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3 4

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4. WAVE.PA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.22 indicates a correct valuation of WAVE.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WAVE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WAVE is cheaper than 72.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • WAVE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.77, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • WAVE is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.75.
  • 68.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WAVE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WAVE to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.75), we can say WAVE is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.22
Fwd PE 11.75
WAVE.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWAVE.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • WAVE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • WAVE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WAVE is cheaper than 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.92
EV/EBITDA 9.07
WAVE.PA Per share dataWAVE.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of WAVE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)0.98
EPS Next 2Y11.19%
EPS Next 3Y10.9%

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5. WAVE.PA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.99%, WAVE is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • The stock price of WAVE dropped by -24.05% 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.
  • WAVE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.71.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.99, WAVE pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.99%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WAVE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.75%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.75%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
WAVE.PA Yearly Dividends per shareWAVE.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

5.3 Sustainability

  • WAVE pays out 14.36% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of WAVE is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP14.36%
EPS Next 2Y11.19%
EPS Next 3Y10.9%
WAVE.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWAVE.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M
WAVE.PA Dividend Payout.WAVE.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WAVE.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WAVE.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WAVESTONE

EPA:WAVE (4/30/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

45.8

+0.05 (+0.11%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Industry Strength15.54
Industry Growth45.33
Earnings (Last)02-02
Earnings (Next)04-30
Inst Owners16.52%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners44.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.14B
Revenue(TTM)943.94M
Net Income(TTM)78.64M
Analysts83.64
Price Target66.91 (46.09%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.99%
Yearly Dividend0.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.75%
DP14.36%
Div Incr Years1
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)-1.5%
PT rev (3m)5.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.22
Fwd PE 11.75
P/S 1.21
P/FCF 10.92
P/OCF 10.51
P/B 1.77
P/tB 21.99
EV/EBITDA 9.07
EPS(TTM)3.22
EY7.03%
EPS(NY)3.9
Fwd EY8.51%
FCF(TTM)4.19
FCFY9.16%
OCF(TTM)4.36
OCFY9.52%
SpS37.89
BVpS25.86
TBVpS2.08
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)0.98
Graham Number43.2812 (-5.5%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.42%
ROE 12.21%
ROCE 15.59%
ROIC 11.36%
ROICexc 11.36%
ROICexgc 68.23%
OM 11.74%
PM (TTM) 8.33%
GM 85.44%
FCFM 11.07%
ROA(3y)7.66%
ROA(5y)7.8%
ROE(3y)12.97%
ROE(5y)14.22%
ROIC(3y)11.44%
ROIC(5y)12.28%
ROICexc(3y)13%
ROICexc(5y)22.97%
ROICexgc(3y)170.44%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)15.72%
ROCE(5y)16.86%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y-18.03%
ROICexc growth 3Y-39.81%
ROICexc growth 5Y-10.07%
OM growth 3Y-9.16%
OM growth 5Y-1.75%
PM growth 3Y-9.65%
PM growth 5Y1.65%
GM growth 3Y-4.64%
GM growth 5Y-2.67%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover1.01
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.39
Debt/EBITDA 0.13
Cap/Depr 21.21%
Cap/Sales 0.43%
Interest Coverage 95.53
Cash Conversion 83.42%
Profit Quality 132.85%
Current Ratio 1.37
Quick Ratio 1.37
Altman-Z 4.44
F-Score9
WACC7.56%
ROIC/WACC1.5
Cap/Depr(3y)28.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)20.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.39%
Profit Quality(3y)107.99%
Profit Quality(5y)141.92%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.2%
EPS 3Y6.62%
EPS 5Y14.55%
EPS Q2Q%11.64%
EPS Next Y11.13%
EPS Next 2Y11.19%
EPS Next 3Y10.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7%
Revenue growth 3Y26.15%
Revenue growth 5Y17.46%
Sales Q2Q%0.06%
Revenue Next Year1.67%
Revenue Next 2Y2.92%
Revenue Next 3Y3.48%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y17.7%
EBIT growth 3Y14.59%
EBIT growth 5Y15.41%
EBIT Next Year21.89%
EBIT Next 3Y14.11%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y93%
FCF growth 3Y14.75%
FCF growth 5Y10.08%
OCF growth 1Y87.14%
OCF growth 3Y16.59%
OCF growth 5Y10.05%

WAVESTONE / WAVE.PA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of WAVESTONE (WAVE.PA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WAVE.PA.


Can you provide the valuation status for WAVESTONE?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to WAVESTONE (WAVE.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of WAVE stock?

WAVESTONE (WAVE.PA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for WAVESTONE?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WAVESTONE (WAVE.PA) is expected to grow by 11.13% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of WAVESTONE (WAVE.PA) stock?

The dividend rating of WAVESTONE (WAVE.PA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 14.36%.