WAVESTONE (WAVE.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:WAVE - FR0013357621 - Common Stock
49.6 EUR
+0.8 (+1.64%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to WAVE. WAVE was compared to 72 industry peers in the IT Services industry. WAVE has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. WAVE is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. With these ratings, WAVE could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. Profitability
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.
1.2 Ratios
WAVE has a Return On Assets of 7.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WAVE outperforms 84.72% of its industry peers.
WAVE has a Return On Equity (11.96%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.71%, WAVE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.06% 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 11.90%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.71% | ||
| ROE | 11.96% | ||
| ROIC | 10.71% |
ROA(3y)7.66%
ROA(5y)7.8%
ROE(3y)12.97%
ROE(5y)14.22%
ROIC(3y)11.44%
ROIC(5y)12.28%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.01%, WAVE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WAVE has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.61%, WAVE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
WAVE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WAVE's Gross Margin of 84.64% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WAVE outperforms 76.39% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WAVE has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.01% | ||
| GM | 84.64% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WAVE is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WAVE has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for WAVE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WAVE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.09 indicates that WAVE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.09, WAVE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
WAVE has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.96. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.96 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WAVE has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.96) than 90.28% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10 indicates that WAVE is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.10, WAVE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.09 |
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC7.63%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.49 indicates that WAVE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.49, WAVE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.49 indicates that WAVE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.49, WAVE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.49 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WAVE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 15.07%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.55% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 34.60% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
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)15.07%
EPS 3Y6.62%
EPS 5Y14.55%
EPS Q2Q%29.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)34.6%
Revenue growth 3Y26.15%
Revenue growth 5Y17.46%
Sales Q2Q%14.49%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, WAVE will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.86% on average per year.
WAVE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.38% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.02%
EPS Next 2Y8.21%
EPS Next 3Y11.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.24%
Revenue Next 2Y2.56%
Revenue Next 3Y3.38%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 stable.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
WAVE is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.00.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WAVE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WAVE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say WAVE is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.84, the valuation of WAVE can be described as correct.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as WAVE.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.12. WAVE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WAVE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
WAVE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates WAVE does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of WAVE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.66
PEG (5Y)1.1
EPS Next 2Y8.21%
EPS Next 3Y11.86%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WAVE has a yearly dividend return of 0.90%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.92, WAVE has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, WAVE's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.9% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of WAVE grows each year by 10.75%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.75%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
WAVE pays out 12.41% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
WAVE's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP12.41%
EPS Next 2Y8.21%
EPS Next 3Y11.86%
EPA:WAVE (11/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
49.6
+0.8 (+1.64%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners15.55%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners44.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.24B
Revenue(TTM)943.67M
Net Income(TTM)75.56M
Analysts80
Price Target61.3 (23.59%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.9% |
Yearly Dividend0.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.75%
DP12.41%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
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)-6.01%
PT rev (3m)-5.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.84 | ||
| P/S | 1.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.84 | ||
| P/B | 1.96 | ||
| P/tB | 29.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.04 |
EPS(TTM)3.1
EY6.25%
EPS(NY)3.34
Fwd EY6.74%
FCF(TTM)3.39
FCFY6.83%
OCF(TTM)3.58
OCFY7.23%
SpS37.88
BVpS25.37
TBVpS1.66
PEG (NY)2.66
PEG (5Y)1.1
Graham Number42.07
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.71% | ||
| ROE | 11.96% | ||
| ROCE | 14.7% | ||
| ROIC | 10.71% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.71% | ||
| ROICexgc | 51.64% | ||
| OM | 11.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.01% | ||
| GM | 84.64% | ||
| FCFM | 8.95% |
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.96
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.5 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 24.72% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.51% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 102.88 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.14% | ||
| Profit Quality | 111.75% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.09 |
F-Score8
WACC7.63%
ROIC/WACC1.4
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)15.07%
EPS 3Y6.62%
EPS 5Y14.55%
EPS Q2Q%29.86%
EPS Next Y6.02%
EPS Next 2Y8.21%
EPS Next 3Y11.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)34.6%
Revenue growth 3Y26.15%
Revenue growth 5Y17.46%
Sales Q2Q%14.49%
Revenue Next Year1.24%
Revenue Next 2Y2.56%
Revenue Next 3Y3.38%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y27.73%
EBIT growth 3Y14.59%
EBIT growth 5Y15.41%
EBIT Next Year24.15%
EBIT Next 3Y13.83%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y5.57%
FCF growth 3Y14.75%
FCF growth 5Y10.08%
OCF growth 1Y7.44%
OCF growth 3Y16.59%
OCF growth 5Y10.05%
WAVESTONE / WAVE.PA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of WAVESTONE (WAVE.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WAVE.PA.
What is the valuation status for WAVE stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to WAVESTONE (WAVE.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for WAVESTONE?
WAVESTONE (WAVE.PA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is WAVESTONE?
The financial health rating of WAVESTONE (WAVE.PA) is 8 / 10.
Is the dividend of WAVESTONE sustainable?
The dividend rating of WAVESTONE (WAVE.PA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 12.41%.