WHAT'S COOKING (WHATS.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Brussels - EBR:WHATS - BE0003573814 - Common Stock
121 EUR
+0.5 (+0.41%)
Taking everything into account, WHATS scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WHATS was compared to 62 industry peers in the Food Products industry. WHATS has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. WHATS may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WHATS was profitable.
- In the past year WHATS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years WHATS 4 years were profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years WHATS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.90%, WHATS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 22.05%, WHATS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of WHATS (6.07%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WHATS is below the industry average of 7.38%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (6.07%) for WHATS is above the 3 year average (3.99%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.9% | ||
| ROE | 22.05% | ||
| ROIC | 6.07% |
ROA(3y)2.77%
ROA(5y)1.93%
ROE(3y)8.11%
ROE(5y)5.68%
ROIC(3y)3.99%
ROIC(5y)4.06%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of WHATS (5.00%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- WHATS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Operating Margin value of 2.19%, WHATS is not doing good in the industry: 73.85% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WHATS has grown nicely.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 49.12%, WHATS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WHATS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5% | ||
| GM | 49.12% |
OM growth 3Y15.41%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y69.32%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.51%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), WHATS is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WHATS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The debt/assets ratio for WHATS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.02 indicates that WHATS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.02, WHATS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- WHATS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- WHATS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.02 is amongst the best of the industry. WHATS outperforms 95.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.02 |
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC7.23%
2.3 Liquidity
- WHATS has a Current Ratio of 0.92. This is a bad value and indicates that WHATS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- WHATS has a worse Current ratio (0.92) than 72.31% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.60 indicates that WHATS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- WHATS has a Quick ratio of 0.60. This is in the lower half of the industry: WHATS underperforms 64.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.6 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- WHATS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 103.50%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 39.17% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- WHATS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.64%.
- Measured over the past years, WHATS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -16.65% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)103.5%
EPS 3Y39.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%100.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.65%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%13.43%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, WHATS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.87% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, WHATS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.31% on average per year.
EPS Next Y35.49%
EPS Next 2Y8.67%
EPS Next 3Y8.87%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-48.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-24.21%
Revenue Next 3Y-15.44%
Revenue Next 5Y4.31%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- WHATS is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.18.
- 93.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WHATS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- WHATS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.67, which indicates a very decent valuation of WHATS.
- WHATS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WHATS is cheaper than 83.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- WHATS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WHATS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WHATS is cheaper than 75.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- WHATS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- WHATS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.67%
EPS Next 3Y8.87%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- WHATS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.61%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.38, WHATS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- WHATS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.61% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- WHATS pays out 57.98% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP57.98%
EPS Next 2Y8.67%
EPS Next 3Y8.87%
WHAT'S COOKING / WHATS.BR FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WHAT'S COOKING?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WHATS.BR.
What is the valuation status of WHAT'S COOKING (WHATS.BR) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to WHAT'S COOKING (WHATS.BR). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for WHAT'S COOKING?
WHAT'S COOKING (WHATS.BR) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WHATS stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WHAT'S COOKING (WHATS.BR) is 7.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.59.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for WHATS stock?
The dividend rating of WHAT'S COOKING (WHATS.BR) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 57.98%.