ALFA LAVAL AB (1ALFA.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:1ALFA - Euronext Milan - SE0000695876 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, 1ALFA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 1ALFA was compared to 108 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While 1ALFA has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, 1ALFA is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1ALFA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year 1ALFA had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years 1ALFA has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years 1ALFA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
1ALFA has a Return On Assets of 8.82%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1ALFA outperforms 87.96% of its industry peers.
1ALFA's Return On Equity of 18.16% is amongst the best of the industry. 1ALFA outperforms 85.19% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 15.13%, 1ALFA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 1ALFA is above the industry average of 9.09%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.94%) for 1ALFA is below the current ROIC(15.13%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.82% | ||
| ROE | 18.16% | ||
| ROIC | 15.13% |
ROA(3y)7.19%
ROA(5y)6.96%
ROE(3y)15.82%
ROE(5y)14.91%
ROIC(3y)11.94%
ROIC(5y)11.57%
1.3 Margins
1ALFA has a Profit Margin of 11.24%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1ALFA outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1ALFA has remained more or less at the same level.
1ALFA has a Operating Margin of 16.10%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1ALFA outperforms 89.81% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1ALFA has remained more or less at the same level.
1ALFA has a worse Gross Margin (35.11%) than 60.19% of its industry peers.
1ALFA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.24% | ||
| GM | 35.11% |
OM growth 3Y0.6%
OM growth 5Y0.56%
PM growth 3Y-1.73%
PM growth 5Y-1.31%
GM growth 3Y-0.76%
GM growth 5Y0.43%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
1ALFA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
1ALFA has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, 1ALFA has less shares outstanding
1ALFA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1ALFA is 1.45, which is an excellent value as it means it would take 1ALFA, only 1.45 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1ALFA (1.45) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17 indicates that 1ALFA is not too dependend on debt financing.
1ALFA has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.17) than 69.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC2.63
WACC5.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.28 indicates that 1ALFA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
1ALFA has a Current ratio of 1.28. This is in the lower half of the industry: 1ALFA underperforms 68.52% of its industry peers.
1ALFA has a Quick Ratio of 1.28. This is a bad value and indicates that 1ALFA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of 1ALFA (0.84) is worse than 63.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
1ALFA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.49%, which is quite good.
1ALFA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.28% yearly.
Looking at the last year, 1ALFA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.40% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, 1ALFA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.56% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.49%
EPS 3Y19.6%
EPS 5Y8.28%
EPS Q2Q%9.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.4%
Revenue growth 3Y17.85%
Revenue growth 5Y7.56%
Sales Q2Q%10.46%
3.2 Future
1ALFA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.42% yearly.
1ALFA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.69% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.39%
EPS Next 2Y10.26%
EPS Next 3Y8.06%
EPS Next 5Y3.42%
Revenue Next Year4.34%
Revenue Next 2Y4.1%
Revenue Next 3Y3.93%
Revenue Next 5Y2.69%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.08, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of 1ALFA.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as 1ALFA.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of 1ALFA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.35), we can say 1ALFA is valued inline with the index average.
1ALFA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.75.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1ALFA is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.19. 1ALFA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
64.81% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 1ALFA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
1ALFA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
1ALFA's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of 1ALFA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.57
PEG (5Y)2.55
EPS Next 2Y10.26%
EPS Next 3Y8.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.10%, 1ALFA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.65, 1ALFA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
1ALFA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.1% |
5.2 History
The dividend of 1ALFA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.45%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.45%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
1ALFA pays out 40.26% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of 1ALFA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP40.26%
EPS Next 2Y10.26%
EPS Next 3Y8.06%
BIT:1ALFA (6/9/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
37.95
+37.95 (+Infinity%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners51.9%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap15.69B
Analysts69.17
Price Target40.11 (5.69%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.1% |
Yearly Dividend0.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.45%
DP40.26%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.49%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.14%
Max EPS beat(2)0.15%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.14%
Max EPS beat(4)2.71%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)1.61%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.92%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.8%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.31%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.36%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.82%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.77%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.46%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.63%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.86%
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.75 | ||
| P/S | 2.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.7 | ||
| P/B | 4.09 | ||
| P/tB | 12.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.3 |
EPS(TTM)1.8
EY4.74%
EPS(NY)2.14
Fwd EY5.63%
FCF(TTM)1.89
FCFY4.99%
OCF(TTM)2.58
OCFY6.8%
SpS14.98
BVpS9.27
TBVpS3.11
PEG (NY)1.57
PEG (5Y)2.55
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.82% | ||
| ROE | 18.16% | ||
| ROCE | 20.43% | ||
| ROIC | 15.13% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.77% | ||
| ROICexgc | 45.94% | ||
| OM | 16.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.24% | ||
| GM | 35.11% | ||
| FCFM | 12.64% |
ROA(3y)7.19%
ROA(5y)6.96%
ROE(3y)15.82%
ROE(5y)14.91%
ROIC(3y)11.94%
ROIC(5y)11.57%
ROICexc(3y)13.47%
ROICexc(5y)13.17%
ROICexgc(3y)34.72%
ROICexgc(5y)35.22%
ROCE(3y)16.3%
ROCE(5y)15.74%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.43%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.91%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.76%
OM growth 3Y0.6%
OM growth 5Y0.56%
PM growth 3Y-1.73%
PM growth 5Y-1.31%
GM growth 3Y-0.76%
GM growth 5Y0.43%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.79
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.45 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.55 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 135.16% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 22.93 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.4% | ||
| Profit Quality | 112.48% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC5.75%
ROIC/WACC2.63
Cap/Depr(3y)104.04%
Cap/Depr(5y)85.28%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.12%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.67%
Profit Quality(3y)85.87%
Profit Quality(5y)105.02%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.49%
EPS 3Y19.6%
EPS 5Y8.28%
EPS Q2Q%9.68%
EPS Next Y13.39%
EPS Next 2Y10.26%
EPS Next 3Y8.06%
EPS Next 5Y3.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.4%
Revenue growth 3Y17.85%
Revenue growth 5Y7.56%
Sales Q2Q%10.46%
Revenue Next Year4.34%
Revenue Next 2Y4.1%
Revenue Next 3Y3.93%
Revenue Next 5Y2.69%
EBIT growth 1Y19.18%
EBIT growth 3Y18.56%
EBIT growth 5Y8.16%
EBIT Next Year32.51%
EBIT Next 3Y12.74%
EBIT Next 5Y4.42%
FCF growth 1Y473.96%
FCF growth 3Y29.79%
FCF growth 5Y17.82%
OCF growth 1Y234.84%
OCF growth 3Y32.19%
OCF growth 5Y18.41%