CELANESE CORP (1CE.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Milan - BIT:1CE - US1508701034 - Common Stock
48 EUR
+48 (+Infinity%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to 1CE. 1CE was compared to 68 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. Both the profitability and financial health of 1CE have multiple concerns. 1CE has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1CE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year 1CE had a positive cash flow from operations.
1CE had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years 1CE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -7.17%, 1CE is doing worse than 76.12% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -32.09%, 1CE is not doing good in the industry: 80.60% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.61%, 1CE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.72% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1CE is below the industry average of 7.01%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -7.17% | ||
| ROE | -32.09% | ||
| ROIC | 3.61% |
ROA(3y)2.64%
ROA(5y)8.38%
ROE(3y)10.61%
ROE(5y)26.65%
ROIC(3y)4.19%
ROIC(5y)6.69%
1.3 Margins
1CE's Operating Margin of 9.92% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1CE outperforms 73.13% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1CE has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 22.65%, 1CE is not doing good in the industry: 65.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
1CE's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 22.65% |
OM growth 3Y-23.69%
OM growth 5Y-9.25%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-9.98%
GM growth 5Y-2.12%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
1CE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for 1CE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for 1CE has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1CE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.58, we must say that 1CE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
1CE has a Altman-Z score of 1.58. This is in the lower half of the industry: 1CE underperforms 74.63% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1CE is 25.47, which is on the high side as it means it would take 1CE, 25.47 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 25.47, 1CE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.76% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.45 is on the high side and indicates that 1CE has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.45, 1CE is not doing good in the industry: 91.04% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 25.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.58 |
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC7.43%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.94 indicates that 1CE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of 1CE (1.94) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.11 indicates that 1CE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.11, 1CE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
1CE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -23.92%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.59% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, 1CE shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.98% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.30% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.92%
EPS 3Y-22.89%
EPS 5Y-2.59%
EPS Q2Q%-72.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.98%
Revenue growth 3Y6.39%
Revenue growth 5Y10.3%
Sales Q2Q%-8.5%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, 1CE will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.19% on average per year.
1CE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y-37.51%
EPS Next 2Y-8.38%
EPS Next 3Y2.41%
EPS Next 5Y7.19%
Revenue Next Year-4.16%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.52%
Revenue Next 3Y1%
Revenue Next 5Y1.05%
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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.08, the valuation of 1CE can be described as very reasonable.
95.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1CE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
1CE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.51.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.88, the valuation of 1CE can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1CE is valued cheaper than 94.03% of the companies in the same industry.
1CE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
1CE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 1CE is valued a bit cheaper than 79.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-8.38%
EPS Next 3Y2.41%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1CE has a yearly dividend return of 0.21%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.51, 1CE is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, 1CE's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.21% |
5.2 History
The dividend of 1CE has a limited annual growth rate of 3.06%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.06%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
1CE has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
1CE's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-14%
EPS Next 2Y-8.38%
EPS Next 3Y2.41%
BIT:1CE (6/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
48
+48 (+Infinity%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners108.54%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.25B
Revenue(TTM)10.06B
Net Income(TTM)-1.66B
Analysts69.29
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.21% |
Yearly Dividend2.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.06%
DP-14%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)30.81%
Min EPS beat(2)17.22%
Max EPS beat(2)44.41%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)7.51%
Min EPS beat(4)-16.92%
Max EPS beat(4)44.41%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.1%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.91%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)2.76%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.01%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.89%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.52%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.89%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.06%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.36%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.37%
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 | 8.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.88 | ||
| P/S | 0.6 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.7 | ||
| P/B | 1.17 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.84 |
EPS(TTM)5.94
EY12.38%
EPS(NY)6.09
Fwd EY12.68%
FCF(TTM)3.99
FCFY8.3%
OCF(TTM)7.16
OCFY14.92%
SpS79.86
BVpS41.17
TBVpS-30.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -7.17% | ||
| ROE | -32.09% | ||
| ROCE | 4.89% | ||
| ROIC | 3.61% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.01% | ||
| OM | 9.92% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 22.65% | ||
| FCFM | 4.99% |
ROA(3y)2.64%
ROA(5y)8.38%
ROE(3y)10.61%
ROE(5y)26.65%
ROIC(3y)4.19%
ROIC(5y)6.69%
ROICexc(3y)4.48%
ROICexc(5y)7.28%
ROICexgc(3y)9.22%
ROICexgc(5y)11.44%
ROCE(3y)5.7%
ROCE(5y)9.11%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-25.53%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-7.04%
ROICexc growth 3Y-35.3%
ROICexc growth 5Y-15.71%
OM growth 3Y-23.69%
OM growth 5Y-9.25%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-9.98%
GM growth 5Y-2.12%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.43
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.45 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 25.47 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 7.11 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 50.83% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.98% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 50.53% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.58 |
F-Score4
WACC7.43%
ROIC/WACC0.49
Cap/Depr(3y)81.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)93.82%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.01%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.39%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.92%
EPS 3Y-22.89%
EPS 5Y-2.59%
EPS Q2Q%-72.6%
EPS Next Y-37.51%
EPS Next 2Y-8.38%
EPS Next 3Y2.41%
EPS Next 5Y7.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.98%
Revenue growth 3Y6.39%
Revenue growth 5Y10.3%
Sales Q2Q%-8.5%
Revenue Next Year-4.16%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.52%
Revenue Next 3Y1%
Revenue Next 5Y1.05%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.63%
EBIT growth 3Y-18.82%
EBIT growth 5Y0.1%
EBIT Next Year26.72%
EBIT Next 3Y14.95%
EBIT Next 5Y11.2%
FCF growth 1Y-40.02%
FCF growth 3Y-25.61%
FCF growth 5Y-13.3%
OCF growth 1Y-35.89%
OCF growth 3Y-18.08%
OCF growth 5Y-7.85%
CELANESE CORP / 1CE.MI FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for 1CE stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to 1CE.MI.
What is the valuation status for 1CE stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CELANESE CORP (1CE.MI). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CELANESE CORP?
CELANESE CORP (1CE.MI) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for 1CE stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CELANESE CORP (1CE.MI) is 8.08 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.17.
What is the expected EPS growth for CELANESE CORP (1CE.MI) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CELANESE CORP (1CE.MI) is expected to decline by -37.51% in the next year.