CENTENE CORP (1CNC.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:1CNC - US15135B1017 - Common Stock
31.38 EUR
+0.66 (+2.15%)
Taking everything into account, 1CNC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 1CNC was compared to 27 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. The financial health of 1CNC is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. 1CNC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1CNC had positive earnings in the past year.
1CNC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years 1CNC has always been profitable.
1CNC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
1CNC has a Return On Assets of -6.44%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: 1CNC underperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -25.25%, 1CNC is doing worse than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
1CNC has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.05%. This is in the lower half of the industry: 1CNC underperforms 74.07% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 1CNC is in line with the industry average of 5.99%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.44% | ||
| ROE | -25.25% | ||
| ROIC | 2.05% |
ROA(3y)2.92%
ROA(5y)2.62%
ROE(3y)9.32%
ROE(5y)8%
ROIC(3y)5.66%
ROIC(5y)5.27%
1.3 Margins
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1CNC has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 0.60%, 1CNC is doing worse than 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
1CNC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
1CNC has a worse Gross Margin (8.14%) than 74.07% of its industry peers.
1CNC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 8.14% |
OM growth 3Y-10.08%
OM growth 5Y-6.8%
PM growth 3Y23.76%
PM growth 5Y2.75%
GM growth 3Y-2.89%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1CNC is destroying value.
1CNC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, 1CNC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, 1CNC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
1CNC has an Altman-Z score of 2.70. This is not the best score and indicates that 1CNC is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
1CNC's Altman-Z score of 2.70 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1CNC outperforms 70.37% of its industry peers.
1CNC has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.24. This is a neutral value as 1CNC would need 5.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.24, 1CNC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.84 indicates that 1CNC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.84, 1CNC is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.7 |
ROIC/WACC0.26
WACC7.92%
2.3 Liquidity
1CNC has a Current Ratio of 1.08. This is a normal value and indicates that 1CNC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
1CNC's Current ratio of 1.08 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1CNC outperforms 59.26% of its industry peers.
1CNC has a Quick Ratio of 1.08. This is a normal value and indicates that 1CNC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
1CNC has a Quick ratio of 1.08. This is in the better half of the industry: 1CNC outperforms 70.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for 1CNC have decreased strongly by -40.15% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.19% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
1CNC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.92%.
The Revenue has been growing by 16.92% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-40.15%
EPS 3Y11.3%
EPS 5Y10.19%
EPS Q2Q%-69.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.92%
Revenue growth 3Y8.98%
Revenue growth 5Y16.92%
Sales Q2Q%18.24%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.25% on average over the next years.
1CNC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.77% yearly.
EPS Next Y-76.11%
EPS Next 2Y-34.67%
EPS Next 3Y-13.32%
EPS Next 5Y6.25%
Revenue Next Year18.26%
Revenue Next 2Y8.71%
Revenue Next 3Y6.72%
Revenue Next 5Y3.77%
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 decreasing.
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
1CNC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.97.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 1CNC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.30% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.10, 1CNC is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.97, the valuation of 1CNC can be described as very reasonable.
1CNC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 1CNC is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.52, 1CNC is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
85.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1CNC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
77.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1CNC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as 1CNC's earnings are expected to decrease with -13.32% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.88
EPS Next 2Y-34.67%
EPS Next 3Y-13.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for 1CNC!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
BIT:1CNC (10/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
31.38
+0.66 (+2.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners99.21%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.33%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap15.41B
Revenue(TTM)185.86B
Net Income(TTM)-5290000000
Analysts67.2
Price Target31.88 (1.59%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)168.16%
Min EPS beat(2)-118.47%
Max EPS beat(2)454.8%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)102.37%
Min EPS beat(4)-118.47%
Max EPS beat(4)454.8%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)56.97%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)40.4%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)31.73%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.96%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.88%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)3.03%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.88%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)7.26%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.88%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.79%
PT rev (1m)2.64%
PT rev (3m)-38.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-403.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-69.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.93%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.97 | ||
| P/S | 0.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.38 | ||
| P/B | 0.85 | ||
| P/tB | 3.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.89 |
EPS(TTM)3.5
EY11.15%
EPS(NY)2.62
Fwd EY8.36%
FCF(TTM)5.91
FCFY18.85%
OCF(TTM)7.16
OCFY22.82%
SpS327.53
BVpS36.92
TBVpS9.29
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.88
Graham Number53.92
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.44% | ||
| ROE | -25.25% | ||
| ROCE | 2.69% | ||
| ROIC | 2.05% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.82% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.97% | ||
| OM | 0.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 8.14% | ||
| FCFM | 1.81% |
ROA(3y)2.92%
ROA(5y)2.62%
ROE(3y)9.32%
ROE(5y)8%
ROIC(3y)5.66%
ROIC(5y)5.27%
ROICexc(3y)8.76%
ROICexc(5y)7.69%
ROICexgc(3y)41.41%
ROICexgc(5y)32.15%
ROCE(3y)7.43%
ROCE(5y)6.92%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.55%
ROICexgc growth 5Y24.44%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.8%
OM growth 3Y-10.08%
OM growth 5Y-6.8%
PM growth 3Y23.76%
PM growth 5Y2.75%
GM growth 3Y-2.89%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover2.26
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 7.39 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 56.19% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.38% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.71 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 171.19% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.7 |
F-Score4
WACC7.92%
ROIC/WACC0.26
Cap/Depr(3y)59.45%
Cap/Depr(5y)61.8%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.62%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-40.15%
EPS 3Y11.3%
EPS 5Y10.19%
EPS Q2Q%-69.14%
EPS Next Y-76.11%
EPS Next 2Y-34.67%
EPS Next 3Y-13.32%
EPS Next 5Y6.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.92%
Revenue growth 3Y8.98%
Revenue growth 5Y16.92%
Sales Q2Q%18.24%
Revenue Next Year18.26%
Revenue Next 2Y8.71%
Revenue Next 3Y6.72%
Revenue Next 5Y3.77%
EBIT growth 1Y-63.26%
EBIT growth 3Y-2%
EBIT growth 5Y8.97%
EBIT Next Year-75.57%
EBIT Next 3Y-9.64%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-38.25%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-34.91%
OCF growth 3Y-66.79%
OCF growth 5Y-36.43%
CENTENE CORP / 1CNC.MI FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for 1CNC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to 1CNC.MI.
What is the valuation status for 1CNC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CENTENE CORP (1CNC.MI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CENTENE CORP?
CENTENE CORP (1CNC.MI) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
How financially healthy is CENTENE CORP?
The financial health rating of CENTENE CORP (1CNC.MI) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for 1CNC stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CENTENE CORP (1CNC.MI) is expected to decline by -76.11% in the next year.