ABC ARBITRAGE (ABCA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:ABCA - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0004040608 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
ABCA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 47 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. ABCA has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. ABCA has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. ABCA also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes ABCA very considerable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ABCA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ABCA had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ABCA has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ABCA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
ABCA has a better Return On Assets (9.50%) than 85.11% of its industry peers.
ABCA has a Return On Equity (10.46%) which is in line with its industry peers.
ABCA has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.53%. This is in the better half of the industry: ABCA outperforms 70.21% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ABCA is in line with the industry average of 10.12%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.12%) for ABCA is well above the current ROIC(7.53%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.5% | ||
| ROE | 10.46% | ||
| ROIC | 7.53% |
ROA(3y)13.43%
ROA(5y)14.62%
ROE(3y)15.39%
ROE(5y)16.41%
ROIC(3y)12.12%
ROIC(5y)12.5%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 38.98%, ABCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.85% of the companies in the same industry.
ABCA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 38.94%, ABCA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.72% of the companies in the same industry.
ABCA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 81.76%, ABCA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.85% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ABCA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 38.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 38.98% | ||
| GM | 81.76% |
OM growth 3Y-6.93%
OM growth 5Y-2.94%
PM growth 3Y-6.58%
PM growth 5Y-3.28%
GM growth 3Y-3.94%
GM growth 5Y-0.49%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ABCA is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ABCA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ABCA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ABCA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
ABCA has an Altman-Z score of 16.22. This indicates that ABCA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ABCA (16.22) is better than 95.74% of its industry peers.
ABCA has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.31. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.31 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.31, ABCA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.62% of the companies in the same industry.
ABCA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.02, ABCA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.49% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 16.22 |
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC8.01%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 13.21 indicates that ABCA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ABCA has a better Current ratio (13.21) than 95.74% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 13.21 indicates that ABCA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ABCA's Quick ratio of 13.21 is amongst the best of the industry. ABCA outperforms 95.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 13.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 13.21 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ABCA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -23.86%.
ABCA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -3.44% yearly.
The Revenue for ABCA has decreased by -15.64% in the past year. This is quite bad
ABCA shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.21% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.86%
EPS 3Y-22.7%
EPS 5Y-3.44%
EPS Q2Q%0.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.79%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.21%
Sales Q2Q%12.62%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ABCA will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.12% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.29% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-5.75%
EPS Next 2Y0.44%
EPS Next 3Y2.45%
EPS Next 5Y5.12%
Revenue Next Year-1.59%
Revenue Next 2Y5.01%
Revenue Next 3Y5.87%
Revenue Next 5Y6.29%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.50 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ABCA.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as ABCA.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.12. ABCA is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.53, the valuation of ABCA can be described as correct.
ABCA's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
ABCA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 20.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ABCA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.98% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ABCA is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ABCA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y0.44%
EPS Next 3Y2.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.98%, ABCA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
ABCA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.05. ABCA pays more dividend than 82.98% of the companies in the same industry.
ABCA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.98% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ABCA has a limited annual growth rate of 0.36%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.36%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
ABCA pays out 107.74% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
ABCA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP107.74%
EPS Next 2Y0.44%
EPS Next 3Y2.45%
EPA:ABCA (5/9/2025, 12:39:00 PM)
6.02
-0.07 (-1.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners4.49%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners29.27%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap358.85M
Analysts85
Price Target6.53 (8.47%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.98% |
Yearly Dividend0.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.36%
DP107.74%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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)11.3%
PT rev (3m)11.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)15.98%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.53 | ||
| P/S | 8.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.41 | ||
| P/B | 2.27 | ||
| P/tB | 2.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.41 |
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY4.65%
EPS(NY)0.39
Fwd EY6.44%
FCF(TTM)0.25
FCFY4.1%
OCF(TTM)0.25
OCFY4.1%
SpS0.71
BVpS2.65
TBVpS2.65
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.5% | ||
| ROE | 10.46% | ||
| ROCE | 10.24% | ||
| ROIC | 7.53% | ||
| ROICexc | 344.36% | ||
| ROICexgc | 358.19% | ||
| OM | 38.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 38.98% | ||
| GM | 81.76% | ||
| FCFM | 34.69% |
ROA(3y)13.43%
ROA(5y)14.62%
ROE(3y)15.39%
ROE(5y)16.41%
ROIC(3y)12.12%
ROIC(5y)12.5%
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)16.48%
ROCE(5y)17.01%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y20.05%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y18.34%
OM growth 3Y-6.93%
OM growth 5Y-2.94%
PM growth 3Y-6.58%
PM growth 5Y-3.28%
GM growth 3Y-3.94%
GM growth 5Y-0.49%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.24
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.17 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | 89% | ||
| Current Ratio | 13.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 13.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 16.22 |
F-Score4
WACC8.01%
ROIC/WACC0.94
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)108.8%
Profit Quality(5y)108.47%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.86%
EPS 3Y-22.7%
EPS 5Y-3.44%
EPS Q2Q%0.34%
EPS Next Y-5.75%
EPS Next 2Y0.44%
EPS Next 3Y2.45%
EPS Next 5Y5.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.79%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.21%
Sales Q2Q%12.62%
Revenue Next Year-1.59%
Revenue Next 2Y5.01%
Revenue Next 3Y5.87%
Revenue Next 5Y6.29%
EBIT growth 1Y-24.11%
EBIT growth 3Y-22.56%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.14%
EBIT Next Year11.27%
EBIT Next 3Y12.07%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y51.77%
FCF growth 3Y-6.35%
FCF growth 5Y-2.37%
OCF growth 1Y51.77%
OCF growth 3Y-6.35%
OCF growth 5Y-2.37%