ABC ARBITRAGE (ABCA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:ABCA - FR0004040608 - Common Stock
5.95 EUR
+0.02 (+0.34%)
ABCA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 47 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. ABCA scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. ABCA is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! With these ratings, ABCA could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ABCA was profitable.
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
The Return On Assets of ABCA (15.05%) is better than 91.49% of its industry peers.
ABCA's Return On Equity of 16.36% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ABCA outperforms 70.21% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ABCA (9.31%) is better than 74.47% 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 9.94%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.05% | ||
| ROE | 16.36% | ||
| ROIC | 9.31% |
ROA(3y)13.4%
ROA(5y)15.12%
ROE(3y)15%
ROE(5y)17.06%
ROIC(3y)9.94%
ROIC(5y)12.49%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of ABCA (52.14%) is better than 91.49% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ABCA has remained more or less at the same level.
The Operating Margin of ABCA (41.00%) is better than 82.98% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ABCA has declined.
ABCA has a better Gross Margin (85.42%) than 80.85% of its industry peers.
ABCA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 52.14% | ||
| GM | 85.42% |
OM growth 3Y-9.31%
OM growth 5Y-3.35%
PM growth 3Y6.16%
PM growth 5Y1.15%
GM growth 3Y-1.83%
GM growth 5Y0.02%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
ABCA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ABCA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ABCA has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ABCA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 17.62 indicates that ABCA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 17.62, ABCA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.87% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ABCA is 0.19, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ABCA, only 0.19 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ABCA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.19) than 91.49% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02 indicates that ABCA is not too dependend on debt financing.
ABCA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABCA outperforms 93.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 17.62 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC8.01%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 14.74 indicates that ABCA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ABCA's Current ratio of 14.74 is amongst the best of the industry. ABCA outperforms 93.62% of its industry peers.
ABCA has a Quick Ratio of 14.74. This indicates that ABCA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 14.74, ABCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 14.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 14.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 63.26% over the past year.
ABCA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.62% yearly.
ABCA shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 29.31%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.69% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)63.26%
EPS 3Y-1.45%
EPS 5Y7.62%
EPS Q2Q%136.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)29.31%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y6.69%
Sales Q2Q%46.8%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.71% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.94% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y25.35%
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y15.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year29.38%
Revenue Next 2Y13.3%
Revenue Next 3Y13.94%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.22, ABCA is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ABCA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ABCA is cheaper than 72.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ABCA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.41), we can say ABCA is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.11, which indicates a correct valuation of ABCA.
ABCA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.87, ABCA is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ABCA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ABCA is cheaper than 85.11% of the companies in the same industry.
ABCA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.92 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ABCA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
ABCA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
ABCA's earnings are expected to grow with 15.71% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)1.74
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y15.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.70%, ABCA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
ABCA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.85. ABCA pays more dividend than 87.23% of the companies in the same industry.
ABCA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.7% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ABCA decreases each year by -7.03%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.03%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
ABCA pays out 66.25% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP66.25%
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y15.71%
EPA:ABCA (9/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
5.95
+0.02 (+0.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners4.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners29.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap354.68M
Analysts85
Price Target7.4 (24.37%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.7% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.03%
DP66.25%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)0%
PT rev (3m)9.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)17.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)15.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.11 | ||
| P/S | 6.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.8 | ||
| P/B | 2.16 | ||
| P/tB | 2.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.92 |
EPS(TTM)0.45
EY7.56%
EPS(NY)0.45
Fwd EY7.63%
FCF(TTM)0.35
FCFY5.95%
OCF(TTM)0.35
OCFY5.95%
SpS0.86
BVpS2.75
TBVpS2.75
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)1.74
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.05% | ||
| ROE | 16.36% | ||
| ROCE | 12.67% | ||
| ROIC | 9.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 295.96% | ||
| ROICexgc | 302.78% | ||
| OM | 41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 52.14% | ||
| GM | 85.42% | ||
| FCFM | 41.01% |
ROA(3y)13.4%
ROA(5y)15.12%
ROE(3y)15%
ROE(5y)17.06%
ROIC(3y)9.94%
ROIC(5y)12.49%
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)13.53%
ROCE(5y)16.99%
ROICexcg growth 3Y11.62%
ROICexcg growth 5Y9.34%
ROICexc growth 3Y11.08%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.39%
OM growth 3Y-9.31%
OM growth 5Y-3.35%
PM growth 3Y6.16%
PM growth 5Y1.15%
GM growth 3Y-1.83%
GM growth 5Y0.02%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.11 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.2% | ||
| Profit Quality | 78.65% | ||
| Current Ratio | 14.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 14.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 17.62 |
F-Score7
WACC8.01%
ROIC/WACC1.16
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)94.53%
Profit Quality(5y)94.88%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)63.26%
EPS 3Y-1.45%
EPS 5Y7.62%
EPS Q2Q%136.24%
EPS Next Y25.35%
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y15.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)29.31%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y6.69%
Sales Q2Q%46.8%
Revenue Next Year29.38%
Revenue Next 2Y13.3%
Revenue Next 3Y13.94%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y28.15%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.81%
EBIT growth 5Y3.12%
EBIT Next Year36.44%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y5.67%
FCF growth 3Y-14.73%
FCF growth 5Y-4.72%
OCF growth 1Y5.67%
OCF growth 3Y-14.73%
OCF growth 5Y-4.72%