ABC ARBITRAGE (ABCA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:ABCA - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0004040608 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to ABCA. ABCA was compared to 50 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making ABCA a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. ABCA has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. These ratings would make ABCA suitable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ABCA was profitable.
ABCA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years ABCA has been profitable.
ABCA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 15.05%, ABCA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ABCA has a Return On Equity of 16.36%. This is in the better half of the industry: ABCA outperforms 68.00% of its industry peers.
ABCA's Return On Invested Capital of 9.31% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ABCA outperforms 70.00% 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 11.75%.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 52.14%, ABCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ABCA has remained more or less at the same level.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 41.00%, ABCA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ABCA has declined.
ABCA has a better Gross Margin (85.42%) than 78.00% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ABCA 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
ABCA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 18.12 indicates that ABCA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
ABCA's Altman-Z score of 18.12 is amongst the best of the industry. ABCA outperforms 98.00% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.19, ABCA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02 indicates that ABCA is not too dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.02, ABCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 18.12 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC7.88%
2.3 Liquidity
ABCA has a Current Ratio of 14.74. This indicates that ABCA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
ABCA has a Current ratio of 14.74. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABCA outperforms 96.00% 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.
The Quick ratio of ABCA (14.74) is better than 96.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 14.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 14.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ABCA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 63.26%, which is quite impressive.
ABCA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.62% yearly.
Looking at the last year, ABCA shows a very strong growth in Revenue. 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
Based on estimates for the next years, ABCA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.02% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.05% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y7.04%
EPS Next 2Y6.81%
EPS Next 3Y9.02%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.06%
Revenue Next 2Y9.8%
Revenue Next 3Y9.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.20, the valuation of ABCA can be described as correct.
ABCA's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.29. ABCA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.49, which indicates a correct valuation of ABCA.
ABCA's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ABCA to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.17), we can say ABCA is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
86.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ABCA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as ABCA.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.44 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ABCA does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of ABCA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.02
PEG (5Y)1.86
EPS Next 2Y6.81%
EPS Next 3Y9.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.50%, ABCA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.80, ABCA pays a better dividend. On top of this ABCA pays more dividend than 88.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, ABCA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
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 2Y6.81%
EPS Next 3Y9.02%
EPA:ABCA (6/3/2025, 2:58:56 PM)
6.39
+0.26 (+4.24%)
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 Cap380.91M
Analysts85
Price Target6.53 (2.19%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
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)11.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.49 | ||
| P/S | 7.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.04 | ||
| P/B | 2.32 | ||
| P/tB | 2.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.44 |
EPS(TTM)0.45
EY7.04%
EPS(NY)0.39
Fwd EY6.07%
FCF(TTM)0.35
FCFY5.54%
OCF(TTM)0.35
OCFY5.54%
SpS0.86
BVpS2.75
TBVpS2.75
PEG (NY)2.02
PEG (5Y)1.86
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 | 18.12 |
F-Score7
WACC7.88%
ROIC/WACC1.18
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 Y7.04%
EPS Next 2Y6.81%
EPS Next 3Y9.02%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)29.31%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y6.69%
Sales Q2Q%46.8%
Revenue Next Year12.06%
Revenue Next 2Y9.8%
Revenue Next 3Y9.05%
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%