ABC ARBITRAGE (ABCA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:ABCA - FR0004040608 - Common Stock
6.03 EUR
+0.08 (+1.34%)
ABCA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 50 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 is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings could make ABCA a good candidate for growth and quality 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.
Each year in the past 5 years ABCA has 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 90.00% of its industry peers.
ABCA has a better Return On Equity (16.36%) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
ABCA has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.31%) than 72.00% 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 10.94%.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 52.14%, ABCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ABCA's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 41.00%, ABCA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ABCA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ABCA's Gross Margin of 85.42% is amongst the best of the industry. ABCA outperforms 82.00% of its industry peers.
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 | 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
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 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 17.67 indicates that ABCA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ABCA (17.67) is better than 98.00% of its industry peers.
ABCA has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.19. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ABCA's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.19 is amongst the best of the industry. ABCA outperforms 92.00% of its industry peers.
ABCA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.02, ABCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 17.67 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC7.83%
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.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 14.74, ABCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 14.74, ABCA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.62% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.71% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, ABCA will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.94% on average per year.
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.40, which indicates a correct valuation of ABCA.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as ABCA.
ABCA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.06.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.28, ABCA is valued correctly.
ABCA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.69. ABCA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ABCA indicates a rather cheap valuation: ABCA is cheaper than 82.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
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 | 17.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.97 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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)0.53
PEG (5Y)1.76
EPS Next 2Y11.33%
EPS Next 3Y15.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ABCA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.71%, which is a nice return.
ABCA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.47. ABCA pays more dividend than 92.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, ABCA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.71% |
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 (9/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
6.03
+0.08 (+1.34%)
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 Cap359.45M
Analysts85
Price Target7.4 (22.72%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.71% |
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)13.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)17.11%
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 | 13.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.28 | ||
| P/S | 6.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.02 | ||
| P/B | 2.19 | ||
| P/tB | 2.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.97 |
EPS(TTM)0.45
EY7.46%
EPS(NY)0.45
Fwd EY7.53%
FCF(TTM)0.35
FCFY5.87%
OCF(TTM)0.35
OCFY5.87%
SpS0.86
BVpS2.75
TBVpS2.75
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)1.76
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 | 17.67 |
F-Score7
WACC7.83%
ROIC/WACC1.19
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%