ABC ARBITRAGE (ABCA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:ABCA - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0004040608 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
ABCA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 46 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
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 93.48% of its industry peers.
ABCA has a Return On Equity of 16.36%. This is in the better half of the industry: ABCA outperforms 71.74% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ABCA (9.31%) is better than 73.91% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ABCA is in line with the industry average of 9.04%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 52.14%, ABCA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.13% of the companies in the same industry.
ABCA's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
ABCA has a Operating Margin of 41.00%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABCA outperforms 82.61% of its industry peers.
ABCA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 85.42%, ABCA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.09% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, ABCA has less shares outstanding
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
An Altman-Z score of 18.77 indicates that ABCA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
ABCA has a Altman-Z score of 18.77. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABCA outperforms 97.83% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.19, ABCA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.48% 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 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 18.77 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC7.85%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 14.74 indicates that ABCA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 14.74, ABCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.65% 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.
ABCA has a Quick ratio of 14.74. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABCA outperforms 95.65% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.62% on average over the past years.
ABCA shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 29.31%.
Measured over the past years, ABCA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.69% on average per year.
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 9.02% 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 9.05% on average per year.
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.
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 14.16, which indicates a correct valuation of ABCA.
ABCA's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
ABCA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.18, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.43, ABCA is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ABCA is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ABCA to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.34), we can say ABCA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ABCA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ABCA is cheaper than 80.43% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as ABCA.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.11 |
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.
ABCA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.01
PEG (5Y)1.86
EPS Next 2Y6.81%
EPS Next 3Y9.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.30%, ABCA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.93, ABCA pays a better dividend. On top of this ABCA pays more dividend than 89.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ABCA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.3% |
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
66.25% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ABCA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP66.25%
EPS Next 2Y6.81%
EPS Next 3Y9.02%
EPA:ABCA (7/16/2025, 3:27:31 PM)
6.37
-0.02 (-0.31%)
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 Cap379.72M
Analysts85
Price Target7.4 (16.17%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.3% |
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)9.85%
PT rev (3m)13.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.7%
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 | 14.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.43 | ||
| P/S | 7.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.98 | ||
| P/B | 2.31 | ||
| P/tB | 2.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.11 |
EPS(TTM)0.45
EY7.06%
EPS(NY)0.39
Fwd EY6.08%
FCF(TTM)0.35
FCFY5.56%
OCF(TTM)0.35
OCFY5.56%
SpS0.86
BVpS2.75
TBVpS2.75
PEG (NY)2.01
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 | 18.77 |
F-Score7
WACC7.85%
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 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%