ABO GROUP ENVIRONMENT (ABO.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EBR:ABO - Euronext Brussels - BE0974278104 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
ABO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 41 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While ABO has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ABO is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! This makes ABO very considerable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ABO was profitable.
ABO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years ABO has been profitable.
ABO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
ABO has a better Return On Assets (2.78%) than 60.98% of its industry peers.
ABO has a Return On Equity (9.16%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ABO has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.84%) than 80.49% of its industry peers.
ABO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.79%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.84%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.84%) for ABO is above the 3 year average (6.79%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.78% | ||
| ROE | 9.16% | ||
| ROIC | 7.84% |
ROA(3y)3.03%
ROA(5y)3.28%
ROE(3y)10.2%
ROE(5y)10.82%
ROIC(3y)6.79%
ROIC(5y)7.33%
1.3 Margins
ABO has a Profit Margin of 2.60%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ABO outperforms 53.66% of its industry peers.
ABO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of ABO (5.33%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ABO has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 87.31%, ABO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.24% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ABO has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.6% | ||
| GM | 87.31% |
OM growth 3Y-6.44%
OM growth 5Y11.16%
PM growth 3Y-11.25%
PM growth 5Y19.73%
GM growth 3Y-0.84%
GM growth 5Y-0.31%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ABO is still creating some value.
ABO has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ABO remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ABO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
ABO has an Altman-Z score of 2.34. This is not the best score and indicates that ABO is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ABO's Altman-Z score of 2.34 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ABO outperforms 70.73% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ABO is 7.35, which is on the high side as it means it would take ABO, 7.35 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ABO's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.35 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ABO outperforms 60.98% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.57 indicates that ABO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ABO's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.57 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ABO outperforms 60.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.34 |
ROIC/WACC1.28
WACC6.12%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.16 indicates that ABO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ABO (1.16) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ABO has a Quick Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that ABO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.13, ABO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ABO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 41.21%, which is quite impressive.
ABO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 35.88% yearly.
ABO shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 21.68%.
Measured over the past years, ABO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.50% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)41.21%
EPS 3Y5.8%
EPS 5Y35.88%
EPS Q2Q%-31.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.68%
Revenue growth 3Y19.22%
Revenue growth 5Y13.5%
Sales Q2Q%14.27%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ABO will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.28% on average per year.
ABO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 18.30% yearly.
EPS Next Y30.1%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3Y13.28%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.5%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3Y18.3%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.18, ABO can be considered very expensive at the moment.
ABO's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.25. ABO is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.60 indicates a correct valuation of ABO.
ABO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ABO is cheaper than 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.15. ABO is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ABO is valued a bit cheaper than 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
ABO's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ABO's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
ABO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
ABO's earnings are expected to grow with 13.28% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.94
PEG (5Y)0.79
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3Y13.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ABO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.92%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.97, ABO has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
ABO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.92% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3Y13.28%
EBR:ABO (5/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
6.2
+0.45 (+7.83%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.28%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners85.52%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap65.53M
Analysts84
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.92% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
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)0%
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)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.6 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.42 | ||
| P/B | 2.59 | ||
| P/tB | 3.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.99 |
EPS(TTM)0.22
EY3.55%
EPS(NY)0.49
Fwd EY7.94%
FCF(TTM)0.39
FCFY6.22%
OCF(TTM)0.84
OCFY13.47%
SpS8.45
BVpS2.39
TBVpS1.68
PEG (NY)0.94
PEG (5Y)0.79
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.78% | ||
| ROE | 9.16% | ||
| ROCE | 10.38% | ||
| ROIC | 7.84% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.51% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.86% | ||
| OM | 5.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.6% | ||
| GM | 87.31% | ||
| FCFM | 4.57% |
ROA(3y)3.03%
ROA(5y)3.28%
ROE(3y)10.2%
ROE(5y)10.82%
ROIC(3y)6.79%
ROIC(5y)7.33%
ROICexc(3y)11.7%
ROICexc(5y)12.37%
ROICexgc(3y)14.41%
ROICexgc(5y)14.93%
ROCE(3y)8.99%
ROCE(5y)9.7%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-12.9%
ROICexcg growth 5Y14.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.31%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.73%
OM growth 3Y-6.44%
OM growth 5Y11.16%
PM growth 3Y-11.25%
PM growth 5Y19.73%
GM growth 3Y-0.84%
GM growth 5Y-0.31%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.57 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.35 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.22 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 67.11% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.32% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.98 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.59% | ||
| Profit Quality | 175.97% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.34 |
F-Score6
WACC6.12%
ROIC/WACC1.28
Cap/Depr(3y)71.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)62.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.6%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.1%
Profit Quality(3y)140.8%
Profit Quality(5y)194.45%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)41.21%
EPS 3Y5.8%
EPS 5Y35.88%
EPS Q2Q%-31.17%
EPS Next Y30.1%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3Y13.28%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)21.68%
Revenue growth 3Y19.22%
Revenue growth 5Y13.5%
Sales Q2Q%14.27%
Revenue Next Year8.5%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3Y18.3%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y58.61%
EBIT growth 3Y11.53%
EBIT growth 5Y26.17%
EBIT Next Year117.93%
EBIT Next 3Y42.23%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y243.93%
FCF growth 3Y-16.35%
FCF growth 5Y34.22%
OCF growth 1Y66.41%
OCF growth 3Y-3.94%
OCF growth 5Y18.54%