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ACCOR SA (AC.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - EPA:AC - FR0000120404 - Common Stock

42.45 EUR
+0.04 (+0.09%)
Last: 10/21/2025, 5:36:15 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, AC scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AC was compared to 55 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. AC has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. AC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

AC had positive earnings in the past year.
AC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years AC 4 years were profitable.
In multiple years AC reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
AC.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAC.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B -2B

1.2 Ratios

AC has a better Return On Assets (4.62%) than 67.27% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of AC (12.57%) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of AC (7.63%) is better than 61.82% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AC is significantly below the industry average of 11.28%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.63%) for AC is above the 3 year average (6.13%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.62%
ROE 12.57%
ROIC 7.63%
ROA(3y)4.37%
ROA(5y)-1.11%
ROE(3y)10.2%
ROE(5y)-3.52%
ROIC(3y)6.13%
ROIC(5y)N/A
AC.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAC.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

AC has a better Profit Margin (9.64%) than 76.36% of its industry peers.
AC's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
AC has a Operating Margin of 14.68%. This is in the better half of the industry: AC outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
AC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 97.62%, AC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
AC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.68%
PM (TTM) 9.64%
GM 97.62%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y2.51%
PM growth 3Y66.47%
PM growth 5Y-0.32%
GM growth 3Y0.02%
GM growth 5Y0.05%
AC.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAC.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), AC is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for AC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
AC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
AC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
AC.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingAC.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
AC.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAC.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

AC has an Altman-Z score of 1.61. This is a bad value and indicates that AC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.61, AC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.18% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AC is 7.09, which is on the high side as it means it would take AC, 7.09 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
AC has a Debt to FCF ratio (7.09) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.92 indicates that AC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
AC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.92 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AC outperforms 61.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.92
Debt/FCF 7.09
Altman-Z 1.61
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC6.67%
AC.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAC.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.12 indicates that AC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.12, AC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.27% of the companies in the same industry.
AC has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that AC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.11, AC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.12
Quick Ratio 1.11
AC.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAC.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 25.27% over the past year.
AC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 19.16% yearly.
Looking at the last year, AC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.43% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.72% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.27%
EPS 3Y134.94%
EPS 5Y19.16%
EPS Q2Q%-11.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.43%
Revenue growth 3Y36.5%
Revenue growth 5Y6.72%
Sales Q2Q%2.54%

3.2 Future

AC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.59% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, AC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.92% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-3.96%
EPS Next 2Y5.03%
EPS Next 3Y8.29%
EPS Next 5Y11.59%
Revenue Next Year4.75%
Revenue Next 2Y5.27%
Revenue Next 3Y5.57%
Revenue Next 5Y5.92%

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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
AC.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAC.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B
AC.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAC.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 2 -2 4 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.22, the valuation of AC can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
AC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.69.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.52, the valuation of AC can be described as correct.
AC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AC is cheaper than 65.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.18, AC is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.22
Fwd PE 16.52
AC.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAC.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

AC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AC is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.27
EV/EBITDA 10.93
AC.PA Per share dataAC.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of AC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.95
EPS Next 2Y5.03%
EPS Next 3Y8.29%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.05%, AC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.15, AC pays a better dividend. On top of this AC pays more dividend than 83.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
AC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.05%

5.2 History

The dividend of AC has a limited annual growth rate of 2.40%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.4%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
AC.PA Yearly Dividends per shareAC.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

AC pays out 55.39% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
AC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP55.39%
EPS Next 2Y5.03%
EPS Next 3Y8.29%
AC.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAC.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B -2B
AC.PA Dividend Payout.AC.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AC.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ACCOR SA

EPA:AC (10/21/2025, 5:36:15 PM)

42.45

+0.04 (+0.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/dmh
Earnings (Next)10-22 2025-10-22
Inst Owners63.28%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.23%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.40B
Analysts83.85
Price Target53.63 (26.34%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.05%
Yearly Dividend1.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.4%
DP55.39%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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)-2.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.46%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.22
Fwd PE 16.52
P/S 1.83
P/FCF 17.27
P/OCF 13.11
P/B 2.39
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.93
EPS(TTM)2.33
EY5.49%
EPS(NY)2.57
Fwd EY6.05%
FCF(TTM)2.46
FCFY5.79%
OCF(TTM)3.24
OCFY7.63%
SpS23.16
BVpS17.76
TBVpS-4.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.95
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.62%
ROE 12.57%
ROCE 9.18%
ROIC 7.63%
ROICexc 8.89%
ROICexgc 26.66%
OM 14.68%
PM (TTM) 9.64%
GM 97.62%
FCFM 10.61%
ROA(3y)4.37%
ROA(5y)-1.11%
ROE(3y)10.2%
ROE(5y)-3.52%
ROIC(3y)6.13%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)7.33%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)27.2%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)7.36%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y23.36%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y13.35%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y2.51%
PM growth 3Y66.47%
PM growth 5Y-0.32%
GM growth 3Y0.02%
GM growth 5Y0.05%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.48
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.92
Debt/FCF 7.09
Debt/EBITDA 3.41
Cap/Depr 56.01%
Cap/Sales 3.37%
Interest Coverage 7.93
Cash Conversion 67.55%
Profit Quality 110.06%
Current Ratio 1.12
Quick Ratio 1.11
Altman-Z 1.61
F-Score7
WACC6.67%
ROIC/WACC1.14
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)4.29%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.46%
Profit Quality(3y)86.98%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.27%
EPS 3Y134.94%
EPS 5Y19.16%
EPS Q2Q%-11.11%
EPS Next Y-3.96%
EPS Next 2Y5.03%
EPS Next 3Y8.29%
EPS Next 5Y11.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.43%
Revenue growth 3Y36.5%
Revenue growth 5Y6.72%
Sales Q2Q%2.54%
Revenue Next Year4.75%
Revenue Next 2Y5.27%
Revenue Next 3Y5.57%
Revenue Next 5Y5.92%
EBIT growth 1Y10.77%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y9.4%
EBIT Next Year42.03%
EBIT Next 3Y19.24%
EBIT Next 5Y14.67%
FCF growth 1Y48.64%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y39.12%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y32.65%