ACKERMANS & VAN HAAREN (ACKB.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EBR:ACKB - Euronext Brussels - BE0003764785 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
ACKB gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 42 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. While ACKB is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. ACKB is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ACKB was profitable.
ACKB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
ACKB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
ACKB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
ACKB's Return On Assets of 2.27% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ACKB outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.71%, ACKB is doing worse than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
ACKB's Return On Invested Capital of 4.79% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ACKB outperforms 40.48% of its industry peers.
ACKB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.75%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.34%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.79%) for ACKB is above the 3 year average (3.75%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.27% | ||
| ROE | 8.71% | ||
| ROIC | 4.79% |
ROA(3y)2.79%
ROA(5y)2.43%
ROE(3y)10.71%
ROE(5y)9.77%
ROIC(3y)3.75%
ROIC(5y)3.25%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of ACKB (7.61%) is better than 73.81% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ACKB has declined.
ACKB's Operating Margin of 9.41% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ACKB outperforms 69.05% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ACKB has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 37.01%, ACKB is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same industry.
ACKB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.61% | ||
| GM | 37.01% |
OM growth 3Y6.69%
OM growth 5Y4.48%
PM growth 3Y-6.91%
PM growth 5Y-3.82%
GM growth 3Y0.27%
GM growth 5Y1.41%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ACKB is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ACKB remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
ACKB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ACKB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.89, we must say that ACKB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.89, ACKB is doing worse than 88.10% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ACKB is 9.05, which is on the high side as it means it would take ACKB, 9.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ACKB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.05. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ACKB outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
ACKB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ACKB (0.49) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.89 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC4.46%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.74 indicates that ACKB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.74, ACKB is not doing good in the industry: 88.10% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ACKB has a Quick Ratio of 0.74. This is a bad value and indicates that ACKB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ACKB (0.70) is worse than 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ACKB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 15.83%, which is quite good.
ACKB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.40% yearly.
ACKB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 15.74%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.19% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.83%
EPS 3Y4.64%
EPS 5Y3.4%
EPS Q2Q%13.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.74%
Revenue growth 3Y11.91%
Revenue growth 5Y7.19%
Sales Q2Q%13.03%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.14% on average over the next years.
ACKB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.35% yearly.
EPS Next Y25.08%
EPS Next 2Y8.03%
EPS Next 3Y6.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.92%
Revenue Next 2Y2%
Revenue Next 3Y0.35%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.37, the valuation of ACKB can be described as correct.
ACKB's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ACKB to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.82), we can say ACKB is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.50, which indicates a correct valuation of ACKB.
ACKB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
ACKB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.76.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ACKB is valued a bit more expensive than 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
ACKB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ACKB is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ACKB's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.65
PEG (5Y)4.81
EPS Next 2Y8.03%
EPS Next 3Y6.14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ACKB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.05%.
ACKB's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 4.14.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.05, ACKB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.05% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ACKB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.81%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.81%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
24.20% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ACKB. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
ACKB's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP24.2%
EPS Next 2Y8.03%
EPS Next 3Y6.14%
EBR:ACKB (5/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
230
-1.6 (-0.69%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners12.75%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.63B
Analysts81.54
Price Target229.65 (-0.15%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.05% |
Yearly Dividend3.37
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.81%
DP24.2%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years5
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)2.87%
PT rev (3m)6.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.92%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.5 | ||
| P/S | 1.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.41 | ||
| P/B | 1.44 | ||
| P/tB | 1.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.82 |
EPS(TTM)14.05
EY6.11%
EPS(NY)18.4
Fwd EY8%
FCF(TTM)33.17
FCFY14.42%
OCF(TTM)42.53
OCFY18.49%
SpS182.25
BVpS159.18
TBVpS145.95
PEG (NY)0.65
PEG (5Y)4.81
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.27% | ||
| ROE | 8.71% | ||
| ROCE | 5.83% | ||
| ROIC | 4.79% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.05% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.42% | ||
| OM | 9.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.61% | ||
| GM | 37.01% | ||
| FCFM | 18.2% |
ROA(3y)2.79%
ROA(5y)2.43%
ROE(3y)10.71%
ROE(5y)9.77%
ROIC(3y)3.75%
ROIC(5y)3.25%
ROICexc(3y)3.96%
ROICexc(5y)3.6%
ROICexgc(3y)4.17%
ROICexgc(5y)3.83%
ROCE(3y)4.57%
ROCE(5y)3.96%
ROICexcg growth 3Y2.17%
ROICexcg growth 5Y2.42%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.29%
ROICexc growth 5Y3%
OM growth 3Y6.69%
OM growth 5Y4.48%
PM growth 3Y-6.91%
PM growth 5Y-3.82%
GM growth 3Y0.27%
GM growth 5Y1.41%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.3
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.05 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.54 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 70.44% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.13% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.83 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 139.76% | ||
| Profit Quality | 239.21% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.89 |
F-Score8
WACC4.46%
ROIC/WACC1.07
Cap/Depr(3y)108.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)96.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.72%
Profit Quality(3y)107.38%
Profit Quality(5y)117.68%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.83%
EPS 3Y4.64%
EPS 5Y3.4%
EPS Q2Q%13.71%
EPS Next Y25.08%
EPS Next 2Y8.03%
EPS Next 3Y6.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.74%
Revenue growth 3Y11.91%
Revenue growth 5Y7.19%
Sales Q2Q%13.03%
Revenue Next Year3.92%
Revenue Next 2Y2%
Revenue Next 3Y0.35%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y34.86%
EBIT growth 3Y19.39%
EBIT growth 5Y11.99%
EBIT Next Year123.1%
EBIT Next 3Y27.9%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y406.47%
FCF growth 3Y33.46%
FCF growth 5Y68.25%
OCF growth 1Y116.56%
OCF growth 3Y21.73%
OCF growth 5Y19.25%