ACKERMANS & VAN HAAREN (ACKB.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EBR:ACKB - Euronext Brussels - BE0003764785 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, ACKB scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ACKB was compared to 42 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. ACKB has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. 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.
In the past 5 years ACKB has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years ACKB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
ACKB has a Return On Assets of 2.27%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ACKB outperforms 40.48% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 8.71%, ACKB is not doing good in the industry: 69.05% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ACKB has a worse Return On Invested Capital (4.79%) than 69.05% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ACKB is significantly below the industry average of 10.49%.
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
ACKB has a Profit Margin of 7.61%. This is in the better half of the industry: ACKB outperforms 73.81% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ACKB has declined.
The Operating Margin of ACKB (9.41%) is better than 64.29% of its industry peers.
ACKB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ACKB's Gross Margin of 37.01% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ACKB outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ACKB has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ACKB is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ACKB remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ACKB has less shares outstanding
ACKB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.88, we must say that ACKB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.88, ACKB is not doing good in the industry: 90.48% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 9.05, ACKB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.48% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49 indicates that ACKB is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.49, ACKB is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.88 |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC4.26%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.74 indicates that ACKB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.74, ACKB is doing worse than 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
ACKB's Quick ratio of 0.70 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ACKB is outperformed by 85.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 15.83% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, ACKB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.40% on average per year.
ACKB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 15.74%.
ACKB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.19% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, ACKB will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.14% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, ACKB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.35% on average per year.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.81, which indicates a correct valuation of ACKB.
ACKB's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
ACKB is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.08, the valuation of ACKB can be described as correct.
ACKB's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
ACKB is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
73.81% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than ACKB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ACKB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.51 |
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)0.63
PEG (5Y)4.64
EPS Next 2Y8.03%
EPS Next 3Y6.14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ACKB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.18%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.59, ACKB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.18, ACKB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.18% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of ACKB grows each year by 7.81%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.81%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
ACKB pays out 24.20% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of ACKB is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP24.2%
EPS Next 2Y8.03%
EPS Next 3Y6.14%
EBR:ACKB (6/13/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
222.2
-2.8 (-1.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners12.93%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.37B
Analysts80
Price Target229.65 (3.35%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.18% |
Yearly Dividend3.37
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.81%
DP24.2%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years6
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)4.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.92%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.08 | ||
| P/S | 1.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.22 | ||
| P/B | 1.4 | ||
| P/tB | 1.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.51 |
EPS(TTM)14.05
EY6.32%
EPS(NY)18.4
Fwd EY8.28%
FCF(TTM)33.17
FCFY14.93%
OCF(TTM)42.53
OCFY19.14%
SpS182.25
BVpS159.18
TBVpS145.95
PEG (NY)0.63
PEG (5Y)4.64
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 | 0.88 |
F-Score8
WACC4.26%
ROIC/WACC1.12
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%