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ALA SPA (ALA.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

BIT:ALA - Euronext Milan - IT0005446700 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

35.3  +0.1 (+0.28%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Overall ALA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated ALA against 14 industry peers in the Air Freight & Logistics industry. While ALA has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ALA is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one!


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ALA had positive earnings in the past year.
ALA had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ALA has always been profitable.
In multiple years ALA reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
ALA.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFALA.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M 20M 30M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 7.17%, ALA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 22.06%, ALA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.97%, ALA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ALA is significantly above the industry average of 7.57%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.92%) for ALA is below the current ROIC(16.97%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.17%
ROE 22.06%
ROIC 16.97%
ROA(3y)5.59%
ROA(5y)5.58%
ROE(3y)16.61%
ROE(5y)15.7%
ROIC(3y)12.92%
ROIC(5y)12.27%
ALA.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICALA.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of ALA (5.84%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ALA has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of ALA (10.63%) is better than 92.86% of its industry peers.
ALA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ALA has a worse Gross Margin (30.71%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ALA has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.63%
PM (TTM) 5.84%
GM 30.71%
OM growth 3Y6.77%
OM growth 5Y9.83%
PM growth 3Y7.8%
PM growth 5Y9.31%
GM growth 3Y3.49%
GM growth 5Y2.83%
ALA.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsALA.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ALA is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ALA has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for ALA remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
ALA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
ALA.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingALA.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M
ALA.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsALA.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.56 indicates that ALA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
ALA has a Altman-Z score of 3.56. This is amongst the best in the industry. ALA outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
ALA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating ALA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ALA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.59. This is in the better half of the industry: ALA outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.56
ROIC/WACC2.3
WACC7.39%
ALA.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFALA.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M

2.3 Liquidity

ALA has a Current Ratio of 1.73. This is a normal value and indicates that ALA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ALA's Current ratio of 1.73 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ALA outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that ALA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.69, ALA is doing worse than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.73
Quick Ratio 0.69
ALA.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesALA.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 71.70% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 27.72% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
ALA shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 25.84%.
ALA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.44% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)71.7%
EPS 3Y41.49%
EPS 5Y27.72%
EPS Q2Q%141.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.84%
Revenue growth 3Y30.61%
Revenue growth 5Y16.44%
Sales Q2Q%27.37%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 23.95% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, ALA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.99% on average per year.
EPS Next Y20.21%
EPS Next 2Y23%
EPS Next 3Y23.95%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.22%
Revenue Next 2Y11.52%
Revenue Next 3Y10.87%
Revenue Next 5Y4.99%

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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
ALA.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesALA.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 100M 200M 300M 400M
ALA.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesALA.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.88, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ALA.
ALA's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ALA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.28), we can say ALA is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.06 indicates a correct valuation of ALA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ALA is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ALA to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.76), we can say ALA is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.88
Fwd PE 15.06
ALA.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsALA.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ALA indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ALA is more expensive than 64.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.31
ALA.MI Per share dataALA.MI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
ALA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
ALA's earnings are expected to grow with 23.95% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)0.68
EPS Next 2Y23%
EPS Next 3Y23.95%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ALA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.13%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.06, ALA is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, ALA has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.13%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

40.12% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ALA. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP40.12%
EPS Next 2Y23%
EPS Next 3Y23.95%
ALA.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendALA.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5M -5M 10M 15M
ALA.MI Dividend Payout.ALA.MI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ALA.MI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ALA SPA

BIT:ALA (7/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

35.3

+0.1 (+0.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryAir Freight & Logistics
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners11.09%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap318.76M
Analysts77.5
Price Target37.82 (7.14%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.13%
Yearly Dividend0.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP40.12%
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)-4.94%
PT rev (3m)19.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.07%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.88
Fwd PE 15.06
P/S 1.1
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 4.16
P/tB 7.54
EV/EBITDA 10.31
EPS(TTM)1.87
EY5.3%
EPS(NY)2.34
Fwd EY6.64%
FCF(TTM)-1.09
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.72
OCFYN/A
SpS31.99
BVpS8.48
TBVpS4.68
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)0.68
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.17%
ROE 22.06%
ROCE 24.9%
ROIC 16.97%
ROICexc 22.7%
ROICexgc 36.12%
OM 10.63%
PM (TTM) 5.84%
GM 30.71%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)5.59%
ROA(5y)5.58%
ROE(3y)16.61%
ROE(5y)15.7%
ROIC(3y)12.92%
ROIC(5y)12.27%
ROICexc(3y)17.87%
ROICexc(5y)16.8%
ROICexgc(3y)31.12%
ROICexgc(5y)25.74%
ROCE(3y)18.96%
ROCE(5y)18%
ROICexcg growth 3Y26.29%
ROICexcg growth 5Y8.86%
ROICexc growth 3Y14.09%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.44%
OM growth 3Y6.77%
OM growth 5Y9.83%
PM growth 3Y7.8%
PM growth 5Y9.31%
GM growth 3Y3.49%
GM growth 5Y2.83%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.23
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 1.27
Cap/Depr 72.88%
Cap/Sales 1.16%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.73
Quick Ratio 0.69
Altman-Z 3.56
F-Score6
WACC7.39%
ROIC/WACC2.3
Cap/Depr(3y)166.53%
Cap/Depr(5y)139.65%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.37%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)71.7%
EPS 3Y41.49%
EPS 5Y27.72%
EPS Q2Q%141.1%
EPS Next Y20.21%
EPS Next 2Y23%
EPS Next 3Y23.95%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.84%
Revenue growth 3Y30.61%
Revenue growth 5Y16.44%
Sales Q2Q%27.37%
Revenue Next Year12.22%
Revenue Next 2Y11.52%
Revenue Next 3Y10.87%
Revenue Next 5Y4.99%
EBIT growth 1Y44.82%
EBIT growth 3Y39.45%
EBIT growth 5Y27.88%
EBIT Next Year34.45%
EBIT Next 3Y20.84%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-391.93%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-143.34%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A