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ALA SPA (ALA.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - BIT:ALA - IT0005446700 - Common Stock

35.1 EUR
+0.2 (+0.57%)
Last: 9/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, ALA scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ALA was compared to 14 industry peers in the Air Freight & Logistics industry. ALA scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ALA is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ALA was profitable.
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

ALA's Return On Assets of 7.17% is amongst the best of the industry. ALA outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.97%, ALA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ALA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.92%. This is significantly above the industry average of 7.69%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (16.97%) for ALA is above the 3 year average (12.92%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ALA has grown nicely.
ALA has a Gross Margin of 30.71%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ALA underperforms 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.
ALA has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ALA has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for ALA is higher compared to a year ago.
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 3.55 indicates that ALA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.55, ALA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
ALA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating ALA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.59, ALA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.55
ROIC/WACC2.33
WACC7.29%
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.
ALA has a worse Quick ratio (0.69) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
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

ALA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 71.70%, which is quite impressive.
ALA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 27.72% yearly.
Looking at the last year, ALA shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 25.84%.
Measured over the past years, ALA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.44% on average per year.
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

ALA is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 22.37% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.99% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.82%
EPS Next 2Y22.16%
EPS Next 3Y22.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.12%
Revenue Next 2Y11.39%
Revenue Next 3Y10.59%
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
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.77, ALA is valued on the expensive side.
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 (27.27), we can say ALA is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.03, ALA is valued correctly.
ALA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.77, ALA is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.77
Fwd PE 15.03
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ALA is valued a bit more expensive than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.26
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

ALA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of ALA may justify a higher PE ratio.
ALA's earnings are expected to grow with 22.37% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.95
PEG (5Y)0.68
EPS Next 2Y22.16%
EPS Next 3Y22.37%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ALA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.14%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
ALA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.53.
ALA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.14%

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 2Y22.16%
EPS Next 3Y22.37%
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

ALA SPA

BIT:ALA (9/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

35.1

+0.2 (+0.57%)

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 Cap316.95M
Analysts72.5
Price Target37.82 (7.75%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.14%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.09%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.77
Fwd PE 15.03
P/S 1.1
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 4.14
P/tB 7.5
EV/EBITDA 10.26
EPS(TTM)1.87
EY5.33%
EPS(NY)2.34
Fwd EY6.65%
FCF(TTM)-1.09
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.72
OCFYN/A
SpS31.99
BVpS8.48
TBVpS4.68
PEG (NY)0.95
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 3.55
F-Score6
WACC7.29%
ROIC/WACC2.33
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 Y19.82%
EPS Next 2Y22.16%
EPS Next 3Y22.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.84%
Revenue growth 3Y30.61%
Revenue growth 5Y16.44%
Sales Q2Q%27.37%
Revenue Next Year12.12%
Revenue Next 2Y11.39%
Revenue Next 3Y10.59%
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