EXACOMPTA CLAIREFONTAINE (ALEXA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:ALEXA - FR0000064164 - Common Stock
154 EUR
+2 (+1.32%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to ALEXA. ALEXA was compared to 11 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. ALEXA gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. ALEXA has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. ALEXA also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes ALEXA very considerable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ALEXA was profitable.
In the past year ALEXA had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ALEXA has always been profitable.
ALEXA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.31%, ALEXA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
ALEXA's Return On Equity of 5.87% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ALEXA outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.57%, ALEXA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
ALEXA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.85%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.20%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.31% | ||
| ROE | 5.87% | ||
| ROIC | 4.57% |
ROA(3y)3.62%
ROA(5y)2.91%
ROE(3y)6.67%
ROE(5y)5.52%
ROIC(3y)5.85%
ROIC(5y)4.54%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of ALEXA (3.78%) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
ALEXA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ALEXA has a better Operating Margin (5.44%) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
ALEXA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of ALEXA (50.88%) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ALEXA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.78% | ||
| GM | 50.88% |
OM growth 3Y9.19%
OM growth 5Y14.1%
PM growth 3Y9.93%
PM growth 5Y9.25%
GM growth 3Y-0.8%
GM growth 5Y0.2%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ALEXA is still creating some value.
ALEXA has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ALEXA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ALEXA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
ALEXA has an Altman-Z score of 2.54. This is not the best score and indicates that ALEXA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ALEXA has a Altman-Z score of 2.54. This is amongst the best in the industry. ALEXA outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
ALEXA has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.04. This is a neutral value as ALEXA would need 4.04 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.04, ALEXA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
ALEXA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
ALEXA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.19 is amongst the best of the industry. ALEXA outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.54 |
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC5%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.74 indicates that ALEXA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ALEXA has a Current ratio of 2.74. This is amongst the best in the industry. ALEXA outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
ALEXA has a Quick Ratio of 1.50. This is a normal value and indicates that ALEXA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ALEXA's Quick ratio of 1.50 is amongst the best of the industry. ALEXA outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.5 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ALEXA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -27.04%.
Measured over the past years, ALEXA shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.34% on average per year.
ALEXA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.42%.
Measured over the past years, ALEXA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.40% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.04%
EPS 3Y13.91%
EPS 5Y12.34%
EPS Q2Q%205.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.42%
Revenue growth 3Y4.58%
Revenue growth 5Y3.4%
Sales Q2Q%0.35%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 5.54 indicates a rather cheap valuation of ALEXA.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALEXA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ALEXA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.76), we can say ALEXA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALEXA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
90.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALEXA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.42 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ALEXA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.45
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ALEXA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.84%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.90, ALEXA pays a better dividend. On top of this ALEXA pays more dividend than 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ALEXA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.84% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ALEXA decreases each year by -13.06%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.06%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
24.10% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ALEXA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP24.1%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPA:ALEXA (9/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
154
+2 (+1.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners1.58%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap174.02M
AnalystsN/A
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.84% |
Yearly Dividend6.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.06%
DP24.1%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.99 | ||
| P/B | 0.32 | ||
| P/tB | 0.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.42 |
EPS(TTM)27.8
EY18.05%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)34.17
FCFY22.19%
OCF(TTM)77.56
OCFY50.36%
SpS735.64
BVpS474.43
TBVpS425.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.45
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.31% | ||
| ROE | 5.87% | ||
| ROCE | 6.16% | ||
| ROIC | 4.57% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.16% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.86% | ||
| OM | 5.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.78% | ||
| GM | 50.88% | ||
| FCFM | 4.64% |
ROA(3y)3.62%
ROA(5y)2.91%
ROE(3y)6.67%
ROE(5y)5.52%
ROIC(3y)5.85%
ROIC(5y)4.54%
ROICexc(3y)7.54%
ROICexc(5y)6.01%
ROICexgc(3y)8.44%
ROICexgc(5y)6.78%
ROCE(3y)7.87%
ROCE(5y)6.11%
ROICexcg growth 3Y5.72%
ROICexcg growth 5Y13.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.1%
OM growth 3Y9.19%
OM growth 5Y14.1%
PM growth 3Y9.93%
PM growth 5Y9.25%
GM growth 3Y-0.8%
GM growth 5Y0.2%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.87
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.04 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.05 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 91.19% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.9% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 11.95 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.5% | ||
| Profit Quality | 122.74% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.54 |
F-Score5
WACC5%
ROIC/WACC0.91
Cap/Depr(3y)76.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)74.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.06%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.04%
EPS 3Y13.91%
EPS 5Y12.34%
EPS Q2Q%205.27%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.42%
Revenue growth 3Y4.58%
Revenue growth 5Y3.4%
Sales Q2Q%0.35%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-37.19%
EBIT growth 3Y14.19%
EBIT growth 5Y17.98%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-47.45%
FCF growth 3Y1.8%
FCF growth 5Y19.89%
OCF growth 1Y-30.68%
OCF growth 3Y8.55%
OCF growth 5Y8.14%