EXACOMPTA CLAIREFONTAINE (ALEXA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:ALEXA - FR0000064164 - Common Stock
156 EUR
+2 (+1.3%)
Taking everything into account, ALEXA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ALEXA had positive earnings in the past year.
ALEXA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
ALEXA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
ALEXA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
ALEXA has a better Return On Assets (3.31%) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
ALEXA has a Return On Equity of 5.87%. This is in the better half of the industry: ALEXA outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
ALEXA has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.57%. This is in the better half of the industry: ALEXA outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ALEXA is in line with the industry average of 6.25%.
| 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
ALEXA has a better Profit Margin (3.78%) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ALEXA has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of ALEXA (5.44%) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ALEXA has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 50.88%, ALEXA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
ALEXA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
ALEXA has more shares outstanding than it did 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.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 2.54, ALEXA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
ALEXA's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.04 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ALEXA outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19 indicates that ALEXA is not too dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.19, ALEXA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.54 |
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC4.93%
2.3 Liquidity
ALEXA has a Current Ratio of 2.74. This indicates that ALEXA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting 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 has a Quick ratio of 1.50. This is amongst the best in 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
The earnings per share for ALEXA have decreased strongly by -27.04% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.34% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.42% in the past year.
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
ALEXA is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.61.
90.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALEXA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.03. ALEXA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ALEXA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ALEXA indicates a rather cheap valuation: ALEXA is cheaper than 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.57 | ||
| 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
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.81%, ALEXA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
ALEXA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.91.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, ALEXA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.81% |
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 (9/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
156
+2 (+1.3%)
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 Cap176.28M
AnalystsN/A
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.81% |
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 | 5.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.01 | ||
| P/B | 0.33 | ||
| P/tB | 0.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.42 |
EPS(TTM)27.8
EY17.82%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)34.17
FCFY21.9%
OCF(TTM)77.56
OCFY49.72%
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
WACC4.93%
ROIC/WACC0.93
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%