EXACOMPTA CLAIREFONTAINE (ALEXA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:ALEXA - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000064164 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall ALEXA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated ALEXA against 11 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. ALEXA scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. 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. These ratings could make ALEXA a good candidate for dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ALEXA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ALEXA had a positive cash flow from operations.
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's Return On Assets of 2.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ALEXA outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
ALEXA's Return On Equity of 4.11% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ALEXA outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
ALEXA has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.79%. This is in the better half of the industry: ALEXA outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ALEXA is in line with the industry average of 6.56%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.23% | ||
| ROE | 4.11% | ||
| ROIC | 4.79% |
ROA(3y)3.29%
ROA(5y)2.64%
ROE(3y)6.27%
ROE(5y)5.16%
ROIC(3y)5.42%
ROIC(5y)4.04%
1.3 Margins
ALEXA's Profit Margin of 2.58% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ALEXA outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ALEXA has grown nicely.
ALEXA has a Operating Margin of 5.67%. This is in the better half of the industry: ALEXA outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
ALEXA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 51.26%, ALEXA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 5.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.58% | ||
| GM | 51.26% |
OM growth 3Y58.86%
OM growth 5Y28.17%
PM growth 3Y42.06%
PM growth 5Y19.79%
GM growth 3Y-1.06%
GM growth 5Y0.17%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, ALEXA has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for ALEXA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
ALEXA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.47 indicates that ALEXA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 2.47, 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 2.38. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ALEXA would need 2.38 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ALEXA's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.38 is amongst the best of the industry. ALEXA outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22 indicates that ALEXA is not too dependend on debt financing.
ALEXA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.22. This is amongst the best in the industry. ALEXA outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.47 |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC4.61%
2.3 Liquidity
ALEXA has a Current Ratio of 2.49. This indicates that ALEXA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ALEXA (2.49) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.36 indicates that ALEXA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.36, ALEXA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.36 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ALEXA have decreased strongly by -62.10% in the last year.
ALEXA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 27.39% yearly.
Looking at the last year, ALEXA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.43% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, ALEXA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.93% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-62.1%
EPS 3Y50.49%
EPS 5Y27.39%
EPS Q2Q%-56.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.43%
Revenue growth 3Y6.93%
Revenue growth 5Y6.93%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%
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 reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.30.
ALEXA's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ALEXA is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
ALEXA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.3 | ||
| 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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ALEXA indicates a rather cheap valuation: ALEXA is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.11 |
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)0.3
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.78%, ALEXA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
ALEXA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.36. ALEXA pays more dividend than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
ALEXA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.78% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ALEXA decreases each year by -15.70%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-15.7%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
35.42% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ALEXA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP35.42%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPA:ALEXA (4/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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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 Cap177.41M
AnalystsN/A
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.78% |
Yearly Dividend4.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)-15.7%
DP35.42%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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 | 8.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.45 | ||
| P/B | 0.34 | ||
| P/tB | 0.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.11 |
EPS(TTM)18.92
EY12.05%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)62.52
FCFY39.82%
OCF(TTM)108.63
OCFY69.19%
SpS734.35
BVpS460.67
TBVpS409.25
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.23% | ||
| ROE | 4.11% | ||
| ROCE | 6.52% | ||
| ROIC | 4.79% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.65% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.24% | ||
| OM | 5.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.58% | ||
| GM | 51.26% | ||
| FCFM | 8.51% |
ROA(3y)3.29%
ROA(5y)2.64%
ROE(3y)6.27%
ROE(5y)5.16%
ROIC(3y)5.42%
ROIC(5y)4.04%
ROICexc(3y)7.07%
ROICexc(5y)5.35%
ROICexgc(3y)8%
ROICexgc(5y)6.05%
ROCE(3y)7.39%
ROCE(5y)5.5%
ROICexcg growth 3Y58.58%
ROICexcg growth 5Y30.19%
ROICexc growth 3Y60.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y30.02%
OM growth 3Y58.86%
OM growth 5Y28.17%
PM growth 3Y42.06%
PM growth 5Y19.79%
GM growth 3Y-1.06%
GM growth 5Y0.17%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.86
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.38 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 80.62% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.28% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 14.57 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 109.95% | ||
| Profit Quality | 330.08% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.47 |
F-Score6
WACC4.61%
ROIC/WACC1.04
Cap/Depr(3y)70.47%
Cap/Depr(5y)78.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.12%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-62.1%
EPS 3Y50.49%
EPS 5Y27.39%
EPS Q2Q%-56.82%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.43%
Revenue growth 3Y6.93%
Revenue growth 5Y6.93%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-42.02%
EBIT growth 3Y69.88%
EBIT growth 5Y37.06%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y881.29%
FCF growth 3Y60.62%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y258.61%
OCF growth 3Y33.78%
OCF growth 5Y63.87%