FREELANCE.COM (ALFRE.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:ALFRE - FR0004187367 - Common Stock
2.23 EUR
+0.02 (+0.9%)
ALFRE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 29 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of ALFRE while its profitability can be described as average. ALFRE scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ALFRE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ALFRE had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years ALFRE has been profitable.
ALFRE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
ALFRE has a Return On Assets (3.18%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Equity of ALFRE (10.81%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.74%, ALFRE is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ALFRE is below the industry average of 10.66%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.74%) for ALFRE is above the 3 year average (7.53%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.18% | ||
| ROE | 10.81% | ||
| ROIC | 7.74% |
ROA(3y)3.28%
ROA(5y)3.24%
ROE(3y)11.13%
ROE(5y)11.84%
ROIC(3y)7.53%
ROIC(5y)7.02%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.72%, ALFRE is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.28% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ALFRE has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.71%, ALFRE is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.38% of the companies in the same industry.
ALFRE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.72% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y-0.45%
OM growth 5Y-3.86%
PM growth 3Y-4.42%
PM growth 5Y-7.18%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ALFRE is still creating some value.
ALFRE has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ALFRE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ALFRE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
ALFRE has an Altman-Z score of 2.35. This is not the best score and indicates that ALFRE is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ALFRE's Altman-Z score of 2.35 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ALFRE is outperformed by 62.07% of its industry peers.
ALFRE has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.00. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as ALFRE would need 7.00 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ALFRE has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (7.00) than 65.52% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68 indicates that ALFRE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.68, ALFRE is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.17% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.35 |
ROIC/WACC1.23
WACC6.28%
2.3 Liquidity
ALFRE has a Current Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that ALFRE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ALFRE has a Current ratio (1.16) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.16 indicates that ALFRE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ALFRE's Quick ratio of 1.16 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ALFRE outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ALFRE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.08%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 19.74% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 22.39% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
ALFRE shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 34.65% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.08%
EPS 3Y10.06%
EPS 5Y19.74%
EPS Q2Q%43.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.39%
Revenue growth 3Y27.83%
Revenue growth 5Y34.65%
Sales Q2Q%21.57%
3.2 Future
ALFRE is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.08% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.10% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-3.12%
EPS Next 2Y3.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.66%
Revenue Next 2Y2.1%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
ALFRE is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.97.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ALFRE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ALFRE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.76.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.98, the valuation of ALFRE can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ALFRE is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ALFRE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.63.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
86.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALFRE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ALFRE indicates a rather cheap valuation: ALFRE is cheaper than 86.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.46 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.35
EPS Next 2Y3.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.62%, ALFRE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
ALFRE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.13.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, ALFRE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.62% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of ALFRE grows each year by 8.12%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
25.04% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ALFRE. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
ALFRE's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP25.04%
EPS Next 2Y3.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPA:ALFRE (10/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
2.23
+0.02 (+0.9%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners1.29%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners69.88%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap126.08M
Revenue(TTM)1.05B
Net Income(TTM)18.00M
Analysts84.44
Price Target4.28 (91.93%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.62% |
Yearly Dividend0.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.12%
DP25.04%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
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)9.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.98 | ||
| P/S | 0.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.16 | ||
| P/B | 0.76 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.46 |
EPS(TTM)0.32
EY14.35%
EPS(NY)0.32
Fwd EY14.32%
FCF(TTM)0.32
FCFY14.57%
OCF(TTM)0.43
OCFY19.38%
SpS18.57
BVpS2.95
TBVpS-1.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.35
Graham Number4.61
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.18% | ||
| ROE | 10.81% | ||
| ROCE | 9.98% | ||
| ROIC | 7.74% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.03% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 2.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.72% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 1.75% |
ROA(3y)3.28%
ROA(5y)3.24%
ROE(3y)11.13%
ROE(5y)11.84%
ROIC(3y)7.53%
ROIC(5y)7.02%
ROICexc(3y)12.29%
ROICexc(5y)12.83%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)9.72%
ROCE(5y)9.05%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y19.86%
ROICexc growth 5Y-12.12%
OM growth 3Y-0.45%
OM growth 5Y-3.86%
PM growth 3Y-4.42%
PM growth 5Y-7.18%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.85
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.35 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 111.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.09% | ||
| Profit Quality | 102.03% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.35 |
F-Score7
WACC6.28%
ROIC/WACC1.23
Cap/Depr(3y)121.25%
Cap/Depr(5y)452.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.54%
Profit Quality(3y)133%
Profit Quality(5y)118.11%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.08%
EPS 3Y10.06%
EPS 5Y19.74%
EPS Q2Q%43.28%
EPS Next Y-3.12%
EPS Next 2Y3.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.39%
Revenue growth 3Y27.83%
Revenue growth 5Y34.65%
Sales Q2Q%21.57%
Revenue Next Year1.66%
Revenue Next 2Y2.1%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y16.64%
EBIT growth 3Y27.26%
EBIT growth 5Y29.46%
EBIT Next Year18.1%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-23.04%
FCF growth 3Y25.41%
FCF growth 5Y25.77%
OCF growth 1Y-12.87%
OCF growth 3Y27.28%
OCF growth 5Y27.88%
FREELANCE.COM / ALFRE.PA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FREELANCE.COM (ALFRE.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ALFRE.PA.
What is the valuation status of FREELANCE.COM (ALFRE.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to FREELANCE.COM (ALFRE.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FREELANCE.COM?
FREELANCE.COM (ALFRE.PA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of FREELANCE.COM based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FREELANCE.COM (ALFRE.PA) is 6.97 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.76.
How financially healthy is FREELANCE.COM?
The financial health rating of FREELANCE.COM (ALFRE.PA) is 3 / 10.