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FREELANCE.COM (ALFRE.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

EPA:ALFRE - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0004187367 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

2.35  +0.03 (+1.29%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall ALFRE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated ALFRE against 29 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. ALFRE has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. ALFRE may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ALFRE was profitable.
ALFRE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
ALFRE.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFALFRE.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10M 20M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.63%, ALFRE is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.28% of the companies in the same industry.
ALFRE's Return On Equity of 9.20% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ALFRE outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.79%, ALFRE is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.17% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ALFRE is below the industry average of 10.29%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.78%) for ALFRE is below the current ROIC(6.79%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.63%
ROE 9.2%
ROIC 6.79%
ROA(3y)3.02%
ROA(5y)3.51%
ROE(3y)10.36%
ROE(5y)12.6%
ROIC(3y)6.78%
ROIC(5y)8.01%
ALFRE.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICALFRE.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 -20 40 60

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.69%, ALFRE is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.83% of the companies in the same industry.
ALFRE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of ALFRE (2.84%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ALFRE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.84%
PM (TTM) 1.69%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y1.19%
OM growth 5Y-1.54%
PM growth 3Y-12.7%
PM growth 5Y-6.49%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
ALFRE.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsALFRE.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ALFRE is creating some value.
ALFRE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ALFRE has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, ALFRE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
ALFRE.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingALFRE.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
ALFRE.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsALFRE.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

ALFRE has an Altman-Z score of 2.04. 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 has a Altman-Z score of 2.04. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ALFRE outperforms 41.38% of its industry peers.
ALFRE has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.62. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as ALFRE would need 7.62 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ALFRE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.62. This is in the lower half of the industry: ALFRE underperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
ALFRE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.79. This is a neutral value indicating ALFRE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ALFRE (0.79) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.79
Debt/FCF 7.62
Altman-Z 2.04
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC6.07%
ALFRE.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFALFRE.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

ALFRE has a Current Ratio of 1.21. 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 of 1.21. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ALFRE outperforms 58.62% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.21 indicates that ALFRE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.21, ALFRE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.21
Quick Ratio 1.21
ALFRE.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesALFRE.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for ALFRE have decreased strongly by -19.20% in the last year.
ALFRE shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 18.77% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.19% in the past year.
ALFRE shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 35.51% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.2%
EPS 3Y13.04%
EPS 5Y18.77%
EPS Q2Q%9.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.19%
Revenue growth 3Y38.19%
Revenue growth 5Y35.51%
Sales Q2Q%23.24%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, ALFRE will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.75% on average per year.
ALFRE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.62% yearly.
EPS Next Y-5.97%
EPS Next 2Y2.94%
EPS Next 3Y4.75%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year22.34%
Revenue Next 2Y13.39%
Revenue Next 3Y9.62%
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.
ALFRE.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesALFRE.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
ALFRE.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesALFRE.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.04, the valuation of ALFRE can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ALFRE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ALFRE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.50, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.43, the valuation of ALFRE can be described as very cheap.
96.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALFRE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
ALFRE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.44, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.04
Fwd PE 6.43
ALFRE.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsALFRE.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ALFRE indicates a rather cheap valuation: ALFRE is cheaper than 86.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ALFRE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.66% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.24
EV/EBITDA 5.64
ALFRE.PA Per share dataALFRE.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
EPS Next 2Y2.94%
EPS Next 3Y4.75%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.45%, ALFRE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.87, ALFRE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, ALFRE pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.45%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
ALFRE.PA Yearly Dividends per shareALFRE.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2024 2025 0.02 0.04 0.06

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y2.94%
EPS Next 3Y4.75%
ALFRE.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendALFRE.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 5M 10M 15M 20M

FREELANCE.COM

EPA:ALFRE (7/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

2.35

+0.03 (+1.29%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)05-19 2025-05-19
Earnings (Next)08-25 2025-08-25
Inst Owners1.63%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners74.6%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap132.87M
Analysts84
Price Target3.93 (67.23%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.45%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
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)-9.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.18%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.04
Fwd PE 6.43
P/S 0.15
P/FCF 7.24
P/OCF 5.43
P/B 0.84
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.64
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY11.06%
EPS(NY)0.37
Fwd EY15.56%
FCF(TTM)0.32
FCFY13.81%
OCF(TTM)0.43
OCFY18.4%
SpS15.17
BVpS2.79
TBVpS-1.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.63%
ROE 9.2%
ROCE 8.49%
ROIC 6.79%
ROICexc 10.21%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 2.84%
PM (TTM) 1.69%
GM N/A
FCFM 2.14%
ROA(3y)3.02%
ROA(5y)3.51%
ROE(3y)10.36%
ROE(5y)12.6%
ROIC(3y)6.78%
ROIC(5y)8.01%
ROICexc(3y)10.94%
ROICexc(5y)15.49%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.48%
ROCE(5y)10.02%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.58%
OM growth 3Y1.19%
OM growth 5Y-1.54%
PM growth 3Y-12.7%
PM growth 5Y-6.49%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score3
Asset Turnover1.55
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.79
Debt/FCF 7.62
Debt/EBITDA 4.06
Cap/Depr 94.87%
Cap/Sales 0.71%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 79.32%
Profit Quality 126.27%
Current Ratio 1.21
Quick Ratio 1.21
Altman-Z 2.04
F-Score3
WACC6.07%
ROIC/WACC1.12
Cap/Depr(3y)141.21%
Cap/Depr(5y)602.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.54%
Profit Quality(3y)130.44%
Profit Quality(5y)117.47%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.2%
EPS 3Y13.04%
EPS 5Y18.77%
EPS Q2Q%9.31%
EPS Next Y-5.97%
EPS Next 2Y2.94%
EPS Next 3Y4.75%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.19%
Revenue growth 3Y38.19%
Revenue growth 5Y35.51%
Sales Q2Q%23.24%
Revenue Next Year22.34%
Revenue Next 2Y13.39%
Revenue Next 3Y9.62%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.08%
EBIT growth 3Y39.83%
EBIT growth 5Y33.43%
EBIT Next Year28.13%
EBIT Next 3Y12.81%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-27.46%
FCF growth 3Y43.69%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-15.33%
OCF growth 3Y40.88%
OCF growth 5YN/A