FREELANCE.COM (ALFRE.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:ALFRE - FR0004187367 - Common Stock
2.23 EUR
+0.02 (+0.9%)
Taking everything into account, ALFRE scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ALFRE was compared to 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
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ALFRE was profitable.
ALFRE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
ALFRE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
ALFRE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ALFRE (2.63%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.20%, ALFRE is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of ALFRE (6.79%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ALFRE is below the industry average of 10.83%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.79%) for ALFRE is above the 3 year average (6.78%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
ALFRE has a Profit Margin (1.69%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ALFRE has declined.
ALFRE has a Operating Margin (2.84%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ALFRE has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
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.
The number of shares outstanding for ALFRE has been increased compared to 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 a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.03 indicates that ALFRE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ALFRE has a worse Altman-Z score (2.03) than 62.07% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ALFRE is 7.62, which is on the high side as it means it would take ALFRE, 7.62 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ALFRE (7.62) is worse than 65.52% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.79 indicates that ALFRE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ALFRE's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.79 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ALFRE outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.03 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC6.26%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.21, ALFRE is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.21 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ALFRE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -19.20%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.77% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, ALFRE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.19% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, ALFRE shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 35.51% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.50% on average over the next years.
ALFRE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.61% yearly.
EPS Next Y-4.48%
EPS Next 2Y-3.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.5%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year22.91%
Revenue Next 2Y11.78%
Revenue Next 3Y8.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
ALFRE is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.58.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ALFRE is valued cheaper than 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
ALFRE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.06.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.98, the valuation of ALFRE can be described as very cheap.
ALFRE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ALFRE is cheaper than 96.55% 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 22.69.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.98 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ALFRE is valued cheaper than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
89.66% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALFRE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.44 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.46
EPS Next 2Y-3.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.5%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ALFRE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.62%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.04, ALFRE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, ALFRE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.62% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y-3.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.5%
EPA:ALFRE (9/5/2025, 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 Owners1.63%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners74.6%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap126.08M
Analysts84.44
Price Target4.28 (91.93%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.62% |
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)9.09%
PT rev (3m)2.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)1.59%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.98 | ||
| P/S | 0.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.16 | ||
| P/B | 0.8 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.44 |
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY11.66%
EPS(NY)0.32
Fwd EY14.32%
FCF(TTM)0.32
FCFY14.55%
OCF(TTM)0.43
OCFY19.39%
SpS15.17
BVpS2.79
TBVpS-1.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.46
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.03 |
F-Score3
WACC6.26%
ROIC/WACC1.08
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-4.48%
EPS Next 2Y-3.8%
EPS Next 3Y0.5%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.19%
Revenue growth 3Y38.19%
Revenue growth 5Y35.51%
Sales Q2Q%23.24%
Revenue Next Year22.91%
Revenue Next 2Y11.78%
Revenue Next 3Y8.61%
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