FREELANCE.COM (ALFRE.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:ALFRE - FR0004187367 - Common Stock
2.1 EUR
-0.05 (-2.33%)
Overall ALFRE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated ALFRE against 31 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While ALFRE is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on ALFRE. ALFRE also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ALFRE had positive earnings in the past year.
ALFRE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years ALFRE has been profitable.
In the past 5 years ALFRE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
ALFRE has a Return On Assets of 3.18%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ALFRE outperforms 48.39% of its industry peers.
ALFRE has a better Return On Equity (10.81%) than 61.29% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.74%, ALFRE is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.06% 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 10.14%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.53%) for ALFRE is below the current ROIC(7.74%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
ALFRE has a Profit Margin (1.72%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ALFRE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ALFRE has a worse Operating Margin (2.71%) than 64.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ALFRE has declined.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ALFRE is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ALFRE has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
ALFRE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ALFRE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
ALFRE has an Altman-Z score of 2.34. 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.
The Altman-Z score of ALFRE (2.34) is worse than 64.52% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ALFRE is 7.00, which is on the high side as it means it would take ALFRE, 7.00 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ALFRE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.00. This is in the lower half of the industry: ALFRE underperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68 indicates that ALFRE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ALFRE's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.68 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ALFRE outperforms 54.84% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.34 |
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC6.38%
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.
ALFRE has a Quick 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 Quick ratio (1.16) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.08% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, ALFRE shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 19.74% on average per year.
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 decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.23% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, ALFRE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.52% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-21.87%
EPS Next 2Y-6.46%
EPS Next 3Y-3.23%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.66%
Revenue Next 2Y4.28%
Revenue Next 3Y4.52%
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.
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 6.56.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ALFRE is valued cheaper than 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.15. ALFRE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.16 indicates a reasonable valuation of ALFRE.
ALFRE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ALFRE is cheaper than 93.55% 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 36.22.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ALFRE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ALFRE is cheaper than 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ALFRE indicates a rather cheap valuation: ALFRE is cheaper than 90.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ALFRE's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.23% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.33
EPS Next 2Y-6.46%
EPS Next 3Y-3.23%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ALFRE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.76%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.20, ALFRE pays a better dividend. On top of this ALFRE pays more dividend than 83.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, ALFRE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.76% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ALFRE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.12%!
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.
DP25.04%
EPS Next 2Y-6.46%
EPS Next 3Y-3.23%
EPA:ALFRE (12/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
2.1
-0.05 (-2.33%)
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 Cap118.73M
Revenue(TTM)1.05B
Net Income(TTM)18.00M
Analysts84.44
Price Target3.37 (60.48%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.76% |
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)-21.43%
PT rev (3m)-21.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-19.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.16 | ||
| P/S | 0.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.86 | ||
| P/B | 0.71 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.34 |
EPS(TTM)0.32
EY15.24%
EPS(NY)0.26
Fwd EY12.26%
FCF(TTM)0.32
FCFY15.47%
OCF(TTM)0.43
OCFY20.58%
SpS18.57
BVpS2.95
TBVpS-1.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.33
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 | 2.34 |
F-Score7
WACC6.38%
ROIC/WACC1.21
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-21.87%
EPS Next 2Y-6.46%
EPS Next 3Y-3.23%
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 2Y4.28%
Revenue Next 3Y4.52%
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 6.56 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.71.
How financially healthy is FREELANCE.COM?
The financial health rating of FREELANCE.COM (ALFRE.PA) is 3 / 10.