FREELANCE.COM (ALFRE.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:ALFRE - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0004187367 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to ALFRE. ALFRE was compared to 32 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. ALFRE is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ALFRE was profitable.
In the past year ALFRE had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
ALFRE has a Return On Assets (2.63%) which is in line with its industry peers.
ALFRE has a Return On Equity of 9.20%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ALFRE outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
ALFRE has a Return On Invested Capital (6.79%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ALFRE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.78%. This is below the industry average of 11.25%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.69%, ALFRE is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
ALFRE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ALFRE has a Operating Margin of 2.84%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ALFRE outperforms 40.63% of its industry peers.
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
ALFRE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ALFRE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ALFRE has more shares outstanding
ALFRE has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.04 indicates that ALFRE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.04, ALFRE is not doing good in the industry: 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
ALFRE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.62. This is in the lower half of the industry: ALFRE underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.79 indicates that ALFRE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.79, ALFRE is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.04 |
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC6.48%
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.
The Current ratio of ALFRE (1.21) is better than 65.63% of its industry peers.
ALFRE has a Quick 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's Quick ratio of 1.21 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ALFRE outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.21 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ALFRE have decreased strongly by -19.20% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, ALFRE shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 18.77% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.19% in the past 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 4.75% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, ALFRE will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.62% on average per year.
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
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.96, the valuation of ALFRE can be described as reasonable.
93.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALFRE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
ALFRE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
ALFRE is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.37.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALFRE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.43, ALFRE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
81.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALFRE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ALFRE is valued cheaper than 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.66 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
EPS Next 2Y2.94%
EPS Next 3Y4.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.46%, ALFRE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.00, ALFRE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, ALFRE pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.46% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y2.94%
EPS Next 3Y4.75%
EPA:ALFRE (5/20/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners1.92%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners69.85%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap131.74M
Analysts84
Price Target4.18 (79.4%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.46% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)-3.53%
PT rev (3m)-6.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.37 | ||
| P/S | 0.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.39 | ||
| P/B | 0.83 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.66 |
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY11.16%
EPS(NY)0.37
Fwd EY15.69%
FCF(TTM)0.32
FCFY13.93%
OCF(TTM)0.43
OCFY18.56%
SpS15.17
BVpS2.79
TBVpS-1.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
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 | 2.04 |
F-Score3
WACC6.48%
ROIC/WACC1.05
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 Year25.05%
EBIT Next 3Y13.06%
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