LOUIS HACHETTE GROUP (ALHG.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:ALHG - FR001400TL40 - Common Stock
1.4425 EUR
0 (-0.1%)
Taking everything into account, ALHG scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ALHG was compared to 67 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the profitability and financial health of ALHG have multiple concerns. ALHG has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ALHG has reported negative net income.
ALHG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
1.2 Ratios
ALHG has a worse Return On Assets (0.03%) than 63.08% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 0.18%, ALHG is doing worse than 63.08% of the companies in the same industry.
ALHG has a Return On Invested Capital (4.65%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ALHG is significantly below the industry average of 7.85%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.65%) for ALHG is above the 3 year average (1.57%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.03% | ||
| ROE | 0.18% | ||
| ROIC | 4.65% |
ROA(3y)1.96%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)3.9%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)1.57%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
ALHG has a worse Profit Margin (0.03%) than 63.08% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ALHG has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.68%, ALHG is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ALHG has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 57.27%, ALHG is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.38% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ALHG has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.03% | ||
| GM | 57.27% |
OM growth 3Y-20.52%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-78.37%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y8.79%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ALHG is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ALHG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 1 year ago, ALHG has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.32, we must say that ALHG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of ALHG (1.32) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ALHG has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.94. This is a neutral value as ALHG would need 4.94 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.94, ALHG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
ALHG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.84. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
ALHG has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.84) than 73.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.32 |
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC2.88%
2.3 Liquidity
ALHG has a Current Ratio of 0.78. This is a bad value and indicates that ALHG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.78, ALHG is not doing good in the industry: 72.31% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that ALHG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.55, ALHG is not doing good in the industry: 81.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ALHG have decreased strongly by -90.07% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, ALHG shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -21.61% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 166.57% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 262.42% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-90.07%
EPS 3Y-21.61%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%74.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)166.57%
Revenue growth 3Y262.42%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%4.52%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ALHG will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 33.02% on average per year.
ALHG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.50% yearly.
EPS Next Y31.36%
EPS Next 2Y46.1%
EPS Next 3Y33.02%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year16.25%
Revenue Next 2Y9.53%
Revenue Next 3Y7.5%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.88 indicates a reasonable valuation of ALHG.
ALHG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.73, ALHG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
73.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALHG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
98.46% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALHG, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ALHG's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
ALHG's earnings are expected to grow with 33.02% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y46.1%
EPS Next 3Y33.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.35%, ALHG is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
ALHG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.17.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, ALHG's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.35% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
ALHG pays out 2850.00% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP2850%
EPS Next 2Y46.1%
EPS Next 3Y33.02%
EPA:ALHG (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1.4425
0 (-0.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners12.21%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners8.69%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.43B
Revenue(TTM)13.77B
Net Income(TTM)4.00M
Analysts86.67
Price Target2.31 (60.14%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.35% |
Yearly Dividend0.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP2850%
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)7.94%
PT rev (3m)9.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-22.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)-38.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.85%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.88 | ||
| P/S | 0.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.08 | ||
| P/B | 0.64 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.98 |
EPS(TTM)0
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.13
Fwd EY9.19%
FCF(TTM)1.05
FCFY72.47%
OCF(TTM)1.33
OCFY92.53%
SpS13.88
BVpS2.24
TBVpS-2.71
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.03% | ||
| ROE | 0.18% | ||
| ROCE | 7.8% | ||
| ROIC | 4.65% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.89% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.96% | ||
| OM | 4.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.03% | ||
| GM | 57.27% | ||
| FCFM | 7.53% |
ROA(3y)1.96%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)3.9%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)1.57%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)1.64%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)4.34%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)2.63%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y118.5%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y66.53%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-20.52%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-78.37%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y8.79%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.94 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.64 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 31.78% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.08% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.53% | ||
| Profit Quality | 25925% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.32 |
F-Score6
WACC2.88%
ROIC/WACC1.61
Cap/Depr(3y)38.41%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)2.98%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)2625.47%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-90.07%
EPS 3Y-21.61%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%74.22%
EPS Next Y31.36%
EPS Next 2Y46.1%
EPS Next 3Y33.02%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)166.57%
Revenue growth 3Y262.42%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%4.52%
Revenue Next Year16.25%
Revenue Next 2Y9.53%
Revenue Next 3Y7.5%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y283.93%
EBIT growth 3Y188.05%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year84.92%
EBIT Next 3Y27.01%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y478.61%
FCF growth 3Y274.88%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y489.09%
OCF growth 3Y295.18%
OCF growth 5YN/A
LOUIS HACHETTE GROUP / ALHG.PA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LOUIS HACHETTE GROUP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to ALHG.PA.
What is the valuation status for ALHG stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to LOUIS HACHETTE GROUP (ALHG.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for LOUIS HACHETTE GROUP?
LOUIS HACHETTE GROUP (ALHG.PA) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
How financially healthy is LOUIS HACHETTE GROUP?
The financial health rating of LOUIS HACHETTE GROUP (ALHG.PA) is 2 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ALHG stock?
The dividend rating of LOUIS HACHETTE GROUP (ALHG.PA) is 1 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 2850%.