LOUIS HACHETTE GROUP (ALHG.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:ALHG - FR001400TL40 - Common Stock
1.4765 EUR
-0.01 (-0.94%)
Taking everything into account, ALHG scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ALHG was compared to 66 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the profitability and financial health of ALHG have multiple concerns. ALHG has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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
With a Return On Assets value of 0.03%, ALHG is not doing good in the industry: 61.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Equity value of 0.18%, ALHG is not doing good in the industry: 61.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ALHG has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.65%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ALHG outperforms 47.69% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ALHG is significantly below the industry average of 7.59%.
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
The Profit Margin of ALHG (0.03%) is worse than 61.54% 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.
ALHG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 57.27%, ALHG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.38% of the companies in the same industry.
ALHG's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
ALHG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ALHG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for ALHG has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.33, we must say that ALHG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
ALHG has a Altman-Z score (1.33) which 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ALHG (4.94) is better than 61.54% of its industry peers.
ALHG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.84. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
ALHG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.84. This is in the lower half of the industry: ALHG underperforms 75.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.33 |
ROIC/WACC1.59
WACC2.92%
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.
ALHG has a Current ratio of 0.78. This is in the lower half of the industry: ALHG underperforms 72.31% of its industry peers.
ALHG has a Quick 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.
The Quick ratio of ALHG (0.55) is worse than 81.54% of its industry peers.
| 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.
ALHG shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -21.61% yearly.
Looking at the last year, ALHG shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 166.57%.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 118.15% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
ALHG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.62% yearly.
EPS Next Y704.55%
EPS Next 2Y201.4%
EPS Next 3Y118.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.52%
Revenue Next 2Y5.14%
Revenue Next 3Y4.62%
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 accelerating.
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
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.41 indicates a correct valuation of ALHG.
ALHG's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ALHG to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.53), we can say ALHG is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ALHG is valued a bit cheaper than 78.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ALHG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.46% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.01 |
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 118.15% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y201.4%
EPS Next 3Y118.15%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ALHG has a yearly dividend return of 0.34%, which is pretty low.
ALHG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.19.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.34, ALHG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.34% |
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 2Y201.4%
EPS Next 3Y118.15%
EPA:ALHG (11/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1.4765
-0.01 (-0.94%)
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 Cap1.46B
Revenue(TTM)13.77B
Net Income(TTM)4.00M
Analysts86.67
Price Target2.31 (56.45%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.34% |
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)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.41 | ||
| P/S | 0.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.11 | ||
| P/B | 0.66 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.01 |
EPS(TTM)0
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.12
Fwd EY8.06%
FCF(TTM)1.05
FCFY70.8%
OCF(TTM)1.33
OCFY90.39%
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 | 1.33 |
F-Score6
WACC2.92%
ROIC/WACC1.59
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 Y704.55%
EPS Next 2Y201.4%
EPS Next 3Y118.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)166.57%
Revenue growth 3Y262.42%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%4.52%
Revenue Next Year6.52%
Revenue Next 2Y5.14%
Revenue Next 3Y4.62%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y283.93%
EBIT growth 3Y188.05%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year86.36%
EBIT Next 3Y27.34%
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 5 / 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%.