LOUIS HACHETTE GROUP (ALHG.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:ALHG - FR001400TL40 - Common Stock
1.659 EUR
+0.03 (+2.03%)
ALHG gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 62 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.
In the past year ALHG had a positive cash flow from operations.
1.2 Ratios
ALHG's Return On Assets of -0.18% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ALHG outperforms 41.94% of its industry peers.
ALHG has a Return On Equity (-0.94%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ALHG has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.50%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ALHG outperforms 48.39% 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 7.82%.
The 3 year average ROIC (1.57%) for ALHG is below the current ROIC(4.50%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.18% | ||
| ROE | -0.94% | ||
| ROIC | 4.5% |
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's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.62%, ALHG is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% 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 53.64%, ALHG is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.39% 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 | 4.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 53.64% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ALHG is still creating some value.
ALHG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ALHG has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
ALHG has an Altman-Z score of 1.29. This is a bad value and indicates that ALHG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
ALHG's Altman-Z score of 1.29 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ALHG outperforms 45.16% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ALHG is 4.96, which is a neutral value as it means it would take ALHG, 4.96 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.96, ALHG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.70 is on the high side and indicates that ALHG has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ALHG (1.70) is worse than 74.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
ROIC/WACC1.5
WACC3.01%
2.3 Liquidity
ALHG has a Current Ratio of 0.77. 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 Current ratio of ALHG (0.77) is worse than 75.81% of its industry peers.
ALHG has a Quick Ratio of 0.77. 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 (0.56) is worse than 80.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ALHG have decreased strongly by -120.02% 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.
ALHG shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1286.62%.
ALHG shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 262.42% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-120.02%
EPS 3Y-21.61%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-82.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1286.62%
Revenue growth 3Y262.42%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%1018.04%
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
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
ALHG reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.74, the valuation of ALHG can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ALHG is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.63. ALHG is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ALHG is valued a bit cheaper than 75.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ALHG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.39% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.04 |
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 0.30%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.03, ALHG has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, ALHG's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.3% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
ALHG has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-250%
EPS Next 2Y201.4%
EPS Next 3Y118.15%
EPA:ALHG (9/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1.659
+0.03 (+2.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners10.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners8.69%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.65B
Analysts86.67
Price Target2.14 (28.99%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.3% |
Yearly Dividend0.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-250%
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)1.61%
PT rev (3m)-4.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-20.52%
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 | 15.74 | ||
| P/S | 0.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.27 | ||
| P/B | 0.7 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.04 |
EPS(TTM)-0.02
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.11
Fwd EY6.35%
FCF(TTM)1.01
FCFY60.82%
OCF(TTM)1.31
OCFY78.75%
SpS13.68
BVpS2.37
TBVpS-2.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.18% | ||
| ROE | -0.94% | ||
| ROCE | 7.56% | ||
| ROIC | 4.5% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.01% | ||
| OM | 4.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 53.64% | ||
| FCFM | 7.37% |
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y118.5%
ROICexcg 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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.96 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.61 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 32.67% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.27 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.71% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
F-Score5
WACC3.01%
ROIC/WACC1.5
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)-120.02%
EPS 3Y-21.61%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-82.67%
EPS Next Y704.55%
EPS Next 2Y201.4%
EPS Next 3Y118.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1286.62%
Revenue growth 3Y262.42%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%1018.04%
Revenue Next Year6.52%
Revenue Next 2Y5.14%
Revenue Next 3Y4.62%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1744.12%
EBIT growth 3Y188.05%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year180.54%
EBIT Next 3Y45.95%
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