LOUIS HACHETTE GROUP (ALHG.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:ALHG - FR001400TL40 - Common Stock
1.499 EUR
+0 (+0.13%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to ALHG. ALHG was compared to 64 industry peers in the Media industry. ALHG may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. ALHG has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ALHG had negative earnings in the past year.
ALHG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -0.18%, ALHG is not doing good in the industry: 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ALHG has a Return On Equity of -0.94%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ALHG underperforms 60.94% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ALHG (4.50%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ALHG is significantly below the industry average of 8.10%.
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.
The Operating Margin of ALHG (4.62%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ALHG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of ALHG (53.64%) is comparable to the rest of the 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
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.
The debt/assets ratio for ALHG has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.28, we must say that ALHG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
ALHG has a Altman-Z score of 1.28. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ALHG outperforms 42.19% 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.
ALHG has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.96) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
ALHG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.70. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
ALHG has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.70) than 70.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.28 |
ROIC/WACC1.54
WACC2.92%
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.
ALHG's Current ratio of 0.77 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ALHG is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.56 indicates that ALHG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ALHG has a worse Quick ratio (0.56) than 79.69% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.56 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ALHG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -120.02%.
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.
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
ALHG is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 118.15% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, ALHG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.62% on average per year.
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.
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.
ALHG is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.22.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ALHG is on the same level as its industry peers.
ALHG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ALHG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ALHG is cheaper than 76.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ALHG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.94 |
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
With a yearly dividend of 0.32%, ALHG is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
ALHG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.02.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.32, ALHG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% |
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 (9/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1.499
+0 (+0.13%)
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 Cap1.49B
Analysts86.67
Price Target2.14 (42.76%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)1.61%
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 | 14.22 | ||
| P/S | 0.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.15 | ||
| P/B | 0.63 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.94 |
EPS(TTM)-0.02
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.11
Fwd EY7.03%
FCF(TTM)1.01
FCFY67.32%
OCF(TTM)1.31
OCFY87.15%
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 | 1.28 |
F-Score5
WACC2.92%
ROIC/WACC1.54
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