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LOUIS HACHETTE GROUP (ALHG.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

EPA:ALHG - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR001400TL40 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

1.685  -0.01 (-0.47%)

Fundamental Rating

3

ALHG gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 63 industry peers in the Media industry. ALHG has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. ALHG has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
ALHG.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFALHG.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of ALHG (-0.18%) is worse than 68.25% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -0.94%, ALHG is doing worse than 68.25% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.50%, ALHG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ALHG is significantly below the industry average of 7.76%.
The 3 year average ROIC (1.57%) for ALHG is below the current ROIC(4.50%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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
ALHG.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICALHG.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2021 2022 2023 2024 1 2 3 4 5

1.3 Margins

ALHG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 4.62%, ALHG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.27% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ALHG has declined.
ALHG's Gross Margin of 53.64% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ALHG outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
ALHG's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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
ALHG.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsALHG.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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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.
Compared to 1 year ago, ALHG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
ALHG has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
ALHG.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingALHG.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
ALHG.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsALHG.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.29, we must say that ALHG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.29, ALHG is not doing good in the industry: 61.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ALHG has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.96. This is a neutral value as ALHG would need 4.96 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ALHG (4.96) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ALHG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.70. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.70, ALHG is not doing good in the industry: 76.19% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.7
Debt/FCF 4.96
Altman-Z 1.29
ROIC/WACC1.52
WACC2.97%
ALHG.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFALHG.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.77 indicates that ALHG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.77, ALHG is not doing good in the industry: 69.84% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.56 indicates that ALHG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ALHG (0.56) is worse than 84.13% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.77
Quick Ratio 0.56
ALHG.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesALHG.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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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%.
ALHG shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -21.61% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 1286.62% 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)-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 241.75% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.61% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y912.21%
EPS Next 2Y241.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.4%
Revenue Next 2Y6.55%
Revenue Next 3Y5.61%
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.
ALHG.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesALHG.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
ALHG.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesALHG.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2025 2026 0.05 0.1 0.15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for ALHG. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.71, which indicates a correct valuation of ALHG.
ALHG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.19. ALHG is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 12.71
ALHG.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsALHG.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ALHG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.84% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ALHG indicates a rather cheap valuation: ALHG is cheaper than 98.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1.67
EV/EBITDA 4.06
ALHG.PA Per share dataALHG.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10

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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ALHG's earnings are expected to grow with 241.75% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y241.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.29%, ALHG is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.70, ALHG has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.29, ALHG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.29%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
ALHG.PA Yearly Dividends per shareALHG.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2025 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05

5.3 Sustainability

ALHG has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-250%
EPS Next 2Y241.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
ALHG.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendALHG.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

LOUIS HACHETTE GROUP

EPA:ALHG (6/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

1.685

-0.01 (-0.47%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)04-25 2025-04-25
Earnings (Next)07-24 2025-07-24
Inst Owners10.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners8.69%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.67B
Analysts86.67
Price Target2.11 (25.22%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.29%
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)-6.06%
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 12.71
P/S 0.12
P/FCF 1.67
P/OCF 1.29
P/B 0.71
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.06
EPS(TTM)-0.02
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.13
Fwd EY7.87%
FCF(TTM)1.01
FCFY59.89%
OCF(TTM)1.31
OCFY77.53%
SpS13.68
BVpS2.37
TBVpS-2.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC2.97%
ROIC/WACC1.52
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 Y912.21%
EPS Next 2Y241.75%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1286.62%
Revenue growth 3Y262.42%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%1018.04%
Revenue Next Year8.4%
Revenue Next 2Y6.55%
Revenue Next 3Y5.61%
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