LOUIS HACHETTE GROUP (ALHG.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:ALHG - FR001400TL40 - Common Stock
1.484 EUR
-0.02 (-1.07%)
Overall ALHG gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated ALHG against 70 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
ALHG had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year ALHG had a positive cash flow from operations.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.03%, ALHG is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 0.18%, ALHG is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of ALHG (4.65%) 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 8.07%.
The 3 year average ROIC (1.57%) for ALHG is below the current ROIC(4.65%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 Profit Margin of 0.03%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ALHG underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ALHG has declined.
ALHG's Operating Margin of 4.68% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ALHG outperforms 43.48% of its industry peers.
ALHG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ALHG has a Gross Margin (57.27%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for ALHG remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ALHG has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
ALHG has an Altman-Z score of 1.33. This is a bad value and indicates that ALHG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
ALHG has a Altman-Z score of 1.33. This is in the lower half of the industry: ALHG underperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ALHG is 4.94, which is a neutral value as it means it would take ALHG, 4.94 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ALHG's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.94 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ALHG outperforms 59.42% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.84 is on the high side and indicates that ALHG has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ALHG (1.84) is worse than 72.46% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.33 |
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC2.88%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.78 indicates that ALHG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.78, ALHG is doing worse than 71.01% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that ALHG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ALHG has a Quick ratio of 0.55. This is amonst the worse of the industry: ALHG underperforms 82.61% 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.
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 166.57%.
Measured over the past years, ALHG shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 262.42% on average per year.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, ALHG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.50% on average per year.
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
ALHG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.19.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ALHG is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.20, ALHG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ALHG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ALHG is cheaper than 79.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ALHG is valued cheaper than 98.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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
ALHG has a yearly dividend return of 0.33%, which is pretty low.
ALHG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.85.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.33, ALHG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.33% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
2850.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ALHG. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP2850%
EPS Next 2Y46.1%
EPS Next 3Y33.02%
EPA:ALHG (12/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1.484
-0.02 (-1.07%)
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 Cap1.47B
Revenue(TTM)13.77B
Net Income(TTM)4.00M
Analysts86.67
Price Target2.31 (55.66%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.33% |
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)7.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-22.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)-22.58%
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 | 11.19 | ||
| P/S | 0.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.11 | ||
| P/B | 0.66 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4 |
EPS(TTM)0
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.13
Fwd EY8.94%
FCF(TTM)1.05
FCFY70.44%
OCF(TTM)1.33
OCFY89.94%
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
WACC2.88%
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%.