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LOUIS HACHETTE GROUP (ALHG.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:ALHG - FR001400TL40 - Common Stock

1.484 EUR
-0.02 (-1.07%)
Last: 12/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to ALHG. ALHG was compared to 70 industry peers in the Media industry. ALHG has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. ALHG is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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 (0.03%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 0.18%, ALHG is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ALHG has a Return On Invested Capital (4.65%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ALHG is significantly below the industry average of 8.07%.
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 RankSector 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
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 has a Profit Margin of 0.03%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ALHG underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
ALHG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 4.68%, ALHG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.48% of the companies in the same industry.
ALHG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ALHG has a Gross Margin of 57.27%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ALHG outperforms 57.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ALHG has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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
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

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.
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 1.33, we must say that ALHG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.33, ALHG is doing worse than 60.87% of the companies in the same 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.84 is on the high side and indicates that ALHG has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.84, ALHG is doing worse than 72.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.84
Debt/FCF 4.94
Altman-Z 1.33
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC2.88%
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

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 71.01% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that ALHG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ALHG's Quick ratio of 0.55 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ALHG is outperformed by 82.61% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.78
Quick Ratio 0.55
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

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

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.
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 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.05 0.1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.19 indicates a reasonable valuation of ALHG.
ALHG's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
ALHG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.22.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 11.19
ALHG.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsALHG.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

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.
98.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALHG, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1.42
EV/EBITDA 4
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 33.02% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y46.1%
EPS Next 3Y33.02%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.33%, ALHG is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.85, 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 RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.33%

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

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%
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
ALHG.PA Dividend Payout.ALHG.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ALHG.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

LOUIS HACHETTE GROUP

EPA:ALHG (12/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

1.484

-0.02 (-1.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)10-16 2025-10-16
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11
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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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%.