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LOUIS HACHETTE GROUP (ALHG.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

1.6305  +0.03 (+2.03%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Overall ALHG gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated ALHG against 66 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.


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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

ALHG has a worse Return On Assets (-0.18%) than 69.70% of its industry peers.
ALHG has a Return On Equity of -0.94%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ALHG underperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.50%, ALHG is doing worse than 60.61% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ALHG is significantly below the industry average of 8.67%.
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

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ALHG has declined.
ALHG has a Operating Margin of 4.62%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ALHG underperforms 60.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ALHG has declined.
ALHG has a Gross Margin (53.64%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
The debt/assets ratio for ALHG has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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

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 has a Altman-Z score of 1.29. This is in the lower half of the industry: ALHG underperforms 60.61% 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.
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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ALHG (1.70) is worse than 71.21% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.7
Debt/FCF 4.96
Altman-Z 1.29
ROIC/WACC1.52
WACC2.96%
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.
ALHG's Current ratio of 0.77 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ALHG is outperformed by 66.67% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.56, ALHG is doing worse than 80.30% of the companies in the same industry.
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

The earnings per share for ALHG have decreased strongly by -120.02% 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.
Looking at the last year, ALHG shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1286.62%.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, ALHG will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 241.75% on average per year.
ALHG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.61% yearly.
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

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 2025 2026 0.05 0.1 0.15

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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 12.30, the valuation of ALHG can be described as correct.
ALHG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
ALHG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.20.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 12.3
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

71.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALHG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ALHG indicates a rather cheap valuation: ALHG is cheaper than 96.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1.62
EV/EBITDA 4.05
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

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 241.75% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
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

ALHG has a yearly dividend return of 0.32%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.85, ALHG has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, ALHG's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.32%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
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

The earnings of ALHG are negative and hence is the payout ratio. ALHG will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
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

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LOUIS HACHETTE GROUP

EPA:ALHG (5/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

1.6305

+0.03 (+2.03%)

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 Owners6.7%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.62B
Analysts85
Price Target2.24 (37.38%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.32%
Yearly Dividend0.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-250%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
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)15.79%
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 12.3
P/S 0.12
P/FCF 1.62
P/OCF 1.25
P/B 0.69
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.05
EPS(TTM)-0.02
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.13
Fwd EY8.13%
FCF(TTM)1.01
FCFY61.89%
OCF(TTM)1.31
OCFY80.13%
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
WACC2.96%
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