HOPSCOTCH GROUPE (ALHOP.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:ALHOP - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000065278 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
ALHOP gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 63 industry peers in the Media industry. ALHOP has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. ALHOP has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ALHOP was profitable.
In the past year ALHOP had a positive cash flow from operations.
ALHOP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years ALHOP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ALHOP (2.35%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.68%, ALHOP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
ALHOP has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.36%. This is in the better half of the industry: ALHOP outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ALHOP is in line with the industry average of 8.31%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.35% | ||
| ROE | 14.68% | ||
| ROIC | 7.36% |
ROA(3y)2.55%
ROA(5y)0.68%
ROE(3y)20.81%
ROE(5y)-1.08%
ROIC(3y)8.65%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of ALHOP (1.51%) is worse than 60.32% of its industry peers.
ALHOP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ALHOP has a Operating Margin of 2.88%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ALHOP underperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
ALHOP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ALHOP's Gross Margin of 32.78% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ALHOP is outperformed by 73.02% of its industry peers.
ALHOP's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.51% | ||
| GM | 32.78% |
OM growth 3Y-20.5%
OM growth 5Y11.52%
PM growth 3Y-16.56%
PM growth 5Y13.34%
GM growth 3Y-8.56%
GM growth 5Y-1.11%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ALHOP is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ALHOP has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for ALHOP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
ALHOP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.17 indicates that ALHOP is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.17, ALHOP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.02% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ALHOP is 10.18, which is on the high side as it means it would take ALHOP, 10.18 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ALHOP has a Debt to FCF ratio of 10.18. This is in the lower half of the industry: ALHOP underperforms 60.32% of its industry peers.
ALHOP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.46. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ALHOP (1.46) is worse than 68.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.17 |
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC4.81%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.22 indicates that ALHOP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ALHOP's Current ratio of 1.22 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ALHOP outperforms 65.08% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.22 indicates that ALHOP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ALHOP has a better Quick ratio (1.22) than 69.84% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ALHOP have decreased by -6.72% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 21.21% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 17.57% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.02% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.72%
EPS 3Y2.55%
EPS 5Y21.21%
EPS Q2Q%-21.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.57%
Revenue growth 3Y27.56%
Revenue growth 5Y10.02%
Sales Q2Q%27.86%
3.2 Future
ALHOP is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.86% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, ALHOP will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.64% on average per year.
EPS Next Y0%
EPS Next 2Y4.45%
EPS Next 3Y5.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.63%
Revenue Next 2Y8.64%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.43 indicates a reasonable valuation of ALHOP.
76.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ALHOP, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.99, ALHOP is valued rather cheaply.
ALHOP is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.58.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ALHOP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ALHOP to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.36), we can say ALHOP is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ALHOP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ALHOP is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.44
EPS Next 2Y4.45%
EPS Next 3Y5.86%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.00%, ALHOP has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.13, ALHOP pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, ALHOP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of ALHOP grows each year by 20.92%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.92%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
39.26% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ALHOP. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
ALHOP's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.26%
EPS Next 2Y4.45%
EPS Next 3Y5.86%
EPA:ALHOP (8/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
14.9
-0.4 (-2.61%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners4.67%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners23.58%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap45.59M
Analysts86.67
Price Target30.6 (105.37%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4% |
Yearly Dividend0.68
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.92%
DP39.26%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.58 | ||
| P/S | 0.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.92 | ||
| P/B | 1.39 | ||
| P/tB | 9.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.58
EY10.6%
EPS(NY)2.27
Fwd EY15.21%
FCF(TTM)1.93
FCFY12.94%
OCF(TTM)2.15
OCFY14.46%
SpS104.27
BVpS10.74
TBVpS1.65
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.44
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.35% | ||
| ROE | 14.68% | ||
| ROCE | 10.42% | ||
| ROIC | 7.36% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.14% | ||
| OM | 2.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.51% | ||
| GM | 32.78% | ||
| FCFM | 1.85% |
ROA(3y)2.55%
ROA(5y)0.68%
ROE(3y)20.81%
ROE(5y)-1.08%
ROIC(3y)8.65%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)23.74%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)12.79%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y9.94%
ROICexc growth 3Y-33.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.72%
OM growth 3Y-20.5%
OM growth 5Y11.52%
PM growth 3Y-16.56%
PM growth 5Y13.34%
GM growth 3Y-8.56%
GM growth 5Y-1.11%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.32 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 122.26% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.17 |
F-Score7
WACC4.81%
ROIC/WACC1.53
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)0.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.25%
Profit Quality(3y)190.53%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.72%
EPS 3Y2.55%
EPS 5Y21.21%
EPS Q2Q%-21.09%
EPS Next Y0%
EPS Next 2Y4.45%
EPS Next 3Y5.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.57%
Revenue growth 3Y27.56%
Revenue growth 5Y10.02%
Sales Q2Q%27.86%
Revenue Next Year12.63%
Revenue Next 2Y8.64%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-6.93%
EBIT growth 3Y1.41%
EBIT growth 5Y22.7%
EBIT Next Year15.2%
EBIT Next 3Y8.58%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-56.86%
FCF growth 3Y-14.57%
FCF growth 5Y9.95%
OCF growth 1Y-54.16%
OCF growth 3Y-12.62%
OCF growth 5Y11.13%