ASCENCIO (ASCE.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Brussels - EBR:ASCE - BE0003856730 - REIT
51.1 EUR
+0.4 (+0.79%)
Taking everything into account, ASCE scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ASCE was compared to 40 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. While ASCE has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. ASCE has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ASCE was profitable.
ASCE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years ASCE has been profitable.
ASCE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.27%, ASCE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 5.89%, ASCE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.45%, ASCE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.50% of the companies in the same industry.
ASCE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.27%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.46%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.27%) for ASCE is below the current ROIC(4.45%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.27% | ||
| ROE | 5.89% | ||
| ROIC | 4.45% |
ROA(3y)6.38%
ROA(5y)5.34%
ROE(3y)11.37%
ROE(5y)9.82%
ROIC(3y)4.27%
ROIC(5y)4.11%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of ASCE (47.83%) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
ASCE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ASCE has a Operating Margin of 81.69%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ASCE outperforms 82.50% of its industry peers.
ASCE's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 93.19%, ASCE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ASCE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 81.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 47.83% | ||
| GM | 93.19% |
OM growth 3Y0.51%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-21.43%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.29%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ASCE is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ASCE has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
ASCE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.85, we must say that ASCE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
ASCE has a Altman-Z score (0.85) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ASCE is 7.27, which is on the high side as it means it would take ASCE, 7.27 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ASCE has a better Debt to FCF ratio (7.27) than 97.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.67 indicates that ASCE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ASCE's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.67 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ASCE outperforms 52.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.67 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.85 |
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC4.88%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.19 indicates that ASCE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.19, ASCE is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.19 indicates that ASCE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ASCE has a Quick ratio of 0.19. This is in the lower half of the industry: ASCE underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.19 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ASCE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -24.52%.
The earnings per share for ASCE have been decreasing by -17.63% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, ASCE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.94% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, ASCE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.85% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.52%
EPS 3Y-17.63%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%225.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.94%
Revenue growth 3Y4.85%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%2.77%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.80% on average over the next years.
ASCE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.21% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.15%
EPS Next 2Y2.22%
EPS Next 3Y1.52%
EPS Next 5Y2.8%
Revenue Next Year2%
Revenue Next 2Y1.94%
Revenue Next 3Y1.91%
Revenue Next 5Y2.21%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.20, which indicates a correct valuation of ASCE.
ASCE's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ASCE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.54), we can say ASCE is valued rather cheaply.
ASCE is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.92.
82.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ASCE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.78, ASCE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ASCE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ASCE is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
82.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ASCE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.94 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ASCE does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of ASCE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.22%
EPS Next 3Y1.52%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.04%, ASCE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.96, ASCE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
ASCE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.27.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.04% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ASCE has a limited annual growth rate of 4.11%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.11%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
111.15% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ASCE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of ASCE is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP111.15%
EPS Next 2Y2.22%
EPS Next 3Y1.52%
EBR:ASCE (12/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
51.1
+0.4 (+0.79%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners9.82%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap337.26M
Revenue(TTM)53.34M
Net Income(TTM)25.52M
Analysts46.67
Price Target52.28 (2.31%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.04% |
Yearly Dividend4.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.11%
DP111.15%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)1.82%
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)-0.27%
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 | 13.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.92 | ||
| P/S | 6.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.64 | ||
| P/B | 0.78 | ||
| P/tB | 0.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.94 |
EPS(TTM)3.87
EY7.57%
EPS(NY)5.73
Fwd EY11.21%
FCF(TTM)6.72
FCFY13.14%
OCF(TTM)6.69
OCFY13.09%
SpS8.08
BVpS65.65
TBVpS65.59
PEG (NY)4.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number75.61
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.27% | ||
| ROE | 5.89% | ||
| ROCE | 6.29% | ||
| ROIC | 4.45% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.47% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.47% | ||
| OM | 81.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 47.83% | ||
| GM | 93.19% | ||
| FCFM | 83.09% |
ROA(3y)6.38%
ROA(5y)5.34%
ROE(3y)11.37%
ROE(5y)9.82%
ROIC(3y)4.27%
ROIC(5y)4.11%
ROICexc(3y)4.3%
ROICexc(5y)4.14%
ROICexgc(3y)4.3%
ROICexgc(5y)4.14%
ROCE(3y)6.07%
ROCE(5y)5.85%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.67%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y5.65%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y0.51%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-21.43%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.29%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.67 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.27 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.65 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 87.63% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.32% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.05 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 100.87% | ||
| Profit Quality | 173.7% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.85 |
F-Score6
WACC4.88%
ROIC/WACC0.91
Cap/Depr(3y)8909.74%
Cap/Depr(5y)5356.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.65%
Profit Quality(3y)107.24%
Profit Quality(5y)153.94%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.52%
EPS 3Y-17.63%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%225.7%
EPS Next Y3.15%
EPS Next 2Y2.22%
EPS Next 3Y1.52%
EPS Next 5Y2.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.94%
Revenue growth 3Y4.85%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%2.77%
Revenue Next Year2%
Revenue Next 2Y1.94%
Revenue Next 3Y1.91%
Revenue Next 5Y2.21%
EBIT growth 1Y2.7%
EBIT growth 3Y5.38%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year1.62%
EBIT Next 3Y2.04%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y16.08%
FCF growth 3Y4.31%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y0.21%
OCF growth 3Y4.63%
OCF growth 5YN/A
ASCENCIO / ASCE.BR FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ASCENCIO?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ASCE.BR.
What is the valuation status of ASCENCIO (ASCE.BR) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ASCENCIO (ASCE.BR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ASCENCIO?
ASCENCIO (ASCE.BR) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ASCE stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ASCENCIO (ASCE.BR) is 13.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.78.
Is the dividend of ASCENCIO sustainable?
The dividend rating of ASCENCIO (ASCE.BR) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 111.15%.