ASCENCIO (ASCE.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EBR:ASCE - BE0003856730 - REIT
50.1 EUR
-0.1 (-0.2%)
ASCE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ASCE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ASCE had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ASCE has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years ASCE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
ASCE's Return On Assets of 3.27% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ASCE outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
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.
ASCE has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ASCE outperforms 82.50% of its industry peers.
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 3.44%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.45%) for ASCE is above the 3 year average (4.27%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
ASCE has a better Profit Margin (47.83%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ASCE has declined.
ASCE has a Operating Margin of 81.69%. This is in the better half of the industry: ASCE outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
ASCE's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 93.19%, ASCE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ASCE has grown nicely.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ASCE is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ASCE has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 1 year ago, ASCE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.85, ASCE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 7.27. This is amongst the best in the industry. ASCE outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.67 indicates that ASCE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ASCE has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.67) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.67 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.85 |
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC4.87%
2.3 Liquidity
ASCE has a Current Ratio of 0.19. This is a bad value and indicates that ASCE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.19, ASCE is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.19 indicates that ASCE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.19, ASCE is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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%.
ASCE shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -17.63% yearly.
Looking at the last year, ASCE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.94% in the last year.
ASCE shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.85% yearly.
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
ASCE is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.42% yearly.
ASCE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.91% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.43%
EPS Next 2Y2.66%
EPS Next 3Y2.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2%
Revenue Next 2Y1.94%
Revenue Next 3Y1.91%
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.95, the valuation of ASCE can be described as correct.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as ASCE.
ASCE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.67, the valuation of ASCE can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ASCE is valued cheaper than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ASCE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ASCE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ASCE is cheaper than 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ASCE is valued cheaper than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.86 |
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.
ASCE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.78
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.66%
EPS Next 3Y2.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ASCE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.96%, which is a nice return.
ASCE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.58.
ASCE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.96% |
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 2Y2.66%
EPS Next 3Y2.42%
EBR:ASCE (9/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
50.1
-0.1 (-0.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners9.24%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap330.66M
Analysts46.67
Price Target52.28 (4.35%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.96% |
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)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)-0.22%
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 | 12.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.67 | ||
| P/S | 6.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.49 | ||
| P/B | 0.76 | ||
| P/tB | 0.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.86 |
EPS(TTM)3.87
EY7.72%
EPS(NY)5.78
Fwd EY11.53%
FCF(TTM)6.72
FCFY13.4%
OCF(TTM)6.69
OCFY13.35%
SpS8.08
BVpS65.65
TBVpS65.59
PEG (NY)3.78
PEG (5Y)N/A
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y5.67%
ROICexcg 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
WACC4.87%
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 Y3.43%
EPS Next 2Y2.66%
EPS Next 3Y2.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
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 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y2.7%
EBIT growth 3Y5.38%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year4.68%
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