ALTEN SA (ATE.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:ATE - FR0000071946 - Common Stock
69.05 EUR
-2 (-2.81%)
Taking everything into account, ATE scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ATE was compared to 73 industry peers in the IT Services industry. While ATE has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. ATE is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ATE was profitable.
In the past year ATE had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ATE has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years ATE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.18%, ATE is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.79% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of ATE (6.87%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of ATE (9.22%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ATE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.24%. This is in line with the industry average of 11.06%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.18% | ||
| ROE | 6.87% | ||
| ROIC | 9.22% |
ROA(3y)8.51%
ROA(5y)7.6%
ROE(3y)14.92%
ROE(5y)13.49%
ROIC(3y)11.24%
ROIC(5y)10.54%
1.3 Margins
ATE has a Profit Margin (3.66%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ATE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ATE has a Operating Margin (7.89%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ATE has declined.
The Gross Margin of ATE (88.90%) is better than 80.82% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ATE has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.66% | ||
| GM | 88.9% |
OM growth 3Y-5.37%
OM growth 5Y-2.37%
PM growth 3Y-14.13%
PM growth 5Y-6.39%
GM growth 3Y-0.01%
GM growth 5Y-0.44%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ATE is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ATE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ATE has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, ATE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
ATE has an Altman-Z score of 3.49. This indicates that ATE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
ATE has a Altman-Z score of 3.49. This is in the better half of the industry: ATE outperforms 75.34% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ATE is 0.79, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ATE, only 0.79 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ATE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.79. This is amongst the best in the industry. ATE outperforms 86.30% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08 indicates that ATE is not too dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.08, ATE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.49 |
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC7.46%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.55 indicates that ATE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ATE has a Current ratio of 1.55. This is in the better half of the industry: ATE outperforms 73.97% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.55 indicates that ATE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.55, ATE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ATE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -38.07%.
ATE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.91% yearly.
ATE shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.23%.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.57% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.07%
EPS 3Y-4.08%
EPS 5Y1.91%
EPS Q2Q%-30.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.23%
Revenue growth 3Y12.3%
Revenue growth 5Y9.57%
Sales Q2Q%-1.13%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ATE will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.14% on average per year.
ATE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.43% yearly.
EPS Next Y-12.95%
EPS Next 2Y0.6%
EPS Next 3Y4.91%
EPS Next 5Y5.14%
Revenue Next Year-1.22%
Revenue Next 2Y0.45%
Revenue Next 3Y1.69%
Revenue Next 5Y3.43%
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 16.10, which indicates a correct valuation of ATE.
73.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ATE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ATE to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.02), we can say ATE is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.78, which indicates a very decent valuation of ATE.
79.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ATE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.57. ATE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ATE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ATE is cheaper than 75.34% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ATE is valued cheaper than 89.04% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)8.41
EPS Next 2Y0.6%
EPS Next 3Y4.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ATE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.11%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.40, ATE has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
ATE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.43.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.11% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of ATE grows each year by 8.51%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.51%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
ATE pays out 34.62% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of ATE is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP34.62%
EPS Next 2Y0.6%
EPS Next 3Y4.91%
EPA:ATE (10/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
69.05
-2 (-2.81%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners52.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners14.67%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.44B
Analysts81.82
Price Target104.33 (51.09%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.11% |
Yearly Dividend1.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.51%
DP34.62%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
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)0.56%
PT rev (3m)2.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-17.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.78 | ||
| P/S | 0.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.95 | ||
| P/B | 1.11 | ||
| P/tB | 3.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.82 |
EPS(TTM)4.29
EY6.21%
EPS(NY)7.06
Fwd EY10.23%
FCF(TTM)11.16
FCFY16.16%
OCF(TTM)11.61
OCFY16.81%
SpS116.8
BVpS62.23
TBVpS21.97
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)8.41
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.18% | ||
| ROE | 6.87% | ||
| ROCE | 13.24% | ||
| ROIC | 9.22% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.39% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.76% | ||
| OM | 7.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.66% | ||
| GM | 88.9% | ||
| FCFM | 9.55% |
ROA(3y)8.51%
ROA(5y)7.6%
ROE(3y)14.92%
ROE(5y)13.49%
ROIC(3y)11.24%
ROIC(5y)10.54%
ROICexc(3y)13.47%
ROICexc(5y)12.75%
ROICexgc(3y)34.98%
ROICexgc(5y)33.58%
ROCE(3y)16.23%
ROCE(5y)15.2%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-16.88%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-5.91%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.85%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.9%
OM growth 3Y-5.37%
OM growth 5Y-2.37%
PM growth 3Y-14.13%
PM growth 5Y-6.39%
GM growth 3Y-0.01%
GM growth 5Y-0.44%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.14
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.79 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.42 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 15.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.38% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 96.48% | ||
| Profit Quality | 261.01% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.49 |
F-Score4
WACC7.46%
ROIC/WACC1.24
Cap/Depr(3y)24.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)22.75%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.54%
Profit Quality(3y)120.95%
Profit Quality(5y)153.49%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.07%
EPS 3Y-4.08%
EPS 5Y1.91%
EPS Q2Q%-30.5%
EPS Next Y-12.95%
EPS Next 2Y0.6%
EPS Next 3Y4.91%
EPS Next 5Y5.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.23%
Revenue growth 3Y12.3%
Revenue growth 5Y9.57%
Sales Q2Q%-1.13%
Revenue Next Year-1.22%
Revenue Next 2Y0.45%
Revenue Next 3Y1.69%
Revenue Next 5Y3.43%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.99%
EBIT growth 3Y6.28%
EBIT growth 5Y6.97%
EBIT Next Year16.82%
EBIT Next 3Y12.79%
EBIT Next 5Y12.76%
FCF growth 1Y101.82%
FCF growth 3Y24.28%
FCF growth 5Y14.86%
OCF growth 1Y83.59%
OCF growth 3Y22.94%
OCF growth 5Y13.91%