AZELIS GROUP NV (AZE.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EBR:AZE - BE0974400328 - Common Stock
12.55 EUR
+0.09 (+0.72%)
AZE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 13 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. AZE scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. AZE has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AZE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year AZE had a positive cash flow from operations.
AZE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years AZE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.99%, AZE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
AZE has a Return On Equity (6.38%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of AZE (5.90%) is better than 61.54% of its industry peers.
AZE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.56%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.32%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.99% | ||
| ROE | 6.38% | ||
| ROIC | 5.9% |
ROA(3y)3.54%
ROA(5y)2.94%
ROE(3y)7.36%
ROE(5y)6.19%
ROIC(3y)6.56%
ROIC(5y)5.87%
1.3 Margins
AZE has a better Profit Margin (4.01%) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
AZE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of AZE (8.62%) is better than 84.62% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AZE has grown nicely.
AZE has a Gross Margin of 23.57%. This is in the better half of the industry: AZE outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AZE has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.01% | ||
| GM | 23.57% |
OM growth 3Y4.8%
OM growth 5Y7.9%
PM growth 3Y21.4%
PM growth 5Y13.37%
GM growth 3Y1.74%
GM growth 5Y2.88%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AZE is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for AZE remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for AZE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for AZE is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
AZE has an Altman-Z score of 0.91. This is a bad value and indicates that AZE is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of AZE (0.91) is worse than 92.31% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AZE is 6.96, which is on the high side as it means it would take AZE, 6.96 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
AZE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.96. This is in the better half of the industry: AZE outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
AZE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65. This is a neutral value indicating AZE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
AZE's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.65 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AZE is outperformed by 61.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.91 |
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC6.82%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.68 indicates that AZE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.68, AZE is not doing good in the industry: 69.23% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.05 indicates that AZE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.05, AZE is not doing good in the industry: 61.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
AZE shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.25%.
AZE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 29.29% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.70% in the past year.
AZE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 15.00% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.25%
EPS 3Y36.76%
EPS 5Y29.29%
EPS Q2Q%-12.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.7%
Revenue growth 3Y14.23%
Revenue growth 5Y15%
Sales Q2Q%97.22%
3.2 Future
AZE is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.93% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, AZE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.22% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-9.71%
EPS Next 2Y2.08%
EPS Next 3Y5.12%
EPS Next 5Y7.93%
Revenue Next Year-0.05%
Revenue Next 2Y2.06%
Revenue Next 3Y3.21%
Revenue Next 5Y5.22%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.19, AZE is valued on the expensive side.
AZE's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AZE is cheaper than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AZE to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.06), we can say AZE is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.68, which indicates a correct valuation of AZE.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AZE is valued a bit cheaper than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.69, AZE is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AZE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AZE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.63 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of AZE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.62
EPS Next 2Y2.08%
EPS Next 3Y5.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AZE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.29%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.84, AZE has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.29, AZE pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.29% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
31.47% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AZE. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP31.47%
EPS Next 2Y2.08%
EPS Next 3Y5.12%
EBR:AZE (9/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
12.55
+0.09 (+0.72%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners56.37%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.06B
Analysts81
Price Target20.06 (59.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.29% |
Yearly Dividend0.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP31.47%
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)-7.2%
PT rev (3m)-16.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-21.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.7%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.92%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.68 | ||
| P/S | 0.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.46 | ||
| P/B | 1.15 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.63 |
EPS(TTM)0.69
EY5.5%
EPS(NY)0.99
Fwd EY7.89%
FCF(TTM)1.22
FCFY9.7%
OCF(TTM)1.33
OCFY10.57%
SpS17.33
BVpS10.89
TBVpS-4.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.62
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.99% | ||
| ROE | 6.38% | ||
| ROCE | 7.86% | ||
| ROIC | 5.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.54% | ||
| ROICexgc | 55.55% | ||
| OM | 8.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.01% | ||
| GM | 23.57% | ||
| FCFM | 7.02% |
ROA(3y)3.54%
ROA(5y)2.94%
ROE(3y)7.36%
ROE(5y)6.19%
ROIC(3y)6.56%
ROIC(5y)5.87%
ROICexc(3y)7.11%
ROICexc(5y)6.31%
ROICexgc(3y)61.38%
ROICexgc(5y)55.63%
ROCE(3y)8.76%
ROCE(5y)7.85%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-2.57%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-2.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.64%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.86%
OM growth 3Y4.8%
OM growth 5Y7.9%
PM growth 3Y21.4%
PM growth 5Y13.37%
GM growth 3Y1.74%
GM growth 5Y2.88%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.96 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.6 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 22.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.63% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.14 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.16% | ||
| Profit Quality | 175.19% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.91 |
F-Score8
WACC6.82%
ROIC/WACC0.87
Cap/Depr(3y)16.39%
Cap/Depr(5y)20.73%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.47%
Profit Quality(3y)207.45%
Profit Quality(5y)175.19%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.25%
EPS 3Y36.76%
EPS 5Y29.29%
EPS Q2Q%-12.82%
EPS Next Y-9.71%
EPS Next 2Y2.08%
EPS Next 3Y5.12%
EPS Next 5Y7.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.7%
Revenue growth 3Y14.23%
Revenue growth 5Y15%
Sales Q2Q%97.22%
Revenue Next Year-0.05%
Revenue Next 2Y2.06%
Revenue Next 3Y3.21%
Revenue Next 5Y5.22%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.3%
EBIT growth 3Y19.71%
EBIT growth 5Y24.08%
EBIT Next Year23.73%
EBIT Next 3Y11.73%
EBIT Next 5Y13.43%
FCF growth 1Y-33.39%
FCF growth 3Y62.82%
FCF growth 5Y37.19%
OCF growth 1Y-29.85%
OCF growth 3Y53.15%
OCF growth 5Y33.59%