CARREFOUR SA (CA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:CA - FR0000120172 - Common Stock
14.285 EUR
-0.08 (-0.56%)
Overall CA gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CA against 26 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. CA may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. CA is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CA was profitable.
CA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CA has been profitable.
CA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CA has a Return On Assets of 1.31%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CA underperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
CA has a worse Return On Equity (7.00%) than 65.38% of its industry peers.
CA has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.89%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CA underperforms 65.38% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CA is below the industry average of 9.72%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.31% | ||
| ROE | 7% | ||
| ROIC | 4.89% |
ROA(3y)2.2%
ROA(5y)2.04%
ROE(3y)11.05%
ROE(5y)9.98%
ROIC(3y)5.21%
ROIC(5y)5.49%
1.3 Margins
CA has a worse Profit Margin (0.83%) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CA has declined.
The Operating Margin of CA (2.55%) is worse than 69.23% of its industry peers.
CA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 19.44%, CA is doing worse than 65.38% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CA has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.83% | ||
| GM | 19.44% |
OM growth 3Y-6.03%
OM growth 5Y-2.23%
PM growth 3Y-17.8%
PM growth 5Y-11.44%
GM growth 3Y-2.16%
GM growth 5Y-2.18%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CA is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CA has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.08 indicates that CA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CA (2.08) is worse than 84.62% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CA is 10.30, which is on the high side as it means it would take CA, 10.30 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CA (10.30) is worse than 61.54% of its industry peers.
CA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.63. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CA's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.63 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CA is outperformed by 80.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.08 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC4.12%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.90 indicates that CA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.90, CA is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.63 indicates that CA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CA has a Quick ratio of 0.63. This is amongst the best in the industry. CA outperforms 80.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CA have decreased strongly by -20.11% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.19% on average over the past years.
CA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.78%.
Measured over the past years, CA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.31% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.11%
EPS 3Y3.08%
EPS 5Y-5.19%
EPS Q2Q%-30.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.78%
Revenue growth 3Y6.74%
Revenue growth 5Y3.31%
Sales Q2Q%2.8%
3.2 Future
CA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.33% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.59% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-5.16%
EPS Next 2Y4.89%
EPS Next 3Y6.05%
EPS Next 5Y9.33%
Revenue Next Year0.79%
Revenue Next 2Y1.06%
Revenue Next 3Y1.5%
Revenue Next 5Y0.59%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.72 indicates a reasonable valuation of CA.
CA's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CA is cheaper than 96.15% of the companies in the same industry.
CA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.39.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.06, the valuation of CA can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CA to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say CA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CA is cheaper than 88.46% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CA is cheaper than 96.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.89%
EPS Next 3Y6.05%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.42%, which is a nice return.
CA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.79. CA pays more dividend than 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, CA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.42% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CA grows each year by 46.19%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)46.19%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
CA pays out 112.47% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP112.47%
EPS Next 2Y4.89%
EPS Next 3Y6.05%
EPA:CA (12/22/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
14.285
-0.08 (-0.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners39.7%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.51%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.52B
Revenue(TTM)87.27B
Net Income(TTM)722.00M
Analysts75.65
Price Target14.9 (4.31%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.42% |
Yearly Dividend0.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)46.19%
DP112.47%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
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)0.53%
PT rev (3m)0.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.06 | ||
| P/S | 0.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.7 | ||
| P/B | 1.02 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.43 |
EPS(TTM)1.47
EY10.29%
EPS(NY)1.77
Fwd EY12.4%
FCF(TTM)2.99
FCFY20.94%
OCF(TTM)5.28
OCFY36.99%
SpS118.52
BVpS14
TBVpS-0.02
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number21.52
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.31% | ||
| ROE | 7% | ||
| ROCE | 7.41% | ||
| ROIC | 4.89% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.7% | ||
| OM | 2.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.83% | ||
| GM | 19.44% | ||
| FCFM | 2.52% |
ROA(3y)2.2%
ROA(5y)2.04%
ROE(3y)11.05%
ROE(5y)9.98%
ROIC(3y)5.21%
ROIC(5y)5.49%
ROICexc(3y)6.65%
ROICexc(5y)6.85%
ROICexgc(3y)11.61%
ROICexgc(5y)12.06%
ROCE(3y)7.6%
ROCE(5y)7.95%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.95%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.91%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.8%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.62%
OM growth 3Y-6.03%
OM growth 5Y-2.23%
PM growth 3Y-17.8%
PM growth 5Y-11.44%
GM growth 3Y-2.16%
GM growth 5Y-2.18%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.58
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.3 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.56 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 67.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.84 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.28% | ||
| Profit Quality | 305.13% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.08 |
F-Score6
WACC4.12%
ROIC/WACC1.19
Cap/Depr(3y)79.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)75.11%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.16%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.17%
Profit Quality(3y)226.12%
Profit Quality(5y)232.65%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.11%
EPS 3Y3.08%
EPS 5Y-5.19%
EPS Q2Q%-30.43%
EPS Next Y-5.16%
EPS Next 2Y4.89%
EPS Next 3Y6.05%
EPS Next 5Y9.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.78%
Revenue growth 3Y6.74%
Revenue growth 5Y3.31%
Sales Q2Q%2.8%
Revenue Next Year0.79%
Revenue Next 2Y1.06%
Revenue Next 3Y1.5%
Revenue Next 5Y0.59%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.29%
EBIT growth 3Y0.3%
EBIT growth 5Y1.01%
EBIT Next Year103.62%
EBIT Next 3Y30.23%
EBIT Next 5Y26.57%
FCF growth 1Y-8.78%
FCF growth 3Y6.54%
FCF growth 5Y9.79%
OCF growth 1Y-12.01%
OCF growth 3Y4.68%
OCF growth 5Y5.28%
CARREFOUR SA / CA.PA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CARREFOUR SA (CA.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CA.PA.
What is the valuation status of CARREFOUR SA (CA.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CARREFOUR SA (CA.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is CARREFOUR SA (CA.PA) stock?
CARREFOUR SA (CA.PA) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CA stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CARREFOUR SA (CA.PA) is 9.72 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.02.
What is the financial health of CARREFOUR SA (CA.PA) stock?
The financial health rating of CARREFOUR SA (CA.PA) is 3 / 10.