CARREFOUR SA (CA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:CA - FR0000120172 - Common Stock
13.515 EUR
+0.04 (+0.33%)
Taking everything into account, CA scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CA was compared to 25 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. Both the profitability and financial health of CA have multiple concerns. CA has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CA was profitable.
In the past year CA had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CA has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CA has a Return On Assets of 1.31%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CA underperforms 76.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CA (7.00%) is worse than 72.00% of its industry peers.
CA's Return On Invested Capital of 4.89% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CA is outperformed by 72.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CA is below the industry average of 9.36%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of CA (0.83%) is worse than 76.00% of its industry peers.
CA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CA (2.55%) is worse than 76.00% of its industry peers.
CA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CA has a worse Gross Margin (19.44%) than 76.00% of its industry peers.
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
CA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
CA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.07 indicates that CA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.07, CA is not doing good in the industry: 84.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
CA's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.30 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CA is outperformed by 68.00% 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.63. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CA underperforms 88.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.07 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC4.07%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.90 indicates that CA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CA's Current ratio of 0.90 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CA outperforms 48.00% of its industry peers.
CA has a Quick Ratio of 0.90. This is a bad value and indicates that CA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CA has a better Quick ratio (0.63) than 76.00% 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 -5.23% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, CA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.78% in the last year.
CA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.31% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.11%
EPS 3Y3.08%
EPS 5Y-5.23%
EPS Q2Q%-30.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.78%
Revenue growth 3Y6.74%
Revenue growth 5Y3.31%
Sales Q2Q%2.8%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.33% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.59% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-5.43%
EPS Next 2Y5.13%
EPS Next 3Y6.46%
EPS Next 5Y9.33%
Revenue Next Year1.62%
Revenue Next 2Y1.34%
Revenue Next 3Y1.72%
Revenue Next 5Y0.59%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.19, the valuation of CA can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CA is cheaper than 92.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.11.
CA is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.60.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CA is cheaper than 96.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CA is cheaper than 92.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.13%
EPS Next 3Y6.46%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.96%, which is a nice return.
CA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.80. CA pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.96% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 46.20%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)46.2%
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 2Y5.13%
EPS Next 3Y6.46%
EPA:CA (12/2/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
13.515
+0.04 (+0.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners38.91%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners8.67%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.95B
Revenue(TTM)87.27B
Net Income(TTM)722.00M
Analysts75.65
Price Target14.9 (10.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.96% |
Yearly Dividend0.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)46.2%
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)0.42%
PT rev (3m)0.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)1.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.6 | ||
| P/S | 0.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.56 | ||
| P/B | 0.97 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.29 |
EPS(TTM)1.47
EY10.88%
EPS(NY)1.78
Fwd EY13.17%
FCF(TTM)2.99
FCFY22.14%
OCF(TTM)5.28
OCFY39.1%
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 | 2.07 |
F-Score6
WACC4.07%
ROIC/WACC1.2
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-5.23%
EPS Q2Q%-30.43%
EPS Next Y-5.43%
EPS Next 2Y5.13%
EPS Next 3Y6.46%
EPS Next 5Y9.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.78%
Revenue growth 3Y6.74%
Revenue growth 5Y3.31%
Sales Q2Q%2.8%
Revenue Next Year1.62%
Revenue Next 2Y1.34%
Revenue Next 3Y1.72%
Revenue Next 5Y0.59%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.29%
EBIT growth 3Y0.3%
EBIT growth 5Y1.01%
EBIT Next Year104.72%
EBIT Next 3Y30.73%
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 3 / 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 9.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.97.
What is the financial health of CARREFOUR SA (CA.PA) stock?
The financial health rating of CARREFOUR SA (CA.PA) is 2 / 10.