GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:CEN - FR0000036675 - Common Stock
62 EUR
+0.2 (+0.32%)
CEN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 32 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. CEN has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on CEN. Finally CEN also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, CEN could be worth investigating further for value and dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CEN had positive earnings in the past year.
CEN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CEN has been profitable.
In the past 5 years CEN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 3.92%, CEN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.13% of the companies in the same industry.
CEN has a Return On Equity (9.49%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CEN has a Return On Invested Capital (7.94%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CEN is below the industry average of 11.46%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.81%) for CEN is below the current ROIC(7.94%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.92% | ||
| ROE | 9.49% | ||
| ROIC | 7.94% |
ROA(3y)4.81%
ROA(5y)3.62%
ROE(3y)9.64%
ROE(5y)7.17%
ROIC(3y)7.81%
ROIC(5y)6.45%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 1.94%, CEN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CEN has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.89%, CEN is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CEN has declined.
CEN has a Gross Margin of 98.90%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEN outperforms 90.63% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CEN has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.94% | ||
| GM | 98.9% |
OM growth 3Y-5.82%
OM growth 5Y-9.72%
PM growth 3Y2.53%
PM growth 5Y-4.44%
GM growth 3Y-0.03%
GM growth 5Y1.52%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CEN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CEN has less shares outstanding
CEN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CEN is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.42 indicates that CEN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CEN has a better Altman-Z score (3.42) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CEN is 1.79, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CEN, only 1.79 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CEN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.79. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEN outperforms 96.88% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18 indicates that CEN is not too dependend on debt financing.
CEN has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.18) than 84.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.42 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC7.17%
2.3 Liquidity
CEN has a Current Ratio of 1.27. This is a normal value and indicates that CEN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CEN has a Current ratio of 1.27. This is in the better half of the industry: CEN outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
CEN has a Quick Ratio of 1.27. This is a normal value and indicates that CEN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CEN (1.27) is better than 71.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CEN shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.45%.
CEN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.96% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CEN shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 25.10%.
Measured over the past years, CEN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.65% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.45%
EPS 3Y20.22%
EPS 5Y0.96%
EPS Q2Q%-30.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.1%
Revenue growth 3Y15.4%
Revenue growth 5Y4.65%
Sales Q2Q%17.55%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.87% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.85% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.48%
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y1.87%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.99%
Revenue Next 2Y5.62%
Revenue Next 3Y4.85%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.02, the valuation of CEN can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CEN indicates a rather cheap valuation: CEN is cheaper than 93.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.91, CEN is valued rather cheaply.
CEN is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.00.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CEN indicates a rather cheap valuation: CEN is cheaper than 90.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.92, CEN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CEN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CEN is cheaper than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CEN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.53 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)10.4
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y1.87%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CEN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.60%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.26, CEN pays a better dividend. On top of this CEN pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, CEN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.6% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CEN decreases each year by -1.56%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.56%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
CEN pays out 16.69% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP16.69%
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y1.87%
EPA:CEN (10/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
62
+0.2 (+0.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners12.13%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners51%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap697.50M
Revenue(TTM)3.37B
Net Income(TTM)65.25M
Analysts80
Price Target82.62 (33.26%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.6% |
Yearly Dividend0.98
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.56%
DP16.69%
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)-4.71%
PT rev (3m)-4.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8 | ||
| P/S | 0.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.25 | ||
| P/B | 1.01 | ||
| P/tB | 2.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.53 |
EPS(TTM)6.19
EY9.98%
EPS(NY)7.75
Fwd EY12.49%
FCF(TTM)9.68
FCFY15.62%
OCF(TTM)11.82
OCFY19.06%
SpS299.41
BVpS61.09
TBVpS28.6
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)10.4
Graham Number92.24
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.92% | ||
| ROE | 9.49% | ||
| ROCE | 11.94% | ||
| ROIC | 7.94% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.62% | ||
| ROICexgc | 40.07% | ||
| OM | 2.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.94% | ||
| GM | 98.9% | ||
| FCFM | 3.23% |
ROA(3y)4.81%
ROA(5y)3.62%
ROE(3y)9.64%
ROE(5y)7.17%
ROIC(3y)7.81%
ROIC(5y)6.45%
ROICexc(3y)16.09%
ROICexc(5y)13.24%
ROICexgc(3y)36.57%
ROICexgc(5y)28.74%
ROCE(3y)11.52%
ROCE(5y)9.48%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.75%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.83%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.03%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.66%
OM growth 3Y-5.82%
OM growth 5Y-9.72%
PM growth 3Y2.53%
PM growth 5Y-4.44%
GM growth 3Y-0.03%
GM growth 5Y1.52%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover2.02
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.79 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.78 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 42.19% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.11% | ||
| Profit Quality | 166.94% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.42 |
F-Score7
WACC7.17%
ROIC/WACC1.11
Cap/Depr(3y)40.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)30.6%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.51%
Profit Quality(3y)146.16%
Profit Quality(5y)1619.49%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.45%
EPS 3Y20.22%
EPS 5Y0.96%
EPS Q2Q%-30.7%
EPS Next Y8.48%
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y1.87%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.1%
Revenue growth 3Y15.4%
Revenue growth 5Y4.65%
Sales Q2Q%17.55%
Revenue Next Year7.99%
Revenue Next 2Y5.62%
Revenue Next 3Y4.85%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6%
EBIT growth 3Y8.69%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.52%
EBIT Next Year54.9%
EBIT Next 3Y19.71%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-28.38%
FCF growth 3Y-6.46%
FCF growth 5Y-11.4%
OCF growth 1Y-19.76%
OCF growth 3Y-1.37%
OCF growth 5Y-8.49%
GROUPE CRIT / CEN.PA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GROUPE CRIT?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CEN.PA.
What is the valuation status for CEN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for GROUPE CRIT?
GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the financial health of GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) stock?
The financial health rating of GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) is 8 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CEN stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) is expected to grow by 8.48% in the next year.