GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe • Euronext Paris • EPA:CEN • FR0000036675

64.8 EUR
-0.4 (-0.61%)
Last: Feb 6, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

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Overall CEN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CEN against 34 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. CEN is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. CEN is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally CEN also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes CEN very considerable for value and dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CEN had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year CEN had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • CEN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • CEN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CEN.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCEN.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of CEN (3.91%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • With a Return On Equity value of 9.46%, CEN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.88% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CEN has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.92%) than 61.76% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CEN is below the industry average of 11.61%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (7.81%) for CEN is below the current ROIC(7.92%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.91%
ROE 9.46%
ROIC 7.92%
ROA(3y)4.81%
ROA(5y)3.62%
ROE(3y)9.64%
ROE(5y)7.17%
ROIC(3y)7.81%
ROIC(5y)6.45%
CEN.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCEN.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • With a Profit Margin value of 1.93%, CEN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.88% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CEN has declined.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 2.89%, CEN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.12% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CEN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 98.90%, CEN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CEN has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.89%
PM (TTM) 1.93%
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%
CEN.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCEN.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CEN is still creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CEN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CEN has less shares outstanding
  • CEN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CEN.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingCEN.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
CEN.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCEN.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.44 indicates that CEN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.44, CEN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CEN is 1.78, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CEN, only 1.78 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • CEN's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.78 is amongst the best of the industry. CEN outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
  • CEN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of CEN (0.18) is better than 91.18% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.18
Debt/FCF 1.78
Altman-Z 3.44
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC7.24%
CEN.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCEN.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.27 indicates that CEN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Current ratio value of 1.27, CEN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • CEN's Quick ratio of 1.27 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CEN outperforms 73.53% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.27
Quick Ratio 1.27
CEN.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCEN.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for CEN have decreased by -4.92% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, CEN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.96% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, CEN shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 25.10%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.65% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.92%
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 decrease by -2.26% on average over the next years.
  • CEN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.85% yearly.
EPS Next Y-25.8%
EPS Next 2Y-8.5%
EPS Next 3Y-2.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.99%
Revenue Next 2Y5.62%
Revenue Next 3Y4.85%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 stable.
CEN.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCEN.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
CEN.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCEN.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.85, which indicates a very decent valuation of CEN.
  • 97.06% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CEN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.93, CEN is valued rather cheaply.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.40, the valuation of CEN can be described as very reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CEN is valued a bit cheaper than 79.41% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CEN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.77), we can say CEN is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.85
Fwd PE 11.4
CEN.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCEN.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 94.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CEN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CEN indicates a rather cheap valuation: CEN is cheaper than 94.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.64
EV/EBITDA 3.78
CEN.PA Per share dataCEN.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150 200 250

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of CEN may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as CEN's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.26% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)11.27
EPS Next 2Y-8.5%
EPS Next 3Y-2.26%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CEN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.20%, which is a nice return.
  • CEN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.51. CEN pays more dividend than 97.06% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CEN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.2%

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
CEN.PA Yearly Dividends per shareCEN.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4 5

5.3 Sustainability

  • CEN pays out 17.36% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • CEN's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP17.36%
EPS Next 2Y-8.5%
EPS Next 3Y-2.26%
CEN.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCEN.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
CEN.PA Dividend Payout.CEN.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CEN.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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GROUPE CRIT

EPA:CEN (2/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

64.8

-0.4 (-0.61%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)01-28
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners11.76%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners50.98%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap729.00M
Revenue(TTM)3.37B
Net Income(TTM)65.02M
Analysts80
Price Target78.54 (21.2%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.2%
Yearly Dividend0.98
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.56%
DP17.36%
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)-4.94%
PT rev (3m)-4.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)-31.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.85
Fwd PE 11.4
P/S 0.22
P/FCF 6.64
P/OCF 5.47
P/B 1.06
P/tB 2.27
EV/EBITDA 3.78
EPS(TTM)5.97
EY9.21%
EPS(NY)5.69
Fwd EY8.78%
FCF(TTM)9.75
FCFY15.05%
OCF(TTM)11.84
OCFY18.28%
SpS299.41
BVpS61.09
TBVpS28.6
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)11.27
Graham Number90.58
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.91%
ROE 9.46%
ROCE 11.91%
ROIC 7.92%
ROICexc 12.58%
ROICexgc 39.96%
OM 2.89%
PM (TTM) 1.93%
GM 98.9%
FCFM 3.26%
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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.18
Debt/FCF 1.78
Debt/EBITDA 0.79
Cap/Depr 41.94%
Cap/Sales 0.7%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 86.95%
Profit Quality 168.78%
Current Ratio 1.27
Quick Ratio 1.27
Altman-Z 3.44
F-Score7
WACC7.24%
ROIC/WACC1.09
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)-4.92%
EPS 3Y20.22%
EPS 5Y0.96%
EPS Q2Q%-30.7%
EPS Next Y-25.8%
EPS Next 2Y-8.5%
EPS Next 3Y-2.26%
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 1Y5.72%
EBIT growth 3Y8.69%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.52%
EBIT Next Year42.72%
EBIT Next 3Y16.22%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-28.04%
FCF growth 3Y-6.46%
FCF growth 5Y-11.4%
OCF growth 1Y-19.79%
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 of GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) 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 6 / 10.


How financially healthy is GROUPE CRIT?

The financial health rating of GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) is 8 / 10.


Is the dividend of GROUPE CRIT sustainable?

The dividend rating of GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 17.36%.