GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:CEN - FR0000036675 - Common Stock
62 EUR
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Overall CEN gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated CEN against 29 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While CEN has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on CEN. CEN also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make CEN suitable for value and dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CEN was profitable.
CEN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CEN has always been profitable.
CEN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CEN's Return On Assets of 3.92% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CEN outperforms 55.17% of its industry peers.
CEN has a Return On Equity (9.49%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CEN has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.94%. This is in the better half of the industry: CEN outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
CEN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.81%. This is below the industry average of 10.66%.
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
CEN has a Profit Margin (1.94%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CEN has declined.
CEN's Operating Margin of 2.89% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CEN outperforms 48.28% of its industry peers.
CEN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CEN's Gross Margin of 98.90% is amongst the best of the industry. CEN outperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
CEN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CEN is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CEN has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CEN has been reduced compared to 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's Altman-Z score of 3.42 is amongst the best of the industry. CEN outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
CEN has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.79. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.79 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CEN (1.79) is better than 100.00% 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.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.18, CEN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.27, CEN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.86% 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.
The Quick ratio of CEN (1.27) is better than 79.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CEN have decreased by -1.45% 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.
CEN shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 25.10%.
CEN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.65% yearly.
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
CEN is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.87% yearly.
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.
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.
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.
93.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CEN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CEN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.00, which indicates a very decent valuation of CEN.
96.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CEN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.52. CEN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
96.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CEN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
89.66% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CEN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CEN's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of CEN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)10.4
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y1.87%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.71%, CEN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CEN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.13. CEN pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CEN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.71% |
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
16.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CEN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP16.69%
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y1.87%
EPA:CEN (10/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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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 | 9.71% |
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 | 3.54 |
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 7 / 10 to CEN.PA.
What is the valuation status for CEN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 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.
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.