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GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:CEN - FR0000036675 - Common Stock

58.2 EUR
0 (0%)
Last: 12/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, CEN scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CEN was compared to 32 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 scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. CEN also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make CEN a good candidate 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.
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.
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

CEN's Return On Assets of 3.92% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CEN outperforms 53.13% of its industry peers.
CEN has a Return On Equity of 9.49%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CEN outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
CEN has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.94%) than 62.50% 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 10.58%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.81%) for CEN is below the current ROIC(7.94%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

The Profit Margin of CEN (1.94%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CEN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 2.89%, CEN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
CEN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CEN has a better Gross Margin (98.90%) than 90.63% of its industry peers.
CEN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
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.
CEN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CEN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CEN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 3.40 indicates that CEN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CEN (3.40) is better 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CEN (1.79) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18 indicates that CEN is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CEN (0.18) is better than 90.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.18
Debt/FCF 1.79
Altman-Z 3.4
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC7.06%
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.
CEN has a Current ratio of 1.27. This is in the better half of the industry: CEN outperforms 75.00% 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.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.27, CEN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
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

CEN shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.45%.
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.
The Revenue has grown by 25.10% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.12% 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-21.49%
EPS Next 2Y-4.92%
EPS Next 3Y0.12%
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 decreasing.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.40 indicates a reasonable valuation of CEN.
93.75% 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 26.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.48, the valuation of CEN can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CEN indicates a rather cheap valuation: CEN is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CEN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.13.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.4
Fwd PE 9.48
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CEN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CEN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.01
EV/EBITDA 3.27
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.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)9.77
EPS Next 2Y-4.92%
EPS Next 3Y0.12%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.27%, CEN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CEN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.47. 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 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.27%

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

16.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CEN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP16.69%
EPS Next 2Y-4.92%
EPS Next 3Y0.12%
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

GROUPE CRIT

EPA:CEN (12/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

58.2

0 (0%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22
Earnings (Next)01-28 2026-01-28
Inst Owners11.76%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners50.98%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap654.75M
Revenue(TTM)3.37B
Net Income(TTM)65.25M
Analysts80
Price Target82.62 (41.96%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.27%
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)0%
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)-27.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.64%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.4
Fwd PE 9.48
P/S 0.19
P/FCF 6.01
P/OCF 4.93
P/B 0.95
P/tB 2.03
EV/EBITDA 3.27
EPS(TTM)6.19
EY10.64%
EPS(NY)6.14
Fwd EY10.55%
FCF(TTM)9.68
FCFY16.64%
OCF(TTM)11.82
OCFY20.3%
SpS299.41
BVpS61.09
TBVpS28.6
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)9.77
Graham Number92.24
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.4
F-Score7
WACC7.06%
ROIC/WACC1.13
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 Y-21.49%
EPS Next 2Y-4.92%
EPS Next 3Y0.12%
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 Year42.72%
EBIT Next 3Y16.22%
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

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CEN.PA.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


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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 16.69%.