GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:CEN - FR0000036675 - Common Stock
61.2 EUR
-1.2 (-1.92%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CEN. CEN was compared to 29 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 would make CEN suitable 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.
CEN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CEN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CEN has a better Return On Assets (4.40%) than 62.07% of its industry peers.
CEN has a Return On Equity (9.83%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CEN's Return On Invested Capital of 7.27% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CEN outperforms 58.62% 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 10.83%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.4% | ||
| ROE | 9.83% | ||
| ROIC | 7.27% |
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 (2.34%) 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 3.09% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CEN outperforms 51.72% of its industry peers.
CEN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CEN (98.79%) is better than 89.66% of its industry peers.
CEN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.34% | ||
| GM | 98.79% |
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
Compared to 5 years ago, CEN has less shares outstanding
CEN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CEN has an Altman-Z score of 3.39. This indicates that CEN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CEN (3.39) is better than 79.31% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CEN is 2.34, which is a good value as it means it would take CEN, 2.34 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.34, CEN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18 indicates that CEN is not too dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.18, CEN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.39 |
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC6.94%
2.3 Liquidity
CEN has a Current Ratio of 1.35. 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 1.35. This is in the better half of the industry: CEN outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
CEN has a Quick Ratio of 1.34. This is a normal value and indicates that CEN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.34, CEN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.32% over the past 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 23.18%.
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)5.32%
EPS 3Y20.22%
EPS 5Y0.96%
EPS Q2Q%15.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.18%
Revenue growth 3Y15.4%
Revenue growth 5Y4.65%
Sales Q2Q%33.19%
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 4.45% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.48%
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y1.87%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.69%
Revenue Next 2Y5.61%
Revenue Next 3Y4.45%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.86, the valuation of CEN can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CEN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CEN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.06, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.31, the valuation of CEN can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CEN is valued cheaper than 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.69, CEN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CEN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CEN is valued cheaper than 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.74 |
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)1.04
PEG (5Y)9.2
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y1.87%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.62%, CEN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.04, 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 2.32, CEN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.62% |
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
14.53% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CEN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP14.53%
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y1.87%
EPA:CEN (9/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
61.2
-1.2 (-1.92%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners12.12%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners42.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap688.50M
Analysts80
Price Target86.7 (41.67%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.62% |
Yearly Dividend0.98
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.56%
DP14.53%
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)0%
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%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.31 | ||
| P/S | 0.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.8 | ||
| P/B | 0.93 | ||
| P/tB | 1.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.74 |
EPS(TTM)6.91
EY11.29%
EPS(NY)7.37
Fwd EY12.04%
FCF(TTM)8.5
FCFY13.89%
OCF(TTM)10.55
OCFY17.24%
SpS277.69
BVpS65.99
TBVpS32.42
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)9.2
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.4% | ||
| ROE | 9.83% | ||
| ROCE | 11% | ||
| ROIC | 7.27% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.44% | ||
| ROICexgc | 32.44% | ||
| OM | 3.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.34% | ||
| GM | 98.79% | ||
| FCFM | 3.06% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y5.75%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.88
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.34 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.92 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 45.73% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.72% | ||
| Profit Quality | 131% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.39 |
F-Score6
WACC6.94%
ROIC/WACC1.05
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)5.32%
EPS 3Y20.22%
EPS 5Y0.96%
EPS Q2Q%15.8%
EPS Next Y8.48%
EPS Next 2Y6.8%
EPS Next 3Y1.87%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.18%
Revenue growth 3Y15.4%
Revenue growth 5Y4.65%
Sales Q2Q%33.19%
Revenue Next Year8.69%
Revenue Next 2Y5.61%
Revenue Next 3Y4.45%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-0.3%
EBIT growth 3Y8.69%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.52%
EBIT Next Year54.9%
EBIT Next 3Y19.71%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1.56%
FCF growth 3Y-6.46%
FCF growth 5Y-11.4%
OCF growth 1Y6.23%
OCF growth 3Y-1.37%
OCF growth 5Y-8.49%