GROUPE CRIT (CEN.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:CEN - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000036675 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall CEN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CEN against 27 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of CEN get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. CEN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years CEN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CEN (4.17%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 9.84%, CEN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
CEN has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.17%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CEN outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CEN is below the industry average of 11.35%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.17% | ||
| ROE | 9.84% | ||
| ROIC | 7.17% |
ROA(3y)4.51%
ROA(5y)3.9%
ROE(3y)8.58%
ROE(5y)7.56%
ROIC(3y)7.48%
ROIC(5y)7.21%
1.3 Margins
CEN's Profit Margin of 2.55% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CEN outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
CEN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CEN (3.41%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CEN has declined.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 98.55%, CEN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.59% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CEN has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.55% | ||
| GM | 98.55% |
OM growth 3Y44.99%
OM growth 5Y-5.36%
PM growth 3Y218.49%
PM growth 5Y-4.63%
GM growth 3Y1.92%
GM growth 5Y1.54%
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 about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CEN remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
CEN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.11 indicates that CEN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CEN has a Altman-Z score of 3.11. This is in the better half of the industry: CEN outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CEN is 4.35, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CEN, 4.35 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.35, CEN is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.85% of the companies in the same industry.
CEN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CEN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.20. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEN outperforms 85.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.11 |
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC7.34%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.32 indicates that CEN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CEN's Current ratio of 1.32 is amongst the best of the industry. CEN outperforms 81.48% of its industry peers.
CEN has a Quick Ratio of 1.32. 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 1.32 is amongst the best of the industry. CEN outperforms 81.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.32 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CEN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.39%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -4.35% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, CEN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.73% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.30% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.39%
EPS 3Y261.11%
EPS 5Y-4.35%
EPS Q2Q%-10.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.73%
Revenue growth 3Y13.12%
Revenue growth 5Y0.3%
Sales Q2Q%12.66%
3.2 Future
CEN is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.36% yearly.
CEN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.06% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.34%
EPS Next 2Y10.31%
EPS Next 3Y8.56%
EPS Next 5Y4.36%
Revenue Next Year22.61%
Revenue Next 2Y16.1%
Revenue Next 3Y11.44%
Revenue Next 5Y9.06%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.76, which indicates a very decent valuation of CEN.
88.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CEN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CEN to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.21), we can say CEN is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.17, which indicates a very decent valuation of CEN.
CEN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CEN is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CEN to the average of the S&P500 Index (20.44), we can say CEN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CEN is valued cheaper than 85.19% of the companies in the same industry.
CEN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)3.23
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10.31%
EPS Next 3Y8.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CEN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.85%, which is a nice return.
CEN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.10. CEN pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, CEN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.85% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CEN decreases each year by -4.29%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.29%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
CEN pays out 57.02% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP57.02%
EPS Next 2Y10.31%
EPS Next 3Y8.56%
EPA:CEN (5/9/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
67.6
-0.2 (-0.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners12.54%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners42.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap760.50M
Analysts80
Price Target86.7 (28.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.85% |
Yearly Dividend3.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.29%
DP57.02%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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)-4.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.17 | ||
| P/S | 0.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.71 | ||
| P/B | 1.09 | ||
| P/tB | 2.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.9 |
EPS(TTM)6.28
EY9.29%
EPS(NY)7.37
Fwd EY10.9%
FCF(TTM)4.42
FCFY6.54%
OCF(TTM)6.31
OCFY9.34%
SpS239.34
BVpS62.03
TBVpS32.36
PEG (NY)3.23
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.17% | ||
| ROE | 9.84% | ||
| ROCE | 11.08% | ||
| ROIC | 7.17% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.5% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.05% | ||
| OM | 3.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.55% | ||
| GM | 98.55% | ||
| FCFM | 1.85% |
ROA(3y)4.51%
ROA(5y)3.9%
ROE(3y)8.58%
ROE(5y)7.56%
ROIC(3y)7.48%
ROIC(5y)7.21%
ROICexc(3y)16.68%
ROICexc(5y)14.08%
ROICexgc(3y)34.2%
ROICexgc(5y)27.07%
ROCE(3y)11.12%
ROCE(5y)10.72%
ROICexcg growth 3Y72.75%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.44%
ROICexc growth 3Y66.68%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.48%
OM growth 3Y44.99%
OM growth 5Y-5.36%
PM growth 3Y218.49%
PM growth 5Y-4.63%
GM growth 3Y1.92%
GM growth 5Y1.54%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.35 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 48.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.79% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 52.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | 72.38% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.11 |
F-Score5
WACC7.34%
ROIC/WACC0.98
Cap/Depr(3y)31.41%
Cap/Depr(5y)26.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.44%
Profit Quality(3y)190.89%
Profit Quality(5y)1641.28%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.39%
EPS 3Y261.11%
EPS 5Y-4.35%
EPS Q2Q%-10.57%
EPS Next Y3.34%
EPS Next 2Y10.31%
EPS Next 3Y8.56%
EPS Next 5Y4.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.73%
Revenue growth 3Y13.12%
Revenue growth 5Y0.3%
Sales Q2Q%12.66%
Revenue Next Year22.61%
Revenue Next 2Y16.1%
Revenue Next 3Y11.44%
Revenue Next 5Y9.06%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.21%
EBIT growth 3Y64.01%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.07%
EBIT Next Year48.41%
EBIT Next 3Y19.56%
EBIT Next 5Y12.43%
FCF growth 1Y-28.39%
FCF growth 3Y-6.48%
FCF growth 5Y3.24%
OCF growth 1Y-7.2%
OCF growth 3Y-2.53%
OCF growth 5Y3.01%