CFE (CFEB.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EBR:CFEB - BE0003883031 - Common Stock
9.2 EUR
+0.28 (+3.14%)
Overall CFEB gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CFEB against 42 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. While CFEB seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. CFEB has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CFEB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CFEB had a positive cash flow from operations.
CFEB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CFEB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.18%, CFEB is doing worse than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 9.67%, CFEB is not doing good in the industry: 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.47%, CFEB is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CFEB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.48%. This is significantly below the industry average of 11.23%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.18% | ||
| ROE | 9.67% | ||
| ROIC | 3.47% |
ROA(3y)8.6%
ROA(5y)5.97%
ROE(3y)40.47%
ROE(5y)26.55%
ROIC(3y)4.48%
ROIC(5y)2.95%
1.3 Margins
CFEB has a Profit Margin of 2.03%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CFEB underperforms 69.05% of its industry peers.
CFEB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CFEB has a worse Operating Margin (2.09%) than 76.19% of its industry peers.
CFEB's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CFEB has a worse Gross Margin (28.72%) than 69.05% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CFEB has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.03% | ||
| GM | 28.72% |
OM growth 3Y-20.31%
OM growth 5Y-10.97%
PM growth 3Y-46.62%
PM growth 5Y-11.25%
GM growth 3Y-0.87%
GM growth 5Y-7.1%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CFEB is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CFEB has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for CFEB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
CFEB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.53, we must say that CFEB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CFEB has a Altman-Z score of 1.53. This is in the lower half of the industry: CFEB underperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CFEB is 2.89, which is a good value as it means it would take CFEB, 2.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CFEB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.89. This is in the better half of the industry: CFEB outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
CFEB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75. This is a neutral value indicating CFEB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CFEB's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.75 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CFEB outperforms 45.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.53 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC6.35%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.08 indicates that CFEB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.08, CFEB is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CFEB has a Quick Ratio of 1.08. This is a bad value and indicates that CFEB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CFEB has a Quick ratio of 0.84. This is in the lower half of the industry: CFEB underperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.38% over the past year.
CFEB shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -28.77% yearly.
CFEB shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.31%.
Measured over the past years, CFEB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -20.08% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.38%
EPS 3Y-45.35%
EPS 5Y-28.77%
EPS Q2Q%94.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.31%
Revenue growth 3Y1.66%
Revenue growth 5Y-20.08%
Sales Q2Q%-4.17%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CFEB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.84% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CFEB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.11% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-0.76%
EPS Next 2Y11.01%
EPS Next 3Y12.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.14%
Revenue Next 2Y1.79%
Revenue Next 3Y1.11%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.48, the valuation of CFEB can be described as very reasonable.
90.48% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CFEB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.06. CFEB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.18, the valuation of CFEB can be described as very reasonable.
CFEB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CFEB is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
CFEB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.69.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CFEB is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CFEB indicates a rather cheap valuation: CFEB is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CFEB's earnings are expected to grow with 12.84% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.01%
EPS Next 3Y12.84%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CFEB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.15%.
CFEB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.68.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, CFEB pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.15% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CFEB decreases each year by -30.12%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-30.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
41.40% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CFEB. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP41.4%
EPS Next 2Y11.01%
EPS Next 3Y12.84%
EBR:CFEB (9/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
9.2
+0.28 (+3.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners2.93%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap232.85M
Analysts75
Price Target8.62 (-6.3%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.15% |
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)-30.12%
DP41.4%
Div Incr Years0
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)11.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-28.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)-28.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.18 | ||
| P/S | 0.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.73 | ||
| P/B | 0.94 | ||
| P/tB | 1.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.36 |
EPS(TTM)0.97
EY10.54%
EPS(NY)1
Fwd EY10.89%
FCF(TTM)2.94
FCFY31.98%
OCF(TTM)3.37
OCFY36.63%
SpS46.71
BVpS9.79
TBVpS8.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.18% | ||
| ROE | 9.67% | ||
| ROCE | 5.03% | ||
| ROIC | 3.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.81% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.08% | ||
| OM | 2.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.03% | ||
| GM | 28.72% | ||
| FCFM | 6.3% |
ROA(3y)8.6%
ROA(5y)5.97%
ROE(3y)40.47%
ROE(5y)26.55%
ROIC(3y)4.48%
ROIC(5y)2.95%
ROICexc(3y)6.53%
ROICexc(5y)4.22%
ROICexgc(3y)7.13%
ROICexgc(5y)4.6%
ROCE(3y)6.58%
ROCE(5y)4.33%
ROICexcg growth 3Y102.15%
ROICexcg growth 5Y7.64%
ROICexc growth 3Y95.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.9%
OM growth 3Y-20.31%
OM growth 5Y-10.97%
PM growth 3Y-46.62%
PM growth 5Y-11.25%
GM growth 3Y-0.87%
GM growth 5Y-7.1%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.89 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 49.68% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.92% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.61 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 183.12% | ||
| Profit Quality | 310.73% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.53 |
F-Score7
WACC6.35%
ROIC/WACC0.55
Cap/Depr(3y)76.98%
Cap/Depr(5y)73.77%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.36%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.24%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.38%
EPS 3Y-45.35%
EPS 5Y-28.77%
EPS Q2Q%94.66%
EPS Next Y-0.76%
EPS Next 2Y11.01%
EPS Next 3Y12.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.31%
Revenue growth 3Y1.66%
Revenue growth 5Y-20.08%
Sales Q2Q%-4.17%
Revenue Next Year-2.14%
Revenue Next 2Y1.79%
Revenue Next 3Y1.11%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-8.45%
EBIT growth 3Y-18.99%
EBIT growth 5Y-28.84%
EBIT Next Year83.68%
EBIT Next 3Y32.06%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y482.88%
FCF growth 3Y56.21%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y34159%
OCF growth 3Y35.76%
OCF growth 5Y-28.1%