CLARANOVA SE (CLA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:CLA - FR0013426004 - Common Stock
1.374 EUR
-0.05 (-3.51%)
Taking everything into account, CLA scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CLA was compared to 119 industry peers in the Software industry. While CLA belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. CLA has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CLA was profitable.
- CLA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years CLA reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- CLA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- CLA has a better Return On Assets (54.15%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- CLA has a Return On Equity of 179.32%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CLA outperforms 98.32% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.07%, CLA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CLA is above the industry average of 13.47%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 54.15% | ||
| ROE | 179.32% | ||
| ROIC | 16.07% |
ROA(3y)15.08%
ROA(5y)9.12%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)16.83%
ROIC(5y)14.14%
1.3 Margins
- CLA has a Profit Margin of 25.09%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CLA outperforms 81.51% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CLA has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.64%, CLA is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CLA has grown nicely.
- CLA has a Gross Margin of 80.16%. This is in the better half of the industry: CLA outperforms 68.91% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CLA has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.64% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.09% | ||
| GM | 80.16% |
OM growth 3Y58.64%
OM growth 5Y43.87%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y248.09%
GM growth 3Y26.81%
GM growth 5Y17.73%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CLA is creating value.
- CLA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CLA has more shares outstanding
- CLA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.28, we must say that CLA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.28, CLA is doing worse than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- CLA has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.40. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CLA would need 2.40 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.40, CLA is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.10 is on the high side and indicates that CLA has dependencies on debt financing.
- CLA has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.10) than 82.35% of its industry peers.
- Although CLA does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.28 |
ROIC/WACC1.96
WACC8.18%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.83 indicates that CLA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of CLA (0.83) is worse than 84.03% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.80 indicates that CLA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.80, CLA is doing worse than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- CLA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 706.69%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, CLA shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 152.38% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -2.36% in the past year.
- CLA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -22.02% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)706.69%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y152.38%
EPS Q2Q%566.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.36%
Revenue growth 3Y-37.08%
Revenue growth 5Y-22.02%
Sales Q2Q%N/A
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CLA will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -3.92% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CLA will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -37.74% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-46.15%
EPS Next 2Y-3.92%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-63.38%
Revenue Next 2Y-37.74%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- CLA is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 1.07.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CLA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CLA is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CLA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.32.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.72 indicates a reasonable valuation of CLA.
- CLA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CLA is cheaper than 91.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- CLA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.30.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CLA is valued cheaper than 97.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CLA is valued cheaper than 99.16% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of CLA may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as CLA's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.92% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.01
EPS Next 2Y-3.92%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CLA does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
EPA:CLA (1/22/2026, 4:30:15 PM)
1.374
-0.05 (-3.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)11-13 2025-11-13
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11
Inst Owners5.13%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap78.61M
Revenue(TTM)293.80M
Net Income(TTM)73.70M
Analysts80
Price Target2.45 (78.31%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)-25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)-36.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.72 | ||
| P/S | 0.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.34 | ||
| P/B | 1.91 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.08 |
EPS(TTM)1.29
EY93.89%
EPS(NY)0.14
Fwd EY10.29%
FCF(TTM)0.36
FCFY26.33%
OCF(TTM)0.41
OCFY29.9%
SpS5.14
BVpS0.72
TBVpS-0.88
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.01
Graham Number4.57
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 54.15% | ||
| ROE | 179.32% | ||
| ROCE | 21.86% | ||
| ROIC | 16.07% | ||
| ROICexc | 20.86% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 6.64% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.09% | ||
| GM | 80.16% | ||
| FCFM | 7.05% |
ROA(3y)15.08%
ROA(5y)9.12%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)16.83%
ROIC(5y)14.14%
ROICexc(3y)41.64%
ROICexc(5y)35.57%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)22.9%
ROCE(5y)19.24%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.71%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.36%
OM growth 3Y58.64%
OM growth 5Y43.87%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y248.09%
GM growth 3Y26.81%
GM growth 5Y17.73%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover2.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.4 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.93 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 70% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.95% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 100% | ||
| Profit Quality | 28.09% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.28 |
F-Score8
WACC8.18%
ROIC/WACC1.96
Cap/Depr(3y)69.81%
Cap/Depr(5y)52.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.01%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)706.69%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y152.38%
EPS Q2Q%566.67%
EPS Next Y-46.15%
EPS Next 2Y-3.92%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.36%
Revenue growth 3Y-37.08%
Revenue growth 5Y-22.02%
Sales Q2Q%N/A
Revenue Next Year-63.38%
Revenue Next 2Y-37.74%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-17.72%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.17%
EBIT growth 5Y12.2%
EBIT Next Year-17.37%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-40%
FCF growth 3Y14.47%
FCF growth 5Y-6.06%
OCF growth 1Y-40.81%
OCF growth 3Y13.67%
OCF growth 5Y-4.45%
CLARANOVA SE / CLA.PA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CLARANOVA SE?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CLA.PA.
Can you provide the valuation status for CLARANOVA SE?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to CLARANOVA SE (CLA.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is CLARANOVA SE (CLA.PA) stock?
CLARANOVA SE (CLA.PA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of CLARANOVA SE (CLA.PA) stock?
The financial health rating of CLARANOVA SE (CLA.PA) is 2 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CLA stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CLARANOVA SE (CLA.PA) is expected to decline by -46.15% in the next year.