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CLIQ DIGITAL AG (CLIQ.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

FRA:CLIQ - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000A35JS40 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

6.01  -0.04 (-0.66%)

Fundamental Rating

6

CLIQ gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 97 industry peers in the Software industry. CLIQ is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. CLIQ is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CLIQ was profitable.
CLIQ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years CLIQ 4 years were profitable.
CLIQ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CLIQ.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCLIQ.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

CLIQ's Return On Assets of -27.81% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CLIQ is outperformed by 78.13% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -38.33%, CLIQ is not doing good in the industry: 70.83% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Invested Capital of CLIQ (3.10%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CLIQ is significantly above the industry average of 11.28%.
The 3 year average ROIC (18.78%) for CLIQ is well above the current ROIC(3.10%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -27.81%
ROE -38.33%
ROIC 3.1%
ROA(3y)4.57%
ROA(5y)8.3%
ROE(3y)9.15%
ROE(5y)14.29%
ROIC(3y)18.78%
ROIC(5y)19.65%
CLIQ.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCLIQ.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20

1.3 Margins

With a Operating Margin value of 0.96%, CLIQ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CLIQ's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CLIQ has a Gross Margin of 18.73%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CLIQ underperforms 78.13% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CLIQ has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.96%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 18.73%
OM growth 3Y-64.74%
OM growth 5Y-36.7%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-18.05%
GM growth 5Y-8.79%
CLIQ.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCLIQ.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CLIQ is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CLIQ has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CLIQ has less shares outstanding
CLIQ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CLIQ.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingCLIQ.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M
CLIQ.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCLIQ.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

CLIQ has an Altman-Z score of 5.45. This indicates that CLIQ is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CLIQ has a Altman-Z score of 5.45. This is in the better half of the industry: CLIQ outperforms 73.96% of its industry peers.
CLIQ has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.05. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CLIQ would need 2.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.05, CLIQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that CLIQ is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CLIQ (0.03) is better than 84.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 2.05
Altman-Z 5.45
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC6.96%
CLIQ.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCLIQ.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.74 indicates that CLIQ has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.74, CLIQ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.54% of the companies in the same industry.
CLIQ has a Quick Ratio of 3.74. This indicates that CLIQ is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.74, CLIQ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.74
Quick Ratio 3.74
CLIQ.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCLIQ.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CLIQ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.79%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 70.61% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
CLIQ shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -24.78%.
Measured over the past years, CLIQ shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 41.17% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.79%
EPS 3Y61.74%
EPS 5Y70.61%
EPS Q2Q%-588.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.78%
Revenue growth 3Y45.04%
Revenue growth 5Y41.17%
Sales Q2Q%-43.09%

3.2 Future

CLIQ is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -22.26% yearly.
CLIQ is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.29% yearly.
EPS Next Y-118.16%
EPS Next 2Y-42.12%
EPS Next 3Y-22.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-24.74%
Revenue Next 2Y-23.17%
Revenue Next 3Y-13.26%
Revenue Next 5Y14.29%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
CLIQ.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCLIQ.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 200M 400M 600M
CLIQ.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCLIQ.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 1.25, the valuation of CLIQ can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CLIQ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.96% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CLIQ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.63.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 3.72, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CLIQ.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CLIQ is valued cheaper than 98.96% of the companies in the same industry.
CLIQ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.72.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 1.25
Fwd PE 3.72
CLIQ.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCLIQ.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

97.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CLIQ, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
CLIQ's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CLIQ is cheaper than 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.02
EV/EBITDA 1.99
CLIQ.DE Per share dataCLIQ.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CLIQ's earnings are expected to decrease with -22.26% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.02
EPS Next 2Y-42.12%
EPS Next 3Y-22.26%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.73%, CLIQ is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
CLIQ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.95. CLIQ pays more dividend than 80.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, CLIQ's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.73%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of CLIQ grows each year by 85.59%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)85.59%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
CLIQ.DE Yearly Dividends per shareCLIQ.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of CLIQ are negative and hence is the payout ratio. CLIQ will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-0.95%
EPS Next 2Y-42.12%
EPS Next 3Y-22.26%
CLIQ.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCLIQ.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M -10M 20M -20M 30M

CLIQ DIGITAL AG

FRA:CLIQ (3/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

6.01

-0.04 (-0.66%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)02-20 2025-02-20/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-08 2025-05-08
Inst Owners1.36%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap39.13M
Analysts82.5
Price Target40.8 (578.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.73%
Yearly Dividend0.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)85.59%
DP-0.95%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-9.14%
Min Revenue beat(2)-16.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.22%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.48%
Min Revenue beat(4)-16.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.67%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.14%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)15.57%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-9.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-21.61%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-35.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 1.25
Fwd PE 3.72
P/S 0.11
P/FCF 22.02
P/OCF 5.55
P/B 0.55
P/tB 0.9
EV/EBITDA 1.99
EPS(TTM)4.82
EY80.2%
EPS(NY)1.61
Fwd EY26.87%
FCF(TTM)0.27
FCFY4.54%
OCF(TTM)1.08
OCFY18.03%
SpS56.83
BVpS10.94
TBVpS6.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.02
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -27.81%
ROE -38.33%
ROCE 4.38%
ROIC 3.1%
ROICexc 3.63%
ROICexgc 6.07%
OM 0.96%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 18.73%
FCFM 0.48%
ROA(3y)4.57%
ROA(5y)8.3%
ROE(3y)9.15%
ROE(5y)14.29%
ROIC(3y)18.78%
ROIC(5y)19.65%
ROICexc(3y)22.04%
ROICexc(5y)22.78%
ROICexgc(3y)56.01%
ROICexgc(5y)95.08%
ROCE(3y)26.54%
ROCE(5y)28.29%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-69.96%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-37.81%
ROICexc growth 3Y-59.13%
ROICexc growth 5Y-19.8%
OM growth 3Y-64.74%
OM growth 5Y-36.7%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-18.05%
GM growth 5Y-8.79%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover3.77
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 2.05
Debt/EBITDA 0.13
Cap/Depr 44.27%
Cap/Sales 1.43%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 45.59%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.74
Quick Ratio 3.74
Altman-Z 5.45
F-Score5
WACC6.96%
ROIC/WACC0.45
Cap/Depr(3y)136.37%
Cap/Depr(5y)146.27%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.98%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.36%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.79%
EPS 3Y61.74%
EPS 5Y70.61%
EPS Q2Q%-588.24%
EPS Next Y-118.16%
EPS Next 2Y-42.12%
EPS Next 3Y-22.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.78%
Revenue growth 3Y45.04%
Revenue growth 5Y41.17%
Sales Q2Q%-43.09%
Revenue Next Year-24.74%
Revenue Next 2Y-23.17%
Revenue Next 3Y-13.26%
Revenue Next 5Y14.29%
EBIT growth 1Y-94.91%
EBIT growth 3Y-58.59%
EBIT growth 5Y-17.12%
EBIT Next Year296.14%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-90.97%
FCF growth 3Y-53.33%
FCF growth 5Y-3.31%
OCF growth 1Y-76.79%
OCF growth 3Y-30.23%
OCF growth 5Y23.06%