CEWE STIFTUNG & CO KGAA (CWC.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:CWC - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE0005403901 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, CWC scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CWC was compared to 41 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. CWC has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. CWC is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. With these ratings, CWC could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CWC was profitable.
CWC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CWC has always been profitable.
CWC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CWC's Return On Assets of 8.38% is amongst the best of the industry. CWC outperforms 87.80% of its industry peers.
CWC has a better Return On Equity (14.17%) than 75.61% of its industry peers.
CWC's Return On Invested Capital of 12.01% is amongst the best of the industry. CWC outperforms 97.56% of its industry peers.
CWC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.23%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.84%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.38% | ||
| ROE | 14.17% | ||
| ROIC | 12.01% |
ROA(3y)8.35%
ROA(5y)8.3%
ROE(3y)14.32%
ROE(5y)14.96%
ROIC(3y)12.23%
ROIC(5y)12.61%
1.3 Margins
CWC has a Profit Margin of 7.21%. This is in the better half of the industry: CWC outperforms 75.61% of its industry peers.
CWC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CWC has a Operating Margin of 10.38%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CWC outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CWC has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 78.04%, CWC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
CWC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.21% | ||
| GM | 78.04% |
OM growth 3Y0.38%
OM growth 5Y3.27%
PM growth 3Y0.72%
PM growth 5Y10.39%
GM growth 3Y0.44%
GM growth 5Y1.03%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CWC is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CWC has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CWC has less shares outstanding
CWC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CWC has an Altman-Z score of 3.99. This indicates that CWC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.99, CWC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.12% of the companies in the same industry.
CWC has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.57. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.57 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CWC (0.57) is better than 95.12% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08 indicates that CWC is not too dependend on debt financing.
CWC has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.08) than 87.80% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.99 |
ROIC/WACC1.78
WACC6.76%
2.3 Liquidity
CWC has a Current Ratio of 1.44. This is a normal value and indicates that CWC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.44, CWC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.16 indicates that CWC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CWC (1.16) is better than 73.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.65% over the past year.
CWC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.43% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.74% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.94% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.65%
EPS 3Y8.67%
EPS 5Y14.43%
EPS Q2Q%-27.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.74%
Revenue growth 3Y6.33%
Revenue growth 5Y2.94%
Sales Q2Q%4.68%
3.2 Future
CWC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.96% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CWC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.31% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.88%
EPS Next 2Y6.08%
EPS Next 3Y5.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.21%
Revenue Next 2Y3.93%
Revenue Next 3Y3.72%
Revenue Next 5Y2.31%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
CWC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.58.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CWC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CWC is cheaper than 78.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.25. CWC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.61, the valuation of CWC can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CWC indicates a rather cheap valuation: CWC is cheaper than 80.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CWC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.15.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CWC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.37% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CWC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.48 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of CWC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.68
PEG (5Y)0.8
EPS Next 2Y6.08%
EPS Next 3Y5.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CWC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.84%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
CWC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.97.
CWC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.84% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CWC has a limited annual growth rate of 5.85%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.85%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
30.10% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CWC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
CWC's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP30.1%
EPS Next 2Y6.08%
EPS Next 3Y5.96%
FRA:CWC (5/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
99.9
-0.1 (-0.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners32.16%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners27.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap743.26M
Analysts89.09
Price Target140.47 (40.61%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.84% |
Yearly Dividend2.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.85%
DP30.1%
Div Incr Years2
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)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)0.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.61 | ||
| P/S | 0.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.64 | ||
| P/B | 1.75 | ||
| P/tB | 2.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.48 |
EPS(TTM)8.63
EY8.64%
EPS(NY)9.42
Fwd EY9.43%
FCF(TTM)10.17
FCFY10.18%
OCF(TTM)17.73
OCFY17.74%
SpS111.93
BVpS56.97
TBVpS43.55
PEG (NY)1.68
PEG (5Y)0.8
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.38% | ||
| ROE | 14.17% | ||
| ROCE | 17.54% | ||
| ROIC | 12.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.28% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.4% | ||
| OM | 10.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.21% | ||
| GM | 78.04% | ||
| FCFM | 9.08% |
ROA(3y)8.35%
ROA(5y)8.3%
ROE(3y)14.32%
ROE(5y)14.96%
ROIC(3y)12.23%
ROIC(5y)12.61%
ROICexc(3y)16.21%
ROICexc(5y)16.69%
ROICexgc(3y)22.97%
ROICexgc(5y)24.51%
ROCE(3y)17.86%
ROCE(5y)18.42%
ROICexcg growth 3Y4.9%
ROICexcg growth 5Y3.39%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.86%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.39%
OM growth 3Y0.38%
OM growth 5Y3.27%
PM growth 3Y0.72%
PM growth 5Y10.39%
GM growth 3Y0.44%
GM growth 5Y1.03%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.24 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 101.1% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.75% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 488.28 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 92.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | 125.94% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.99 |
F-Score7
WACC6.76%
ROIC/WACC1.78
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)7.03%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.39%
Profit Quality(3y)112.11%
Profit Quality(5y)118.33%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.65%
EPS 3Y8.67%
EPS 5Y14.43%
EPS Q2Q%-27.71%
EPS Next Y6.88%
EPS Next 2Y6.08%
EPS Next 3Y5.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.74%
Revenue growth 3Y6.33%
Revenue growth 5Y2.94%
Sales Q2Q%4.68%
Revenue Next Year4.21%
Revenue Next 2Y3.93%
Revenue Next 3Y3.72%
Revenue Next 5Y2.31%
EBIT growth 1Y2.34%
EBIT growth 3Y6.73%
EBIT growth 5Y6.31%
EBIT Next Year70.39%
EBIT Next 3Y22.24%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-2.87%
FCF growth 3Y40.73%
FCF growth 5Y2.43%
OCF growth 1Y0.85%
OCF growth 3Y26.2%
OCF growth 5Y5.13%