ECOTEL COMMUNICATION AG (E4C.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:E4C - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE0005854343 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, E4C scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. E4C was compared to 27 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. E4C has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. E4C has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year E4C was profitable.
In the past year E4C had a positive cash flow from operations.
E4C had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years E4C always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
E4C has a Return On Assets (3.71%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.30%, E4C is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.44%, E4C is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for E4C is above the industry average of 7.76%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.44%) for E4C is well below the 3 year average (12.52%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that E4C had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.71% | ||
| ROE | 8.3% | ||
| ROIC | 6.44% |
ROA(3y)27.23%
ROA(5y)18.28%
ROE(3y)40.57%
ROE(5y)29.3%
ROIC(3y)12.52%
ROIC(5y)12.88%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 1.74%, E4C is not doing good in the industry: 62.96% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
E4C's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of E4C (2.54%) is worse than 81.48% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of E4C has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 28.71%, E4C is not doing good in the industry: 85.19% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of E4C has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.54% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.74% | ||
| GM | 28.71% |
OM growth 3Y-38.84%
OM growth 5Y7.21%
PM growth 3Y-29.62%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-16.21%
GM growth 5Y-6.93%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
E4C has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
E4C has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
E4C has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for E4C has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.21 indicates that E4C is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
E4C's Altman-Z score of 3.21 is amongst the best of the industry. E4C outperforms 96.30% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of E4C is 12.34, which is on the high side as it means it would take E4C, 12.34 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of E4C (12.34) is worse than 62.96% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20 indicates that E4C is not too dependend on debt financing.
E4C's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.20 is amongst the best of the industry. E4C outperforms 96.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.21 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC6.73%
2.3 Liquidity
E4C has a Current Ratio of 0.85. This is a bad value and indicates that E4C is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of E4C (0.85) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
E4C has a Quick Ratio of 0.85. This is a bad value and indicates that E4C is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
E4C has a Quick ratio of 0.85. This is in the better half of the industry: E4C outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for E4C have decreased strongly by -35.69% in the last year.
The earnings per share for E4C have been decreasing by -27.40% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has grown by 9.59% in the past year. This is quite good.
E4C shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.90% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.69%
EPS 3Y-27.4%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.59%
Revenue growth 3Y6.42%
Revenue growth 5Y6.9%
Sales Q2Q%1.52%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 34.87% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
E4C is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.25% yearly.
EPS Next Y20%
EPS Next 2Y56.4%
EPS Next 3Y40.95%
EPS Next 5Y34.87%
Revenue Next Year11.02%
Revenue Next 2Y8.9%
Revenue Next 3Y8.19%
Revenue Next 5Y10.25%
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.34 indicates a rather expensive valuation of E4C.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of E4C indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: E4C is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
E4C is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.45, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.03, which indicates a very decent valuation of E4C.
E4C's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. E4C is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of E4C to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.90), we can say E4C is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of E4C is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, E4C is valued more expensive than 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 82.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as E4C's earnings are expected to grow with 40.95% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y56.4%
EPS Next 3Y40.95%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
E4C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.25%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.66, E4C is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, E4C has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.25% |
5.2 History
The dividend of E4C is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 29.30%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
E4C pays out 82.10% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
E4C's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP82.1%
EPS Next 2Y56.4%
EPS Next 3Y40.95%
FRA:E4C (7/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
12.9
-0.9 (-6.52%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.01%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners62.96%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap45.41M
Analysts80
Price Target34.88 (170.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.25% |
Yearly Dividend0.47
Dividend Growth(5Y)29.3%
DP82.1%
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)-4.47%
PT rev (3m)-4.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.03 | ||
| P/S | 0.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 82.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.08 | ||
| P/B | 1.88 | ||
| P/tB | 6.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.62 |
EPS(TTM)0.53
EY4.11%
EPS(NY)1.61
Fwd EY12.45%
FCF(TTM)0.16
FCFY1.22%
OCF(TTM)2.12
OCFY16.45%
SpS32.84
BVpS6.88
TBVpS1.96
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.71% | ||
| ROE | 8.3% | ||
| ROCE | 9.31% | ||
| ROIC | 6.44% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.06% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.78% | ||
| OM | 2.54% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.74% | ||
| GM | 28.71% | ||
| FCFM | 0.48% |
ROA(3y)27.23%
ROA(5y)18.28%
ROE(3y)40.57%
ROE(5y)29.3%
ROIC(3y)12.52%
ROIC(5y)12.88%
ROICexc(3y)28.29%
ROICexc(5y)24.77%
ROICexgc(3y)81.14%
ROICexgc(5y)66.54%
ROCE(3y)18.11%
ROCE(5y)18.63%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-36.57%
ROICexcg growth 5Y20.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y-37.58%
ROICexc growth 5Y14%
OM growth 3Y-38.84%
OM growth 5Y7.21%
PM growth 3Y-29.62%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-16.21%
GM growth 5Y-6.93%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover2.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.34 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.65 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 154.91% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.99% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 100.99% | ||
| Profit Quality | 27.53% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.21 |
F-Score4
WACC6.73%
ROIC/WACC0.96
Cap/Depr(3y)106.59%
Cap/Depr(5y)93.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.42%
Profit Quality(3y)30.31%
Profit Quality(5y)147.12%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.69%
EPS 3Y-27.4%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y20%
EPS Next 2Y56.4%
EPS Next 3Y40.95%
EPS Next 5Y34.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.59%
Revenue growth 3Y6.42%
Revenue growth 5Y6.9%
Sales Q2Q%1.52%
Revenue Next Year11.02%
Revenue Next 2Y8.9%
Revenue Next 3Y8.19%
Revenue Next 5Y10.25%
EBIT growth 1Y-61.75%
EBIT growth 3Y-34.91%
EBIT growth 5Y14.61%
EBIT Next Year216.67%
EBIT Next 3Y68.1%
EBIT Next 5Y48.97%
FCF growth 1Y-74.66%
FCF growth 3Y-62.21%
FCF growth 5Y-30.93%
OCF growth 1Y22.44%
OCF growth 3Y-21.48%
OCF growth 5Y-5.59%