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AQUAFIL SPA (ECNL.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - BIT:ECNL - IT0005241192 - Common Stock

1.924 EUR
+0.04 (+2.12%)
Last: 10/23/2025, 5:29:25 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

ECNL gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 48 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. ECNL has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. ECNL has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ECNL had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year ECNL had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years ECNL reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years ECNL 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
ECNL.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFECNL.MI 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 50M -50M

1.2 Ratios

ECNL's Return On Assets of -1.66% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ECNL is outperformed by 79.17% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -7.47%, ECNL is doing worse than 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of ECNL (2.14%) is worse than 77.08% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.66%
ROE -7.47%
ROIC 2.14%
ROA(3y)-0.73%
ROA(5y)-0.1%
ROE(3y)-4.77%
ROE(5y)-1.37%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ECNL.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICECNL.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20

1.3 Margins

With a Operating Margin value of 1.38%, ECNL is not doing good in the industry: 77.08% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ECNL has declined.
ECNL has a worse Gross Margin (33.12%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
ECNL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.38%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 33.12%
OM growth 3Y-47.44%
OM growth 5Y-27.73%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.4%
GM growth 5Y0.29%
ECNL.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsECNL.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ECNL is destroying value.
ECNL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
ECNL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ECNL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
ECNL.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingECNL.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
ECNL.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsECNL.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.96 indicates that ECNL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.96, ECNL is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.83% of the companies in the same industry.
ECNL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.71. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.71, ECNL is doing worse than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.71
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.96
ROIC/WACC0.32
WACC6.72%
ECNL.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFECNL.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.51 indicates that ECNL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ECNL (1.51) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ECNL has a Quick Ratio of 1.51. This is a bad value and indicates that ECNL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.68, ECNL is not doing good in the industry: 60.42% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.51
Quick Ratio 0.68
ECNL.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesECNL.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ECNL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 36.60%, which is quite impressive.
ECNL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.46%.
Measured over the past years, ECNL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.25% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)36.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%155.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.64%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.25%
Sales Q2Q%-2.48%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, ECNL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 33.47% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, ECNL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.08% on average per year.
EPS Next Y131.21%
EPS Next 2Y60.42%
EPS Next 3Y38.66%
EPS Next 5Y33.47%
Revenue Next Year5.02%
Revenue Next 2Y4.59%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
Revenue Next 5Y4.08%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
ECNL.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesECNL.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 200M 400M 600M
ECNL.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesECNL.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 0.2 -0.2 0.4 -0.4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

ECNL reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.15 indicates a correct valuation of ECNL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ECNL is valued cheaper than 85.42% of the companies in the same industry.
ECNL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.09, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 12.15
ECNL.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsECNL.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

85.42% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ECNL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.35
ECNL.MI Per share dataECNL.MI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

ECNL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ECNL's earnings are expected to grow with 38.66% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y60.42%
EPS Next 3Y38.66%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.41%, ECNL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.07, ECNL pays a better dividend. On top of this ECNL pays more dividend than 95.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, ECNL pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.41%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

DP0%
EPS Next 2Y60.42%
EPS Next 3Y38.66%
ECNL.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendECNL.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M -40M

AQUAFIL SPA

BIT:ECNL (10/23/2025, 5:29:25 PM)

1.924

+0.04 (+2.12%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)08-28 2025-08-28/amc
Earnings (Next)11-13 2025-11-13
Inst Owners4.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap140.78M
Revenue(TTM)807.11M
Net Income(TTM)-10175000
Analysts86.67
Price Target2.11 (9.67%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.41%
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-13.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)-15.91%
Max Revenue beat(2)-11.37%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-14.58%
Min Revenue beat(4)-16.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)-11.37%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-12.85%
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)-16.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-22.71%
EPS NY rev (3m)-33.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.78%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 12.15
P/S 0.17
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 8.49
P/B 1.03
P/tB 1.29
EV/EBITDA 5.35
EPS(TTM)-0.28
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.16
Fwd EY8.23%
FCF(TTM)-0.15
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.23
OCFY11.78%
SpS11.03
BVpS1.86
TBVpS1.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.66%
ROE -7.47%
ROCE 2.89%
ROIC 2.14%
ROICexc 3.03%
ROICexgc 3.36%
OM 1.38%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 33.12%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-0.73%
ROA(5y)-0.1%
ROE(3y)-4.77%
ROE(5y)-1.37%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-49.05%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-24.19%
ROICexc growth 3Y-48.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y-24.43%
OM growth 3Y-47.44%
OM growth 5Y-27.73%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.4%
GM growth 5Y0.29%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.31
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.71
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 3.55
Cap/Depr 50.44%
Cap/Sales 3.4%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 25.27%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.51
Quick Ratio 0.68
Altman-Z 1.96
F-Score6
WACC6.72%
ROIC/WACC0.32
Cap/Depr(3y)65.32%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.59%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.41%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.91%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)36.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%155.1%
EPS Next Y131.21%
EPS Next 2Y60.42%
EPS Next 3Y38.66%
EPS Next 5Y33.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.64%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.25%
Sales Q2Q%-2.48%
Revenue Next Year5.02%
Revenue Next 2Y4.59%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
Revenue Next 5Y4.08%
EBIT growth 1Y164.35%
EBIT growth 3Y-48.3%
EBIT growth 5Y-27.91%
EBIT Next Year1102.62%
EBIT Next 3Y137.13%
EBIT Next 5Y80.75%
FCF growth 1Y64.92%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y73%
OCF growth 3Y-36.08%
OCF growth 5Y-10.4%