AQUAFIL SPA (ECNL.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:ECNL - IT0005241192 - Common Stock
1.881 EUR
-0.03 (-1.42%)
ECNL gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 46 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. Both the profitability and financial health of ECNL have multiple concerns. ECNL is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ECNL had negative earnings in the past year.
ECNL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: ECNL reported negative net income in multiple years.
ECNL had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ECNL (-1.66%) is worse than 78.26% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of ECNL (-7.47%) is worse than 80.43% of its industry peers.
ECNL has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.14%) than 69.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
ECNL has a worse Operating Margin (1.38%) than 73.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ECNL has declined.
The Gross Margin of ECNL (33.12%) is worse than 91.30% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ECNL has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
ECNL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ECNL has more shares outstanding
ECNL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ECNL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 43.48% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.71 is on the high side and indicates that ECNL has dependencies on debt financing.
ECNL has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.71) than 86.96% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.96 |
ROIC/WACC0.31
WACC6.83%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.51 indicates that ECNL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ECNL has a Current ratio (1.51) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.68 indicates that ECNL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.68, ECNL is doing worse than 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 |
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.
Looking at the last year, ECNL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.46% in the last year.
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%1.96%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 33.49% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
ECNL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.17% yearly.
EPS Next Y140.39%
EPS Next 2Y61.25%
EPS Next 3Y38.51%
EPS Next 5Y33.49%
Revenue Next Year8.04%
Revenue Next 2Y5.97%
Revenue Next 3Y5.59%
Revenue Next 5Y4.17%
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for ECNL. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.35 indicates a reasonable valuation of ECNL.
ECNL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ECNL is cheaper than 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ECNL to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.69), we can say ECNL is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
84.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ECNL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.38 |
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 38.51% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y61.25%
EPS Next 3Y38.51%
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 3.05, ECNL pays a better dividend. On top of this ECNL pays more dividend than 97.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, ECNL pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 2Y61.25%
EPS Next 3Y38.51%
BIT:ECNL (9/8/2025, 10:52:39 AM)
1.881
-0.03 (-1.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners4.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap137.63M
Analysts86.67
Price Target2.64 (40.35%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)-11.73%
Min Revenue beat(2)-12.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)-11.37%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-13.62%
Min Revenue beat(4)-16.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)-11.37%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-12.37%
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)5.07%
PT rev (3m)5.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)210.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)-13.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.79%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.35 | ||
| P/S | 0.17 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 8.3 | ||
| P/B | 1.01 | ||
| P/tB | 1.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.38 |
EPS(TTM)-0.28
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.17
Fwd EY8.81%
FCF(TTM)-0.15
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.23
OCFY12.05%
SpS11.03
BVpS1.86
TBVpS1.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
ROICexcg growth 3Y-49.05%
ROICexcg 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC6.83%
ROIC/WACC0.31
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 Y140.39%
EPS Next 2Y61.25%
EPS Next 3Y38.51%
EPS Next 5Y33.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.64%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.25%
Sales Q2Q%1.96%
Revenue Next Year8.04%
Revenue Next 2Y5.97%
Revenue Next 3Y5.59%
Revenue Next 5Y4.17%
EBIT growth 1Y164.35%
EBIT growth 3Y-48.3%
EBIT growth 5Y-27.91%
EBIT Next Year1135.82%
EBIT Next 3Y138.59%
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%