ELIA GROUP SA/NV (ELI.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EBR:ELI - BE0003822393 - Common Stock
103.7 EUR
+0.7 (+0.68%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to ELI. ELI was compared to 18 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. There are concerns on the financial health of ELI while its profitability can be described as average. ELI is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ELI was profitable.
ELI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years ELI has been profitable.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: ELI reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ELI (1.76%) is worse than 77.78% of its industry peers.
ELI has a worse Return On Equity (6.51%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ELI (3.06%) is worse than 83.33% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ELI is below the industry average of 7.70%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.06%) for ELI is above the 3 year average (2.94%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.76% | ||
| ROE | 6.51% | ||
| ROIC | 3.06% |
ROA(3y)1.67%
ROA(5y)1.64%
ROE(3y)6.79%
ROE(5y)6.49%
ROIC(3y)2.94%
ROIC(5y)2.96%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 12.26%, ELI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
ELI's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
ELI has a better Operating Margin (25.74%) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
ELI's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 58.00%, ELI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
ELI's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.26% | ||
| GM | 58% |
OM growth 3Y6.02%
OM growth 5Y-1.05%
PM growth 3Y1.12%
PM growth 5Y-0.28%
GM growth 3Y4.99%
GM growth 5Y-1.62%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
ELI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
ELI has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ELI has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ELI is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
ELI has an Altman-Z score of 0.80. This is a bad value and indicates that ELI is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
ELI has a Altman-Z score of 0.80. This is amonst the worse of the industry: ELI underperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.96 is on the high side and indicates that ELI has dependencies on debt financing.
ELI's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.96 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ELI is outperformed by 88.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.8 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC4.49%
2.3 Liquidity
ELI has a Current Ratio of 1.51. This is a normal value and indicates that ELI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ELI has a Current ratio of 1.51. This is amongst the best in the industry. ELI outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
ELI has a Quick Ratio of 1.43. This is a normal value and indicates that ELI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.43, ELI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 39.24% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, ELI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.91% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, ELI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 17.50% in the last year.
ELI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.93% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.24%
EPS 3Y10.74%
EPS 5Y6.91%
EPS Q2Q%23.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.5%
Revenue growth 3Y13.87%
Revenue growth 5Y10.93%
Sales Q2Q%9.34%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.19% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, ELI will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 15.61% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.64%
EPS Next 2Y9.97%
EPS Next 3Y11.4%
EPS Next 5Y14.19%
Revenue Next Year18.98%
Revenue Next 2Y20.06%
Revenue Next 3Y20.35%
Revenue Next 5Y15.61%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.83, the valuation of ELI can be described as correct.
ELI's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
ELI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.55.
ELI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.43.
ELI's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.04. ELI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ELI is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.11% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.97 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ELI does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)3.63
PEG (5Y)2.44
EPS Next 2Y9.97%
EPS Next 3Y11.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.41%, ELI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.07, ELI is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.43, ELI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.41% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ELI has a limited annual growth rate of 4.05%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.05%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
25.37% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ELI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
ELI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP25.37%
EPS Next 2Y9.97%
EPS Next 3Y11.4%
EBR:ELI (10/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
103.7
+0.7 (+0.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners22.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.31B
Analysts80
Price Target114.53 (10.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.41% |
Yearly Dividend1.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.05%
DP25.37%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
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)0.32%
PT rev (3m)7.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.95%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.43 | ||
| P/S | 2.72 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 8.54 | ||
| P/B | 1.45 | ||
| P/tB | 2.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.97 |
EPS(TTM)6.16
EY5.94%
EPS(NY)5.95
Fwd EY5.74%
FCF(TTM)-29.26
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)12.14
OCFY11.71%
SpS38.07
BVpS71.74
TBVpS44.01
PEG (NY)3.63
PEG (5Y)2.44
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.76% | ||
| ROE | 6.51% | ||
| ROCE | 4.33% | ||
| ROIC | 3.06% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.83% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.53% | ||
| OM | 25.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.26% | ||
| GM | 58% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)1.67%
ROA(5y)1.64%
ROE(3y)6.79%
ROE(5y)6.49%
ROIC(3y)2.94%
ROIC(5y)2.96%
ROICexc(3y)3.56%
ROICexc(5y)3.54%
ROICexgc(3y)4.52%
ROICexgc(5y)4.55%
ROCE(3y)4.17%
ROCE(5y)4.19%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-6.4%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-9.25%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.45%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.12%
OM growth 3Y6.02%
OM growth 5Y-1.05%
PM growth 3Y1.12%
PM growth 5Y-0.28%
GM growth 3Y4.99%
GM growth 5Y-1.62%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.14
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 8.88 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 683.43% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 108.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.18 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.8 |
F-Score6
WACC4.49%
ROIC/WACC0.68
Cap/Depr(3y)492.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)397.61%
Cap/Sales(3y)75.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)64.92%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.24%
EPS 3Y10.74%
EPS 5Y6.91%
EPS Q2Q%23.94%
EPS Next Y4.64%
EPS Next 2Y9.97%
EPS Next 3Y11.4%
EPS Next 5Y14.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.5%
Revenue growth 3Y13.87%
Revenue growth 5Y10.93%
Sales Q2Q%9.34%
Revenue Next Year18.98%
Revenue Next 2Y20.06%
Revenue Next 3Y20.35%
Revenue Next 5Y15.61%
EBIT growth 1Y56.72%
EBIT growth 3Y20.72%
EBIT growth 5Y9.77%
EBIT Next Year130.27%
EBIT Next 3Y51.95%
EBIT Next 5Y36.14%
FCF growth 1Y-84.69%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y2501.18%
OCF growth 3Y-37.96%
OCF growth 5Y67.65%