EXPLOSIFS PROD. CHI (EXPL.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

EPA:EXPL • FR0014003AQ4

285 EUR
-5 (-1.72%)
Last: Mar 13, 2026, 07:00 PM
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This EXPL.PA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, EXPL scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EXPL was compared to 67 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While EXPL belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. EXPL has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. EXPL.PA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year EXPL was profitable.
  • EXPL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • EXPL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years EXPL had a positive operating cash flow.
EXPL.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEXPL.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.05%, EXPL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EXPL has a Return On Equity of 14.32%. This is in the better half of the industry: EXPL outperforms 79.10% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.84%, EXPL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EXPL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.01%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.88%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (6.84%) for EXPL is above the 3 year average (6.01%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.05%
ROE 14.32%
ROIC 6.84%
ROA(3y)4.63%
ROA(5y)2%
ROE(3y)14.6%
ROE(5y)5.29%
ROIC(3y)6.01%
ROIC(5y)4.98%
EXPL.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEXPL.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.87%, EXPL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.19% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EXPL has grown nicely.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 4.76%, EXPL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.73% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EXPL has grown nicely.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 60.94%, EXPL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EXPL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.76%
PM (TTM) 4.87%
GM 60.94%
OM growth 3Y7.17%
OM growth 5Y14.75%
PM growth 3Y45.4%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.5%
GM growth 5Y11.18%
EXPL.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEXPL.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. EXPL.PA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EXPL is destroying value.
  • EXPL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for EXPL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, EXPL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
EXPL.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingEXPL.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500K 1M 1.5M 2M
EXPL.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEXPL.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.08 indicates that EXPL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.08, EXPL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of EXPL is 4.22, which is a neutral value as it means it would take EXPL, 4.22 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of EXPL (4.22) is better than 80.60% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49 indicates that EXPL is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • EXPL has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.49) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 4.22
Altman-Z 3.08
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC7.77%
EXPL.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEXPL.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.33 indicates that EXPL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • EXPL has a Current ratio of 1.33. This is in the lower half of the industry: EXPL underperforms 71.64% of its industry peers.
  • EXPL has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that EXPL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.03, EXPL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.33
Quick Ratio 1.03
EXPL.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEXPL.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. EXPL.PA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • EXPL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 15.05%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 51.47% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.49% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, EXPL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.27% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.05%
EPS 3Y51.47%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%9.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.49%
Revenue growth 3Y9.08%
Revenue growth 5Y7.27%
Sales Q2Q%7.52%

3.2 Future

  • EXPL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.87% yearly.
  • EXPL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y1.83%
EPS Next 2Y17.09%
EPS Next 3Y14.87%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.87%
Revenue Next 2Y6.07%
Revenue Next 3Y4.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past 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.
EXPL.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEXPL.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
EXPL.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEXPL.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2024 2025 2026 2027 5 10 15

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4. EXPL.PA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.46, EXPL is valued on the expensive side.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of EXPL is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EXPL to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.70), we can say EXPL is valued inline with the index average.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.95 indicates a correct valuation of EXPL.
  • EXPL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EXPL is cheaper than 61.19% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.84, EXPL is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.46
Fwd PE 16.95
EXPL.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEXPL.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of EXPL is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of EXPL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EXPL is cheaper than 64.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.47
EV/EBITDA 13.19
EXPL.PA Per share dataEXPL.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150 200

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates EXPL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • EXPL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • EXPL's earnings are expected to grow with 14.87% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)13.37
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y17.09%
EPS Next 3Y14.87%

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5. EXPL.PA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • EXPL has a yearly dividend return of 0.58%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.29, EXPL is paying slightly less dividend.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, EXPL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.58%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of EXPL decreases each year by -6.39%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.39%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
EXPL.PA Yearly Dividends per shareEXPL.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2024 2025 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 8.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by EXPL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP8.52%
EPS Next 2Y17.09%
EPS Next 3Y14.87%
EXPL.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendEXPL.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M -10M 20M 30M 40M
EXPL.PA Dividend Payout.EXPL.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.EXPL.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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EXPL.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

EXPLOSIFS PROD. CHI

EPA:EXPL (3/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

285

-5 (-1.72%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-13
Inst Owners4.65%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.42%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap644.10M
Revenue(TTM)508.38M
Net Income(TTM)24.77M
Analysts82.86
Price Target221.34 (-22.34%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.58%
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.39%
DP8.52%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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%
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)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.46
Fwd PE 16.95
P/S 1.27
P/FCF 24.47
P/OCF 11.39
P/B 3.72
P/tB 4.27
EV/EBITDA 13.19
EPS(TTM)11.65
EY4.09%
EPS(NY)16.81
Fwd EY5.9%
FCF(TTM)11.65
FCFY4.09%
OCF(TTM)25.03
OCFY8.78%
SpS224.95
BVpS76.52
TBVpS66.74
PEG (NY)13.37
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number141.63
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.05%
ROE 14.32%
ROCE 8.11%
ROIC 6.84%
ROICexc 7.5%
ROICexgc 8.15%
OM 4.76%
PM (TTM) 4.87%
GM 60.94%
FCFM 5.18%
ROA(3y)4.63%
ROA(5y)2%
ROE(3y)14.6%
ROE(5y)5.29%
ROIC(3y)6.01%
ROIC(5y)4.98%
ROICexc(3y)6.49%
ROICexc(5y)5.43%
ROICexgc(3y)6.91%
ROICexgc(5y)5.79%
ROCE(3y)7.04%
ROCE(5y)5.85%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.1%
ROICexgc growth 5Y14.44%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.48%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.88%
OM growth 3Y7.17%
OM growth 5Y14.75%
PM growth 3Y45.4%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.5%
GM growth 5Y11.18%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 4.22
Debt/EBITDA 1.52
Cap/Depr 95.97%
Cap/Sales 5.95%
Interest Coverage 4.08
Cash Conversion 101.56%
Profit Quality 106.28%
Current Ratio 1.33
Quick Ratio 1.03
Altman-Z 3.08
F-Score6
WACC7.77%
ROIC/WACC0.88
Cap/Depr(3y)105.91%
Cap/Depr(5y)86.48%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.43%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.08%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.05%
EPS 3Y51.47%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%9.14%
EPS Next Y1.83%
EPS Next 2Y17.09%
EPS Next 3Y14.87%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.49%
Revenue growth 3Y9.08%
Revenue growth 5Y7.27%
Sales Q2Q%7.52%
Revenue Next Year5.87%
Revenue Next 2Y6.07%
Revenue Next 3Y4.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y30.49%
EBIT growth 3Y16.9%
EBIT growth 5Y23.09%
EBIT Next Year71.63%
EBIT Next 3Y30.85%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y360.36%
FCF growth 3Y49.53%
FCF growth 5Y77.86%
OCF growth 1Y403.78%
OCF growth 3Y33.74%
OCF growth 5Y25.45%

EXPLOSIFS PROD. CHI / EXPL.PA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of EXPLOSIFS PROD. CHI (EXPL.PA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to EXPL.PA.


What is the valuation status of EXPLOSIFS PROD. CHI (EXPL.PA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to EXPLOSIFS PROD. CHI (EXPL.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is EXPLOSIFS PROD. CHI (EXPL.PA) stock?

EXPLOSIFS PROD. CHI (EXPL.PA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for EXPLOSIFS PROD. CHI (EXPL.PA) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EXPLOSIFS PROD. CHI (EXPL.PA) is expected to grow by 1.83% in the next year.


Is the dividend of EXPLOSIFS PROD. CHI sustainable?

The dividend rating of EXPLOSIFS PROD. CHI (EXPL.PA) is 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 8.52%.