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

EPA:EXPL • FR0014003AQ4

288 EUR
-9 (-3.03%)
Last: Mar 12, 2026, 01:19 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

Overall EXPL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated EXPL against 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.
  • In the past year EXPL had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years EXPL 4 years were profitable.
  • In the past 5 years EXPL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

  • EXPL has a better Return On Assets (5.05%) than 67.16% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of EXPL (14.32%) is better than 79.10% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.84%, EXPL is in the better half of 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 3 year average ROIC (6.01%) for EXPL is below the current ROIC(6.84%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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.
  • EXPL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 60.94%, EXPL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EXPL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for EXPL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for EXPL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for EXPL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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

  • EXPL has an Altman-Z score of 3.11. This indicates that EXPL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.11, EXPL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EXPL has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.22. This is a neutral value as EXPL would need 4.22 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.22, EXPL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.60% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EXPL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • EXPL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.49 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EXPL outperforms 46.27% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 4.22
Altman-Z 3.11
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC7.76%
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

  • EXPL has a Current Ratio of 1.33. This is a normal value and indicates that EXPL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of EXPL (1.33) is worse than 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.
  • EXPL has a Quick ratio of 1.03. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EXPL outperforms 46.27% of its industry peers.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.87% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, EXPL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.90% on average per year.
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

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

  • EXPL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.72.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as EXPL.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.71. EXPL is around the same levels.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.13, the valuation of EXPL can be described as rather expensive.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as EXPL.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EXPL to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.82), we can say EXPL is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.72
Fwd PE 17.13
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

  • EXPL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • EXPL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EXPL is cheaper than 64.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.73
EV/EBITDA 13.47
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)13.51
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.
  • EXPL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.29.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.58, EXPL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
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 (3/12/2026, 1:19:27 PM)

288

-9 (-3.03%)

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 Cap650.88M
Revenue(TTM)508.38M
Net Income(TTM)24.77M
Analysts82.86
Price Target221.34 (-23.15%)
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 24.72
Fwd PE 17.13
P/S 1.28
P/FCF 24.73
P/OCF 11.5
P/B 3.76
P/tB 4.32
EV/EBITDA 13.47
EPS(TTM)11.65
EY4.05%
EPS(NY)16.81
Fwd EY5.84%
FCF(TTM)11.65
FCFY4.04%
OCF(TTM)25.03
OCFY8.69%
SpS224.95
BVpS76.52
TBVpS66.74
PEG (NY)13.51
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 3.11
F-Score6
WACC7.76%
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%.