EXPLOSIFS PROD. CHI (EXPL.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:EXPL - FR0014003AQ4 - Common Stock
231 EUR
+6 (+2.67%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to EXPL. EXPL was compared to 69 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.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year EXPL was profitable.
- EXPL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years EXPL 4 years were profitable.
- EXPL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.05%, EXPL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.01% of the companies in the same industry.
- EXPL's Return On Equity of 14.32% is amongst the best of the industry. EXPL outperforms 82.61% of its industry peers.
- EXPL has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.84%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- 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 6.70%.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of EXPL (4.87%) is better than 62.32% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EXPL has grown nicely.
- EXPL has a Operating Margin (4.76%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EXPL has grown nicely.
- EXPL has a Gross Margin of 60.94%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXPL outperforms 89.86% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EXPL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, EXPL has more shares outstanding
- EXPL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- EXPL has an Altman-Z score of 2.83. This is not the best score and indicates that EXPL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- EXPL has a better Altman-Z score (2.83) than 62.32% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- EXPL has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.22) than 86.96% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.83 |
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC7.6%
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.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.33, EXPL is not doing good in the industry: 73.91% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.03 indicates that EXPL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- EXPL has a Quick ratio of 1.03. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EXPL outperforms 44.93% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 15.05% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, EXPL shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 51.47% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.49% in the past year.
- EXPL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.27% yearly.
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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.90% on average over the next years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.83, the valuation of EXPL can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EXPL is valued a bit cheaper than 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.38, EXPL is valued a bit cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.74, the valuation of EXPL can be described as correct.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EXPL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EXPL is cheaper than 73.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.29. EXPL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.74 |
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.
- 73.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EXPL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of EXPL may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as EXPL's earnings are expected to grow with 14.87% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)10.83
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y17.09%
EPS Next 3Y14.87%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- EXPL has a yearly dividend return of 0.67%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.33, EXPL is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, EXPL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.67% |
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
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%
EPA:EXPL (1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
231
+6 (+2.67%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)11-13 2025-11-13
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners3.74%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.42%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap522.06M
Revenue(TTM)508.38M
Net Income(TTM)24.77M
Analysts82.86
Price Target221.34 (-4.18%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.67% |
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)-15.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.74 | ||
| P/S | 1.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.23 | ||
| P/B | 3.02 | ||
| P/tB | 3.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.79 |
EPS(TTM)11.65
EY5.04%
EPS(NY)16.81
Fwd EY7.28%
FCF(TTM)11.65
FCFY5.04%
OCF(TTM)25.03
OCFY10.84%
SpS224.95
BVpS76.52
TBVpS66.74
PEG (NY)10.83
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number141.63
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.83 |
F-Score6
WACC7.6%
ROIC/WACC0.9
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 6 / 10 to EXPL.PA.
What is the valuation status of EXPLOSIFS PROD. CHI (EXPL.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 8 / 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%.