FORVIA (FAU.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:FAU - FR0000121147 - Common Stock
11.535 EUR
+0.68 (+6.22%)
Taking everything into account, FAU scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FAU was compared to 31 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. FAU may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. FAU scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FAU had positive earnings in the past year.
FAU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
FAU had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
FAU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
FAU has a worse Return On Assets (-1.58%) than 67.74% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -12.49%, FAU is not doing good in the industry: 67.74% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
FAU has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.46%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FAU outperforms 45.16% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FAU is below the industry average of 6.95%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.46%) for FAU is above the 3 year average (4.47%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.58% | ||
| ROE | -12.49% | ||
| ROIC | 5.46% |
ROA(3y)-0.36%
ROA(5y)-0.69%
ROE(3y)-2.6%
ROE(5y)-4.25%
ROIC(3y)4.47%
ROIC(5y)4.01%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.73%, FAU is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.39% of the companies in the same industry.
FAU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FAU has a Gross Margin of 13.49%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: FAU underperforms 87.10% of its industry peers.
FAU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 13.49% |
OM growth 3Y-1.94%
OM growth 5Y-8.01%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.47%
GM growth 5Y-0.92%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
FAU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for FAU remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FAU has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for FAU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
FAU has an Altman-Z score of 1.19. This is a bad value and indicates that FAU is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of FAU (1.19) is worse than 80.65% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FAU is 12.32, which is on the high side as it means it would take FAU, 12.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FAU's Debt to FCF ratio of 12.32 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FAU is outperformed by 61.29% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.72 is on the high side and indicates that FAU has dependencies on debt financing.
FAU's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.72 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FAU is outperformed by 93.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.19 |
ROIC/WACC1.02
WACC5.36%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.98 indicates that FAU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FAU (0.98) is worse than 83.87% of its industry peers.
FAU has a Quick Ratio of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that FAU is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of FAU (0.79) is worse than 67.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 259.18% over the past year.
The earnings per share for FAU have been decreasing by -20.18% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, FAU shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.90% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.71% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)259.18%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-20.18%
EPS Q2Q%11300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.9%
Revenue growth 3Y19.98%
Revenue growth 5Y8.71%
Sales Q2Q%-0.42%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 35.16% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, FAU will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.95% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-87.99%
EPS Next 2Y36.9%
EPS Next 3Y35.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.72%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.71%
Revenue Next 3Y0.95%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 3.28, the valuation of FAU can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FAU indicates a rather cheap valuation: FAU is cheaper than 93.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.28, FAU is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.89, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of FAU.
87.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FAU, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
FAU is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 33.61, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FAU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FAU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.32% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.42 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FAU's earnings are expected to grow with 35.16% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y36.9%
EPS Next 3Y35.16%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FAU does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:FAU (11/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
11.535
+0.68 (+6.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners33.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.27B
Revenue(TTM)26.92B
Net Income(TTM)-458.70M
Analysts73.91
Price Target13.61 (17.99%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)-15.05%
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)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)-1.93%
PT rev (3m)3.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-14.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)-94.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.89 | ||
| P/S | 0.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.86 | ||
| P/B | 0.62 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.42 |
EPS(TTM)3.52
EY30.52%
EPS(NY)2.36
Fwd EY20.47%
FCF(TTM)4.43
FCFY38.39%
OCF(TTM)13.46
OCFY116.67%
SpS136.57
BVpS18.64
TBVpS-29.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number38.42
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.58% | ||
| ROE | -12.49% | ||
| ROCE | 8.01% | ||
| ROIC | 5.46% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.47% | ||
| ROICexgc | 35% | ||
| OM | 4.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 13.49% | ||
| FCFM | 3.24% |
ROA(3y)-0.36%
ROA(5y)-0.69%
ROE(3y)-2.6%
ROE(5y)-4.25%
ROIC(3y)4.47%
ROIC(5y)4.01%
ROICexc(3y)5.93%
ROICexc(5y)5.65%
ROICexgc(3y)21.65%
ROICexgc(5y)19.44%
ROCE(3y)6.59%
ROCE(5y)6%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.68%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.68%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.4%
OM growth 3Y-1.94%
OM growth 5Y-8.01%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.47%
GM growth 5Y-0.92%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.93
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.32 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 86.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.61% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.6% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.19 |
F-Score4
WACC5.36%
ROIC/WACC1.02
Cap/Depr(3y)110.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)102.8%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.82%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)259.18%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-20.18%
EPS Q2Q%11300%
EPS Next Y-87.99%
EPS Next 2Y36.9%
EPS Next 3Y35.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.9%
Revenue growth 3Y19.98%
Revenue growth 5Y8.71%
Sales Q2Q%-0.42%
Revenue Next Year-2.72%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.71%
Revenue Next 3Y0.95%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.49%
EBIT growth 3Y17.66%
EBIT growth 5Y0%
EBIT Next Year181.01%
EBIT Next 3Y46.93%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y57.44%
FCF growth 3Y46.28%
FCF growth 5Y8.26%
OCF growth 1Y0.97%
OCF growth 3Y23.48%
OCF growth 5Y8.09%
FORVIA / FAU.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FORVIA (FAU.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to FAU.DE.
What is the valuation status of FORVIA (FAU.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to FORVIA (FAU.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is FORVIA (FAU.DE) stock?
FORVIA (FAU.DE) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the valuation of FORVIA based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FORVIA (FAU.DE) is 3.28 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.62.
What is the expected EPS growth for FORVIA (FAU.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FORVIA (FAU.DE) is expected to decline by -87.99% in the next year.