FORVIA (FAU.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:FAU - Deutsche Boerse Ag - FR0000121147 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall FAU gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated FAU against 29 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. FAU has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on FAU.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FAU was profitable.
FAU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
FAU had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years FAU had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
FAU has a Return On Assets (-0.61%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -4.32%, FAU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.90%, FAU is doing worse than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FAU is below the industry average of 6.48%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.90%) for FAU is above the 3 year average (4.47%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.61% | ||
| ROE | -4.32% | ||
| ROIC | 4.9% |
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 4.56%, FAU is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.28% of the companies in the same industry.
FAU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FAU's Gross Margin of 13.36% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FAU is outperformed by 79.31% of its industry peers.
FAU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 13.36% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FAU is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FAU has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for FAU has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
FAU has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.15, we must say that FAU is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
FAU's Altman-Z score of 1.15 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FAU is outperformed by 86.21% of its industry peers.
FAU has a debt to FCF ratio of 17.80. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as FAU would need 17.80 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FAU's Debt to FCF ratio of 17.80 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FAU is outperformed by 68.97% of its industry peers.
FAU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.46. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
FAU has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.46) than 89.66% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 17.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.15 |
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC5.24%
2.3 Liquidity
FAU has a Current Ratio of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that FAU is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FAU has a Current ratio of 0.99. This is amonst the worse of the industry: FAU underperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
FAU has a Quick Ratio of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that FAU is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FAU's Quick ratio of 0.80 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FAU is outperformed by 65.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 259.18% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, FAU shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -20.18% on average per year.
FAU shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.00%.
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)-1%
Revenue growth 3Y19.98%
Revenue growth 5Y8.71%
Sales Q2Q%-0.42%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, FAU will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 39.77% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.37% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y113.11%
EPS Next 2Y63.4%
EPS Next 3Y39.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.22%
Revenue Next 2Y0%
Revenue Next 3Y1.37%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 3.10, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of FAU.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FAU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.41. FAU is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 3.24, the valuation of FAU can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FAU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FAU to the average of the S&P500 Index (33.87), we can say FAU is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FAU indicates a rather cheap valuation: FAU is cheaper than 86.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FAU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FAU is cheaper than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as FAU's earnings are expected to grow with 39.77% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y63.4%
EPS Next 3Y39.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FAU does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:FAU (8/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
10.905
+0.2 (+1.87%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners35.67%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.15B
Analysts72.17
Price Target13.1 (20.13%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)-15.05%
DP-53.02%
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)14.97%
PT rev (3m)12.44%
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)-0.99%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 3.24 | ||
| P/S | 0.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.82 | ||
| P/B | 0.5 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.55 |
EPS(TTM)3.52
EY32.28%
EPS(NY)3.36
Fwd EY30.85%
FCF(TTM)3.14
FCFY28.82%
OCF(TTM)13.35
OCFY122.41%
SpS136.86
BVpS21.78
TBVpS-27.64
PEG (NY)0.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.61% | ||
| ROE | -4.32% | ||
| ROCE | 7.16% | ||
| ROIC | 4.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.58% | ||
| ROICexgc | 25.21% | ||
| OM | 4.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 13.36% | ||
| FCFM | 2.3% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y4.68%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.89
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 17.8 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.32 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 102.92% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.46% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.58% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.15 |
F-Score4
WACC5.24%
ROIC/WACC0.94
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 Y113.11%
EPS Next 2Y63.4%
EPS Next 3Y39.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1%
Revenue growth 3Y19.98%
Revenue growth 5Y8.71%
Sales Q2Q%-0.42%
Revenue Next Year-2.22%
Revenue Next 2Y0%
Revenue Next 3Y1.37%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-3.18%
EBIT growth 3Y17.66%
EBIT growth 5Y0%
EBIT Next Year170.61%
EBIT Next 3Y46.67%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y35.95%
FCF growth 3Y46.28%
FCF growth 5Y8.26%
OCF growth 1Y-0.3%
OCF growth 3Y23.48%
OCF growth 5Y8.09%