FORVIA (FAU.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FAU - FR0000121147 - Common Stock
12.54 EUR
+0.3 (+2.49%)
Overall FAU gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated FAU against 30 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. Both the profitability and financial health of FAU have multiple concerns. FAU may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
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's Return On Assets of -1.58% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FAU is outperformed by 73.33% of its industry peers.
FAU's Return On Equity of -12.49% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FAU is outperformed by 73.33% of its industry peers.
FAU has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.46%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FAU outperforms 43.33% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FAU is below the industry average of 6.67%.
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
FAU has a Operating Margin (4.73%) which is in line with its industry peers.
FAU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of FAU (13.49%) is worse than 86.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FAU has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FAU is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FAU has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
FAU has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FAU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.19, we must say that FAU is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
FAU's Altman-Z score of 1.19 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FAU is outperformed by 83.33% of its industry peers.
FAU has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.32. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as FAU would need 12.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FAU has a Debt to FCF ratio (12.32) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 93.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.19 |
ROIC/WACC1.02
WACC5.33%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.98 indicates that FAU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FAU has a worse Current ratio (0.98) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that FAU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FAU has a worse Quick ratio (0.79) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FAU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 259.18%, which is quite impressive.
FAU shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -20.18% yearly.
FAU shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.90%.
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
FAU is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 35.16% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.95% on average over the next years.
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
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 3.56, the valuation of FAU can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FAU is valued cheaper than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.37. FAU is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.31, 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 86.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.20. FAU is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FAU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FAU is valued cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.46 |
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
No dividends for FAU!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:FAU (12/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
12.54
+0.3 (+2.49%)
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 Cap2.47B
Revenue(TTM)26.92B
Net Income(TTM)-458.70M
Analysts73.91
Price Target13.7 (9.25%)
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)-1.3%
PT rev (3m)2.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-14.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)41.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.31 | ||
| P/S | 0.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.93 | ||
| P/B | 0.67 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.46 |
EPS(TTM)3.52
EY28.07%
EPS(NY)2.36
Fwd EY18.83%
FCF(TTM)4.43
FCFY35.31%
OCF(TTM)13.46
OCFY107.32%
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
WACC5.33%
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 3.56 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.67.
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.