FERROVIAL SE (FER.AS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Amsterdam - AMS:FER - NL0015001FS8 - Common Stock
55.08 EUR
-0.22 (-0.4%)
Taking everything into account, FER scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FER was compared to 41 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. FER scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. FER does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FER had positive earnings in the past year.
FER had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years FER 4 years were profitable.
FER had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of FER (12.67%) is better than 95.12% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of FER (57.04%) is better than 92.68% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of FER (3.45%) is worse than 80.49% of its industry peers.
FER had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.22%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.84%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.22%) for FER is below the current ROIC(3.45%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.67% | ||
| ROE | 57.04% | ||
| ROIC | 3.45% |
ROA(3y)4.52%
ROA(5y)3.3%
ROE(3y)23.24%
ROE(5y)17.1%
ROIC(3y)2.22%
ROIC(5y)1.79%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of FER (35.99%) is better than 95.12% of its industry peers.
FER's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FER has a Operating Margin of 10.13%. This is in the better half of the industry: FER outperforms 70.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FER has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 87.83%, FER belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FER has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.99% | ||
| GM | 87.83% |
OM growth 3Y26.04%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y27.17%
PM growth 5Y52.49%
GM growth 3Y4.45%
GM growth 5Y4.25%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FER is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for FER has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
FER has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FER has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.78, we must say that FER is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.78, FER perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.90% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FER is 10.03, which is on the high side as it means it would take FER, 10.03 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.03, FER is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.90% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.72 is on the high side and indicates that FER has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.72, FER is doing worse than 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.78 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC6.3%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that FER may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.94, FER is doing worse than 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
FER has a Quick Ratio of 0.94. This is a bad value and indicates that FER is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FER has a Quick ratio of 0.86. This is in the lower half of the industry: FER underperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FER shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 22.70%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past 5 years, FER shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.65% on average per year.
FER shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -52.11%.
FER shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -16.35% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.7%
EPS 3Y3.65%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-52.11%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.35%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%2.78%
3.2 Future
FER is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -13.76% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -9.43% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-55.78%
EPS Next 2Y-18.72%
EPS Next 3Y-43.08%
EPS Next 5Y-13.76%
Revenue Next Year0.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-30.82%
Revenue Next 3Y-19.97%
Revenue Next 5Y-9.43%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 103.92 indicates a quite expensive valuation of FER.
FER's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. FER is more expensive than 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.92, FER is valued quite expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 157.01, the valuation of FER can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FER is valued expensively inside the industry as 80.49% of the companies are valued cheaper.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FER to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.46), we can say FER is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 103.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 157.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FER is valued a bit more expensive than 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FER indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: FER is more expensive than 63.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 35.33 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of FER may justify a higher PE ratio.
FER's earnings are expected to decrease with -43.08% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-18.72%
EPS Next 3Y-43.08%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.57%, FER has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.35, FER has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
FER's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.57% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FER decreases each year by -10.17%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.17%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
3.63% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FER. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of FER has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP3.63%
EPS Next 2Y-18.72%
EPS Next 3Y-43.08%
AMS:FER (12/29/2025, 12:40:00 PM)
55.08
-0.22 (-0.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners44.27%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners32.76%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap40.42B
Revenue(TTM)5.15B
Net Income(TTM)3.37B
Analysts76
Price Target56.11 (1.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.57% |
Yearly Dividend0.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.17%
DP3.63%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)100.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)205.49%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)50.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)205.49%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)26.51%
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)1.57%
PT rev (3m)15.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.65%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 103.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 157.01 | ||
| P/S | 4.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 28.36 | ||
| P/B | 6.85 | ||
| P/tB | 7.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 35.33 |
EPS(TTM)0.53
EY0.96%
EPS(NY)0.35
Fwd EY0.64%
FCF(TTM)1.56
FCFY2.84%
OCF(TTM)1.94
OCFY3.53%
SpS12.74
BVpS8.04
TBVpS7.25
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.79
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.67% | ||
| ROE | 57.04% | ||
| ROCE | 4.6% | ||
| ROIC | 3.45% | ||
| ROICexc | 4% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.14% | ||
| OM | 10.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.99% | ||
| GM | 87.83% | ||
| FCFM | 12.27% |
ROA(3y)4.52%
ROA(5y)3.3%
ROE(3y)23.24%
ROE(5y)17.1%
ROIC(3y)2.22%
ROIC(5y)1.79%
ROICexc(3y)2.87%
ROICexc(5y)2.44%
ROICexgc(3y)2.98%
ROICexgc(5y)2.53%
ROCE(3y)2.96%
ROCE(5y)2.38%
ROICexgc growth 3Y23.54%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y23.9%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y26.04%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y27.17%
PM growth 5Y52.49%
GM growth 3Y4.45%
GM growth 5Y4.25%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.03 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 7.3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 62.19% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.97% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 102.22% | ||
| Profit Quality | 34.09% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.78 |
F-Score7
WACC6.3%
ROIC/WACC0.55
Cap/Depr(3y)34.82%
Cap/Depr(5y)40.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.66%
Profit Quality(3y)249.79%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.7%
EPS 3Y3.65%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
EPS Next Y-55.78%
EPS Next 2Y-18.72%
EPS Next 3Y-43.08%
EPS Next 5Y-13.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-52.11%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.35%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%2.78%
Revenue Next Year0.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-30.82%
Revenue Next 3Y-19.97%
Revenue Next 5Y-9.43%
EBIT growth 1Y21.25%
EBIT growth 3Y38.38%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year52.95%
EBIT Next 3Y22.66%
EBIT Next 5Y14.35%
FCF growth 1Y15.28%
FCF growth 3Y24.87%
FCF growth 5Y2.94%
OCF growth 1Y29.55%
OCF growth 3Y24.37%
OCF growth 5Y2.81%
FERROVIAL SE / FER.AS FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for FER stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FER.AS.
What is the valuation status of FERROVIAL SE (FER.AS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to FERROVIAL SE (FER.AS). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FERROVIAL SE?
FERROVIAL SE (FER.AS) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of FERROVIAL SE based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FERROVIAL SE (FER.AS) is 103.92 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.85.
How financially healthy is FERROVIAL SE?
The financial health rating of FERROVIAL SE (FER.AS) is 2 / 10.