FERROVIAL SE (FER) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:FER - NL0015001FS8 - Common Stock
64.62 USD
+1.11 (+1.75%)
Overall FER gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated FER against 55 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. While FER has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. FER is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years FER had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
FER has a Return On Assets of 12.67%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FER outperforms 83.64% of its industry peers.
FER's Return On Equity of 57.04% is amongst the best of the industry. FER outperforms 92.73% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of FER (3.63%) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FER is significantly below the industry average of 16.81%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.34%) for FER is below the current ROIC(3.63%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.67% | ||
| ROE | 57.04% | ||
| ROIC | 3.63% |
ROA(3y)4.52%
ROA(5y)3.3%
ROE(3y)23.24%
ROE(5y)17.1%
ROIC(3y)2.34%
ROIC(5y)1.88%
1.3 Margins
FER has a better Profit Margin (35.99%) than 98.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FER has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of FER (10.13%) is better than 74.55% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FER has grown nicely.
FER has a Gross Margin of 87.83%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FER outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), FER is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for FER has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FER has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FER has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.77, we must say that FER is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.77, FER is doing worse than 63.64% 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 50.91% 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.
FER has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.72. This is in the lower half of the industry: FER underperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.77 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC6.51%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that FER may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FER (0.94) is worse than 74.55% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that FER may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FER's Quick ratio of 0.86 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FER is outperformed by 74.55% 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.
FER shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.65% yearly.
FER shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -52.11%.
The Revenue for FER have been decreasing by -16.35% on average. This is quite bad
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
Based on estimates for the next years, FER will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -13.76% on average per year.
FER is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -9.43% yearly.
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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 105.93, which means the current valuation is very expensive for FER.
60.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than FER, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.35, FER is valued quite expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 159.14, which means the current valuation is very expensive for FER.
60.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than FER, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.72, FER is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 105.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 159.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FER indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: FER is more expensive than 61.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as FER.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 35.1 |
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 1.46%, FER has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
FER's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.78. FER pays more dividend than 98.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, FER is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.46% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FER decreases each year by -10.17%.
FER has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.17%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
FER pays out 3.63% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
FER's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP3.63%
EPS Next 2Y-18.72%
EPS Next 3Y-43.08%
NASDAQ:FER (11/12/2025, 2:52:52 PM)
64.62
+1.11 (+1.75%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners50.53%
Inst Owner Change0.98%
Ins Owners32.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap47.42B
Revenue(TTM)5.15B
Net Income(TTM)3.37B
Analysts76
Price Target60.28 (-6.72%)
Short Float %0.34%
Short Ratio2.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.46% |
Yearly Dividend0.21
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.17%
DP3.63%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
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)3.59%
PT rev (3m)8.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.59%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.92%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 105.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 159.14 | ||
| P/S | 4.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 28.75 | ||
| P/B | 6.94 | ||
| P/tB | 7.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 35.1 |
EPS(TTM)0.61
EY0.94%
EPS(NY)0.41
Fwd EY0.63%
FCF(TTM)1.81
FCFY2.8%
OCF(TTM)2.25
OCFY3.48%
SpS14.75
BVpS9.31
TBVpS8.4
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number11.3
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.67% | ||
| ROE | 57.04% | ||
| ROCE | 4.6% | ||
| ROIC | 3.63% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.21% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.36% | ||
| 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)2.34%
ROIC(5y)1.88%
ROICexc(3y)3.02%
ROICexc(5y)2.57%
ROICexgc(3y)3.14%
ROICexgc(5y)2.67%
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 | 1.77 |
F-Score7
WACC6.51%
ROIC/WACC0.56
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 Year56.32%
EBIT Next 3Y22.75%
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 FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for FER stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FER.
What is the valuation status of FERROVIAL SE (FER) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to FERROVIAL SE (FER). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FERROVIAL SE?
FERROVIAL SE (FER) 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) is 105.93 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.94.
How financially healthy is FERROVIAL SE?
The financial health rating of FERROVIAL SE (FER) is 2 / 10.