FOUNTAIN SA (FOU.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Brussels - EBR:FOU - BE0003752665 - Common Stock
1.6 EUR
0 (0%)
Overall FOU gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated FOU against 43 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. FOU has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. FOU is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FOU had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year FOU had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years FOU reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years FOU 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
FOU's Return On Assets of 10.88% is amongst the best of the industry. FOU outperforms 97.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of FOU (45.36%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
FOU has a better Return On Invested Capital (22.29%) than 97.67% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FOU is in line with the industry average of 8.64%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.84%) for FOU is below the current ROIC(22.29%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.88% | ||
| ROE | 45.36% | ||
| ROIC | 22.29% |
ROA(3y)3.77%
ROA(5y)-1.42%
ROE(3y)0.67%
ROE(5y)-428.75%
ROIC(3y)9.84%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.17%, FOU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.09% of the companies in the same industry.
FOU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FOU's Operating Margin of 6.46% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FOU outperforms 60.47% of its industry peers.
FOU has a better Gross Margin (65.08%) than 72.09% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FOU has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.17% | ||
| GM | 65.08% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y19.51%
GM growth 3Y-0.81%
GM growth 5Y-0.98%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FOU is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FOU has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
FOU has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FOU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
FOU has an Altman-Z score of 2.38. This is not the best score and indicates that FOU is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
FOU has a better Altman-Z score (2.38) than 62.79% of its industry peers.
FOU has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.17. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as FOU would need 2.17 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FOU's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.17 is amongst the best of the industry. FOU outperforms 86.05% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that FOU is not too dependend on debt financing.
FOU's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FOU outperforms 74.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.38 |
ROIC/WACC3.71
WACC6.01%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.66 indicates that FOU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.66, FOU is not doing good in the industry: 90.70% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
FOU has a Quick Ratio of 0.66. This is a bad value and indicates that FOU is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FOU's Quick ratio of 0.42 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FOU is outperformed by 90.70% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FOU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 32.56%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 15.67% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, FOU shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.14% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, FOU shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.11% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)32.56%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y15.67%
EPS Q2Q%47.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.14%
Revenue growth 3Y13.59%
Revenue growth 5Y4.11%
Sales Q2Q%0.53%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 5.16, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of FOU.
FOU's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FOU is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
FOU is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.55, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
FOU's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FOU is cheaper than 95.35% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FOU indicates a rather cheap valuation: FOU is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.02 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of FOU may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.33
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for FOU!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
EBR:FOU (12/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1.6
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners33.05%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners35.62%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.57M
Revenue(TTM)30.04M
Net Income(TTM)1.85M
AnalystsN/A
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.19 | ||
| P/B | 2.34 | ||
| P/tB | 34.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.02 |
EPS(TTM)0.31
EY19.38%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.47
FCFY29.47%
OCF(TTM)0.5
OCFY31.3%
SpS5.02
BVpS0.68
TBVpS0.05
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.33
Graham Number2.18
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.88% | ||
| ROE | 45.36% | ||
| ROCE | 29.72% | ||
| ROIC | 22.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 24.52% | ||
| ROICexgc | 68.47% | ||
| OM | 6.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.17% | ||
| GM | 65.08% | ||
| FCFM | 9.39% |
ROA(3y)3.77%
ROA(5y)-1.42%
ROE(3y)0.67%
ROE(5y)-428.75%
ROIC(3y)9.84%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)12.43%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)13.12%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y19.51%
GM growth 3Y-0.81%
GM growth 5Y-0.98%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.76
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.17 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.51 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 9.67% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | 152.1% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.38 |
F-Score7
WACC6.01%
ROIC/WACC3.71
Cap/Depr(3y)29.98%
Cap/Depr(5y)26.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.11%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)32.56%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y15.67%
EPS Q2Q%47.64%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.14%
Revenue growth 3Y13.59%
Revenue growth 5Y4.11%
Sales Q2Q%0.53%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y90.86%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y74.72%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y0.44%
OCF growth 1Y5.61%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y0.06%
FOUNTAIN SA / FOU.BR FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FOUNTAIN SA (FOU.BR) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to FOU.BR.
What is the valuation status of FOUNTAIN SA (FOU.BR) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to FOUNTAIN SA (FOU.BR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for FOUNTAIN SA?
FOUNTAIN SA (FOU.BR) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for FOU stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FOUNTAIN SA (FOU.BR) is 5.16 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.34.
Can you provide the financial health for FOU stock?
The financial health rating of FOUNTAIN SA (FOU.BR) is 5 / 10.