FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA HOLDING A (FPH.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:FPH - DE000FPH9000 - Common Stock
3.06 EUR
-0.01 (-0.33%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to FPH. FPH was compared to 44 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. While FPH belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. FPH is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! These ratings could make FPH a good candidate for value investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
FPH had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year FPH had a positive cash flow from operations.
FPH had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
FPH had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
FPH's Return On Assets of 8.85% is amongst the best of the industry. FPH outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
FPH has a better Return On Equity (28.90%) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.60%, FPH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FPH is significantly above the industry average of 8.12%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.91%) for FPH is well above the current ROIC(8.60%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.85% | ||
| ROE | 28.9% | ||
| ROIC | 8.6% |
ROA(3y)6.43%
ROA(5y)2.14%
ROE(3y)30.42%
ROE(5y)-4.4%
ROIC(3y)13.91%
ROIC(5y)10.03%
1.3 Margins
FPH has a Profit Margin of 8.24%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FPH outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
FPH's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FPH has a Operating Margin of 4.94%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FPH outperforms 54.76% of its industry peers.
FPH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of FPH (66.59%) is better than 73.81% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FPH has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.24% | ||
| GM | 66.59% |
OM growth 3Y23.43%
OM growth 5Y20.52%
PM growth 3Y263.49%
PM growth 5Y60.24%
GM growth 3Y9.38%
GM growth 5Y3.35%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FPH is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, FPH has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, FPH has less shares outstanding
FPH has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FPH has an Altman-Z score of 1.66. This is a bad value and indicates that FPH is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
FPH has a Altman-Z score (1.66) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FPH is 1.48, which is an excellent value as it means it would take FPH, only 1.48 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.48, FPH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
FPH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FPH (0.28) is better than 73.81% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.66 |
ROIC/WACC1.28
WACC6.73%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.17 indicates that FPH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FPH has a Current ratio (1.17) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.96 indicates that FPH may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FPH has a Quick ratio (0.96) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 44.50% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, FPH shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 54.22% on average per year.
FPH shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -21.89%.
FPH shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -4.13% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.5%
EPS 3Y244.74%
EPS 5Y54.22%
EPS Q2Q%23.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.97%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.13%
Sales Q2Q%-23.91%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
FPH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.39% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.45%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.23%
Revenue Next 3Y3.83%
Revenue Next 5Y3.39%
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 3.15, the valuation of FPH can be described as very cheap.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FPH, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.40, FPH is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.22 indicates a rather cheap valuation of FPH.
97.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FPH, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FPH to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.94), we can say FPH is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FPH indicates a rather cheap valuation: FPH is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FPH's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FPH is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FPH's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of FPH may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)0.06
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for FPH!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:FPH (8/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.06
-0.01 (-0.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners6.89%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners7.73%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap49.88M
Analysts84
Price Target5.2 (69.93%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
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%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.22 | ||
| P/S | 0.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.55 | ||
| P/B | 0.94 | ||
| P/tB | 1.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.52 |
EPS(TTM)0.97
EY31.7%
EPS(NY)0.59
Fwd EY19.14%
FCF(TTM)0.75
FCFY24.49%
OCF(TTM)1.2
OCFY39.23%
SpS11.39
BVpS3.25
TBVpS2.59
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)0.06
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.85% | ||
| ROE | 28.9% | ||
| ROCE | 10.61% | ||
| ROIC | 8.6% | ||
| ROICexc | 21.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | 30.6% | ||
| OM | 4.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.24% | ||
| GM | 66.59% | ||
| FCFM | 6.58% |
ROA(3y)6.43%
ROA(5y)2.14%
ROE(3y)30.42%
ROE(5y)-4.4%
ROIC(3y)13.91%
ROIC(5y)10.03%
ROICexc(3y)30%
ROICexc(5y)21.46%
ROICexgc(3y)55.74%
ROICexgc(5y)40.98%
ROCE(3y)17.16%
ROCE(5y)12.37%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-0.55%
ROICexcg growth 5Y22.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y14.64%
ROICexc growth 5Y32.02%
OM growth 3Y23.43%
OM growth 5Y20.52%
PM growth 3Y263.49%
PM growth 5Y60.24%
GM growth 3Y9.38%
GM growth 5Y3.35%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.48 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.52 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 37.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.96% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.58 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.92% | ||
| Profit Quality | 79.85% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.66 |
F-Score7
WACC6.73%
ROIC/WACC1.28
Cap/Depr(3y)56.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.65%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.74%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.29%
Profit Quality(3y)114.87%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)44.5%
EPS 3Y244.74%
EPS 5Y54.22%
EPS Q2Q%23.53%
EPS Next Y5.45%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.97%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.13%
Sales Q2Q%-23.91%
Revenue Next Year3.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.23%
Revenue Next 3Y3.83%
Revenue Next 5Y3.39%
EBIT growth 1Y-19.2%
EBIT growth 3Y16.06%
EBIT growth 5Y15.54%
EBIT Next Year165.01%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y12.26%
FCF growth 3Y32.6%
FCF growth 5Y48.93%
OCF growth 1Y-9.35%
OCF growth 3Y15.94%
OCF growth 5Y0.38%