VALEO (FR.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:FR - FR0013176526 - Common Stock
9.878 EUR
-0.19 (-1.91%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to FR. FR was compared to 31 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. FR has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. FR has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FR was profitable.
FR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
FR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years FR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
FR has a Return On Assets (0.61%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of FR (3.93%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FR has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.06%. This is in the better half of the industry: FR outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FR is below the industry average of 6.79%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.06%) for FR is above the 3 year average (4.55%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.61% | ||
| ROE | 3.93% | ||
| ROIC | 6.06% |
ROA(3y)0.94%
ROA(5y)-0.41%
ROE(3y)5.52%
ROE(5y)-2.49%
ROIC(3y)4.55%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of FR (0.59%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FR has declined.
The Operating Margin of FR (4.52%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FR has a Gross Margin of 19.59%. This is in the lower half of the industry: FR underperforms 70.97% of its industry peers.
FR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.59% | ||
| GM | 19.59% |
OM growth 3Y1.83%
OM growth 5Y-4.23%
PM growth 3Y-9.41%
PM growth 5Y-14.05%
GM growth 3Y2.54%
GM growth 5Y1.38%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
FR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for FR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
FR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
FR has an Altman-Z score of 1.28. This is a bad value and indicates that FR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.28, FR is not doing good in the industry: 77.42% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
FR has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.66. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as FR would need 11.66 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FR has a Debt to FCF ratio (11.66) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.72 is on the high side and indicates that FR has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.72, FR is doing worse than 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.28 |
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC5.37%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.79 indicates that FR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of FR (0.79) is worse than 87.10% of its industry peers.
FR has a Quick Ratio of 0.79. This is a bad value and indicates that FR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of FR (0.61) is worse than 87.10% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for FR have decreased strongly by -27.47% in the last year.
The earnings per share for FR have been decreasing by -12.75% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has decreased by -4.16% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, FR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.99% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.47%
EPS 3Y-2.75%
EPS 5Y-12.75%
EPS Q2Q%-26.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.16%
Revenue growth 3Y7.58%
Revenue growth 5Y1.99%
Sales Q2Q%-4.11%
3.2 Future
FR is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 58.26% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.93% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y76.81%
EPS Next 2Y68.24%
EPS Next 3Y58.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.44%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.87%
Revenue Next 3Y0.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.97 indicates a correct valuation of FR.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as FR.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.69. FR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
FR is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.29.
80.65% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.18, FR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FR is valued cheaper than 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FR is valued a bit cheaper than 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.02 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
FR's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
FR's earnings are expected to grow with 58.26% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y68.24%
EPS Next 3Y58.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.18%, which is a nice return.
FR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.88.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, FR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.18% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FR decreases each year by -20.41%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-20.41%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
FR pays out 82.40% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP82.4%
EPS Next 2Y68.24%
EPS Next 3Y58.26%
EPA:FR (10/21/2025, 12:02:13 PM)
9.878
-0.19 (-1.91%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners52.57%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.42B
Analysts72.5
Price Target10.83 (9.64%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.18% |
Yearly Dividend0.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)-20.41%
DP82.4%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
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)4.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.87%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.29 | ||
| P/S | 0.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.96 | ||
| P/B | 0.76 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.02 |
EPS(TTM)0.66
EY6.68%
EPS(NY)1.87
Fwd EY18.91%
FCF(TTM)2.31
FCFY23.38%
OCF(TTM)10.27
OCFY103.95%
SpS85.99
BVpS13
TBVpS-12.66
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.61% | ||
| ROE | 3.93% | ||
| ROCE | 9.41% | ||
| ROIC | 6.06% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 33.26% | ||
| OM | 4.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.59% | ||
| GM | 19.59% | ||
| FCFM | 2.69% |
ROA(3y)0.94%
ROA(5y)-0.41%
ROE(3y)5.52%
ROE(5y)-2.49%
ROIC(3y)4.55%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)6.21%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)22.27%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)7.3%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y36.11%
ROICexcg growth 5Y17.24%
ROICexc growth 3Y10.81%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.46%
OM growth 3Y1.83%
OM growth 5Y-4.23%
PM growth 3Y-9.41%
PM growth 5Y-14.05%
GM growth 3Y2.54%
GM growth 5Y1.38%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.03
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.66 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.86 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 97.89% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.26% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.01 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.47% | ||
| Profit Quality | 452% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.28 |
F-Score5
WACC5.37%
ROIC/WACC1.13
Cap/Depr(3y)101.47%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.97%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.95%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.73%
Profit Quality(3y)226.42%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.47%
EPS 3Y-2.75%
EPS 5Y-12.75%
EPS Q2Q%-26.25%
EPS Next Y76.81%
EPS Next 2Y68.24%
EPS Next 3Y58.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.16%
Revenue growth 3Y7.58%
Revenue growth 5Y1.99%
Sales Q2Q%-4.11%
Revenue Next Year-4.44%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.87%
Revenue Next 3Y0.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y3.26%
EBIT growth 3Y9.55%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.33%
EBIT Next Year249.78%
EBIT Next 3Y58.57%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y580.72%
FCF growth 3Y19.88%
FCF growth 5Y-0.77%
OCF growth 1Y35.71%
OCF growth 3Y18.41%
OCF growth 5Y1.87%