VALEO (FR.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:FR - FR0013176526 - Common Stock
9.908 EUR
-0.16 (-1.61%)
Taking everything into account, FR scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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 is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FR was profitable.
FR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years FR 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years FR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
FR has a Return On Assets (0.61%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.93%, FR is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.06%, FR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.59%, FR is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.39% of the companies in the same industry.
FR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 4.52%, FR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.16% of the companies in the same industry.
FR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FR's Gross Margin of 19.59% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FR is outperformed by 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FR is creating some value.
FR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FR has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, FR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FR is 11.66, which is on the high side as it means it would take FR, 11.66 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 11.66, FR is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.16% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.72 is on the high side and indicates that FR has dependencies on debt financing.
FR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.72. This is in the lower half of the industry: FR underperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
| 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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.79, FR is doing worse than 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
FR has a Quick ratio of 0.61. This is amonst the worse of the industry: FR underperforms 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.
FR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -12.75% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 58.26% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
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 15.01 indicates a correct valuation of FR.
FR's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
FR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.30 indicates a rather cheap valuation of FR.
80.65% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
FR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.18, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.3 |
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.
FR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FR is cheaper than 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.02 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as FR's earnings are expected to grow with 58.26% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y68.24%
EPS Next 3Y58.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.18%, FR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.88, FR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
FR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| 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
82.40% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP82.4%
EPS Next 2Y68.24%
EPS Next 3Y58.26%
EPA:FR (10/21/2025, 3:48:05 PM)
9.908
-0.16 (-1.61%)
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 (9.31%)
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 | 15.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.3 | ||
| P/S | 0.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.96 | ||
| P/B | 0.76 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.02 |
EPS(TTM)0.66
EY6.66%
EPS(NY)1.87
Fwd EY18.86%
FCF(TTM)2.31
FCFY23.31%
OCF(TTM)10.27
OCFY103.64%
SpS85.99
BVpS13
TBVpS-12.66
PEG (NY)0.2
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%