VALEO (FR.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:FR - FR0013176526 - Common Stock
12.185 EUR
+0.13 (+1.08%)
FR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. While FR is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. 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.
In the past year FR had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years FR 4 years were profitable.
FR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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.
The Return On Invested Capital of FR (6.06%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
FR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.55%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.53%.
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
FR has a Profit Margin (0.59%) which 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.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FR has declined.
The Gross Margin of FR (19.59%) is worse than 73.33% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, FR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.30, we must say that FR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of FR (1.30) is worse than 73.33% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 11.66, FR is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FR (1.72) is worse than 76.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
ROIC/WACC1.22
WACC4.98%
2.3 Liquidity
FR has a Current 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 Current ratio of 0.79. This is amonst the worse of the industry: FR underperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.61 indicates that FR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
FR has a Quick ratio of 0.61. This is amonst the worse of the industry: FR underperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
FR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -27.47%.
FR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -12.75% yearly.
Looking at the last year, FR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.16% in the last 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 58.15% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, FR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.84% on average per year.
EPS Next Y82.5%
EPS Next 2Y68.88%
EPS Next 3Y58.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.1%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.79%
Revenue Next 3Y0.84%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.46, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of FR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FR is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.51, FR is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.47, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of FR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FR is valued a bit cheaper than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FR to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.98), we can say FR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
FR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FR is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.18 |
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 58.15% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y68.88%
EPS Next 3Y58.15%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.34%.
FR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.72.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, FR pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.34% |
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 2Y68.88%
EPS Next 3Y58.15%
EPA:FR (11/19/2025, 1:10:45 PM)
12.185
+0.13 (+1.08%)
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 Cap2.98B
Revenue(TTM)21.04B
Net Income(TTM)125.00M
Analysts72.5
Price Target10.86 (-10.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.34% |
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)0.34%
PT rev (3m)0.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)3.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.47 | ||
| P/S | 0.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.19 | ||
| P/B | 0.94 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.18 |
EPS(TTM)0.66
EY5.42%
EPS(NY)1.88
Fwd EY15.45%
FCF(TTM)2.31
FCFY18.95%
OCF(TTM)10.27
OCFY84.27%
SpS85.99
BVpS13
TBVpS-12.66
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number13.89
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y36.11%
ROICexgc 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 | 1.3 |
F-Score5
WACC4.98%
ROIC/WACC1.22
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 Y82.5%
EPS Next 2Y68.88%
EPS Next 3Y58.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.16%
Revenue growth 3Y7.58%
Revenue growth 5Y1.99%
Sales Q2Q%-4.11%
Revenue Next Year-4.1%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.79%
Revenue Next 3Y0.84%
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%
VALEO / FR.PA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for VALEO?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FR.PA.
Can you provide the valuation status for VALEO?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to VALEO (FR.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is VALEO (FR.PA) stock?
VALEO (FR.PA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of VALEO based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VALEO (FR.PA) is 18.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.94.
How sustainable is the dividend of VALEO (FR.PA) stock?
The dividend rating of VALEO (FR.PA) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 82.4%.