VALEO (FR.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

EPA:FR • FR0013176526

10.75 EUR
-0.19 (-1.74%)
Last: Mar 6, 2026, 07:00 PM
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This FR.PA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

4

FR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 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 valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. FR.PA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • FR had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year FR had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • FR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • FR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
FR.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFR.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • FR has a Return On Assets (0.61%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.93%, FR is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FR's Return On Invested Capital of 6.06% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FR outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FR is significantly below the industry average of 10.09%.
  • 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 RankSector 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
FR.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFR.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

  • With a Profit Margin value of 0.59%, FR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FR has declined.
  • FR's Operating Margin of 4.52% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FR outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FR has declined.
  • The Gross Margin of FR (19.59%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FR has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
FR.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFR.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15 20

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2. FR.PA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FR is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, FR has less shares outstanding
  • FR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for FR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
FR.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingFR.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
FR.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFR.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.29, we must say that FR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.29, FR is doing worse than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.66 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FR outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
  • 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 76.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.72
Debt/FCF 11.66
Altman-Z 1.29
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC5.16%
FR.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFR.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.79 indicates that FR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • FR has a Current ratio of 0.79. This is amonst the worse of the industry: FR underperforms 83.33% 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.
  • FR's Quick ratio of 0.61 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FR is outperformed by 80.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.79
Quick Ratio 0.61
FR.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFR.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. FR.PA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • FR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -27.47%.
  • 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 46.61% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, FR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.81% on average per year.
EPS Next Y80.66%
EPS Next 2Y53.26%
EPS Next 3Y50.3%
EPS Next 5Y46.61%
Revenue Next Year-3.99%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.98%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.1%
Revenue Next 5Y0.81%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
FR.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFR.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5B 10B 15B 20B
FR.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFR.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 2 -2 4 -4

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4. FR.PA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.29, which indicates a correct 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.
  • FR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.29.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.93, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of FR.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.57. FR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.29
Fwd PE 6.93
FR.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFR.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • 70.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.67
EV/EBITDA 2.09
FR.PA Per share dataFR.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80

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.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as FR's earnings are expected to grow with 50.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y53.26%
EPS Next 3Y50.3%

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5. FR.PA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • FR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.31%.
  • FR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.96.
  • FR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.31%

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
FR.PA Yearly Dividends per shareFR.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • FR pays out 82.40% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP82.4%
EPS Next 2Y53.26%
EPS Next 3Y50.3%
FR.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFR.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M -1B
FR.PA Dividend Payout.FR.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FR.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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FR.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

VALEO

EPA:FR (3/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

10.75

-0.19 (-1.74%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)04-23
Inst Owners52.39%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.64B
Revenue(TTM)21.04B
Net Income(TTM)125.00M
Analysts71.67
Price Target11.82 (9.95%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.31%
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)4.33%
PT rev (3m)6.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.11%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.29
Fwd PE 6.93
P/S 0.13
P/FCF 4.67
P/OCF 1.05
P/B 0.83
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 2.09
EPS(TTM)0.66
EY6.14%
EPS(NY)1.55
Fwd EY14.42%
FCF(TTM)2.3
FCFY21.4%
OCF(TTM)10.23
OCFY95.14%
SpS85.64
BVpS12.95
TBVpS-12.61
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number13.87
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.29
F-Score5
WACC5.16%
ROIC/WACC1.17
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 Y80.66%
EPS Next 2Y53.26%
EPS Next 3Y50.3%
EPS Next 5Y46.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.16%
Revenue growth 3Y7.58%
Revenue growth 5Y1.99%
Sales Q2Q%-4.11%
Revenue Next Year-3.99%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.98%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.1%
Revenue Next 5Y0.81%
EBIT growth 1Y3.26%
EBIT growth 3Y9.55%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.33%
EBIT Next Year251.69%
EBIT Next 3Y57.32%
EBIT Next 5Y42.36%
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.


What is the valuation status for FR stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to VALEO (FR.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of FR stock?

VALEO (FR.PA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of VALEO (FR.PA) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VALEO (FR.PA) is 16.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.83.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for FR stock?

The dividend rating of VALEO (FR.PA) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 82.4%.