GENFIT (GNFT.PA)

FR0004163111 - Common Stock

5.39  +0.06 (+1.13%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to GNFT. GNFT was compared to 76 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of GNFT get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. GNFT is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one!



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GNFT had positive earnings in the past year.
GNFT had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
GNFT had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years GNFT reported 4 times negative operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

GNFT has a better Return On Assets (11.43%) than 97.18% of its industry peers.
GNFT has a Return On Equity of 22.87%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GNFT outperforms 94.37% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.07%, GNFT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.43%
ROE 22.87%
ROIC 11.07%
ROA(3y)-1.25%
ROA(5y)-15.15%
ROE(3y)-3.71%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 26.51%, GNFT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 28.39%, GNFT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.55% of the companies in the same industry.
GNFT's Gross Margin of 97.41% is amongst the best of the industry. GNFT outperforms 92.96% of its industry peers.
GNFT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 28.39%
PM (TTM) 26.51%
GM 97.41%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y8.81%
GM growth 5Y4.62%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GNFT is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for GNFT remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for GNFT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for GNFT is higher compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

GNFT has an Altman-Z score of 0.50. This is a bad value and indicates that GNFT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.50, GNFT is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.11% of the companies in the same industry.
GNFT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating GNFT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.61, GNFT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.5
ROIC/WACC1.45
WACC7.62%

2.3 Liquidity

GNFT has a Current Ratio of 3.74. This indicates that GNFT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.74, GNFT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.01% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 3.74 indicates that GNFT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
GNFT has a better Quick ratio (3.74) than 70.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.74
Quick Ratio 3.74

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 153.62% over the past year.
The Revenue has grown by 182.34% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 38.49% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)153.62%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%226.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)182.34%
Revenue growth 3Y70.09%
Revenue growth 5Y38.49%
Sales Q2Q%413.61%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, GNFT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 18.99% on average per year.
GNFT is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 27.66% yearly.
EPS Next Y302.86%
EPS Next 2Y-64.03%
EPS Next 3Y18.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year54.53%
Revenue Next 2Y-23.27%
Revenue Next 3Y-11.25%
Revenue Next 5Y27.66%

3.3 Evolution

Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.57, which indicates a correct valuation of GNFT.
GNFT's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GNFT is cheaper than 91.55% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 31.71. GNFT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
GNFT is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.57
Fwd PE N/A

4.2 Price Multiples

GNFT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GNFT is cheaper than 91.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.65

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.
The decent profitability rating of GNFT may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as GNFT's earnings are expected to grow with 18.99% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-64.03%
EPS Next 3Y18.99%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for GNFT!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

GENFIT

EPA:GNFT (10/21/2024, 5:28:58 PM)

5.39

+0.06 (+1.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
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ROA 11.43%
ROE 22.87%
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OM 28.39%
PM (TTM) 26.51%
GM 97.41%
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Debt/Equity 0.61
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