ENGIE (GZF.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:GZF • FR0010208488
25.14 EUR
+0.3 (+1.21%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
GZF gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 18 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. While GZF is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. GZF has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- GZF had positive earnings in the past year.
- GZF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years GZF 4 years were profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years GZF had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- GZF has a Return On Assets of 3.00%. This is in the better half of the industry: GZF outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
- GZF's Return On Equity of 15.96% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GZF outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.30%, GZF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GZF is in line with the industry average of 5.84%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (4.59%) for GZF is below the current ROIC(6.30%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3% | ||
| ROE | 15.96% | ||
| ROIC | 6.3% |
ROA(3y)1.09%
ROA(5y)0.74%
ROE(3y)6.38%
ROE(5y)4.55%
ROIC(3y)4.59%
ROIC(5y)3.95%
1.3 Margins
- GZF's Profit Margin of 6.64% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GZF outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- GZF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- GZF has a Operating Margin (13.81%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GZF has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of GZF (34.55%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- GZF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.64% | ||
| GM | 34.55% |
OM growth 3Y4.76%
OM growth 5Y8.74%
PM growth 3Y-3.71%
PM growth 5Y31.94%
GM growth 3Y0.14%
GM growth 5Y-0.3%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GZF is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for GZF remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, GZF has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, GZF has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.02, we must say that GZF is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- GZF has a Altman-Z score (1.02) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- GZF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.55. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- GZF has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.55) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.02 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC5.65%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.06 indicates that GZF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.06, GZF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- GZF has a Quick Ratio of 1.00. This is a normal value and indicates that GZF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of GZF (1.00) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.00% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 37.22% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.77% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, GZF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.21% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1%
EPS 3Y4.25%
EPS 5Y37.22%
EPS Q2Q%48.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.77%
Revenue growth 3Y8.45%
Revenue growth 5Y4.21%
Sales Q2Q%1.44%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.09% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, GZF will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.24% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-11.42%
EPS Next 2Y-8.99%
EPS Next 3Y-4.61%
EPS Next 5Y-1.09%
Revenue Next Year-10.63%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.73%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.67%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.24%
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 decreasing.
- 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 12.38 indicates a correct valuation of GZF.
- 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GZF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- GZF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.30.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.33, which indicates a correct valuation of GZF.
- GZF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GZF is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- GZF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- GZF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GZF is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.71 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- GZF has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- GZF's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.61% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.33
EPS Next 2Y-8.99%
EPS Next 3Y-4.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- GZF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.95%, which is a nice return.
- GZF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.30. GZF pays more dividend than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- GZF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.95% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of GZF grows each year by 9.08%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.08%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 91.17% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GZF. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- GZF's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP91.17%
EPS Next 2Y-8.99%
EPS Next 3Y-4.61%
ENGIE / GZF.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ENGIE (GZF.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to GZF.DE.
What is the valuation status of ENGIE (GZF.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ENGIE (GZF.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ENGIE?
ENGIE (GZF.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of ENGIE (GZF.DE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ENGIE (GZF.DE) is 12.38 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.98.
Is the dividend of ENGIE sustainable?
The dividend rating of ENGIE (GZF.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 91.17%.