HIGH CO (HCO.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:HCO - FR0000054231 - Common Stock
4.04 EUR
+0.19 (+4.94%)
Taking everything into account, HCO scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HCO was compared to 66 industry peers in the Media industry. While HCO has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. HCO is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
HCO had positive earnings in the past year.
HCO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years HCO has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years HCO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of HCO (2.99%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 5.99%, HCO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.77% of the companies in the same industry.
HCO's Return On Invested Capital of 4.90% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HCO outperforms 49.23% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HCO is above the industry average of 7.59%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.16%) for HCO is well above the current ROIC(4.90%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.99% | ||
| ROE | 5.99% | ||
| ROIC | 4.9% |
ROA(3y)3.3%
ROA(5y)3.33%
ROE(3y)7.47%
ROE(5y)7.73%
ROIC(3y)10.16%
ROIC(5y)10.01%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.86%, HCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HCO has remained more or less at the same level.
The Operating Margin of HCO (5.88%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HCO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HCO has a Gross Margin of 45.18%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HCO outperforms 41.54% of its industry peers.
HCO's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.86% | ||
| GM | 45.18% |
OM growth 3Y-15.46%
OM growth 5Y-4.07%
PM growth 3Y-14.45%
PM growth 5Y-0.78%
GM growth 3Y-6.94%
GM growth 5Y-2.75%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), HCO is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, HCO has less shares outstanding
HCO has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
HCO has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
HCO has an Altman-Z score of 1.96. This is not the best score and indicates that HCO is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.96, HCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.69% of the companies in the same industry.
HCO has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.24. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HCO has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.24. This is amongst the best in the industry. HCO outperforms 93.85% of its industry peers.
HCO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
HCO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.03. This is amongst the best in the industry. HCO outperforms 98.46% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.96 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC7.69%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.42 indicates that HCO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HCO's Current ratio of 1.42 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HCO outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
HCO has a Quick Ratio of 1.42. This is a normal value and indicates that HCO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HCO has a Quick ratio of 1.42. This is in the better half of the industry: HCO outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for HCO have decreased strongly by -50.54% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, HCO shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.40% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.37% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, HCO shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.59% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-50.54%
EPS 3Y-10.03%
EPS 5Y-2.4%
EPS Q2Q%-31.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.37%
Revenue growth 3Y2.12%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.59%
Sales Q2Q%-6.38%
3.2 Future
HCO is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.98% yearly.
HCO is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.43% yearly.
EPS Next Y-22.4%
EPS Next 2Y-9.46%
EPS Next 3Y-3.98%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-20.78%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.16%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.43%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
HCO is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.43.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HCO is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.83, HCO is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.00, the valuation of HCO can be described as correct.
HCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 32.68. HCO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HCO indicates a rather cheap valuation: HCO is cheaper than 90.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -0.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as HCO's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.98% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-9.46%
EPS Next 3Y-3.98%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
HCO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.49%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.28, HCO pays a better dividend. On top of this HCO pays more dividend than 84.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HCO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.49% |
5.2 History
The dividend of HCO has a limited annual growth rate of 5.90%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.9%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
92.75% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HCO. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of HCO has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP92.75%
EPS Next 2Y-9.46%
EPS Next 3Y-3.98%
EPA:HCO (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
4.04
+0.19 (+4.94%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners16.94%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners16.32%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap82.66M
Revenue(TTM)114.38M
Net Income(TTM)5.56M
Analysts82.5
Price Target4.49 (11.14%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.49% |
Yearly Dividend0.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.9%
DP92.75%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)-1.12%
PT rev (3m)11.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)6.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-22.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16 | ||
| P/S | 0.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.88 | ||
| P/B | 0.89 | ||
| P/tB | 2.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -0.5 |
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY6.93%
EPS(NY)0.25
Fwd EY6.25%
FCF(TTM)1.01
FCFY24.92%
OCF(TTM)1.04
OCFY25.8%
SpS5.59
BVpS4.54
TBVpS1.79
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number5.35
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.99% | ||
| ROE | 5.99% | ||
| ROCE | 6.73% | ||
| ROIC | 4.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 81.59% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 5.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.86% | ||
| GM | 45.18% | ||
| FCFM | 18.01% |
ROA(3y)3.3%
ROA(5y)3.33%
ROE(3y)7.47%
ROE(5y)7.73%
ROIC(3y)10.16%
ROIC(5y)10.01%
ROICexc(3y)33.2%
ROICexc(5y)64.31%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)13.94%
ROCE(5y)13.74%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y5.39%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.92%
OM growth 3Y-15.46%
OM growth 5Y-4.07%
PM growth 3Y-14.45%
PM growth 5Y-0.78%
GM growth 3Y-6.94%
GM growth 5Y-2.75%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.2 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 12.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.63% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 169.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | 370.44% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.96 |
F-Score7
WACC7.69%
ROIC/WACC0.64
Cap/Depr(3y)22.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)23.34%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.82%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.08%
Profit Quality(3y)322.39%
Profit Quality(5y)287.8%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-50.54%
EPS 3Y-10.03%
EPS 5Y-2.4%
EPS Q2Q%-31.25%
EPS Next Y-22.4%
EPS Next 2Y-9.46%
EPS Next 3Y-3.98%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.37%
Revenue growth 3Y2.12%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.59%
Sales Q2Q%-6.38%
Revenue Next Year-20.78%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.16%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.43%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-51.94%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.67%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.51%
EBIT Next Year24.37%
EBIT Next 3Y15.95%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y584.16%
FCF growth 3Y35.54%
FCF growth 5Y0.35%
OCF growth 1Y347.33%
OCF growth 3Y31.82%
OCF growth 5Y-1.02%
HIGH CO / HCO.PA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for HCO stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to HCO.PA.
Can you provide the valuation status for HIGH CO?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to HIGH CO (HCO.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for HIGH CO?
HIGH CO (HCO.PA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of HIGH CO (HCO.PA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HIGH CO (HCO.PA) is 14.43 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.89.
What is the expected EPS growth for HIGH CO (HCO.PA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HIGH CO (HCO.PA) is expected to decline by -22.4% in the next year.