HIGH CO (HCO.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:HCO - FR0000054231 - Common Stock
3.89 EUR
+0.02 (+0.52%)
Taking everything into account, HCO scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HCO was compared to 70 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
In the past year HCO was profitable.
In the past year HCO had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years HCO has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years HCO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.99%, HCO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.52% of the companies in the same industry.
HCO's Return On Equity of 5.99% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HCO outperforms 49.28% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.90%, HCO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.83% of the companies in the same industry.
HCO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.16%. This is above the industry average of 7.99%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.90%) for HCO is well below the 3 year average (10.16%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that HCO had better years and this may not be a problem.
| 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
HCO has a Profit Margin of 4.86%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HCO outperforms 59.42% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HCO has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.88%, HCO is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.72% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HCO has declined.
HCO has a Gross Margin (45.18%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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
HCO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
HCO has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
HCO has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
HCO has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.94 indicates that HCO is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.94, HCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.22% 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.24, HCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.20% of the companies in the same industry.
HCO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
HCO's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.03 is amongst the best of the industry. HCO outperforms 95.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.94 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC7.61%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.42 indicates that HCO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.42, HCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.42 indicates that HCO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.42, HCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
HCO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -50.54%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.40% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.37% in the past year.
HCO shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.59% yearly.
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
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.89, which indicates a correct valuation of HCO.
HCO's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HCO is cheaper than 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
HCO is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.41, the valuation of HCO can be described as correct.
HCO's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.59. HCO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HCO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -0.78 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
HCO's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.98% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-9.46%
EPS Next 3Y-3.98%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.46%, HCO is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.84, HCO pays a better dividend. On top of this HCO pays more dividend than 84.06% 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 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.46% |
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 (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.89
+0.02 (+0.52%)
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 Cap79.59M
Revenue(TTM)114.38M
Net Income(TTM)5.56M
Analysts82.5
Price Target4.49 (15.42%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.46% |
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)4.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)6.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-9.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.41 | ||
| P/S | 0.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.73 | ||
| P/B | 0.86 | ||
| P/tB | 2.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -0.78 |
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY7.2%
EPS(NY)0.25
Fwd EY6.49%
FCF(TTM)1.01
FCFY25.88%
OCF(TTM)1.04
OCFY26.79%
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 | 1.94 |
F-Score7
WACC7.61%
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 13.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.86.
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.