HIGH CO (HCO.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:HCO - FR0000054231 - Common Stock
4.02 EUR
+0.06 (+1.52%)
Overall HCO gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated HCO against 69 industry peers in the Media industry. HCO has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. HCO has a valuation in line with the averages, 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.
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
HCO has a Return On Assets (2.99%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HCO has a Return On Equity (5.99%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HCO's Return On Invested Capital of 4.90% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HCO outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
HCO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.16%. This is above the industry average of 7.74%.
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.86%, HCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.29% 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.
HCO has a Operating Margin of 5.88%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HCO outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HCO has declined.
HCO's Gross Margin of 45.18% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HCO outperforms 42.65% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HCO has declined.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for HCO has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HCO has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, HCO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
HCO has an Altman-Z score of 1.95. 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.
HCO has a better Altman-Z score (1.95) than 66.18% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HCO is 0.24, which is an excellent value as it means it would take HCO, only 0.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.24, HCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.59% 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.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.03, HCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.53% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.95 |
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.42, HCO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.41% 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.
HCO has a better Quick ratio (1.42) than 82.35% 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.
Looking at the last year, HCO shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.37% in the last 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
Based on estimates for the next years, HCO will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -0.92% on average per year.
HCO is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.43% yearly.
EPS Next Y-27.05%
EPS Next 2Y-9.01%
EPS Next 3Y-0.92%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.36, the valuation of HCO can be described as correct.
HCO's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
HCO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.40.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.76 indicates a correct valuation of HCO.
HCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.94, HCO is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HCO is valued cheaper than 91.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -0.63 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-9.01%
EPS Next 3Y-0.92%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.17%, HCO is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.53, HCO pays a better dividend. On top of this HCO pays more dividend than 86.76% 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 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.17% |
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.
HCO's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP92.75%
EPS Next 2Y-9.01%
EPS Next 3Y-0.92%
EPA:HCO (10/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
4.02
+0.06 (+1.52%)
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 Cap82.25M
Analysts82.5
Price Target4.54 (12.94%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.17% |
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)5.33%
PT rev (3m)28.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)3.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-9.51%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-17.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.76 | ||
| P/S | 0.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.86 | ||
| P/B | 0.89 | ||
| P/tB | 2.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -0.63 |
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY6.97%
EPS(NY)0.26
Fwd EY6.34%
FCF(TTM)1.01
FCFY25.05%
OCF(TTM)1.04
OCFY25.93%
SpS5.59
BVpS4.54
TBVpS1.79
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
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%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 | 1.95 |
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-27.05%
EPS Next 2Y-9.01%
EPS Next 3Y-0.92%
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%