HIGH CO (HCO.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:HCO - FR0000054231 - Common Stock
3.97 EUR
-0.07 (-1.73%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to HCO. HCO was compared to 63 industry peers in the Media industry. HCO is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. HCO has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
HCO had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year HCO had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years HCO has been profitable.
HCO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.99%, HCO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.23% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of HCO (5.99%) 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 43.55% of its industry peers.
HCO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.16%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.38%.
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
HCO has a Profit Margin (4.86%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 46.77% of its industry peers.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), HCO is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for HCO has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for HCO has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HCO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.95 indicates that HCO is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of HCO (1.95) is better than 61.29% of its industry peers.
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's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.24 is amongst the best of the industry. HCO outperforms 95.16% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that HCO is not too dependend on debt financing.
HCO has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.03) than 95.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.95 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC7.62%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.42 indicates that HCO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HCO has a Current ratio of 1.42. This is in the better half of the industry: HCO outperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.42 indicates that HCO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HCO's Quick ratio of 1.42 is amongst the best of the industry. HCO outperforms 82.26% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.40% on average over the past years.
HCO shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.37%.
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 -3.98% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.43% on average over the next years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.18, HCO is valued correctly.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as HCO.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, HCO is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.72, which 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 23.13, HCO is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
90.32% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HCO, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -0.62 |
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 6.36%, HCO is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.44, HCO pays a better dividend. On top of this HCO pays more dividend than 85.48% 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 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.36% |
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
HCO pays out 92.75% of its income as dividend. 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-9.46%
EPS Next 3Y-3.98%
EPA:HCO (12/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.97
-0.07 (-1.73%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners15.67%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners16.32%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap81.23M
Revenue(TTM)114.38M
Net Income(TTM)5.56M
Analysts82.5
Price Target4.49 (13.1%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.36% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-9.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.72 | ||
| P/S | 0.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.94 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.81 | ||
| P/B | 0.87 | ||
| P/tB | 2.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -0.62 |
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY7.05%
EPS(NY)0.25
Fwd EY6.36%
FCF(TTM)1.01
FCFY25.36%
OCF(TTM)1.04
OCFY26.25%
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 | 1.95 |
F-Score7
WACC7.62%
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 Year36.81%
EBIT Next 3Y22%
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.
What is the valuation status for HCO stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to HIGH CO (HCO.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is HIGH CO (HCO.PA) stock?
HIGH CO (HCO.PA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for HCO stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HIGH CO (HCO.PA) is 14.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.87.
What is the earnings growth outlook for HIGH CO?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HIGH CO (HCO.PA) is expected to decline by -22.4% in the next year.