INTERCOS SPA (ICOS.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:ICOS - IT0005455875 - Common Stock
12.12 EUR
+0.14 (+1.17%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to ICOS. ICOS was compared to 13 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. The financial health of ICOS is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. ICOS is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ICOS was profitable.
ICOS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years ICOS has been profitable.
ICOS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ICOS (4.71%) is worse than 69.23% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.16%, ICOS is doing worse than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
ICOS has a Return On Invested Capital (9.59%) which is in line with its industry peers.
ICOS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.32%. This is below the industry average of 12.46%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.32%) for ICOS is below the current ROIC(9.59%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.71% | ||
| ROE | 10.16% | ||
| ROIC | 9.59% |
ROA(3y)4.84%
ROA(5y)4.37%
ROE(3y)10.88%
ROE(5y)10.92%
ROIC(3y)9.32%
ROIC(5y)8.1%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 4.34%, ICOS is not doing good in the industry: 69.23% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ICOS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of ICOS (9.31%) is worse than 69.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ICOS has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 19.84%, ICOS is not doing good in the industry: 92.31% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ICOS has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.34% | ||
| GM | 19.84% |
OM growth 3Y-0.98%
OM growth 5Y-5.21%
PM growth 3Y4.42%
PM growth 5Y-5.47%
GM growth 3Y-3.29%
GM growth 5Y-3.96%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
ICOS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
ICOS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ICOS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ICOS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
ICOS has an Altman-Z score of 3.43. This indicates that ICOS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
ICOS has a Altman-Z score (3.43) which is in line with its industry peers.
ICOS has a debt to FCF ratio of 16.66. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as ICOS would need 16.66 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ICOS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 16.66. This is amonst the worse of the industry: ICOS underperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
ICOS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.52. This is a neutral value indicating ICOS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.52, ICOS is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.43 |
ROIC/WACC1.42
WACC6.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.67 indicates that ICOS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ICOS's Current ratio of 1.67 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ICOS outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.03 indicates that ICOS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ICOS has a Quick ratio of 1.03. This is in the better half of the industry: ICOS outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.80% over the past year.
ICOS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.57% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 9.02% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.36% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.8%
EPS 3Y20.17%
EPS 5Y1.57%
EPS Q2Q%-6.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.02%
Revenue growth 3Y16.49%
Revenue growth 5Y8.36%
Sales Q2Q%5%
3.2 Future
ICOS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.72% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, ICOS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.81% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.9%
EPS Next 2Y11.02%
EPS Next 3Y11.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.44%
Revenue Next 3Y4.91%
Revenue Next 5Y1.81%
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 accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.73 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ICOS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ICOS is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.13. ICOS is around the same levels.
ICOS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.53.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ICOS is valued a bit cheaper than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
ICOS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.76.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ICOS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ICOS is cheaper than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
ICOS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. ICOS is more expensive than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 74.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ICOS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)5.04
PEG (5Y)15.74
EPS Next 2Y11.02%
EPS Next 3Y11.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ICOS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.63%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.43, ICOS is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, ICOS is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.63% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
38.09% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ICOS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP38.09%
EPS Next 2Y11.02%
EPS Next 3Y11.72%
BIT:ICOS (9/2/2025, 4:48:08 PM)
12.12
+0.14 (+1.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners38.09%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners32.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.17B
Analysts86.67
Price Target17.39 (43.48%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.63% |
Yearly Dividend0.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP38.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)-0.84%
PT rev (3m)-1.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.53 | ||
| P/S | 1.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 74.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.05 | ||
| P/B | 2.51 | ||
| P/tB | 4.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.19 |
EPS(TTM)0.49
EY4.04%
EPS(NY)0.78
Fwd EY6.44%
FCF(TTM)0.16
FCFY1.34%
OCF(TTM)0.93
OCFY7.66%
SpS11.31
BVpS4.83
TBVpS2.76
PEG (NY)5.04
PEG (5Y)15.74
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.71% | ||
| ROE | 10.16% | ||
| ROCE | 14.65% | ||
| ROIC | 9.59% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.59% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.27% | ||
| OM | 9.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.34% | ||
| GM | 19.84% | ||
| FCFM | 1.44% |
ROA(3y)4.84%
ROA(5y)4.37%
ROE(3y)10.88%
ROE(5y)10.92%
ROIC(3y)9.32%
ROIC(5y)8.1%
ROICexc(3y)12.89%
ROICexc(5y)11.65%
ROICexgc(3y)22.3%
ROICexgc(5y)20.57%
ROCE(3y)14.06%
ROCE(5y)12.06%
ROICexcg growth 3Y0.58%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-13.66%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.35%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.88%
OM growth 3Y-0.98%
OM growth 5Y-5.21%
PM growth 3Y4.42%
PM growth 5Y-5.47%
GM growth 3Y-3.29%
GM growth 5Y-3.96%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.08
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.66 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.6 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 144.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.77% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 11.2 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 58.65% | ||
| Profit Quality | 33.11% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.43 |
F-Score7
WACC6.75%
ROIC/WACC1.42
Cap/Depr(3y)119.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)113.2%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.95%
Profit Quality(3y)77.95%
Profit Quality(5y)89.83%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.8%
EPS 3Y20.17%
EPS 5Y1.57%
EPS Q2Q%-6.97%
EPS Next Y4.9%
EPS Next 2Y11.02%
EPS Next 3Y11.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.02%
Revenue growth 3Y16.49%
Revenue growth 5Y8.36%
Sales Q2Q%5%
Revenue Next Year3.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.44%
Revenue Next 3Y4.91%
Revenue Next 5Y1.81%
EBIT growth 1Y16.33%
EBIT growth 3Y15.34%
EBIT growth 5Y2.71%
EBIT Next Year74.29%
EBIT Next 3Y27.67%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-69.82%
FCF growth 3Y14.23%
FCF growth 5Y-3.11%
OCF growth 1Y-14.11%
OCF growth 3Y17%
OCF growth 5Y3.39%