INTERCOS SPA (ICOS.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:ICOS - IT0005455875 - Common Stock
11.32 EUR
-0.18 (-1.57%)
Overall ICOS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated ICOS against 13 industry peers in the Personal Care Products industry. While ICOS seems to be doing ok healthwise, 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.
ICOS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years ICOS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
ICOS's Return On Assets of 4.71% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ICOS is outperformed by 61.54% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.16%, ICOS is doing worse than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
ICOS has a Return On Invested Capital (9.59%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ICOS is below the industry average of 12.37%.
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
ICOS has a Profit Margin of 4.34%. This is in the lower half of the industry: ICOS underperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
ICOS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ICOS has a Operating Margin (9.31%) which is in line with its industry peers.
ICOS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ICOS's Gross Margin of 19.84% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ICOS is outperformed by 92.31% of its industry peers.
ICOS's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ICOS is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ICOS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
ICOS has more shares outstanding than it did 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 3.38. This indicates that ICOS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.38, ICOS is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ICOS is 16.66, which is on the high side as it means it would take ICOS, 16.66 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ICOS has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (16.66) than 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.52, ICOS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.38 |
ROIC/WACC1.42
WACC6.75%
2.3 Liquidity
ICOS has a Current Ratio of 1.67. This is a normal value and indicates that ICOS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.67, ICOS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
ICOS has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that ICOS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ICOS (1.03) is better than 69.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ICOS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.80%.
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.
ICOS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.36% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, ICOS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.63% on average per year.
ICOS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.81% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.55%
EPS Next 2Y10.86%
EPS Next 3Y11.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.69%
Revenue Next 2Y4.22%
Revenue Next 3Y4.75%
Revenue Next 5Y1.81%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.10, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ICOS.
ICOS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ICOS is cheaper than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.03. ICOS is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.54, which indicates a correct valuation of ICOS.
ICOS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ICOS is cheaper than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.27, ICOS is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
76.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ICOS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
84.62% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than ICOS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 69.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.89 |
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)5.08
PEG (5Y)14.7
EPS Next 2Y10.86%
EPS Next 3Y11.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ICOS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.70%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
ICOS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.54.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, ICOS is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.7% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
ICOS pays out 38.09% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP38.09%
EPS Next 2Y10.86%
EPS Next 3Y11.63%
BIT:ICOS (11/5/2025, 5:35:30 PM)
11.32
-0.18 (-1.57%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryPersonal Care Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners37.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners32.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.09B
Revenue(TTM)1.09B
Net Income(TTM)47.30M
Analysts86.67
Price Target17.39 (53.62%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.7% |
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%
PT rev (3m)-0.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.54 | ||
| P/S | 1 | ||
| P/FCF | 69.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.19 | ||
| P/B | 2.34 | ||
| P/tB | 4.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.89 |
EPS(TTM)0.49
EY4.33%
EPS(NY)0.78
Fwd EY6.88%
FCF(TTM)0.16
FCFY1.44%
OCF(TTM)0.93
OCFY8.2%
SpS11.31
BVpS4.83
TBVpS2.76
PEG (NY)5.08
PEG (5Y)14.7
Graham Number7.3
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.58%
ROICexgc 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 | 3.38 |
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 Y4.55%
EPS Next 2Y10.86%
EPS Next 3Y11.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.02%
Revenue growth 3Y16.49%
Revenue growth 5Y8.36%
Sales Q2Q%5%
Revenue Next Year2.69%
Revenue Next 2Y4.22%
Revenue Next 3Y4.75%
Revenue Next 5Y1.81%
EBIT growth 1Y16.33%
EBIT growth 3Y15.34%
EBIT growth 5Y2.71%
EBIT Next Year72.17%
EBIT Next 3Y26.74%
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%
INTERCOS SPA / ICOS.MI FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of INTERCOS SPA (ICOS.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ICOS.MI.
What is the valuation status of INTERCOS SPA (ICOS.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to INTERCOS SPA (ICOS.MI). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is INTERCOS SPA (ICOS.MI) stock?
INTERCOS SPA (ICOS.MI) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for ICOS stock?
The financial health rating of INTERCOS SPA (ICOS.MI) is 4 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for INTERCOS SPA (ICOS.MI) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of INTERCOS SPA (ICOS.MI) is expected to grow by 4.55% in the next year.