IMPERIAL BRANDS PLC (ITB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:ITB - GB0004544929 - Common Stock
37.14 EUR
-0.64 (-1.69%)
Taking everything into account, ITB scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ITB was compared to 4 industry peers in the Tobacco industry. ITB has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. ITB is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ITB was profitable.
ITB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years ITB has been profitable.
In the past 5 years ITB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.21%, ITB is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 42.93%, ITB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ITB has a Return On Invested Capital (17.35%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ITB is below the industry average of 20.94%.
The 3 year average ROIC (16.91%) for ITB is below the current ROIC(17.35%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.21% | ||
| ROE | 42.93% | ||
| ROIC | 17.35% |
ROA(3y)8.17%
ROA(5y)7.86%
ROE(3y)43.2%
ROE(5y)41.09%
ROIC(3y)16.91%
ROIC(5y)15.64%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 6.44%, ITB is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ITB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ITB's Operating Margin of 11.25% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ITB is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ITB has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 21.76%, ITB is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ITB's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.44% | ||
| GM | 21.76% |
OM growth 3Y3.01%
OM growth 5Y3.91%
PM growth 3Y10.1%
PM growth 5Y6.99%
GM growth 3Y5.47%
GM growth 5Y2.78%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ITB is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for ITB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ITB has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ITB is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.01 indicates that ITB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ITB has a Altman-Z score of 2.01. This is in the better half of the industry: ITB outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ITB is 3.08, which is a good value as it means it would take ITB, 3.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.08, ITB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.83 is on the high side and indicates that ITB has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.83, ITB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.83 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.01 |
ROIC/WACC2.17
WACC8%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.74 indicates that ITB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.74, ITB is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ITB has a Quick Ratio of 0.74. This is a bad value and indicates that ITB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ITB has a Quick ratio of 0.37. This is in the lower half of the industry: ITB underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.37 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ITB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.93%.
ITB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.24% yearly.
Looking at the last year, ITB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.74% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.24% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.93%
EPS 3Y5.91%
EPS 5Y4.24%
EPS Q2Q%8.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.74%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.24%
Sales Q2Q%2.92%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ITB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.39% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, ITB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.56% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.97%
EPS Next 2Y11.13%
EPS Next 3Y10.85%
EPS Next 5Y12.39%
Revenue Next Year2.53%
Revenue Next 2Y2.12%
Revenue Next 3Y3.61%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%
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.
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
ITB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.37.
ITB's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ITB is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.46. ITB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.19 indicates a reasonable valuation of ITB.
ITB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ITB is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ITB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ITB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ITB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ITB's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
ITB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.8
PEG (5Y)2.44
EPS Next 2Y11.13%
EPS Next 3Y10.85%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.86%, ITB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.40, ITB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, ITB pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.86% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ITB has a limited annual growth rate of 0.40%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.4%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
75.23% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ITB. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
ITB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP75.23%
EPS Next 2Y11.13%
EPS Next 3Y10.85%
FRA:ITB (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
37.14
-0.64 (-1.69%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryTobacco
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners67.29%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap29.70B
Revenue(TTM)32.17B
Net Income(TTM)2.07B
Analysts82.86
Price Target41.05 (10.53%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.86% |
Yearly Dividend2.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.4%
DP75.23%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
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)-0.15%
PT rev (3m)1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.54%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.19 | ||
| P/S | 0.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.18 | ||
| P/B | 5.4 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.91 |
EPS(TTM)3.58
EY9.64%
EPS(NY)4.04
Fwd EY10.88%
FCF(TTM)4.63
FCFY12.45%
OCF(TTM)5.17
OCFY13.93%
SpS45.88
BVpS6.88
TBVpS-16.24
PEG (NY)0.8
PEG (5Y)2.44
Graham Number23.54
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.21% | ||
| ROE | 42.93% | ||
| ROCE | 21.46% | ||
| ROIC | 17.35% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.97% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 11.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.44% | ||
| GM | 21.76% | ||
| FCFM | 10.08% |
ROA(3y)8.17%
ROA(5y)7.86%
ROE(3y)43.2%
ROE(5y)41.09%
ROIC(3y)16.91%
ROIC(5y)15.64%
ROICexc(3y)17.75%
ROICexc(5y)16.64%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)20.93%
ROCE(5y)19.35%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-31.91%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-18.37%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.8%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.43%
OM growth 3Y3.01%
OM growth 5Y3.91%
PM growth 3Y10.1%
PM growth 5Y6.99%
GM growth 3Y5.47%
GM growth 5Y2.78%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.83 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.08 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 49.17% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.19% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.92 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | 156.59% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.01 |
F-Score6
WACC8%
ROIC/WACC2.17
Cap/Depr(3y)64.46%
Cap/Depr(5y)50.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.34%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.08%
Profit Quality(3y)126.64%
Profit Quality(5y)127.36%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.93%
EPS 3Y5.91%
EPS 5Y4.24%
EPS Q2Q%8.03%
EPS Next Y12.97%
EPS Next 2Y11.13%
EPS Next 3Y10.85%
EPS Next 5Y12.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.74%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.24%
Sales Q2Q%2.92%
Revenue Next Year2.53%
Revenue Next 2Y2.12%
Revenue Next 3Y3.61%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%
EBIT growth 1Y1.71%
EBIT growth 3Y2.61%
EBIT growth 5Y3.66%
EBIT Next Year12.48%
EBIT Next 3Y7.25%
EBIT Next 5Y4.53%
FCF growth 1Y12.06%
FCF growth 3Y3.29%
FCF growth 5Y-1.63%
OCF growth 1Y9.68%
OCF growth 3Y4.42%
OCF growth 5Y-1.78%
IMPERIAL BRANDS PLC / ITB.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ITB stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ITB.DE.
What is the valuation status of IMPERIAL BRANDS PLC (ITB.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to IMPERIAL BRANDS PLC (ITB.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is IMPERIAL BRANDS PLC (ITB.DE) stock?
IMPERIAL BRANDS PLC (ITB.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for IMPERIAL BRANDS PLC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of IMPERIAL BRANDS PLC (ITB.DE) is expected to grow by 12.97% in the next year.
Is the dividend of IMPERIAL BRANDS PLC sustainable?
The dividend rating of IMPERIAL BRANDS PLC (ITB.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 75.23%.