LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUI (MC.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:MC - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000121014 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, MC scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MC was compared to 41 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. While MC has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, MC is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MC had positive earnings in the past year.
MC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
MC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years MC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
MC has a Return On Assets of 8.41%. This is in the better half of the industry: MC outperforms 75.61% of its industry peers.
MC has a Return On Equity of 18.59%. This is in the better half of the industry: MC outperforms 70.73% of its industry peers.
MC has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.52%) than 73.17% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MC is above the industry average of 10.00%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.41% | ||
| ROE | 18.59% | ||
| ROIC | 11.52% |
ROA(3y)9.81%
ROA(5y)8.67%
ROE(3y)23%
ROE(5y)21.42%
ROIC(3y)13.1%
ROIC(5y)11.61%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of MC (14.82%) is better than 80.49% of its industry peers.
MC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 23.12%, MC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.37% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MC has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 67.03%, MC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MC has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.82% | ||
| GM | 67.03% |
OM growth 3Y-4.64%
OM growth 5Y1.76%
PM growth 3Y-7.53%
PM growth 5Y2.09%
GM growth 3Y-0.62%
GM growth 5Y0.24%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
MC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MC has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, MC has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, MC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.43 indicates that MC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
MC's Altman-Z score of 3.43 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MC outperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
MC has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.05. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MC would need 3.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MC's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.05 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MC outperforms 70.73% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.52 indicates that MC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
MC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.52. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MC outperforms 56.10% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.43 |
ROIC/WACC1.56
WACC7.39%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.41 indicates that MC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MC has a Current ratio (1.41) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.71 indicates that MC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MC's Quick ratio of 0.71 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MC is outperformed by 60.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -17.18%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.04% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, MC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.71% in the last year.
MC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.55% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-17.18%
EPS 3Y1.69%
EPS 5Y12.04%
EPS Q2Q%-21.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.71%
Revenue growth 3Y9.66%
Revenue growth 5Y9.55%
Sales Q2Q%-2.07%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, MC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.67% on average per year.
MC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.17% yearly.
EPS Next Y1.99%
EPS Next 2Y7.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.64%
EPS Next 5Y11.67%
Revenue Next Year-0.23%
Revenue Next 2Y2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y3.58%
Revenue Next 5Y4.17%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.37 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MC is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.31, MC is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.01, the valuation of MC can be described as rather expensive.
70.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MC to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.13), we can say MC is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as MC.
60.98% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
MC has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)9.25
PEG (5Y)1.53
EPS Next 2Y7.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.77%, MC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
In the last 3 months the price of MC has falen by -23.75%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
MC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.42.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, MC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.77% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.93%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.93%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
MC pays out 53.79% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of MC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP53.79%
EPS Next 2Y7.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.64%
EPA:MC (6/13/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
461.4
-7.45 (-1.59%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners18.84%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap230.76B
Analysts75
Price Target625.98 (35.67%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.77% |
Yearly Dividend13.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.93%
DP53.79%
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)-4.23%
PT rev (3m)-18.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.01 | ||
| P/S | 2.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.19 | ||
| P/B | 3.42 | ||
| P/tB | 11.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.12 |
EPS(TTM)25.12
EY5.44%
EPS(NY)25.62
Fwd EY5.55%
FCF(TTM)26.74
FCFY5.79%
OCF(TTM)37.84
OCFY8.2%
SpS169.32
BVpS135
TBVpS41.26
PEG (NY)9.25
PEG (5Y)1.53
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.41% | ||
| ROE | 18.59% | ||
| ROCE | 16.95% | ||
| ROIC | 11.52% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.95% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.58% | ||
| OM | 23.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.82% | ||
| GM | 67.03% | ||
| FCFM | 15.79% |
ROA(3y)9.81%
ROA(5y)8.67%
ROE(3y)23%
ROE(5y)21.42%
ROIC(3y)13.1%
ROIC(5y)11.61%
ROICexc(3y)14.57%
ROICexc(5y)13.15%
ROICexgc(3y)27.51%
ROICexgc(5y)25.78%
ROCE(3y)19.31%
ROCE(5y)17.1%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-9.7%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.46%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.68%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.71%
OM growth 3Y-4.64%
OM growth 5Y1.76%
PM growth 3Y-7.53%
PM growth 5Y2.09%
GM growth 3Y-0.62%
GM growth 5Y0.24%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.57
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.05 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.28 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 71.22% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.56% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 23.31 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.13% | ||
| Profit Quality | 106.55% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.43 |
F-Score5
WACC7.39%
ROIC/WACC1.56
Cap/Depr(3y)87.21%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.61%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.34%
Profit Quality(3y)88.97%
Profit Quality(5y)115.81%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-17.18%
EPS 3Y1.69%
EPS 5Y12.04%
EPS Q2Q%-21.04%
EPS Next Y1.99%
EPS Next 2Y7.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.64%
EPS Next 5Y11.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.71%
Revenue growth 3Y9.66%
Revenue growth 5Y9.55%
Sales Q2Q%-2.07%
Revenue Next Year-0.23%
Revenue Next 2Y2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y3.58%
Revenue Next 5Y4.17%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.06%
EBIT growth 3Y4.57%
EBIT growth 5Y11.48%
EBIT Next Year18.02%
EBIT Next 3Y12.04%
EBIT Next 5Y11.63%
FCF growth 1Y26.23%
FCF growth 3Y-5.77%
FCF growth 5Y10.11%
OCF growth 1Y2.85%
OCF growth 3Y0.49%
OCF growth 5Y10.19%