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 44 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.
In the past 5 years MC has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years MC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of MC (8.41%) is better than 79.55% of its industry peers.
MC has a Return On Equity of 18.59%. This is in the better half of the industry: MC outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.52%, MC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
MC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.10%. This is above the industry average of 10.71%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.82%, MC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.09% of the companies in the same industry.
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 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
MC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of MC (67.03%) is better than 68.18% of its industry peers.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MC is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for MC remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
MC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
MC has an Altman-Z score of 3.34. This indicates that MC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of MC (3.34) is better than 61.36% 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.05. This is in the better half of the industry: MC outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.52 indicates that MC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.52, MC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.34 |
ROIC/WACC1.55
WACC7.45%
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 has a Quick ratio (0.71) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.71% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, MC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.55% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.27% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, MC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.65% on average per year.
EPS Next Y1.99%
EPS Next 2Y7.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.64%
EPS Next 5Y11.27%
Revenue Next Year-0.23%
Revenue Next 2Y2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y3.58%
Revenue Next 5Y3.65%
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.67, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MC.
MC's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.21), we can say MC is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.31, MC is valued on the expensive side.
MC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MC is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.70, MC is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as MC.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as MC.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.68 |
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)9.4
PEG (5Y)1.55
EPS Next 2Y7.75%
EPS Next 3Y8.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.97%, MC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
MC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.24.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, MC pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.97% |
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
53.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MC. 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 (7/1/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
469.05
+24.45 (+5.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners18.24%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap234.59B
Analysts75
Price Target599.35 (27.78%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.97% |
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)-5.4%
PT rev (3m)-22.63%
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 | 18.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.31 | ||
| P/S | 2.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.4 | ||
| P/B | 3.47 | ||
| P/tB | 11.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.68 |
EPS(TTM)25.12
EY5.36%
EPS(NY)25.62
Fwd EY5.46%
FCF(TTM)26.74
FCFY5.7%
OCF(TTM)37.84
OCFY8.07%
SpS169.32
BVpS135
TBVpS41.26
PEG (NY)9.4
PEG (5Y)1.55
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 | 3.34 |
F-Score5
WACC7.45%
ROIC/WACC1.55
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 5Y11.27%
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 5Y3.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.06%
EBIT growth 3Y4.57%
EBIT growth 5Y11.48%
EBIT Next Year18.02%
EBIT Next 3Y12.04%
EBIT Next 5Y11.23%
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%