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MICHELIN (CGDE) (ML.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

EPA:ML - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR001400AJ45 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

32.725  +0.02 (+0.08%)

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to ML. ML was compared to 30 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. ML scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. ML has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. ML also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, ML could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ML had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ML had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years ML has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ML had a positive operating cash flow.
ML.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFML.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.04%, ML belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
ML's Return On Equity of 10.12% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ML outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
ML's Return On Invested Capital of 8.73% is amongst the best of the industry. ML outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ML is above the industry average of 6.15%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.04%
ROE 10.12%
ROIC 8.73%
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
ML.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICML.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

ML has a better Profit Margin (6.93%) than 93.33% of its industry peers.
ML's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
ML has a Operating Margin of 11.72%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ML outperforms 96.67% of its industry peers.
ML's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 28.49%, ML is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ML has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.72%
PM (TTM) 6.93%
GM 28.49%
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y-1.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
ML.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsML.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ML is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ML has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ML has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ML is higher compared to a year ago.
ML.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingML.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
ML.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsML.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

ML has an Altman-Z score of 2.57. This is not the best score and indicates that ML is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ML (2.57) is better than 86.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ML is 3.42, which is a good value as it means it would take ML, 3.42 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ML has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.42) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
ML has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
ML's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.31 is amongst the best of the industry. ML outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.31
Debt/FCF 3.42
Altman-Z 2.57
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC6.89%
ML.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFML.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

ML has a Current Ratio of 1.76. This is a normal value and indicates that ML is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ML (1.76) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
ML has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that ML is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.11, ML is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.76
Quick Ratio 1.11
ML.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesML.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ML shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.42%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.64% on average over the past years.
ML shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.06%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.41% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.42%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-5.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.06%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.87%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, ML will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.51% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.22% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y35.36%
EPS Next 2Y23.07%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.08%
Revenue Next 2Y2.65%
Revenue Next 3Y2.94%
Revenue Next 5Y3.22%

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 accelerating.
ML.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesML.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10B 20B 30B
ML.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesML.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.49, the valuation of ML can be described as correct.
ML's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.18, ML is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.23, the valuation of ML can be described as reasonable.
ML's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 20.81. ML is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.49
Fwd PE 9.23
ML.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsML.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ML indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ML is more expensive than 73.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ML is valued a bit more expensive than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.72
EV/EBITDA 4.92
ML.PA Per share dataML.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
ML has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
ML's earnings are expected to grow with 17.51% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)7.6
EPS Next 2Y23.07%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ML has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.29%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.47, ML has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, ML pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.29%

5.2 History

The dividend of ML is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.84%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
ML.PA Yearly Dividends per shareML.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

ML pays out 51.01% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of ML is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP51.01%
EPS Next 2Y23.07%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%
ML.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendML.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B
ML.PA Dividend Payout.ML.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ML.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MICHELIN (CGDE)

EPA:ML (5/5/2025, 4:54:06 PM)

32.725

+0.02 (+0.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)04-24 2025-04-24
Earnings (Next)07-22 2025-07-22
Inst Owners39.74%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap23.10B
Analysts77.6
Price Target37.76 (15.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.29%
Yearly Dividend1.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
DP51.01%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
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)-1.24%
PT rev (3m)0.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.49
Fwd PE 9.23
P/S 0.85
P/FCF 10.72
P/OCF 5.33
P/B 1.24
P/tB 1.69
EV/EBITDA 4.92
EPS(TTM)2.62
EY8.01%
EPS(NY)3.55
Fwd EY10.84%
FCF(TTM)3.05
FCFY9.33%
OCF(TTM)6.14
OCFY18.77%
SpS38.53
BVpS26.39
TBVpS19.38
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)7.6
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.04%
ROE 10.12%
ROCE 11.13%
ROIC 8.73%
ROICexc 10.35%
ROICexgc 13.02%
OM 11.72%
PM (TTM) 6.93%
GM 28.49%
FCFM 7.92%
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
ROICexc(3y)10.37%
ROICexc(5y)9.81%
ROICexgc(3y)12.78%
ROICexgc(5y)12.13%
ROCE(3y)11.87%
ROCE(5y)10.97%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.65%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.21%
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y-1.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.73
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.31
Debt/FCF 3.42
Debt/EBITDA 1.12
Cap/Depr 110.04%
Cap/Sales 8.02%
Interest Coverage 12.7
Cash Conversion 83.87%
Profit Quality 114.33%
Current Ratio 1.76
Quick Ratio 1.11
Altman-Z 2.57
F-Score5
WACC6.89%
ROIC/WACC1.27
Cap/Depr(3y)113.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.31%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.42%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-5.56%
EPS Next Y35.36%
EPS Next 2Y23.07%
EPS Next 3Y17.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.06%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.87%
Revenue Next Year2.08%
Revenue Next 2Y2.65%
Revenue Next 3Y2.94%
Revenue Next 5Y3.22%
EBIT growth 1Y-7.52%
EBIT growth 3Y1.98%
EBIT growth 5Y1.14%
EBIT Next Year70.46%
EBIT Next 3Y24.51%
EBIT Next 5Y17.57%
FCF growth 1Y-29.4%
FCF growth 3Y21.5%
FCF growth 5Y7.22%
OCF growth 1Y-17.99%
OCF growth 3Y14.27%
OCF growth 5Y5.48%