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LAGARDERE SA (MMB.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

EPA:MMB - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000130213 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

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Fundamental Rating

4

Overall MMB gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated MMB against 61 industry peers in the Media industry. MMB has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. MMB has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MMB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MMB had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years MMB reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years MMB had a positive operating cash flow.
MMB.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMMB.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 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

MMB's Return On Assets of 1.76% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MMB outperforms 45.90% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of MMB (17.20%) is better than 81.97% of its industry peers.
MMB has a Return On Invested Capital (6.38%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MMB is below the industry average of 8.14%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.78%) for MMB is below the current ROIC(6.38%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.76%
ROE 17.2%
ROIC 6.38%
ROA(3y)1.7%
ROA(5y)-0.76%
ROE(3y)17.44%
ROE(5y)-10.22%
ROIC(3y)5.78%
ROIC(5y)N/A
MMB.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMMB.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 1.88%, MMB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.62% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Operating Margin value of 6.32%, MMB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.26% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MMB has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of MMB (62.17%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MMB has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.32%
PM (TTM) 1.88%
GM 62.17%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y5.66%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.15%
GM growth 5Y-0.28%
MMB.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMMB.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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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 MMB is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for MMB remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MMB has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MMB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
MMB.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingMMB.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M
MMB.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMMB.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.26, we must say that MMB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.26, MMB is not doing good in the industry: 62.30% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MMB is 4.91, which is a neutral value as it means it would take MMB, 4.91 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MMB has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.91) than 63.93% of its industry peers.
MMB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.19. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
MMB's Debt to Equity ratio of 4.19 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MMB is outperformed by 88.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.19
Debt/FCF 4.91
Altman-Z 1.26
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC5.32%
MMB.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMMB.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.77 indicates that MMB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.77, MMB is doing worse than 73.77% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that MMB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MMB's Quick ratio of 0.55 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MMB is outperformed by 85.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.77
Quick Ratio 0.55
MMB.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMMB.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.68% over the past year.
The Revenue has grown by 10.26% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.16% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.68%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%87.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.26%
Revenue growth 3Y20.03%
Revenue growth 5Y4.16%
Sales Q2Q%8.42%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.89% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.23% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y20.78%
EPS Next 2Y14.53%
EPS Next 3Y15.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.39%
Revenue Next 2Y4.66%
Revenue Next 3Y5.23%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
MMB.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMMB.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
MMB.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMMB.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 -1 2 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.87, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MMB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MMB is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MMB to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.61), we can say MMB is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.37, which indicates a very decent valuation of MMB.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MMB is valued a bit cheaper than 65.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.13, MMB is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.87
Fwd PE 10.37
MMB.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMMB.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

MMB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MMB is cheaper than 62.30% of the companies in the same industry.
95.08% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MMB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.93
EV/EBITDA 5.41
MMB.PA Per share dataMMB.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

MMB's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
MMB's earnings are expected to grow with 15.89% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.53%
EPS Next 3Y15.89%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MMB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.24%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.77, MMB pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, MMB pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.24%

5.2 History

The dividend of MMB decreases each year by -13.26%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.26%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
MMB.PA Yearly Dividends per shareMMB.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

MMB pays out 54.76% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP54.76%
EPS Next 2Y14.53%
EPS Next 3Y15.89%
MMB.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMMB.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 500M -500M
MMB.PA Dividend Payout.MMB.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MMB.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

LAGARDERE SA

EPA:MMB (7/31/2025, 5:27:23 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)07-24 2025-07-24
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners12.57%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.91B
Analysts75
Price Target28.9 (40.63%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.24%
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.26%
DP54.76%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)-0.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.21%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.87
Fwd PE 10.37
P/S 0.33
P/FCF 2.93
P/OCF 2.26
P/B 2.98
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.41
EPS(TTM)1.15
EY5.6%
EPS(NY)1.98
Fwd EY9.65%
FCF(TTM)7.02
FCFY34.18%
OCF(TTM)9.09
OCFY44.24%
SpS63.12
BVpS6.9
TBVpS-12.49
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.76%
ROE 17.2%
ROCE 10.14%
ROIC 6.38%
ROICexc 6.84%
ROICexgc 14.03%
OM 6.32%
PM (TTM) 1.88%
GM 62.17%
FCFM 11.13%
ROA(3y)1.7%
ROA(5y)-0.76%
ROE(3y)17.44%
ROE(5y)-10.22%
ROIC(3y)5.78%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)6.47%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)17.81%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)9.68%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y21.33%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y15.94%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y5.66%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.15%
GM growth 5Y-0.28%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.94
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.19
Debt/FCF 4.91
Debt/EBITDA 3.07
Cap/Depr 38.1%
Cap/Sales 3.28%
Interest Coverage 1.97
Cash Conversion 96.55%
Profit Quality 592.26%
Current Ratio 0.77
Quick Ratio 0.55
Altman-Z 1.26
F-Score7
WACC5.32%
ROIC/WACC1.2
Cap/Depr(3y)35.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)30.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.05%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.12%
Profit Quality(3y)474.56%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.68%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%87.72%
EPS Next Y20.78%
EPS Next 2Y14.53%
EPS Next 3Y15.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.26%
Revenue growth 3Y20.03%
Revenue growth 5Y4.16%
Sales Q2Q%8.42%
Revenue Next Year5.39%
Revenue Next 2Y4.66%
Revenue Next 3Y5.23%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y20.73%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y10.05%
EBIT Next Year54.65%
EBIT Next 3Y21.77%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y40.54%
FCF growth 3Y14.09%
FCF growth 5Y5.23%
OCF growth 1Y31.83%
OCF growth 3Y16.91%
OCF growth 5Y5.49%