NEXANS SA (NEX.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:NEX - FR0000044448 - Common Stock
130.2 EUR
-2.4 (-1.81%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to NEX. NEX was compared to 58 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. NEX scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NEX has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year NEX was profitable.
In the past year NEX had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years NEX has been profitable.
In the past 5 years NEX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of NEX (5.88%) is better than 81.03% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 25.22%, NEX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
NEX's Return On Invested Capital of 9.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NEX outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NEX is in line with the industry average of 8.99%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.88% | ||
| ROE | 25.22% | ||
| ROIC | 9.23% |
ROA(3y)3.61%
ROA(5y)3.05%
ROE(3y)14.42%
ROE(5y)12.2%
ROIC(3y)10.24%
ROIC(5y)8.63%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of NEX (5.29%) is better than 72.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NEX has grown nicely.
NEX has a better Operating Margin (6.23%) than 63.79% of its industry peers.
NEX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 13.03%, NEX is not doing good in the industry: 86.21% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
NEX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.29% | ||
| GM | 13.03% |
OM growth 3Y17.44%
OM growth 5Y12.24%
PM growth 3Y13.65%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y9.03%
GM growth 5Y3.3%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
NEX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
NEX has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NEX has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for NEX is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.15 indicates that NEX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.15, NEX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.79% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NEX is 3.52, which is a good value as it means it would take NEX, 3.52 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.52, NEX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.09 is on the high side and indicates that NEX has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.09, NEX is not doing good in the industry: 79.31% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.15 |
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC6.79%
2.3 Liquidity
NEX has a Current Ratio of 1.28. This is a normal value and indicates that NEX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NEX has a Current ratio (1.28) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.96 indicates that NEX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NEX has a Quick ratio (0.96) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NEX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 38.68%, which is quite impressive.
NEX shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.66% yearly.
Looking at the last year, NEX shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -24.94% in the last year.
NEX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.88% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.68%
EPS 3Y5.94%
EPS 5Y17.66%
EPS Q2Q%114.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.94%
Revenue growth 3Y5.04%
Revenue growth 5Y4.88%
Sales Q2Q%11.17%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.21% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, NEX will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.28% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.38%
EPS Next 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y9.68%
EPS Next 5Y10.21%
Revenue Next Year0.7%
Revenue Next 2Y0.46%
Revenue Next 3Y1.49%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.28%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past 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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.16, the valuation of NEX can be described as rather expensive.
NEX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NEX is cheaper than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.08, NEX is valued a bit cheaper.
NEX is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.67.
77.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NEX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
NEX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.72.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NEX is valued cheaper than 84.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NEX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NEX's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
NEX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)1.03
EPS Next 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y9.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NEX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.96%.
NEX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.49. NEX pays more dividend than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
NEX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.96% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NEX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 46.60%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)46.6%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
NEX pays out 24.11% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
NEX's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP24.11%
EPS Next 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y9.68%
EPA:NEX (8/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
130.2
-2.4 (-1.81%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners54.33%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.69B
Analysts73.68
Price Target134.57 (3.36%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.96% |
Yearly Dividend2.34
Dividend Growth(5Y)46.6%
DP24.11%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
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)11.58%
PT rev (3m)13.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)9.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.67 | ||
| P/S | 0.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.05 | ||
| P/B | 3.01 | ||
| P/tB | 4.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.4 |
EPS(TTM)7.17
EY5.51%
EPS(NY)8.31
Fwd EY6.38%
FCF(TTM)13.56
FCFY10.41%
OCF(TTM)21.51
OCFY16.52%
SpS206.17
BVpS43.23
TBVpS26.75
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)1.03
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.88% | ||
| ROE | 25.22% | ||
| ROCE | 13.49% | ||
| ROIC | 9.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.89% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.9% | ||
| OM | 6.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.29% | ||
| GM | 13.03% | ||
| FCFM | 6.58% |
ROA(3y)3.61%
ROA(5y)3.05%
ROE(3y)14.42%
ROE(5y)12.2%
ROIC(3y)10.24%
ROIC(5y)8.63%
ROICexc(3y)15.8%
ROICexc(5y)13.35%
ROICexgc(3y)21.36%
ROICexgc(5y)17.57%
ROCE(3y)14.84%
ROCE(5y)12.68%
ROICexcg growth 3Y12.26%
ROICexcg growth 5Y14.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.49%
OM growth 3Y17.44%
OM growth 5Y12.24%
PM growth 3Y13.65%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y9.03%
GM growth 5Y3.3%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.52 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.43 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 122.54% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.86% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.53 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 111.23% | ||
| Profit Quality | 124.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.15 |
F-Score7
WACC6.79%
ROIC/WACC1.36
Cap/Depr(3y)193.81%
Cap/Depr(5y)168.26%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.96%
Profit Quality(3y)129.14%
Profit Quality(5y)154.21%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.68%
EPS 3Y5.94%
EPS 5Y17.66%
EPS Q2Q%114.71%
EPS Next Y17.38%
EPS Next 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y9.68%
EPS Next 5Y10.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.94%
Revenue growth 3Y5.04%
Revenue growth 5Y4.88%
Sales Q2Q%11.17%
Revenue Next Year0.7%
Revenue Next 2Y0.46%
Revenue Next 3Y1.49%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.28%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.43%
EBIT growth 3Y23.36%
EBIT growth 5Y17.71%
EBIT Next Year50.2%
EBIT Next 3Y20.88%
EBIT Next 5Y14.42%
FCF growth 1Y47.15%
FCF growth 3Y26.31%
FCF growth 5Y52.43%
OCF growth 1Y30.15%
OCF growth 3Y24.35%
OCF growth 5Y20.84%