NEXANS SA (NXS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:NXS - FR0000044448 - Common Stock
121.5 EUR
-0.5 (-0.41%)
NXS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 57 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. While NXS has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on NXS.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year NXS was profitable.
NXS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years NXS has been profitable.
In the past 5 years NXS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 5.88%, NXS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.70% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of NXS (25.22%) is better than 89.47% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.23%, NXS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.19% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NXS is in line with the industry average of 10.00%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.29%, NXS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.19% of the companies in the same industry.
NXS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.23%, NXS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
NXS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NXS has a worse Gross Margin (13.03%) than 87.72% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NXS has grown nicely.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), NXS is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NXS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, NXS has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, NXS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.12 indicates that NXS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
NXS's Altman-Z score of 2.12 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NXS outperforms 59.65% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NXS is 3.52, which is a good value as it means it would take NXS, 3.52 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.52, NXS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.19% of the companies in the same industry.
NXS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.09. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
NXS's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.09 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NXS is outperformed by 84.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.12 |
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC7.17%
2.3 Liquidity
NXS has a Current Ratio of 1.28. This is a normal value and indicates that NXS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.28, NXS is doing worse than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
NXS has a Quick Ratio of 1.28. This is a bad value and indicates that NXS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.96, NXS is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.39% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NXS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 75.70%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 17.66% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, NXS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -24.94% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, NXS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.88% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)75.7%
EPS 3Y5.94%
EPS 5Y17.66%
EPS Q2Q%95.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.94%
Revenue growth 3Y5.04%
Revenue growth 5Y4.88%
Sales Q2Q%11.17%
3.2 Future
NXS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.43% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.29% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y16.66%
EPS Next 2Y8.64%
EPS Next 3Y10.4%
EPS Next 5Y10.43%
Revenue Next Year1.91%
Revenue Next 2Y1.11%
Revenue Next 3Y1.98%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.29%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.70, the valuation of NXS can be described as very reasonable.
94.74% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NXS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.03, NXS is valued rather cheaply.
NXS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.36.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NXS is valued a bit cheaper than 77.19% of the companies in the same industry.
NXS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.27, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NXS is valued cheaper than 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
NXS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NXS is cheaper than 87.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.95 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of NXS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)0.61
EPS Next 2Y8.64%
EPS Next 3Y10.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NXS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.14%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
NXS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.16. NXS pays more dividend than 87.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, NXS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.14% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NXS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 46.60%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)46.6%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
24.11% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NXS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of NXS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP24.11%
EPS Next 2Y8.64%
EPS Next 3Y10.4%
FRA:NXS (11/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
121.5
-0.5 (-0.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners53.17%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.31B
Revenue(TTM)9.02B
Net Income(TTM)477.00M
Analysts73.68
Price Target136.68 (12.49%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.14% |
Yearly Dividend2.34
Dividend Growth(5Y)46.6%
DP24.11%
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)-0.74%
PT rev (3m)13.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.36 | ||
| P/S | 0.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.65 | ||
| P/B | 2.81 | ||
| P/tB | 4.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.95 |
EPS(TTM)11.35
EY9.34%
EPS(NY)8.46
Fwd EY6.96%
FCF(TTM)13.56
FCFY11.16%
OCF(TTM)21.51
OCFY17.71%
SpS206.17
BVpS43.23
TBVpS26.75
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)0.61
Graham Number105.07
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y12.26%
ROICexgc 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 | 2.12 |
F-Score7
WACC7.17%
ROIC/WACC1.29
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)75.7%
EPS 3Y5.94%
EPS 5Y17.66%
EPS Q2Q%95.87%
EPS Next Y16.66%
EPS Next 2Y8.64%
EPS Next 3Y10.4%
EPS Next 5Y10.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.94%
Revenue growth 3Y5.04%
Revenue growth 5Y4.88%
Sales Q2Q%11.17%
Revenue Next Year1.91%
Revenue Next 2Y1.11%
Revenue Next 3Y1.98%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.29%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.43%
EBIT growth 3Y23.36%
EBIT growth 5Y17.71%
EBIT Next Year54.93%
EBIT Next 3Y20.05%
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%
NEXANS SA / NXS.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for NXS stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NXS.DE.
What is the valuation status for NXS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to NEXANS SA (NXS.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of NXS stock?
NEXANS SA (NXS.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for NXS stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NEXANS SA (NXS.DE) is expected to grow by 16.66% in the next year.
Is the dividend of NEXANS SA sustainable?
The dividend rating of NEXANS SA (NXS.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 24.11%.