NEXANS SA (NXS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:NXS - Deutsche Boerse Ag - FR0000044448 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
NXS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 53 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. NXS scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. NXS has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NXS had positive earnings in the past year.
NXS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years NXS has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years NXS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
NXS has a Return On Assets of 3.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: NXS outperforms 66.04% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of NXS (15.38%) is better than 84.91% of its industry peers.
NXS's Return On Invested Capital of 9.82% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NXS outperforms 79.25% of its industry peers.
NXS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.24%. This is above the industry average of 8.21%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.64% | ||
| ROE | 15.38% | ||
| ROIC | 9.82% |
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
NXS's Profit Margin of 3.26% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NXS outperforms 66.04% of its industry peers.
NXS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.61%, NXS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.38% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NXS has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 13.73%, NXS is not doing good in the industry: 77.36% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NXS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.26% | ||
| GM | 13.73% |
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.
NXS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NXS has more shares outstanding
NXS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.96 indicates that NXS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.96, NXS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.15% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NXS is 4.90, which is a neutral value as it means it would take NXS, 4.90 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
NXS's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.90 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NXS outperforms 64.15% of its industry peers.
NXS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.05. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.05, NXS is doing worse than 81.13% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.96 |
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC7.22%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.20 indicates that NXS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NXS's Current ratio of 1.20 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NXS is outperformed by 69.81% of its industry peers.
NXS has a Quick Ratio of 1.20. This is a bad value and indicates that NXS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NXS has a worse Quick ratio (0.84) than 60.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 38.68% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, NXS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 17.66% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, NXS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -27.57% 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)38.68%
EPS 3Y5.94%
EPS 5Y17.66%
EPS Q2Q%33.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-27.57%
Revenue growth 3Y5.04%
Revenue growth 5Y4.88%
Sales Q2Q%14.31%
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 8.55% yearly.
NXS is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.25% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.3%
EPS Next 2Y10.03%
EPS Next 3Y9.65%
EPS Next 5Y8.55%
Revenue Next Year4.15%
Revenue Next 2Y4.52%
Revenue Next 3Y4.86%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.25%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
NXS is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.62.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NXS indicates a rather cheap valuation: NXS is cheaper than 83.02% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.29. NXS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.69, NXS is valued correctly.
NXS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NXS is cheaper than 73.58% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.42, NXS is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NXS is valued a bit cheaper than 73.58% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NXS is valued cheaper than 83.02% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.63 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
NXS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.86
PEG (5Y)0.77
EPS Next 2Y10.03%
EPS Next 3Y9.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NXS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.70%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.77, NXS pays a better dividend. On top of this NXS pays more dividend than 86.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NXS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.43.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.7% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of NXS grows each year by 46.60%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)46.6%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
NXS pays out 36.56% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of NXS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP36.56%
EPS Next 2Y10.03%
EPS Next 3Y9.65%
FRA:NXS (5/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
97.65
-0.15 (-0.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners56.63%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.27B
Analysts71.58
Price Target121.22 (24.14%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.7% |
Yearly Dividend2.34
Dividend Growth(5Y)46.6%
DP36.56%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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)-1.73%
PT rev (3m)0.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.69 | ||
| P/S | 0.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.53 | ||
| P/B | 2.36 | ||
| P/tB | 4.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.63 |
EPS(TTM)7.17
EY7.34%
EPS(NY)7.69
Fwd EY7.88%
FCF(TTM)9.03
FCFY9.25%
OCF(TTM)17.67
OCFY18.09%
SpS195.34
BVpS41.46
TBVpS23.41
PEG (NY)1.86
PEG (5Y)0.77
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.64% | ||
| ROE | 15.38% | ||
| ROCE | 13.92% | ||
| ROIC | 9.82% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.25% | ||
| OM | 6.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.26% | ||
| GM | 13.73% | ||
| FCFM | 4.62% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.9 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.43 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 174.19% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.42% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.97 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 98.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | 141.58% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.2 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.96 |
F-Score6
WACC7.22%
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%33.81%
EPS Next Y7.3%
EPS Next 2Y10.03%
EPS Next 3Y9.65%
EPS Next 5Y8.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-27.57%
Revenue growth 3Y5.04%
Revenue growth 5Y4.88%
Sales Q2Q%14.31%
Revenue Next Year4.15%
Revenue Next 2Y4.52%
Revenue Next 3Y4.86%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.25%
EBIT growth 1Y-16.3%
EBIT growth 3Y23.36%
EBIT growth 5Y17.71%
EBIT Next Year51.7%
EBIT Next 3Y20.93%
EBIT Next 5Y14.42%
FCF growth 1Y21.54%
FCF growth 3Y26.31%
FCF growth 5Y52.43%
OCF growth 1Y10.11%
OCF growth 3Y24.35%
OCF growth 5Y20.84%