NEXANS SA (NXS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:NXS - FR0000044448 - Common Stock
127.9 EUR
-3.1 (-2.37%)
Overall NXS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated NXS against 63 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. While NXS has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. NXS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NXS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NXS had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years NXS has 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 5.88%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NXS outperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 25.22%, NXS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
NXS's Return On Invested Capital of 9.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NXS outperforms 73.02% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NXS is in line with the industry average of 9.51%.
| 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 NXS (5.29%) is better than 68.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NXS has grown nicely.
NXS's Operating Margin of 6.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NXS outperforms 63.49% of its industry peers.
NXS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NXS has a Gross Margin of 13.03%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: NXS underperforms 84.13% 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
NXS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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
Compared to 1 year ago, NXS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
NXS has an Altman-Z score of 2.16. This is not the best score and indicates that NXS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.16, NXS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.32% of the companies in the same industry.
NXS has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.52. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as NXS would need 3.52 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NXS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.52. This is in the better half of the industry: NXS outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.09 is on the high side and indicates that NXS has dependencies on debt financing.
NXS has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.09) than 79.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.16 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC7.37%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.28 indicates that NXS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NXS has a Current ratio (1.28) which is in line with its industry peers.
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.
NXS has a Quick ratio of 0.96. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NXS outperforms 58.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 |
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.
NXS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -24.94%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.88% on average over the past years.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, NXS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.24% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, NXS will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.25% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.38%
EPS Next 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y9.68%
EPS Next 5Y10.24%
Revenue Next Year0.65%
Revenue Next 2Y0.44%
Revenue Next 3Y1.45%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.25%
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.84, NXS is valued on the expensive side.
NXS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NXS is cheaper than 82.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.32, NXS is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.39 indicates a correct valuation of NXS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NXS is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.89, NXS is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
NXS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. NXS is cheaper than 85.71% 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 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.44 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of NXS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.03
PEG (5Y)1.01
EPS Next 2Y7.65%
EPS Next 3Y9.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.98%, NXS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
NXS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.14. NXS pays more dividend than 87.30% of the companies in the same industry.
NXS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.98% |
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 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.
NXS'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%
FRA:NXS (9/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
127.9
-3.1 (-2.37%)
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 Cap5.59B
Analysts73.68
Price Target137.7 (7.66%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.98% |
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)14.38%
PT rev (3m)13.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.78%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.39 | ||
| P/S | 0.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.95 | ||
| P/B | 2.96 | ||
| P/tB | 4.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.44 |
EPS(TTM)7.17
EY5.61%
EPS(NY)8.31
Fwd EY6.5%
FCF(TTM)13.56
FCFY10.6%
OCF(TTM)21.51
OCFY16.82%
SpS206.17
BVpS43.23
TBVpS26.75
PEG (NY)1.03
PEG (5Y)1.01
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 | 2.16 |
F-Score7
WACC7.37%
ROIC/WACC1.25
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 5Y10.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.94%
Revenue growth 3Y5.04%
Revenue growth 5Y4.88%
Sales Q2Q%11.17%
Revenue Next Year0.65%
Revenue Next 2Y0.44%
Revenue Next 3Y1.45%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.25%
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%