PLANETEL SPA (PLN.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:PLN - IT0005430951 - Common Stock
4.14 EUR
+0.1 (+2.48%)
Overall PLN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated PLN against 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While PLN is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. PLN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PLN was profitable.
PLN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
PLN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years PLN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
PLN has a Return On Assets of 1.83%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PLN outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
PLN has a Return On Equity (5.73%) which is in line with its industry peers.
PLN has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.98%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PLN underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PLN is below the industry average of 7.68%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.98%) for PLN is above the 3 year average (3.90%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.83% | ||
| ROE | 5.73% | ||
| ROIC | 3.98% |
ROA(3y)1.97%
ROA(5y)2.03%
ROE(3y)5.51%
ROE(5y)5.47%
ROIC(3y)3.9%
ROIC(5y)3.24%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.32%, PLN is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
PLN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.56%, PLN is doing worse than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
PLN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of PLN (53.33%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PLN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.32% | ||
| GM | 53.33% |
OM growth 3Y-3.57%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-5.23%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.19%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PLN is destroying value.
PLN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
PLN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.14, we must say that PLN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
PLN has a Altman-Z score (1.14) which is in line with its industry peers.
PLN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.64. This is a neutral value indicating PLN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
PLN has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.64) than 73.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.14 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC6.3%
2.3 Liquidity
PLN has a Current Ratio of 0.85. This is a bad value and indicates that PLN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PLN has a Current ratio (0.85) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.81 indicates that PLN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PLN's Quick ratio of 0.81 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PLN outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.44% over the past year.
PLN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.85% yearly.
Looking at the last year, PLN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.80% in the last year.
PLN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 18.96% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.44%
EPS 3Y12.85%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%5.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.8%
Revenue growth 3Y18.96%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%7.89%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -7.04% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.79% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y28.65%
EPS Next 2Y17.53%
EPS Next 3Y-7.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year19.54%
Revenue Next 2Y11.51%
Revenue Next 3Y8.79%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.79, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PLN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PLN is on the same level as its industry peers.
PLN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.80, the valuation of PLN can be described as very cheap.
PLN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PLN is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.71, PLN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
PLN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PLN is cheaper than 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.77 |
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.
A cheap valuation may be justified as PLN's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.04% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.76
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y17.53%
EPS Next 3Y-7.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PLN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.03%.
PLN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.57.
PLN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.03% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
55.13% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PLN. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP55.13%
EPS Next 2Y17.53%
EPS Next 3Y-7.04%
BIT:PLN (9/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
4.14
+0.1 (+2.48%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners8.3%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners53.31%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap28.15M
AnalystsN/A
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.03% |
Yearly Dividend0.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP55.13%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
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%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.8 | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.74 | ||
| P/B | 1.31 | ||
| P/tB | 2.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.77 |
EPS(TTM)0.19
EY4.59%
EPS(NY)0.86
Fwd EY20.83%
FCF(TTM)-0.3
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.51
OCFY36.46%
SpS5.47
BVpS3.17
TBVpS1.4
PEG (NY)0.76
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.83% | ||
| ROE | 5.73% | ||
| ROCE | 5.3% | ||
| ROIC | 3.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.55% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.02% | ||
| OM | 5.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.32% | ||
| GM | 53.33% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)1.97%
ROA(5y)2.03%
ROE(3y)5.51%
ROE(5y)5.47%
ROIC(3y)3.9%
ROIC(5y)3.24%
ROICexc(3y)4.45%
ROICexc(5y)3.81%
ROICexgc(3y)6.34%
ROICexgc(5y)5.36%
ROCE(3y)5.19%
ROCE(5y)4.31%
ROICexcg growth 3Y16.02%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y11.76%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-3.57%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-5.23%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.19%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.49 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 170.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 33.07% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 110.62% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.14 |
F-Score6
WACC6.3%
ROIC/WACC0.63
Cap/Depr(3y)139.47%
Cap/Depr(5y)204.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)25.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)34.21%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.44%
EPS 3Y12.85%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%5.22%
EPS Next Y28.65%
EPS Next 2Y17.53%
EPS Next 3Y-7.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.8%
Revenue growth 3Y18.96%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%7.89%
Revenue Next Year19.54%
Revenue Next 2Y11.51%
Revenue Next 3Y8.79%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y9.98%
EBIT growth 3Y14.71%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year104.08%
EBIT Next 3Y25.68%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-379.26%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y53.12%
OCF growth 3Y15.49%
OCF growth 5YN/A