PLUXEE NV (PLX.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:PLX - NL0015001W49 - Common Stock
16.65 EUR
+0.03 (+0.18%)
Taking everything into account, PLX scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PLX was compared to 50 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of PLX while its profitability can be described as average. PLX has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PLX was profitable.
PLX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.40%, PLX is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.00% of the companies in the same industry.
PLX's Return On Equity of 52.23% is amongst the best of the industry. PLX outperforms 96.00% of its industry peers.
PLX has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.89%. This is in the better half of the industry: PLX outperforms 78.00% of its industry peers.
PLX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 39.13%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.94%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.89%) for PLX is well below the 3 year average (39.13%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that PLX had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.4% | ||
| ROE | 52.23% | ||
| ROIC | 10.89% |
ROA(3y)2.32%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)89.83%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)39.13%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of PLX (13.10%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PLX has declined.
PLX has a Operating Margin of 27.56%. This is in the better half of the industry: PLX outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
PLX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.1% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y12.13%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-11.77%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PLX is creating value.
PLX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PLX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of PLX is 4.47, which is a neutral value as it means it would take PLX, 4.47 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.47, PLX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.79 is on the high side and indicates that PLX has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PLX (3.79) is worse than 84.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.91
WACC5.7%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.03 indicates that PLX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
PLX has a worse Current ratio (1.03) than 64.00% of its industry peers.
PLX has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that PLX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PLX's Quick ratio of 1.03 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PLX is outperformed by 64.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 184.00% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, PLX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.60% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, PLX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.21% in the last year.
PLX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 18.29% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)184%
EPS 3Y4.6%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%47.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.21%
Revenue growth 3Y18.29%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%7.08%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.66% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.14% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y23.53%
EPS Next 2Y19.33%
EPS Next 3Y16.23%
EPS Next 5Y4.66%
Revenue Next Year5.49%
Revenue Next 2Y7.27%
Revenue Next 3Y7.76%
Revenue Next 5Y6.14%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.87 indicates a correct valuation of PLX.
PLX's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
PLX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.06.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.53, the valuation of PLX can be described as reasonable.
74.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PLX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.69. PLX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PLX indicates a rather cheap valuation: PLX is cheaper than 88.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PLX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PLX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PLX's earnings are expected to grow with 16.23% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.63
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y19.33%
EPS Next 3Y16.23%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PLX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.00%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
PLX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.49.
PLX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y19.33%
EPS Next 3Y16.23%
EPA:PLX (9/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
16.65
+0.03 (+0.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners32.65%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.43B
Analysts72.63
Price Target25.92 (55.68%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
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)0.11%
PT rev (3m)-1.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.53 | ||
| P/S | 1.94 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.55 | ||
| P/B | 7.74 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.15 |
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY6.73%
EPS(NY)1.75
Fwd EY10.49%
FCF(TTM)1.92
FCFY11.52%
OCF(TTM)2.54
OCFY15.27%
SpS8.58
BVpS2.15
TBVpS-6.88
PEG (NY)0.63
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.4% | ||
| ROE | 52.23% | ||
| ROCE | 19.88% | ||
| ROIC | 10.89% | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 27.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.1% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 22.36% |
ROA(3y)2.32%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)89.83%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)39.13%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)72%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y12.13%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-11.77%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.79 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.47 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.62 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 84.26% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.27% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.27 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.9% | ||
| Profit Quality | 170.73% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC5.7%
ROIC/WACC1.91
Cap/Depr(3y)128.83%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)9.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)289.74%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)184%
EPS 3Y4.6%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%47.87%
EPS Next Y23.53%
EPS Next 2Y19.33%
EPS Next 3Y16.23%
EPS Next 5Y4.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.21%
Revenue growth 3Y18.29%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%7.08%
Revenue Next Year5.49%
Revenue Next 2Y7.27%
Revenue Next 3Y7.76%
Revenue Next 5Y6.14%
EBIT growth 1Y8.49%
EBIT growth 3Y32.64%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year50.67%
EBIT Next 3Y22.65%
EBIT Next 5Y15.39%
FCF growth 1Y-27.38%
FCF growth 3Y41.63%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-21.68%
OCF growth 3Y33.42%
OCF growth 5YN/A