PIQUADRO SPA (PQ.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:PQ - IT0004240443 - Common Stock
2.41 EUR
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to PQ. PQ was compared to 44 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. PQ has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. PQ is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. PQ also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PQ had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PQ had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years PQ 4 years were profitable.
PQ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.13%, PQ is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.83%, PQ is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.19%, PQ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PQ is in line with the industry average of 12.18%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (12.19%) for PQ is above the 3 year average (10.53%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.13% | ||
| ROE | 16.83% | ||
| ROIC | 12.19% |
ROA(3y)5.12%
ROA(5y)2.89%
ROE(3y)14.58%
ROE(5y)8.03%
ROIC(3y)10.53%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of PQ (6.31%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PQ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PQ's Operating Margin of 9.11% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PQ outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PQ has grown nicely.
PQ has a better Gross Margin (81.09%) than 93.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PQ has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.31% | ||
| GM | 81.09% |
OM growth 3Y11.14%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y28.49%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.09%
GM growth 5Y0.91%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
PQ has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
PQ has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PQ has less shares outstanding
PQ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.59 indicates that PQ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of PQ (2.59) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PQ has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.00. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as PQ would need 13.00 years to pay back of all of its debts.
PQ has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (13.00) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that PQ is not too dependend on debt financing.
PQ has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32. This is in the better half of the industry: PQ outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.54
WACC7.92%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.41 indicates that PQ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of PQ (1.41) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PQ has a Quick Ratio of 1.41. This is a bad value and indicates that PQ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PQ (0.92) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PQ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.66%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, PQ shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 38.82% on average per year.
PQ shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.85%.
Measured over the past years, PQ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.82% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.66%
EPS 3Y38.82%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%5.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.85%
Revenue growth 3Y7.11%
Revenue growth 5Y3.82%
Sales Q2Q%1.62%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.88% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.96% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.97%
EPS Next 2Y4.49%
EPS Next 3Y5.54%
EPS Next 5Y7.88%
Revenue Next Year7.03%
Revenue Next 2Y6.29%
Revenue Next 3Y5.78%
Revenue Next 5Y4.96%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.64 indicates a reasonable valuation of PQ.
PQ's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PQ is cheaper than 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
PQ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.41.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.36, which indicates a very decent valuation of PQ.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PQ indicates a rather cheap valuation: PQ is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.87, PQ is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
65.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PQ, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PQ is valued a bit more expensive than 61.36% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PQ has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.94
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.49%
EPS Next 3Y5.54%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.00%, PQ is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.89, PQ pays a better dividend. On top of this PQ pays more dividend than 95.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PQ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of PQ grows each year by 12.94%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
PQ pays out 60.43% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
PQ's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP60.43%
EPS Next 2Y4.49%
EPS Next 3Y5.54%
BIT:PQ (9/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
2.41
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners16.19%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners68.4%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap120.50M
AnalystsN/A
Price Target3.73 (54.77%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6% |
Yearly Dividend0.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.94%
DP60.43%
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)2.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.36 | ||
| P/S | 0.66 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.94 | ||
| P/B | 1.75 | ||
| P/tB | 1.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.19 |
EPS(TTM)0.25
EY10.37%
EPS(NY)0.26
Fwd EY10.68%
FCF(TTM)0.09
FCFY3.8%
OCF(TTM)0.19
OCFY7.73%
SpS3.67
BVpS1.38
TBVpS1.24
PEG (NY)1.94
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.13% | ||
| ROE | 16.83% | ||
| ROCE | 16.45% | ||
| ROIC | 12.19% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.95% | ||
| OM | 9.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.31% | ||
| GM | 81.09% | ||
| FCFM | 2.5% |
ROA(3y)5.12%
ROA(5y)2.89%
ROE(3y)14.58%
ROE(5y)8.03%
ROIC(3y)10.53%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)16.85%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)18.83%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)14.22%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y19.86%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y19.88%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y11.14%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y28.49%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.09%
GM growth 5Y0.91%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.97
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 124.33% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.57% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 45.37% | ||
| Profit Quality | 39.56% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.59 |
F-Score6
WACC7.92%
ROIC/WACC1.54
Cap/Depr(3y)55.41%
Cap/Depr(5y)46.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.12%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.74%
Profit Quality(3y)156.75%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.66%
EPS 3Y38.82%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%5.15%
EPS Next Y4.97%
EPS Next 2Y4.49%
EPS Next 3Y5.54%
EPS Next 5Y7.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.85%
Revenue growth 3Y7.11%
Revenue growth 5Y3.82%
Sales Q2Q%1.62%
Revenue Next Year7.03%
Revenue Next 2Y6.29%
Revenue Next 3Y5.78%
Revenue Next 5Y4.96%
EBIT growth 1Y5.62%
EBIT growth 3Y19.04%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year26.29%
EBIT Next 3Y14.08%
EBIT Next 5Y12.58%
FCF growth 1Y-62.22%
FCF growth 3Y-37.63%
FCF growth 5Y-3.16%
OCF growth 1Y-40.05%
OCF growth 3Y-28.95%
OCF growth 5Y2.08%