PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EBR:PROX - BE0003810273 - Common Stock
7.67 EUR
-0.03 (-0.39%)
PROX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. PROX has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. PROX has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PROX was profitable.
In the past year PROX had a positive cash flow from operations.
PROX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
PROX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
PROX has a better Return On Assets (4.24%) than 63.33% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.68%, PROX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 6.73%, PROX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
PROX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.28%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.72%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.73%) for PROX is above the 3 year average (6.28%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.24% | ||
| ROE | 12.68% | ||
| ROIC | 6.73% |
ROA(3y)3.61%
ROA(5y)4.41%
ROE(3y)11.6%
ROE(5y)13.82%
ROIC(3y)6.28%
ROIC(5y)7.35%
1.3 Margins
PROX has a Profit Margin (8.83%) which is in line with its industry peers.
PROX's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
PROX has a Operating Margin (13.24%) which is in line with its industry peers.
PROX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 63.05%, PROX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
PROX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.83% | ||
| GM | 63.05% |
OM growth 3Y-2.47%
OM growth 5Y2.45%
PM growth 3Y-4.31%
PM growth 5Y1.17%
GM growth 3Y-0.54%
GM growth 5Y-0.42%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PROX is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PROX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, PROX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 1 year ago, PROX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.24, we must say that PROX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
PROX has a Altman-Z score of 1.24. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PROX outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
PROX has a debt to FCF ratio of 20.29. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as PROX would need 20.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
PROX has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (20.29) than 73.33% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.00 indicates that PROX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
PROX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.00. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PROX outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.24 |
ROIC/WACC1.43
WACC4.72%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that PROX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 0.94, PROX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
PROX has a Quick Ratio of 0.94. This is a bad value and indicates that PROX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PROX (0.89) is better than 76.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 51.79% over the past year.
PROX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.59% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.51% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, PROX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.49% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)51.79%
EPS 3Y0%
EPS 5Y3.59%
EPS Q2Q%82.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.51%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y2.49%
Sales Q2Q%-3.44%
3.2 Future
PROX is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -5.66% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.57% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-10.62%
EPS Next 2Y-8.82%
EPS Next 3Y-5.81%
EPS Next 5Y-5.66%
Revenue Next Year1.94%
Revenue Next 2Y1.29%
Revenue Next 3Y0.97%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.57%
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 decreasing.
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
PROX is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.51.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PROX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.67, PROX is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.69, the valuation of PROX can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PROX is valued cheaper than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
PROX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PROX indicates a rather cheap valuation: PROX is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
70.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PROX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PROX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PROX's earnings are expected to decrease with -5.81% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.26
EPS Next 2Y-8.82%
EPS Next 3Y-5.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PROX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.51%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.58, PROX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
PROX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.51% |
5.2 History
The dividend of PROX decreases each year by -5.81%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.81%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
33.86% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PROX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of PROX has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP33.86%
EPS Next 2Y-8.82%
EPS Next 3Y-5.81%
EBR:PROX (10/23/2025, 5:27:28 PM)
7.67
-0.03 (-0.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners11.91%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.59B
Revenue(TTM)6.45B
Net Income(TTM)570.00M
Analysts67.37
Price Target7.89 (2.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.51% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.81%
DP33.86%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)76.22%
Min EPS beat(2)67.95%
Max EPS beat(2)84.5%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)120.34%
Min EPS beat(4)67.95%
Max EPS beat(4)185.43%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)62.14%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)39.19%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)28.55%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.39%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.62%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.87%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.24%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.26%
PT rev (1m)-1.12%
PT rev (3m)-1.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.69 | ||
| P/S | 0.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.33 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.52 | ||
| P/B | 0.58 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.07 |
EPS(TTM)1.7
EY22.16%
EPS(NY)1.15
Fwd EY14.96%
FCF(TTM)0.74
FCFY9.68%
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY65.68%
SpS19.09
BVpS13.3
TBVpS-1.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.26
Graham Number22.56
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.24% | ||
| ROE | 12.68% | ||
| ROCE | 8.09% | ||
| ROIC | 6.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.45% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.86% | ||
| OM | 13.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.83% | ||
| GM | 63.05% | ||
| FCFM | 3.89% |
ROA(3y)3.61%
ROA(5y)4.41%
ROE(3y)11.6%
ROE(5y)13.82%
ROIC(3y)6.28%
ROIC(5y)7.35%
ROICexc(3y)6.68%
ROICexc(5y)7.86%
ROICexgc(3y)16.07%
ROICexgc(5y)18.73%
ROCE(3y)7.55%
ROCE(5y)8.84%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.94%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.19%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.03%
OM growth 3Y-2.47%
OM growth 5Y2.45%
PM growth 3Y-4.31%
PM growth 5Y1.17%
GM growth 3Y-0.54%
GM growth 5Y-0.42%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.48
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.29 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.07 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 111.01% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 22.5% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.14 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.77% | ||
| Profit Quality | 44.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.24 |
F-Score6
WACC4.72%
ROIC/WACC1.43
Cap/Depr(3y)120.64%
Cap/Depr(5y)111.12%
Cap/Sales(3y)23.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)22.5%
Profit Quality(3y)45.68%
Profit Quality(5y)64.36%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)51.79%
EPS 3Y0%
EPS 5Y3.59%
EPS Q2Q%82.14%
EPS Next Y-10.62%
EPS Next 2Y-8.82%
EPS Next 3Y-5.81%
EPS Next 5Y-5.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.51%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y2.49%
Sales Q2Q%-3.44%
Revenue Next Year1.94%
Revenue Next 2Y1.29%
Revenue Next 3Y0.97%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.57%
EBIT growth 1Y35.13%
EBIT growth 3Y2.23%
EBIT growth 5Y5%
EBIT Next Year188.92%
EBIT Next 3Y42.07%
EBIT Next 5Y22.51%
FCF growth 1Y25.5%
FCF growth 3Y-35.81%
FCF growth 5Y-25.67%
OCF growth 1Y3.78%
OCF growth 3Y-0.39%
OCF growth 5Y-0.65%