PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EBR:PROX - BE0003810273 - Common Stock
7.375 EUR
-0.12 (-1.54%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to PROX. PROX was compared to 29 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. PROX has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. PROX has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PROX had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PROX had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years PROX has always been profitable.
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 62.07% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 12.68%, PROX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.73%, PROX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PROX is in line with the industry average of 7.77%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.28%) for PROX is below the current ROIC(6.73%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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's Profit Margin of 8.83% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PROX outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PROX has remained more or less at the same level.
PROX has a Operating Margin of 13.24%. This is in the better half of the industry: PROX outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
PROX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PROX has a better Gross Margin (63.05%) than 72.41% of its industry peers.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for PROX remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PROX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
PROX has an Altman-Z score of 1.23. This is a bad value and indicates that PROX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
PROX has a Altman-Z score of 1.23. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PROX outperforms 48.28% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 20.29 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PROX is outperformed by 72.41% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.00 indicates that PROX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.00, PROX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.23 |
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC4.84%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that PROX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PROX's Current ratio of 0.94 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PROX outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.89 indicates that PROX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PROX's Quick ratio of 0.89 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PROX outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PROX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 51.79%, which is quite impressive.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -5.66% on average over the next years.
PROX is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.57% yearly.
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 4.34, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of PROX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PROX is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.19, PROX is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.43, the valuation of PROX can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PROX is valued cheaper than 96.55% 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 22.50.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.43 |
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PROX is valued a bit cheaper than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.03 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of PROX may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as PROX's earnings are expected to decrease with -5.81% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.21
EPS Next 2Y-8.82%
EPS Next 3Y-5.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PROX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.48%, which is a nice return.
PROX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.74.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, PROX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.48% |
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
PROX pays out 33.86% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 (10/31/2025, 11:35:13 AM)
7.375
-0.12 (-1.54%)
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 Cap2.49B
Revenue(TTM)6.45B
Net Income(TTM)570.00M
Analysts67.37
Price Target7.89 (6.98%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.48% |
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)-19.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
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 | 4.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.43 | ||
| P/S | 0.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.46 | ||
| P/B | 0.55 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.03 |
EPS(TTM)1.7
EY23.05%
EPS(NY)1.15
Fwd EY15.56%
FCF(TTM)0.74
FCFY10.07%
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY68.31%
SpS19.09
BVpS13.3
TBVpS-1.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.21
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 | 1.23 |
F-Score6
WACC4.84%
ROIC/WACC1.39
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%
PROXIMUS / PROX.BR FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for PROX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PROX.BR.
Can you provide the valuation status for PROXIMUS?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to PROXIMUS (PROX.BR). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of PROX stock?
PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of PROXIMUS based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) is 4.34 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.55.
What is the expected EPS growth for PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) is expected to decline by -10.62% in the next year.