PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Brussels - EBR:PROX - BE0003810273 - Common Stock
6.89 EUR
+0.08 (+1.25%)
Taking everything into account, PROX scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PROX was compared to 31 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. PROX has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. PROX is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
In the past 5 years PROX has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years PROX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
PROX's Return On Assets of 4.24% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PROX outperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
PROX has a Return On Equity of 12.68%. This is in the better half of the industry: PROX outperforms 67.74% of its industry peers.
PROX has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.73%) than 61.29% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PROX is in line with the industry average of 8.12%.
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 8.83%, PROX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
PROX's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
PROX has a Operating Margin of 13.24%. This is in the better half of the industry: PROX outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PROX has grown nicely.
PROX's Gross Margin of 63.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PROX outperforms 74.19% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PROX has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for PROX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
PROX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
PROX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
PROX has an Altman-Z score of 1.22. 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 1.22. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PROX outperforms 58.06% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PROX is 20.29, which is on the high side as it means it would take PROX, 20.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
PROX has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (20.29) than 64.52% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.00 indicates that PROX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.00, PROX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.22 |
ROIC/WACC1.43
WACC4.71%
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 74.19% 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.
PROX has a Quick ratio of 0.89. This is in the better half of the industry: PROX outperforms 74.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PROX shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.10%.
PROX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.59% yearly.
PROX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.39%.
PROX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.49% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.1%
EPS 3Y0%
EPS 5Y3.59%
EPS Q2Q%-53.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.39%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y2.49%
Sales Q2Q%-11.17%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -5.30% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, PROX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.30% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-6.26%
EPS Next 2Y-10.32%
EPS Next 3Y-6.74%
EPS Next 5Y-5.3%
Revenue Next Year1.06%
Revenue Next 2Y0.57%
Revenue Next 3Y0.6%
Revenue Next 5Y0.3%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.92, the valuation of PROX can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PROX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.45, PROX is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.21, the valuation of PROX can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PROX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PROX to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.46), we can say PROX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PROX is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PROX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.94 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of PROX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PROX's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.74% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.37
EPS Next 2Y-10.32%
EPS Next 3Y-6.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.17%, PROX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PROX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.69.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, PROX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.17% |
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-10.32%
EPS Next 3Y-6.74%
EBR:PROX (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
6.89
+0.08 (+1.25%)
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 Cap2.33B
Revenue(TTM)6.38B
Net Income(TTM)570.00M
Analysts67.37
Price Target7.89 (14.51%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.17% |
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)-0.05%
PT rev (3m)-2.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.63%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.86%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.21 | ||
| P/S | 0.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.37 | ||
| P/B | 0.52 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.94 |
EPS(TTM)1.4
EY20.32%
EPS(NY)1.11
Fwd EY16.11%
FCF(TTM)0.74
FCFY10.78%
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY73.12%
SpS19.09
BVpS13.3
TBVpS-1.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.37
Graham Number20.47
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 | 1.22 |
F-Score6
WACC4.71%
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)-2.1%
EPS 3Y0%
EPS 5Y3.59%
EPS Q2Q%-53.57%
EPS Next Y-6.26%
EPS Next 2Y-10.32%
EPS Next 3Y-6.74%
EPS Next 5Y-5.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.39%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y2.49%
Sales Q2Q%-11.17%
Revenue Next Year1.06%
Revenue Next 2Y0.57%
Revenue Next 3Y0.6%
Revenue Next 5Y0.3%
EBIT growth 1Y35.13%
EBIT growth 3Y2.23%
EBIT growth 5Y5%
EBIT Next Year188.92%
EBIT Next 3Y42.07%
EBIT Next 5Y22.99%
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 4.92 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.52.
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 -6.26% in the next year.