PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Brussels - EBR:PROX - BE0003810273 - Common Stock
6.985 EUR
+0.02 (+0.22%)
Overall PROX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PROX against 31 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While PROX has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PROX is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PROX had positive earnings in the past year.
PROX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
PROX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years PROX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.24%, PROX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
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's Return On Invested Capital of 6.73% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PROX outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PROX is in line with the industry average of 7.74%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.83%, PROX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
PROX's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of PROX (13.24%) is better than 61.29% 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 70.97% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PROX is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for PROX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PROX has less shares outstanding
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.
The Altman-Z score of PROX (1.22) is better than 67.74% 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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 20.29, PROX is not doing good in the industry: 64.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
PROX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.00. This is a neutral value indicating PROX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
PROX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.00. This is in the better half of the industry: PROX outperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.22 |
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC4.94%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that PROX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PROX has a Current ratio of 0.94. This is in the better half of the industry: PROX outperforms 74.19% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.89, PROX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for PROX have decreased by -2.10% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.59% on average over the past years.
PROX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.39%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.49% on average over the past years.
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
PROX is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -5.59% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, PROX will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by 0.00% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-1.71%
EPS Next 2Y-11.08%
EPS Next 3Y-7.19%
EPS Next 5Y-5.59%
Revenue Next Year0.71%
Revenue Next 2Y0.12%
Revenue Next 3Y0.33%
Revenue Next 5Y0%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 4.99 indicates a rather cheap valuation of PROX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PROX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
PROX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.40 indicates a rather cheap valuation of PROX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PROX is valued cheaper than 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.03. PROX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.4 |
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.
PROX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PROX is cheaper than 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.96 |
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 -7.19% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.39
EPS Next 2Y-11.08%
EPS Next 3Y-7.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.92%, PROX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.36, PROX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, PROX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.92% |
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-11.08%
EPS Next 3Y-7.19%
EBR:PROX (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
6.985
+0.02 (+0.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners13.25%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.12%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.36B
Revenue(TTM)6.38B
Net Income(TTM)570.00M
Analysts68.42
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.92% |
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)0.24%
PT rev (3m)-1.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.85%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.52%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.4 | ||
| P/S | 0.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.39 | ||
| P/B | 0.53 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.96 |
EPS(TTM)1.4
EY20.04%
EPS(NY)1.09
Fwd EY15.62%
FCF(TTM)0.74
FCFY10.63%
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY72.13%
SpS19.09
BVpS13.3
TBVpS-1.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.39
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
WACC4.94%
ROIC/WACC1.36
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-1.71%
EPS Next 2Y-11.08%
EPS Next 3Y-7.19%
EPS Next 5Y-5.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.39%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y2.49%
Sales Q2Q%-11.17%
Revenue Next Year0.71%
Revenue Next 2Y0.12%
Revenue Next 3Y0.33%
Revenue Next 5Y0%
EBIT growth 1Y35.13%
EBIT growth 3Y2.23%
EBIT growth 5Y5%
EBIT Next Year191.51%
EBIT Next 3Y41.66%
EBIT Next 5Y22.62%
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 4.99 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.53.
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 -1.71% in the next year.