PROXIMUS (PROX.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EBR:PROX - BE0003810273 - Common Stock
7.385 EUR
-0.04 (-0.61%)
Overall PROX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PROX against 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While PROX has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. PROX is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. PROX also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years PROX has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years PROX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
PROX's Return On Assets of 4.24% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PROX outperforms 63.33% of its industry peers.
PROX has a Return On Equity of 12.68%. This is in the better half of the industry: PROX outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.73%, PROX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PROX is in line with the industry average of 7.61%.
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 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
PROX's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 13.24%, PROX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PROX has grown nicely.
PROX has a Gross Margin of 63.05%. This is in the better half of the industry: PROX outperforms 70.00% 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
PROX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for PROX remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PROX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for PROX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.23, we must say that PROX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.23, PROX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 20.29, PROX is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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 line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% 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
WACC4.83%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that PROX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.94, PROX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% 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 better Quick ratio (0.89) than 80.00% 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.
PROX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.51%.
PROX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.49% yearly.
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 -5.58% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.26% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-10.62%
EPS Next 2Y-8.82%
EPS Next 3Y-5.81%
EPS Next 5Y-5.58%
Revenue Next Year2.26%
Revenue Next 2Y1.48%
Revenue Next 3Y1.1%
Revenue Next 5Y1.26%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PROX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.67), we can say PROX is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.44, 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 96.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.13, PROX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.44 |
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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PROX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PROX is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.95 | ||
| 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
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.79%, PROX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PROX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.23. PROX pays more dividend than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, PROX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.79% |
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.
PROX's earnings and Dividend Rate are 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 (9/30/2025, 3:16:00 PM)
7.385
-0.04 (-0.61%)
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 Cap2.50B
Analysts67.37
Price Target7.98 (8.06%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.79% |
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)-1.6%
PT rev (3m)8.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.86%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.6%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.93%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.44 | ||
| P/S | 0.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.47 | ||
| P/B | 0.56 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.03 |
EPS(TTM)1.7
EY23.02%
EPS(NY)1.15
Fwd EY15.53%
FCF(TTM)0.74
FCFY10.05%
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY68.22%
SpS19.09
BVpS13.3
TBVpS-1.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.21
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-10.94%
ROICexcg 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
WACC4.83%
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-5.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.51%
Revenue growth 3Y4.82%
Revenue growth 5Y2.49%
Sales Q2Q%-3.44%
Revenue Next Year2.26%
Revenue Next 2Y1.48%
Revenue Next 3Y1.1%
Revenue Next 5Y1.26%
EBIT growth 1Y35.13%
EBIT growth 3Y2.23%
EBIT growth 5Y5%
EBIT Next Year188.92%
EBIT Next 3Y42.07%
EBIT Next 5Y23.64%
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%