PRODWAYS GROUP SA (PWG.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:PWG - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0012613610 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to PWG. PWG was compared to 102 industry peers in the Machinery industry. PWG has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. PWG is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PWG had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PWG had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years PWG reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years PWG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
PWG has a Return On Assets of 0.55%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PWG underperforms 67.29% of its industry peers.
PWG has a Return On Equity of 1.02%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PWG underperforms 70.09% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of PWG (1.74%) is worse than 72.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.55% | ||
| ROE | 1.02% | ||
| ROIC | 1.74% |
ROA(3y)-3.83%
ROA(5y)-4.69%
ROE(3y)-7.66%
ROE(5y)-8.78%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
PWG has a worse Profit Margin (0.93%) than 62.62% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PWG has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of PWG (3.57%) is worse than 66.36% of its industry peers.
PWG's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 55.01%, PWG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.90% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PWG has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.93% | ||
| GM | 55.01% |
OM growth 3Y-0.59%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y1.59%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.32%
GM growth 5Y2.11%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PWG is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for PWG remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PWG has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for PWG has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.54, we must say that PWG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
PWG's Altman-Z score of 0.54 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PWG is outperformed by 76.64% of its industry peers.
PWG has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.80. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as PWG would need 6.80 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PWG (6.80) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PWG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
PWG has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.27) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.54 |
ROIC/WACC0.28
WACC6.25%
2.3 Liquidity
PWG has a Current Ratio of 1.32. This is a normal value and indicates that PWG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.32, PWG is doing worse than 63.55% of the companies in the same industry.
PWG has a Quick Ratio of 1.15. This is a normal value and indicates that PWG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.15, PWG is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.34% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.15 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 103.92% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -4.58% on average over the past years.
PWG shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -21.32%.
PWG shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.82% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)103.92%
EPS 3Y-4.58%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%95.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.32%
Revenue growth 3Y-6%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.82%
Sales Q2Q%-12.45%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 49.98% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 22.63% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y4.77%
EPS Next 2Y19.52%
EPS Next 3Y25.99%
EPS Next 5Y49.98%
Revenue Next Year-3.97%
Revenue Next 2Y1.23%
Revenue Next 3Y2.87%
Revenue Next 5Y22.63%
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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 84.20 indicates a quite expensive valuation of PWG.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PWG indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: PWG is more expensive than 67.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PWG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.93.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.73, PWG is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PWG indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: PWG is more expensive than 61.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PWG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 37.78.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 84.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
67.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PWG, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates PWG does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PWG's earnings are expected to grow with 25.99% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)17.65
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y19.52%
EPS Next 3Y25.99%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PWG does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
EPA:PWG (6/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
0.842
+0.05 (+6.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners20.9%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap43.57M
Analysts77.14
Price Target0.76 (-9.74%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)17.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.52%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 84.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.73 | ||
| P/S | 0.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.86 | ||
| P/B | 0.81 | ||
| P/tB | 5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.01
EY1.19%
EPS(NY)0.04
Fwd EY4.4%
FCF(TTM)0.06
FCFY6.85%
OCF(TTM)0.09
OCFY10.14%
SpS1.13
BVpS1.03
TBVpS0.17
PEG (NY)17.65
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.55% | ||
| ROE | 1.02% | ||
| ROCE | 3.04% | ||
| ROIC | 1.74% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.11% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.88% | ||
| OM | 3.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.93% | ||
| GM | 55.01% | ||
| FCFM | 5.08% |
ROA(3y)-3.83%
ROA(5y)-4.69%
ROE(3y)-7.66%
ROE(5y)-8.78%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-19.21%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.68%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-0.59%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y1.59%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.32%
GM growth 5Y2.11%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.8 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.45% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 547.34% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.54 |
F-Score7
WACC6.25%
ROIC/WACC0.28
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)3.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.83%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)103.92%
EPS 3Y-4.58%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%95.41%
EPS Next Y4.77%
EPS Next 2Y19.52%
EPS Next 3Y25.99%
EPS Next 5Y49.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.32%
Revenue growth 3Y-6%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.82%
Sales Q2Q%-12.45%
Revenue Next Year-3.97%
Revenue Next 2Y1.23%
Revenue Next 3Y2.87%
Revenue Next 5Y22.63%
EBIT growth 1Y125.88%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.56%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year128%
EBIT Next 3Y52.41%
EBIT Next 5Y69.85%
FCF growth 1Y757.18%
FCF growth 3Y61.36%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y21.43%
OCF growth 3Y4.88%
OCF growth 5Y0.41%