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 107 industry peers in the Machinery industry. PWG may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. PWG is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PWG was profitable.
In the past year PWG had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: PWG reported negative net income in multiple years.
PWG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of PWG (0.55%) is worse than 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.
PWG has a worse Return On Invested Capital (1.74%) 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.93%, PWG is doing worse than 62.62% of the companies in the same industry.
PWG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of PWG (3.57%) is worse than 66.36% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PWG has remained more or less at the same level.
PWG has a better Gross Margin (55.01%) than 72.90% of its industry peers.
PWG's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
PWG has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
PWG has an Altman-Z score of 0.54. This is a bad value and indicates that PWG is not financially healthy and even 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.
PWG has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.80) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that PWG is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PWG (0.27) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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.
A Quick Ratio of 1.15 indicates that PWG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
PWG has a Quick ratio (1.15) which is in line with its industry peers.
| 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.
Measured over the past years, PWG shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -4.58% on average per year.
The Revenue for PWG has decreased by -21.32% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, PWG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.82% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, PWG will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 49.98% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, PWG will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 22.63% on average per year.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 84.20, PWG can be considered very expensive at the moment.
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.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.35. PWG is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.73, the valuation of PWG can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PWG is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.68% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
PWG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 37.54.
| 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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PWG's earnings are expected to grow with 25.99% in the coming years.
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%