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REPLY SPA (REY.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

BIT:REY - Euronext Milan - IT0005282865 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

158.7  +1.9 (+1.21%)

Fundamental Rating

7

Overall REY gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated REY against 70 industry peers in the IT Services industry. REY scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. While showing a medium growth rate, REY is valued expensive at the moment. These ratings would make REY suitable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year REY was profitable.
In the past year REY had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years REY has always been profitable.
REY had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
REY.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFREY.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

REY has a better Return On Assets (8.03%) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 16.24%, REY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 15.47%, REY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.29% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for REY is above the industry average of 10.72%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.47%) for REY is below the current ROIC(15.47%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.03%
ROE 16.24%
ROIC 15.47%
ROA(3y)8.15%
ROA(5y)8.16%
ROE(3y)17.56%
ROE(5y)17.9%
ROIC(3y)13.47%
ROIC(5y)12.97%
REY.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICREY.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.20%, REY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.43% of the companies in the same industry.
REY's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
REY has a Operating Margin of 16.25%. This is amongst the best in the industry. REY outperforms 94.29% of its industry peers.
REY's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
REY has a better Gross Margin (97.98%) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
REY's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.25%
PM (TTM) 9.2%
GM 97.98%
OM growth 3Y4.84%
OM growth 5Y4.41%
PM growth 3Y-3.25%
PM growth 5Y-0.91%
GM growth 3Y-0.19%
GM growth 5Y-0.05%
REY.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsREY.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so REY is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for REY remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for REY has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
REY has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
REY.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingREY.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
REY.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsREY.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

REY has an Altman-Z score of 4.92. This indicates that REY is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of REY (4.92) is better than 92.86% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of REY is 0.63, which is an excellent value as it means it would take REY, only 0.63 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.63, REY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10 indicates that REY is not too dependend on debt financing.
REY's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.10 is amongst the best of the industry. REY outperforms 87.14% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.1
Debt/FCF 0.63
Altman-Z 4.92
ROIC/WACC1.87
WACC8.28%
REY.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFREY.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.55 indicates that REY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
REY has a better Current ratio (1.55) than 67.14% of its industry peers.
REY has a Quick Ratio of 1.48. This is a normal value and indicates that REY is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
REY's Quick ratio of 1.48 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. REY outperforms 74.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.55
Quick Ratio 1.48
REY.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesREY.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.76% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, REY shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 13.16% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 8.40% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, REY shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.19% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.76%
EPS 3Y11.88%
EPS 5Y13.16%
EPS Q2Q%2.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.4%
Revenue growth 3Y15.66%
Revenue growth 5Y14.19%
Sales Q2Q%9.5%

3.2 Future

REY is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.28% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, REY will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.16% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.81%
EPS Next 2Y13.14%
EPS Next 3Y12.28%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.67%
Revenue Next 2Y9.66%
Revenue Next 3Y9.36%
Revenue Next 5Y8.16%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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.
REY.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesREY.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1B 2B 3B
REY.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesREY.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 28.09, the valuation of REY can be described as expensive.
REY's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
REY is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.22, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.83, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of REY.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of REY is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 20.86. REY is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.09
Fwd PE 22.83
REY.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsREY.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

REY's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. REY is more expensive than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, REY is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.72
EV/EBITDA 11.95
REY.MI Per share dataREY.MI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

REY's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
REY has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as REY's earnings are expected to grow with 12.28% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.78
PEG (5Y)2.13
EPS Next 2Y13.14%
EPS Next 3Y12.28%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

REY has a yearly dividend return of 0.77%, which is pretty low.
REY's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 7.42.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, REY's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.77%

5.2 History

The dividend of REY is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 17.46%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.46%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

18.59% of the earnings are spent on dividend by REY. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
REY's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP18.59%
EPS Next 2Y13.14%
EPS Next 3Y12.28%
REY.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendREY.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
REY.MI Dividend Payout.REY.MI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.REY.MI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

REPLY SPA

BIT:REY (5/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

158.7

+1.9 (+1.21%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)03-13 2025-03-13/amc
Earnings (Next)05-12 2025-05-12
Inst Owners35.37%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners39.75%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.94B
Analysts76
Price Target173.06 (9.05%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.77%
Yearly Dividend1.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.46%
DP18.59%
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)5%
PT rev (3m)8.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.09
Fwd PE 22.83
P/S 2.59
P/FCF 19.72
P/OCF 16.99
P/B 4.57
P/tB 11.61
EV/EBITDA 11.95
EPS(TTM)5.65
EY3.56%
EPS(NY)6.95
Fwd EY4.38%
FCF(TTM)8.05
FCFY5.07%
OCF(TTM)9.34
OCFY5.89%
SpS61.37
BVpS34.76
TBVpS13.66
PEG (NY)1.78
PEG (5Y)2.13
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.03%
ROE 16.24%
ROCE 22.48%
ROIC 15.47%
ROICexc 22.86%
ROICexgc 76.93%
OM 16.25%
PM (TTM) 9.2%
GM 97.98%
FCFM 13.11%
ROA(3y)8.15%
ROA(5y)8.16%
ROE(3y)17.56%
ROE(5y)17.9%
ROIC(3y)13.47%
ROIC(5y)12.97%
ROICexc(3y)18.8%
ROICexc(5y)18.61%
ROICexgc(3y)60.03%
ROICexgc(5y)55.62%
ROCE(3y)19.66%
ROCE(5y)18.95%
ROICexcg growth 3Y13.53%
ROICexcg growth 5Y14.58%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.42%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.55%
OM growth 3Y4.84%
OM growth 5Y4.41%
PM growth 3Y-3.25%
PM growth 5Y-0.91%
GM growth 3Y-0.19%
GM growth 5Y-0.05%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.87
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.1
Debt/FCF 0.63
Debt/EBITDA 0.29
Cap/Depr 56.96%
Cap/Sales 2.11%
Interest Coverage 117.63
Cash Conversion 76.31%
Profit Quality 142.59%
Current Ratio 1.55
Quick Ratio 1.48
Altman-Z 4.92
F-Score6
WACC8.28%
ROIC/WACC1.87
Cap/Depr(3y)55.71%
Cap/Depr(5y)56.48%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.9%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.9%
Profit Quality(3y)111.82%
Profit Quality(5y)124.13%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.76%
EPS 3Y11.88%
EPS 5Y13.16%
EPS Q2Q%2.16%
EPS Next Y15.81%
EPS Next 2Y13.14%
EPS Next 3Y12.28%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.4%
Revenue growth 3Y15.66%
Revenue growth 5Y14.19%
Sales Q2Q%9.5%
Revenue Next Year10.67%
Revenue Next 2Y9.66%
Revenue Next 3Y9.36%
Revenue Next 5Y8.16%
EBIT growth 1Y28.87%
EBIT growth 3Y21.26%
EBIT growth 5Y19.22%
EBIT Next Year40.05%
EBIT Next 3Y18.4%
EBIT Next 5Y13.14%
FCF growth 1Y36.52%
FCF growth 3Y20.88%
FCF growth 5Y10.09%
OCF growth 1Y39.89%
OCF growth 3Y18.96%
OCF growth 5Y11.5%