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ROULARTA MEDIA GROUP NV (ROU.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

EBR:ROU - Euronext Brussels - BE0003741551 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

15.75  -0.2 (-1.25%)

Fundamental Rating

4

ROU gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 63 industry peers in the Media industry. ROU has a great financial health rating, but its profitability evaluates not so good. ROU does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ROU was profitable.
In the past year ROU had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years ROU has been profitable.
ROU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
ROU.BR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFROU.BR 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 0 20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 1.72%, ROU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 2.80%, ROU is not doing good in the industry: 60.32% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.21%, ROU is not doing good in the industry: 73.02% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.72%
ROE 2.8%
ROIC 1.21%
ROA(3y)1.46%
ROA(5y)2.1%
ROE(3y)2.42%
ROE(5y)3.43%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROU.BR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICROU.BR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.90%, ROU is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
ROU's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 1.37%, ROU is doing worse than 68.25% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 84.03%, ROU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
ROU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.37%
PM (TTM) 1.9%
GM 84.03%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-30%
PM growth 5Y-12.37%
GM growth 3Y-0.18%
GM growth 5Y1.09%
ROU.BR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsROU.BR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ROU is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ROU has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for ROU has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ROU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
ROU.BR Yearly Shares OutstandingROU.BR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
ROU.BR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsROU.BR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.66 indicates that ROU is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ROU has a better Altman-Z score (2.66) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ROU is 0.82, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ROU, only 0.82 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ROU has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.82) than 93.65% of its industry peers.
ROU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
ROU has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.02) than 98.41% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF 0.82
Altman-Z 2.66
ROIC/WACC0.16
WACC7.59%
ROU.BR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFROU.BR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.21 indicates that ROU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ROU has a Current ratio of 1.21. This is in the better half of the industry: ROU outperforms 63.49% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.14 indicates that ROU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ROU has a Quick ratio of 1.14. This is in the better half of the industry: ROU outperforms 65.08% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.21
Quick Ratio 1.14
ROU.BR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesROU.BR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 144.42% over the past year.
ROU shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -10.90% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.99% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, ROU shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.60% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)144.42%
EPS 3Y-29.98%
EPS 5Y-10.9%
EPS Q2Q%9.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.99%
Revenue growth 3Y2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y1.6%
Sales Q2Q%-2.02%

3.2 Future

ROU is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -21.01% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.53% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.27%
EPS Next 2Y-36.04%
EPS Next 3Y-21.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.42%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.39%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.08%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.53%

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.
ROU.BR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesROU.BR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 100M 200M 300M 400M
ROU.BR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesROU.BR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

ROU is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 32.14.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ROU is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ROU to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.34), we can say ROU is valued slightly more expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.22, the valuation of ROU can be described as correct.
ROU's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ROU to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.19), we can say ROU is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.14
Fwd PE 13.22
ROU.BR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsROU.BR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ROU is on the same level as its industry peers.
ROU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.25
EV/EBITDA 6.36
ROU.BR Per share dataROU.BR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
A cheap valuation may be justified as ROU's earnings are expected to decrease with -21.01% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)4.42
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-36.04%
EPS Next 3Y-21.01%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.55%, ROU is a good candidate for dividend investing.
ROU's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.70.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, ROU pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.55%

5.2 History

The dividend of ROU decreases each year by -5.30%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
ROU.BR Yearly Dividends per shareROU.BR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

75.56% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ROU. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
ROU's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP75.56%
EPS Next 2Y-36.04%
EPS Next 3Y-21.01%
ROU.BR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendROU.BR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M
ROU.BR Dividend Payout.ROU.BR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ROU.BR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ROULARTA MEDIA GROUP NV

EBR:ROU (6/19/2025, 1:16:05 PM)

15.75

-0.2 (-1.25%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)03-14 2025-03-14
Earnings (Next)08-12 2025-08-12
Inst Owners2.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners70.88%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap219.40M
Analysts80
Price Target17.85 (13.33%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.55%
Yearly Dividend0.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.3%
DP75.56%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)47.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.47%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.14
Fwd PE 13.22
P/S 0.68
P/FCF 21.25
P/OCF 8.56
P/B 1.01
P/tB 1.7
EV/EBITDA 6.36
EPS(TTM)0.49
EY3.11%
EPS(NY)1.19
Fwd EY7.57%
FCF(TTM)0.74
FCFY4.71%
OCF(TTM)1.84
OCFY11.68%
SpS22.99
BVpS15.56
TBVpS9.26
PEG (NY)4.42
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.72%
ROE 2.8%
ROCE 1.86%
ROIC 1.21%
ROICexc 1.72%
ROICexgc 3.61%
OM 1.37%
PM (TTM) 1.9%
GM 84.03%
FCFM 3.22%
ROA(3y)1.46%
ROA(5y)2.1%
ROE(3y)2.42%
ROE(5y)3.43%
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 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-30%
PM growth 5Y-12.37%
GM growth 3Y-0.18%
GM growth 5Y1.09%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.91
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF 0.82
Debt/EBITDA 0.2
Cap/Depr 73.37%
Cap/Sales 4.78%
Interest Coverage 10.01
Cash Conversion 101.44%
Profit Quality 169.98%
Current Ratio 1.21
Quick Ratio 1.14
Altman-Z 2.66
F-Score9
WACC7.59%
ROIC/WACC0.16
Cap/Depr(3y)69.96%
Cap/Depr(5y)93.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.18%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.22%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)144.42%
EPS 3Y-29.98%
EPS 5Y-10.9%
EPS Q2Q%9.67%
EPS Next Y7.27%
EPS Next 2Y-36.04%
EPS Next 3Y-21.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.99%
Revenue growth 3Y2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y1.6%
Sales Q2Q%-2.02%
Revenue Next Year2.42%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.39%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.08%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.53%
EBIT growth 1Y689.25%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year136.2%
EBIT Next 3Y21.86%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y555.36%
FCF growth 3Y-15.23%
FCF growth 5Y-12.4%
OCF growth 1Y85.89%
OCF growth 3Y-13.79%
OCF growth 5Y-2.86%