ROULARTA MEDIA GROUP NV (ROU.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EBR:ROU - Euronext Brussels - BE0003741551 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to ROU. ROU was compared to 66 industry peers in the Media industry. While ROU has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. ROU is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ROU had positive earnings in the past year.
ROU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ROU has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ROU had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
ROU's Return On Assets of 2.40% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ROU outperforms 51.47% of its industry peers.
ROU's Return On Equity of 3.91% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ROU outperforms 42.65% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.24%, ROU is not doing good in the industry: 73.53% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ROU is significantly below the industry average of 8.67%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.24%) for ROU is above the 3 year average (1.04%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.4% | ||
| ROE | 3.91% | ||
| ROIC | 1.24% |
ROA(3y)1.46%
ROA(5y)2.1%
ROE(3y)2.42%
ROE(5y)3.43%
ROIC(3y)1.04%
ROIC(5y)1.28%
1.3 Margins
ROU has a Profit Margin of 1.77%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ROU outperforms 42.65% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ROU has declined.
ROU has a worse Operating Margin (0.94%) than 72.06% of its industry peers.
ROU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of ROU (83.84%) is better than 73.53% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ROU has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.77% | ||
| GM | 83.84% |
OM growth 3Y-28.51%
OM growth 5Y-10.38%
PM growth 3Y-30%
PM growth 5Y-12.37%
GM growth 3Y-0.18%
GM growth 5Y1.09%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ROU is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ROU has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for ROU has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ROU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
ROU has an Altman-Z score of 3.08. This indicates that ROU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
ROU's Altman-Z score of 3.08 is amongst the best of the industry. ROU outperforms 91.18% of its industry peers.
ROU has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.82. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.82 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.82, ROU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
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 97.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.08 |
ROIC/WACC0.16
WACC7.57%
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 better Current ratio (1.21) than 61.76% of its industry peers.
ROU has a Quick Ratio of 1.14. This is a normal value and indicates that ROU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ROU (1.14) is better than 63.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.14 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 242.51% over the past year.
The earnings per share for ROU have been decreasing by -10.73% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, ROU shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 48.31%.
ROU shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.60% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)242.51%
EPS 3Y-29.76%
EPS 5Y-10.73%
EPS Q2Q%82.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)48.31%
Revenue growth 3Y2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y1.6%
Sales Q2Q%95.2%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -21.01% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
ROU is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.53% yearly.
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.65 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ROU.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ROU is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.91. ROU is around the same levels.
ROU is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.92.
ROU's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.77. ROU is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as ROU.
ROU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.03 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ROU does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as ROU's earnings are expected to decrease with -21.01% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-36.04%
EPS Next 3Y-21.01%
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 rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.85. ROU pays more dividend than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, ROU pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.55% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ROU decreases each year by -5.99%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.99%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
ROU pays out 54.17% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The Dividend Rate of ROU has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP54.17%
EPS Next 2Y-36.04%
EPS Next 3Y-21.01%
EBR:ROU (5/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
15.4
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners2.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners70.88%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap214.52M
Analysts80
Price Target17.85 (15.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.55% |
Yearly Dividend0.37
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.99%
DP54.17%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.92 | ||
| P/S | 0.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.37 | ||
| P/B | 0.99 | ||
| P/tB | 1.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.03 |
EPS(TTM)0.68
EY4.42%
EPS(NY)1.19
Fwd EY7.74%
FCF(TTM)0.74
FCFY4.81%
OCF(TTM)1.84
OCFY11.95%
SpS34.45
BVpS15.56
TBVpS9.26
PEG (NY)3.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.4% | ||
| ROE | 3.91% | ||
| ROCE | 1.9% | ||
| ROIC | 1.24% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.76% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.7% | ||
| OM | 0.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.77% | ||
| GM | 83.84% | ||
| FCFM | 2.15% |
ROA(3y)1.46%
ROA(5y)2.1%
ROE(3y)2.42%
ROE(5y)3.43%
ROIC(3y)1.04%
ROIC(5y)1.28%
ROICexc(3y)1.35%
ROICexc(5y)1.89%
ROICexgc(3y)2.77%
ROICexgc(5y)3.71%
ROCE(3y)1.59%
ROCE(5y)1.96%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-40.14%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-17.7%
ROICexc growth 3Y-35.96%
ROICexc growth 5Y-17.5%
OM growth 3Y-28.51%
OM growth 5Y-10.38%
PM growth 3Y-30%
PM growth 5Y-12.37%
GM growth 3Y-0.18%
GM growth 5Y1.09%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover1.36
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.2 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 73.37% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.19% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.25 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 101.01% | ||
| Profit Quality | 121.85% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.08 |
F-Score9
WACC7.57%
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)242.51%
EPS 3Y-29.76%
EPS 5Y-10.73%
EPS Q2Q%82.16%
EPS Next Y7.27%
EPS Next 2Y-36.04%
EPS Next 3Y-21.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)48.31%
Revenue growth 3Y2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y1.6%
Sales Q2Q%95.2%
Revenue Next Year2.42%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.39%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.08%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.53%
EBIT growth 1Y708.42%
EBIT growth 3Y-26.94%
EBIT growth 5Y-8.94%
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%