IL SOLE 24 ORE (S24.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:S24 - Euronext Milan - IT0005283111 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall S24 gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated S24 against 62 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of S24 get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. S24 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year S24 was profitable.
S24 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years S24 reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years S24 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
S24 has a Return On Assets of 1.98%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: S24 outperforms 45.16% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 16.98%, S24 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
S24's Return On Invested Capital of 6.43% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. S24 outperforms 56.45% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for S24 is in line with the industry average of 8.24%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.98% | ||
| ROE | 16.98% | ||
| ROIC | 6.43% |
ROA(3y)2.33%
ROA(5y)-0.37%
ROE(3y)21.29%
ROE(5y)-18.15%
ROIC(3y)8.61%
ROIC(5y)6.41%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.58%, S24 is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.32% of the companies in the same industry.
S24 has a Operating Margin (3.38%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of S24 has grown nicely.
S24 has a Gross Margin of 98.34%. This is amongst the best in the industry. S24 outperforms 91.94% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of S24 has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.58% | ||
| GM | 98.34% |
OM growth 3Y20.45%
OM growth 5Y35.71%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.11%
GM growth 5Y0.35%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
S24 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, S24 has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for S24 remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, S24 has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.88 indicates that S24 is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.88, S24 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
S24 has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.14. This is a neutral value as S24 would need 5.14 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.14, S24 is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.45% of the companies in the same industry.
S24 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.48. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.48, S24 is not doing good in the industry: 82.26% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.88 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC5.56%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.25 indicates that S24 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
S24 has a better Current ratio (1.25) than 66.13% of its industry peers.
S24 has a Quick Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that S24 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.22, S24 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.58% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for S24 have decreased strongly by -25.38% in the last year.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.97% in the past year.
S24 shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.54% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.38%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-733.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.97%
Revenue growth 3Y1.77%
Revenue growth 5Y1.54%
Sales Q2Q%-5.63%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.4%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.69, the valuation of S24 can be described as correct.
S24's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of S24 to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.93), we can say S24 is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, S24 is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
S24's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. S24 is cheaper than 91.94% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.32 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
S24 does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
BIT:S24 (8/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners3.21%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap61.70M
Analysts45.71
Price Target1.12 (2.28%)
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.79 | ||
| P/B | 2.17 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.32 |
EPS(TTM)0.08
EY7.31%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.27
FCFY24.42%
OCF(TTM)0.39
OCFY35.81%
SpS5.43
BVpS0.51
TBVpS-0.24
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.98% | ||
| ROE | 16.98% | ||
| ROCE | 8.68% | ||
| ROIC | 6.43% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2690.93% | ||
| OM | 3.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.58% | ||
| GM | 98.34% | ||
| FCFM | 4.92% |
ROA(3y)2.33%
ROA(5y)-0.37%
ROE(3y)21.29%
ROE(5y)-18.15%
ROIC(3y)8.61%
ROIC(5y)6.41%
ROICexc(3y)18.04%
ROICexc(5y)12.61%
ROICexgc(3y)76.14%
ROICexgc(5y)49.49%
ROCE(3y)12.34%
ROCE(5y)9.27%
ROICexcg growth 3Y138.97%
ROICexcg growth 5Y69.89%
ROICexc growth 3Y58.29%
ROICexc growth 5Y52.5%
OM growth 3Y20.45%
OM growth 5Y35.71%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.11%
GM growth 5Y0.35%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.26
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.14 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.74 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 45.62% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.3% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.76% | ||
| Profit Quality | 311.73% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.88 |
F-Score7
WACC5.56%
ROIC/WACC1.16
Cap/Depr(3y)50.16%
Cap/Depr(5y)59.74%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.64%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.81%
Profit Quality(3y)1910.45%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.38%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-733.33%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.97%
Revenue growth 3Y1.77%
Revenue growth 5Y1.54%
Sales Q2Q%-5.63%
Revenue Next Year1.4%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-34.85%
EBIT growth 3Y22.58%
EBIT growth 5Y37.8%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-42.21%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y30.89%
OCF growth 1Y-34.76%
OCF growth 3Y105.44%
OCF growth 5Y14%