SAFRAN SA (SAF.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

EPA:SAF • FR0000073272

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287.3 EUR
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This SAF.PA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. SAF.PA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • SAF had positive earnings in the past year.
  • SAF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: SAF reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • In the past 5 years SAF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
SAF.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSAF.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B -2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of SAF (11.61%) is better than 94.23% of its industry peers.
  • SAF's Return On Equity of 48.37% is amongst the best of the industry. SAF outperforms 96.15% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of SAF (15.02%) is better than 86.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.61%
ROE 48.37%
ROIC 15.02%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
SAF.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSAF.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 23.01%, SAF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SAF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • SAF's Operating Margin of 14.80% is amongst the best of the industry. SAF outperforms 86.54% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SAF has grown nicely.
  • SAF's Gross Margin of 46.92% is amongst the best of the industry. SAF outperforms 82.69% of its industry peers.
  • SAF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.8%
PM (TTM) 23.01%
GM 46.92%
OM growth 3Y1.86%
OM growth 5Y11.25%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y61.16%
GM growth 3Y-0.8%
GM growth 5Y0.41%
SAF.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSAF.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40

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2. SAF.PA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SAF is still creating some value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for SAF. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
SAF.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingSAF.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
SAF.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSAF.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.57 indicates that SAF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • SAF has a Altman-Z score (2.57) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of SAF is 1.29, which is an excellent value as it means it would take SAF, only 1.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.29, SAF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SAF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • SAF has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.27. This is in the better half of the industry: SAF outperforms 67.31% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 1.29
Altman-Z 2.57
ROIC/WACC1.78
WACC8.42%
SAF.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSAF.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.92 indicates that SAF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • SAF's Current ratio of 0.92 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SAF is outperformed by 78.85% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.67 indicates that SAF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.67, SAF is doing worse than 67.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The current and quick ratio evaluation for SAF is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.92
Quick Ratio 0.67
SAF.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSAF.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

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3. SAF.PA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.25% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, SAF shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 31.67% on average per year.
  • SAF shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.53%.
  • SAF shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.40% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.25%
EPS 3Y41.54%
EPS 5Y31.67%
EPS Q2Q%-5.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.53%
Revenue growth 3Y16.9%
Revenue growth 5Y13.4%
Sales Q2Q%16.05%

3.2 Future

  • SAF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.75% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, SAF will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.36% on average per year.
EPS Next Y37.7%
EPS Next 2Y27.89%
EPS Next 3Y22.2%
EPS Next 5Y16.75%
Revenue Next Year12.55%
Revenue Next 2Y10.99%
Revenue Next 3Y9.89%
Revenue Next 5Y8.36%

3.3 Evolution

  • Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
SAF.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSAF.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10B 20B 30B 40B
SAF.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSAF.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5 10 15 20

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4. SAF.PA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 37.80, SAF can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • 69.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SAF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.51, SAF is valued a bit more expensive.
  • SAF is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.45.
  • SAF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SAF is cheaper than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.76. SAF is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.8
Fwd PE 27.45
SAF.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSAF.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • SAF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SAF is cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SAF is valued a bit cheaper than 78.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 29.07
EV/EBITDA 19.41
SAF.PA Per share dataSAF.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • SAF's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • SAF has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • SAF's earnings are expected to grow with 22.20% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1
PEG (5Y)1.19
EPS Next 2Y27.89%
EPS Next 3Y22.2%

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5. SAF.PA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • SAF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.03%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • SAF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.77.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, SAF's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.03%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of SAF has a limited annual growth rate of 3.72%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.72%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
SAF.PA Yearly Dividends per shareSAF.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • SAF pays out 16.94% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of SAF is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP16.94%
EPS Next 2Y27.89%
EPS Next 3Y22.2%
SAF.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSAF.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B -2B 4B 6B
SAF.PA Dividend Payout.SAF.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SAF.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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SAF.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

SAFRAN SA

EPA:SAF (4/2/2026, 5:36:15 PM)

287.3

-3.3 (-1.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)02-13
Earnings (Next)04-23
Inst Owners43.09%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap120.19B
Revenue(TTM)31.19B
Net Income(TTM)7.18B
Analysts77.78
Price Target361.75 (25.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.03%
Yearly Dividend2.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.72%
DP16.94%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
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)3.81%
PT rev (3m)5.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.79%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.18%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.8
Fwd PE 27.45
P/S 3.85
P/FCF 29.07
P/OCF 21.01
P/B 8.1
P/tB 76.02
EV/EBITDA 19.41
EPS(TTM)7.6
EY2.65%
EPS(NY)10.47
Fwd EY3.64%
FCF(TTM)9.88
FCFY3.44%
OCF(TTM)13.68
OCFY4.76%
SpS74.55
BVpS35.47
TBVpS3.78
PEG (NY)1
PEG (5Y)1.19
Graham Number77.88
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.61%
ROE 48.37%
ROCE 22.49%
ROIC 15.02%
ROICexc 22.18%
ROICexgc 216.37%
OM 14.8%
PM (TTM) 23.01%
GM 46.92%
FCFM 13.26%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y1.86%
OM growth 5Y11.25%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y61.16%
GM growth 3Y-0.8%
GM growth 5Y0.41%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 1.29
Debt/EBITDA 0.66
Cap/Depr 107.31%
Cap/Sales 5.09%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 93.86%
Profit Quality 57.61%
Current Ratio 0.92
Quick Ratio 0.67
Altman-Z 2.57
F-Score7
WACC8.42%
ROIC/WACC1.78
Cap/Depr(3y)96.89%
Cap/Depr(5y)79.7%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.71%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.25%
EPS 3Y41.54%
EPS 5Y31.67%
EPS Q2Q%-5.47%
EPS Next Y37.7%
EPS Next 2Y27.89%
EPS Next 3Y22.2%
EPS Next 5Y16.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.53%
Revenue growth 3Y16.9%
Revenue growth 5Y13.4%
Sales Q2Q%16.05%
Revenue Next Year12.55%
Revenue Next 2Y10.99%
Revenue Next 3Y9.89%
Revenue Next 5Y8.36%
EBIT growth 1Y15.05%
EBIT growth 3Y19.08%
EBIT growth 5Y26.16%
EBIT Next Year46.23%
EBIT Next 3Y21.74%
EBIT Next 5Y15.51%
FCF growth 1Y23.03%
FCF growth 3Y14.37%
FCF growth 5Y29.62%
OCF growth 1Y20.87%
OCF growth 3Y17.3%
OCF growth 5Y25.12%

SAFRAN SA / SAF.PA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for SAF stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to SAF.PA.


What is the valuation status for SAF stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to SAFRAN SA (SAF.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of SAF stock?

SAFRAN SA (SAF.PA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for SAF stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SAFRAN SA (SAF.PA) is expected to grow by 37.7% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of SAFRAN SA (SAF.PA) stock?

The dividend rating of SAFRAN SA (SAF.PA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 16.94%.