SAFRAN SA (SEJ1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:SEJ1 - FR0000073272 - Common Stock
287.1 EUR
-17.9 (-5.87%)
Taking everything into account, SEJ1 scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SEJ1 was compared to 44 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. While SEJ1 belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SEJ1 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SEJ1 had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SEJ1 had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years SEJ1 reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years SEJ1 had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
SEJ1's Return On Assets of 7.70% is amongst the best of the industry. SEJ1 outperforms 88.64% of its industry peers.
SEJ1 has a better Return On Equity (32.68%) than 88.64% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of SEJ1 (17.52%) is better than 93.18% of its industry peers.
SEJ1 had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.75%. This is above the industry average of 9.16%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (17.52%) for SEJ1 is above the 3 year average (12.75%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.7% | ||
| ROE | 32.68% | ||
| ROIC | 17.52% |
ROA(3y)0.12%
ROA(5y)0.27%
ROE(3y)-0.14%
ROE(5y)0.55%
ROIC(3y)12.75%
ROIC(5y)9.35%
1.3 Margins
SEJ1 has a Profit Margin of 14.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SEJ1 outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
SEJ1 has a Operating Margin of 15.95%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SEJ1 outperforms 88.64% of its industry peers.
SEJ1's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
SEJ1's Gross Margin of 48.81% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SEJ1 outperforms 70.45% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SEJ1 has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.71% | ||
| GM | 48.81% |
OM growth 3Y23.88%
OM growth 5Y0.08%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.28%
GM growth 5Y0.81%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
SEJ1 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SEJ1 has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for SEJ1 has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SEJ1 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.81 indicates that SEJ1 is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SEJ1's Altman-Z score of 2.81 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SEJ1 outperforms 61.36% of its industry peers.
SEJ1 has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.37. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.37 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.37, SEJ1 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that SEJ1 is not too dependend on debt financing.
SEJ1 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.29. This is in the better half of the industry: SEJ1 outperforms 65.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.81 |
ROIC/WACC2.19
WACC8%
2.3 Liquidity
SEJ1 has a Current Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that SEJ1 is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.93, SEJ1 is not doing good in the industry: 88.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.66 indicates that SEJ1 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.66, SEJ1 is doing worse than 65.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for SEJ1 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 40.39% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, SEJ1 shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.53% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 14.19% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, SEJ1 shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.00% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.39%
EPS 3Y61.52%
EPS 5Y3.53%
EPS Q2Q%16.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.19%
Revenue growth 3Y22.35%
Revenue growth 5Y2%
Sales Q2Q%13.2%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.88% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.36% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y15.09%
EPS Next 2Y21.34%
EPS Next 3Y18.91%
EPS Next 5Y15.88%
Revenue Next Year15.15%
Revenue Next 2Y13.85%
Revenue Next 3Y12.15%
Revenue Next 5Y10.36%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 36.71, the valuation of SEJ1 can be described as expensive.
SEJ1's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SEJ1 to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.45), we can say SEJ1 is valued slightly more expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.75 indicates a quite expensive valuation of SEJ1.
SEJ1's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.46. SEJ1 is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SEJ1's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SEJ1 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SEJ1 is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 32.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
SEJ1 has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SEJ1's earnings are expected to grow with 18.91% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.43
PEG (5Y)10.41
EPS Next 2Y21.34%
EPS Next 3Y18.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.94%, SEJ1 is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.19, SEJ1 pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.94, SEJ1 pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.94% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SEJ1 has a limited annual growth rate of 3.72%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.72%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
28.14% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SEJ1. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of SEJ1 is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP28.14%
EPS Next 2Y21.34%
EPS Next 3Y18.91%
FRA:SEJ1 (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
287.1
-17.9 (-5.87%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners43.54%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap121.62B
Revenue(TTM)29.38B
Net Income(TTM)4.32B
Analysts79.2
Price Target338.27 (17.82%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.94% |
Yearly Dividend2.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.72%
DP28.14%
Div Incr Years3
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)6.67%
PT rev (3m)12.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.55%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.75 | ||
| P/S | 4.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 32.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 23.69 | ||
| P/B | 9.2 | ||
| P/tB | 226.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.58 |
EPS(TTM)7.82
EY2.72%
EPS(NY)10.73
Fwd EY3.74%
FCF(TTM)8.83
FCFY3.08%
OCF(TTM)12.12
OCFY4.22%
SpS69.35
BVpS31.21
TBVpS1.27
PEG (NY)2.43
PEG (5Y)10.41
Graham Number74.11
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.7% | ||
| ROE | 32.68% | ||
| ROCE | 25.17% | ||
| ROIC | 17.52% | ||
| ROICexc | 18% | ||
| ROICexgc | 52.62% | ||
| OM | 15.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.71% | ||
| GM | 48.81% | ||
| FCFM | 12.74% |
ROA(3y)0.12%
ROA(5y)0.27%
ROE(3y)-0.14%
ROE(5y)0.55%
ROIC(3y)12.75%
ROIC(5y)9.35%
ROICexc(3y)19.81%
ROICexc(5y)14.03%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)17.77%
ROCE(5y)13.1%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y73.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.54%
OM growth 3Y23.88%
OM growth 5Y0.08%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.28%
GM growth 5Y0.81%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.37 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.63 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 97.21% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 86.6% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.81 |
F-Score9
WACC8%
ROIC/WACC2.19
Cap/Depr(3y)80.08%
Cap/Depr(5y)68.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.6%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.57%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.39%
EPS 3Y61.52%
EPS 5Y3.53%
EPS Q2Q%16.21%
EPS Next Y15.09%
EPS Next 2Y21.34%
EPS Next 3Y18.91%
EPS Next 5Y15.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.19%
Revenue growth 3Y22.35%
Revenue growth 5Y2%
Sales Q2Q%13.2%
Revenue Next Year15.15%
Revenue Next 2Y13.85%
Revenue Next 3Y12.15%
Revenue Next 5Y10.36%
EBIT growth 1Y27.26%
EBIT growth 3Y51.57%
EBIT growth 5Y2.08%
EBIT Next Year56.81%
EBIT Next 3Y25.24%
EBIT Next 5Y18.9%
FCF growth 1Y42.12%
FCF growth 3Y24.71%
FCF growth 5Y9.69%
OCF growth 1Y45.22%
OCF growth 3Y24.78%
OCF growth 5Y8.52%
SAFRAN SA / SEJ1.DE FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for SAFRAN SA?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to SEJ1.DE.
What is the valuation status for SEJ1 stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to SAFRAN SA (SEJ1.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of SEJ1 stock?
SAFRAN SA (SEJ1.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for SEJ1 stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SAFRAN SA (SEJ1.DE) is 36.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.2.
What is the financial health of SAFRAN SA (SEJ1.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of SAFRAN SA (SEJ1.DE) is 6 / 10.