SAFRAN SA (SEJ1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:SEJ1 - FR0000073272 - Common Stock
303.5 EUR
-4.2 (-1.36%)
Overall SEJ1 gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated SEJ1 against 45 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. SEJ1 scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, SEJ1 is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SEJ1 was profitable.
In the past year SEJ1 had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: SEJ1 reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years SEJ1 had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of SEJ1 (7.70%) is better than 86.67% of its industry peers.
SEJ1 has a Return On Equity of 32.68%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SEJ1 outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of SEJ1 (17.52%) is better than 93.33% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SEJ1 is above the industry average of 9.43%.
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
The Profit Margin of SEJ1 (14.71%) is better than 86.67% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of SEJ1 (15.95%) is better than 84.44% of its industry peers.
SEJ1's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
SEJ1 has a better Gross Margin (48.81%) than 73.33% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SEJ1 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
SEJ1 has an Altman-Z score of 2.80. This is not the best score and indicates that SEJ1 is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SEJ1's Altman-Z score of 2.80 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SEJ1 outperforms 48.89% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SEJ1 is 1.37, which is an excellent value as it means it would take SEJ1, only 1.37 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SEJ1 (1.37) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that SEJ1 is not too dependend on debt financing.
SEJ1's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.29 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SEJ1 outperforms 71.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.8 |
ROIC/WACC2.2
WACC7.95%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that SEJ1 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SEJ1 has a Current ratio of 0.93. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SEJ1 underperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.66 indicates that SEJ1 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SEJ1 has a worse Quick ratio (0.66) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
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
SEJ1 shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 40.39%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.53% on average over the past years.
SEJ1 shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.19%.
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 15.34% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.61% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y14.14%
EPS Next 2Y20.42%
EPS Next 3Y18.2%
EPS Next 5Y15.34%
Revenue Next Year14.52%
Revenue Next 2Y13.34%
Revenue Next 3Y11.9%
Revenue Next 5Y9.61%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 38.81, SEJ1 can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as SEJ1.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SEJ1 to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.89), we can say SEJ1 is valued slightly more expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.71, the valuation of SEJ1 can be described as expensive.
SEJ1's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.99, SEJ1 is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SEJ1 is on the same level as its industry peers.
SEJ1's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of SEJ1 may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SEJ1's earnings are expected to grow with 18.20% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.74
PEG (5Y)11
EPS Next 2Y20.42%
EPS Next 3Y18.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SEJ1 has a yearly dividend return of 0.94%, which is pretty low.
SEJ1's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.08.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.94, SEJ1 pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| 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
SEJ1 pays out 28.14% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of SEJ1 is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP28.14%
EPS Next 2Y20.42%
EPS Next 3Y18.2%
FRA:SEJ1 (10/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
303.5
-4.2 (-1.36%)
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 Cap128.57B
Revenue(TTM)29.38B
Net Income(TTM)4.32B
Analysts79.2
Price Target317.12 (4.49%)
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)0.41%
PT rev (3m)14.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.71 | ||
| P/S | 4.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 25.04 | ||
| P/B | 9.72 | ||
| P/tB | 238.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.65 |
EPS(TTM)7.82
EY2.58%
EPS(NY)10.57
Fwd EY3.48%
FCF(TTM)8.83
FCFY2.91%
OCF(TTM)12.12
OCFY3.99%
SpS69.35
BVpS31.21
TBVpS1.27
PEG (NY)2.74
PEG (5Y)11
Graham Number74.11
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.7% | ||
| ROE | 32.68% | ||
| ROCE | 25.17% | ||
| ROIC | 17.52% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.52% | ||
| ROICexgc | 48.73% | ||
| 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 | 2.8 |
F-Score9
WACC7.95%
ROIC/WACC2.2
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 Y14.14%
EPS Next 2Y20.42%
EPS Next 3Y18.2%
EPS Next 5Y15.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.19%
Revenue growth 3Y22.35%
Revenue growth 5Y2%
Sales Q2Q%13.2%
Revenue Next Year14.52%
Revenue Next 2Y13.34%
Revenue Next 3Y11.9%
Revenue Next 5Y9.61%
EBIT growth 1Y27.26%
EBIT growth 3Y51.57%
EBIT growth 5Y2.08%
EBIT Next Year56.81%
EBIT Next 3Y25.24%
EBIT Next 5Y18.4%
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 3 / 10 to SAFRAN SA (SEJ1.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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 38.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.72.
What is the financial health of SAFRAN SA (SEJ1.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of SAFRAN SA (SEJ1.DE) is 6 / 10.