SAFRAN SA (SEJ1.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:SEJ1 - FR0000073272 - Common Stock
304 EUR
+0.1 (+0.03%)
Taking everything into account, SEJ1 scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SEJ1 was compared to 43 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. SEJ1 has an average financial health and profitability rating. SEJ1 is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
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
SEJ1's Return On Assets of -1.21% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SEJ1 is outperformed by 81.40% of its industry peers.
SEJ1's Return On Equity of -6.55% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SEJ1 is outperformed by 81.40% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.38%, SEJ1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.02% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SEJ1 is above the industry average of 9.61%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.75%) for SEJ1 is below the current ROIC(16.38%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.21% | ||
| ROE | -6.55% | ||
| ROIC | 16.38% |
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
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.48%, SEJ1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.72% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SEJ1 has remained more or less at the same level.
SEJ1's Gross Margin of 47.88% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SEJ1 outperforms 74.42% of its industry peers.
SEJ1's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 47.88% |
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
SEJ1 has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SEJ1 has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.51 indicates that SEJ1 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 2.51, SEJ1 is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.16% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SEJ1 is 1.50, which is an excellent value as it means it would take SEJ1, only 1.50 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.50, SEJ1 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.05% of the companies in the same industry.
SEJ1 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
SEJ1 has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.46) than 62.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.51 |
ROIC/WACC2.08
WACC7.87%
2.3 Liquidity
SEJ1 has a Current Ratio of 0.84. This is a bad value and indicates that SEJ1 is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SEJ1 (0.84) is worse than 86.05% of its industry peers.
SEJ1 has a Quick Ratio of 0.84. This is a bad value and indicates that SEJ1 is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SEJ1 has a worse Quick ratio (0.59) than 69.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 40.39% over the past year.
SEJ1 shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.53% yearly.
Looking at the last year, SEJ1 shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 14.19% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.00% on average over the past years.
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
SEJ1 is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.44% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, SEJ1 will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.70% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.14%
EPS Next 2Y20.42%
EPS Next 3Y18.2%
EPS Next 5Y15.44%
Revenue Next Year14.48%
Revenue Next 2Y13.34%
Revenue Next 3Y11.85%
Revenue Next 5Y9.7%
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
SEJ1 is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 38.87.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SEJ1 is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SEJ1 to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.86), we can say SEJ1 is valued slightly more expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 28.76, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SEJ1.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SEJ1 is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SEJ1 to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.32), we can say SEJ1 is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.76 |
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.
60.47% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SEJ1, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 38.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SEJ1's earnings are expected to grow with 18.20% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.75
PEG (5Y)11.02
EPS Next 2Y20.42%
EPS Next 3Y18.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.96%, SEJ1 is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
SEJ1's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.27.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, SEJ1's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.96% |
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 has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
The dividend of SEJ1 is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-136.58%
EPS Next 2Y20.42%
EPS Next 3Y18.2%
FRA:SEJ1 (10/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
304
+0.1 (+0.03%)
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 Cap128.78B
Analysts79.2
Price Target317.12 (4.32%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.96% |
Yearly Dividend2.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.72%
DP-136.58%
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)2.16%
PT rev (3m)16.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.76 | ||
| P/S | 4.65 | ||
| P/FCF | 38.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 27.21 | ||
| P/B | 12.66 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.29 |
EPS(TTM)7.82
EY2.57%
EPS(NY)10.57
Fwd EY3.48%
FCF(TTM)7.93
FCFY2.61%
OCF(TTM)11.17
OCFY3.68%
SpS65.43
BVpS24.02
TBVpS-6.39
PEG (NY)2.75
PEG (5Y)11.02
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.21% | ||
| ROE | -6.55% | ||
| ROCE | 22.84% | ||
| ROIC | 16.38% | ||
| ROICexc | 26.1% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 14.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 47.88% | ||
| FCFM | 12.13% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.5 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.86 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 97.58% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.95% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.34% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.51 |
F-Score6
WACC7.87%
ROIC/WACC2.08
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 5Y15.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.19%
Revenue growth 3Y22.35%
Revenue growth 5Y2%
Sales Q2Q%13.2%
Revenue Next Year14.48%
Revenue Next 2Y13.34%
Revenue Next 3Y11.85%
Revenue Next 5Y9.7%
EBIT growth 1Y22.2%
EBIT growth 3Y51.57%
EBIT growth 5Y2.08%
EBIT Next Year56.81%
EBIT Next 3Y25.24%
EBIT Next 5Y18.51%
FCF growth 1Y7.59%
FCF growth 3Y24.71%
FCF growth 5Y9.69%
OCF growth 1Y10.84%
OCF growth 3Y24.78%
OCF growth 5Y8.52%