SES (SESG.PA)

LU0088087324

5.525  +0.08 (+1.38%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, SESG scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SESG was compared to 64 industry peers in the Media industry. SESG has an average financial health and profitability rating. SESG has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SESG was profitable.
SESG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years SESG reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
SESG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -9.24%, SESG is doing worse than 88.52% of the companies in the same industry.
SESG's Return On Equity of -25.43% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SESG is outperformed by 78.69% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.14%, SESG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.62% of the companies in the same industry.
SESG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.88%. This is below the industry average of 6.64%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.14%) for SESG is above the 3 year average (2.88%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -9.24%
ROE -25.43%
ROIC 3.14%
ROA(3y)-2.2%
ROA(5y)-1.17%
ROE(3y)-6.47%
ROE(5y)-3.58%
ROIC(3y)2.88%
ROIC(5y)2.93%

1.3 Margins

SESG's Operating Margin of 17.19% is amongst the best of the industry. SESG outperforms 90.16% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SESG has declined.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 78.62%, SESG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.41% of the companies in the same industry.
SESG's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.19%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 78.62%
OM growth 3Y-9.28%
OM growth 5Y-9.16%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.62%
GM growth 5Y-1.73%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SESG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
SESG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.88, we must say that SESG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
SESG's Altman-Z score of 0.88 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SESG is outperformed by 68.85% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SESG is 1.37, which is an excellent value as it means it would take SESG, only 1.37 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SESG (1.37) is better than 81.97% of its industry peers.
SESG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.94. This is a neutral value indicating SESG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SESG (0.94) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for SESG, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.94
Debt/FCF 1.37
Altman-Z 0.88
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC4.21%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.93 indicates that SESG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SESG has a better Current ratio (1.93) than 93.44% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.90 indicates that SESG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SESG has a Quick ratio of 1.90. This is amongst the best in the industry. SESG outperforms 95.08% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.93
Quick Ratio 1.9

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SESG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 1337.50%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 27.83% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
SESG shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.42%.
SESG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.20% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1337.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y27.83%
EPS growth Q2Q114.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.42%
Revenue growth 3Y2.66%
Revenue growth 5Y0.2%
Revenue growth Q2Q-0.19%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -39.65% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
Based on estimates for the next years, SESG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.01% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-81.94%
EPS Next 2Y-53.06%
EPS Next 3Y-39.65%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.15%
Revenue Next 3Y0.75%
Revenue Next 5Y2.01%

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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

SESG is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 2.79.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SESG is valued cheaper than 95.08% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.92. SESG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
SESG is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.45.
SESG's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.49. SESG is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2.79
Fwd PE 15.45

4.2 Price Multiples

98.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SESG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SESG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 0.65
EV/EBITDA 0.69

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as SESG's earnings are expected to decrease with -39.65% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.1
EPS Next 2Y-53.06%
EPS Next 3Y-39.65%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.69%, SESG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
SESG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.56. SESG pays more dividend than 93.44% of the companies in the same industry.
SESG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.43.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.69%

5.2 History

The dividend of SESG decreases each year by -17.92%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-17.92%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of SESG are negative and hence is the payout ratio. SESG will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
SESG's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-23.38%
EPS Next 2Y-53.06%
EPS Next 3Y-39.65%

SES

EPA:SESG (4/26/2024, 7:00:00 PM)

5.525

+0.08 (+1.38%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
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PE 2.79
Fwd PE 15.45
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ROA -9.24%
ROE -25.43%
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OM 17.19%
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GM 78.62%
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Asset Turnover0.2
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Debt/Equity 0.94
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Current Ratio 1.93
Quick Ratio 1.9
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EPS 1Y (TTM)1337.5%
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EPS Next Y-81.94%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.42%
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