SES (SESG.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:SESG - Euronext Paris - Matif - LU0088087324 - Currency: EUR
Overall SESG gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated SESG against 68 industry peers in the Media industry. The financial health of SESG is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. SESG is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SESG had positive earnings in the past year.
SESG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years SESG reported 4 times negative net income.
In the past 5 years SESG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of SESG (0.90%) is worse than 63.24% of its industry peers.
SESG has a Return On Equity of 2.72%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SESG underperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.53%, SESG is doing worse than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SESG is significantly below the industry average of 8.37%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.9% | ||
| ROE | 2.72% | ||
| ROIC | 2.53% |
ROA(3y)-3.27%
ROA(5y)-1.54%
ROE(3y)-8.89%
ROE(5y)-4.39%
ROIC(3y)2.67%
ROIC(5y)2.77%
1.3 Margins
SESG has a Profit Margin (3.10%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SESG has a better Operating Margin (10.11%) than 66.18% of its industry peers.
SESG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 51.44%, SESG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.12% of the companies in the same industry.
SESG's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.1% | ||
| GM | 51.44% |
OM growth 3Y-16.52%
OM growth 5Y-10.8%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.22%
GM growth 5Y-2.28%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SESG is destroying value.
The debt/assets ratio for SESG is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.02, we must say that SESG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of SESG (1.02) is worse than 64.71% of its industry peers.
SESG has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.50. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as SESG would need 6.50 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.50, SESG is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.06% of the companies in the same industry.
SESG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.25. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.25, SESG is not doing good in the industry: 61.76% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.02 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC3.84%
2.3 Liquidity
SESG has a Current Ratio of 2.83. This indicates that SESG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
SESG's Current ratio of 2.83 is amongst the best of the industry. SESG outperforms 92.65% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.79 indicates that SESG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.79, SESG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.79 |
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.
Measured over the past years, SESG shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 27.83% on average per year.
SESG shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.42%.
Measured over the past years, SESG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.20% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1337.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y27.83%
EPS Q2Q%-58.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.42%
Revenue growth 3Y2.66%
Revenue growth 5Y0.2%
Sales Q2Q%-5.38%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -38.74% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
Based on estimates for the next years, SESG will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.35% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-84.68%
EPS Next 2Y-62.36%
EPS Next 3Y-47.47%
EPS Next 5Y-38.74%
Revenue Next Year-0.15%
Revenue Next 2Y0.07%
Revenue Next 3Y0.31%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.35%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.63, SESG can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SESG is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SESG to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.03), we can say SESG is valued inline with the index average.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.27, the valuation of SESG can be described as rather expensive.
SESG's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SESG to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.94), we can say SESG is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SESG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SESG is valued cheaper than 91.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as SESG's earnings are expected to decrease with -47.47% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.92
EPS Next 2Y-62.36%
EPS Next 3Y-47.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.93%, SESG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.64, SESG pays a better dividend. On top of this SESG pays more dividend than 98.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, SESG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.93% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SESG decreases each year by -8.86%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.86%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
SESG pays out 344.09% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of SESG has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP344.09%
EPS Next 2Y-62.36%
EPS Next 3Y-47.47%
EPA:SESG (5/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
5.125
+0.18 (+3.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners42.98%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.28B
Analysts76.92
Price Target6.61 (28.98%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.93% |
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.86%
DP344.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)75.16%
Min EPS beat(2)30.72%
Max EPS beat(2)119.61%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.02%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.1%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.02%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.72%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.73%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)31.34%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)35.4%
PT rev (1m)10.67%
PT rev (3m)18.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)33.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.27 | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.27 | ||
| P/B | 0.67 | ||
| P/tB | 0.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.64 |
EPS(TTM)0.2
EY3.9%
EPS(NY)0.28
Fwd EY5.47%
FCF(TTM)1.58
FCFY30.77%
OCF(TTM)2.26
OCFY44.04%
SpS6.72
BVpS7.68
TBVpS5.64
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.92
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.9% | ||
| ROE | 2.72% | ||
| ROCE | 3.44% | ||
| ROIC | 2.53% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.21% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.09% | ||
| OM | 10.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.1% | ||
| GM | 51.44% | ||
| FCFM | 23.46% |
ROA(3y)-3.27%
ROA(5y)-1.54%
ROE(3y)-8.89%
ROE(5y)-4.39%
ROIC(3y)2.67%
ROIC(5y)2.77%
ROICexc(3y)3.85%
ROICexc(5y)3.61%
ROICexgc(3y)5.19%
ROICexgc(5y)5.34%
ROCE(3y)3.64%
ROCE(5y)3.77%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-4.76%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-5.92%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.79%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.21%
OM growth 3Y-16.52%
OM growth 5Y-10.8%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.22%
GM growth 5Y-2.28%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.5 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.47 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 32.62% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.11% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.75 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.66% | ||
| Profit Quality | 755.91% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.02 |
F-Score7
WACC3.84%
ROIC/WACC0.66
Cap/Depr(3y)54.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)41.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)34.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)26.33%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1337.5%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y27.83%
EPS Q2Q%-58.93%
EPS Next Y-84.68%
EPS Next 2Y-62.36%
EPS Next 3Y-47.47%
EPS Next 5Y-38.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.42%
Revenue growth 3Y2.66%
Revenue growth 5Y0.2%
Sales Q2Q%-5.38%
Revenue Next Year-0.15%
Revenue Next 2Y0.07%
Revenue Next 3Y0.31%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.35%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.2%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.23%
EBIT growth 5Y-10.65%
EBIT Next Year458.65%
EBIT Next 3Y78.52%
EBIT Next 5Y40.21%
FCF growth 1Y-77.13%
FCF growth 3Y-11.49%
FCF growth 5Y-3.24%
OCF growth 1Y-71.08%
OCF growth 3Y-8.05%
OCF growth 5Y-2.37%